If you're reading this outside of Europe, then there's a very good chance that your perception of the Sega Master System is one of complete and utter failure. The 8-bit system wasn't even close to ...

The SEGA Master System is the videogame console that almost could. Despite its technical superiority to the dominant NES, the machine lacked just one critical thing: Mario. Without this icon and the ...

The Sega Master System has turned 40. Sort of. Certainly, the Sega Mark III that became the Master System in the US in 1986 just turned 40. Either way, you’re old if you owned one back then. Sorry. On ...

The Master System isn't the most fondly remembered video game console, but it was one of very few that could actually compete with the NES and its library of games. The Master System isn't home to as ...

The Sega Master System emerged in 1985 as an important competitor to the Nintendo Entertainment System. Sega wasn’t quite ready to compete with Nintendo on the global stage, but the Master System did ...

After receiving his degree in Journalism & Media Communications from CSU in 2019, Erik began building his career in online media, and found his dream job when he joined Game Rant as a staff writer.

For a system that tanked against the NES, the Sega Master System sure has some fans. After Tuesday's RetroCity podcast, I heard from a lot of listeners and readers that harbor nothing but good will ...

This article comes from Den of Geek UK. When the Genesis began its global roll-out in Japan way back in 1988, it was the beginning of a new golden era for Sega, at least in the console market. Thanks ...

With only 114 U.S. game releases and fairly reasonable aftermarket prices, the Sega Master System is an increasingly popular target for collectors who want to try amassing a single console’s entire ...

The Sega Master System, though often overshadowed by its contemporaries, boasts a rich library of games that still captivate retro gaming enthusiasts. To fully enjoy these classic titles, you need a ...

The Master System 3 is a console released by Tectoy exclusively in Brazil in 2008. It is a continuation of the long-running Sega Master System line seen in the country, succeeding the line of “Master ...

Forget Xbox vs PlayStation, the most bitter of all console rivalries was between Sega and Nintendo, whether it was the Game Boy and Game Gear, Mega Drive and SNES, or the NES and the arguably superior ...