When the Sega Genesis launched in 1988, it was a 16-bit visual feast, with a bright color palette that juxtaposed sharply with the Nintendo Entertainment System’s 8-bit graphics.

As popular as the Sega Genesis was in the ‘90s, most gamers now view it as underpowered compared to its legendary rival, the SNES. That’s not entirely accurate, though.

The Best Shoot ‘em Ups . If there was one genre where the Genesis absolutely dominated the SNES, it was shoot ‘em ups. The library alone still stands up as the greatest on any console, with ...

Sega of America handled the promotion and shipment of the 2019 Genesis Mini, while this year's Genesis Mini 2, slated to ship on October 27, appears to be handled entirely by Sega of Japan.

Starting a war. In 2024, the Sega Genesis is a well-regarded system — and for good reason. Sega’s NES was a powerful system for the time that showed off the power of 16-bit visuals.

The Genesis of the Mega Drive. Today, the Sega Genesis is mentioned in the same breath as the Super Nintendo. But at the end of 1989, competing with the House of Mario seemed like a pipe dream.

As originally spotted by journalist Alex Donaldson, the Genesis Mini 2 appeared on Wednesday in a listing that was possibly generated by Sega's Japanese Amazon account, as it restricts orders to ...