Comparing the Three Models of the Sega Genesis (Model 1 vs Model 2 vs Model 3)

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Published on September 9, 2025 7:44:32 PM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5KMe0pPHQJg

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Quick and to the Point Comparison of the three main revisions of the Sega Genesis. Analysis includes physical differences, compatibility with certain games, and sound quality.

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This link details the different motherboards:
https://consolemods.org/wiki/Genesis:Motherboard_Differences

This link talks about the "best" Genesis to get:
https://www.retrorgb.com/genesisversions.html

This posting talks about the audio and video differences:
https://www.sega-16forums.com/forum/general-discussion/tech-aid/7756-guide-telling-apart-good-genesis-1s-and-genesis-2s-from-bad-ones

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0:37 Exterior Differences
1:53 Interactions With 32x & Sega CD
3:13 Interactions With Power Base Converter
3:52 Compatibility With Certain Games
6:26 Sound Differences
8:38 Regarding Video Differences

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