The Sega Master System Discussion Thread

[TrekMD]

Hmm, I do not have an original one of those.  I bought one that is shaped like a cart that works quite well.  If you want a real SMS, though, then seems like the universe is sending you a message. 

[Dreamcast Gamer]

I guess so.  It certainly is a great excuse XD

[TrekMD]

It sure is!

[onthinice]

I have been thinking about this system lately. Great versions of Choplifter and Rampage.

[zapiy]

It is a often forgotten system, we should all pay it some attention.

[AmigaJay]

Loved my Master System, got it for my birthday 1988, i had the hang-on/safari hunt pack with lightgun, was very futuristic and high tech compared to the NES which as a young boy made me want one!

Trying to remember what games i had, only had around 15 games in total before i sold it around 1991.

As well as the pack-in games i had

American Pro Football
Basketball Nightmare
Battle Outrun
California Games
Choplifter
Dynamite Dux
Golden Axe
Golfamania
Moonwalker
Operation Wolf
Space Harrier
Wonderboy 3 - Dragons Trap
World Soccer

[TrekMD]

Here is a nice video talking about the Master System from Retro Core...

https://youtu.be/WjXd1eSEzzc

[TrekMD]

Here is a video from Top Hat Gaming Man discusses the history of the Sega Master System and why it failed in the USA.

https://youtu.be/T5VtJtoRabY

[TrekMD]

The Sega Master System is often overshadowed by its successor for great games.  In this video, John Hancock takes a look at this great console and share with you some of its best games.  Enjoy!

https://youtu.be/iOYoH8voWKk

[TrekMD]

No love for the SMS?  Here's a video of unlreleased titles by The New Retro Show...

https://youtu.be/LU2HtBhxqFk

[Sanddancer]

I'm a fan of the master system, never had one when I was a kid but did play it now again at a neighbours, I prefer it over the nes  I find the graphics better, maybe it lacks in quality titles but still some decent games, I don't have a massive collection for it 33 games I think.

[onthinice]

Sounds like a nice collection that you have Sanddancer. I agree the Sega Master System does have a few decent titles.

If there is an upside to the Sega Master System failures then it would have to be the choice to release the Sega Genesis/MegaDrive. Thankfully Sega did not give up.