What kind of console is the Sega CD?

The Sega CD, released as the Mega-CD in most regions outside North America and Brazil, is a CD-ROM accessory for the Sega Genesis video game console designed and produced by Sega as part of the fourth generation of video game consoles.

Can you play Japanese games on a Sega CD?

For example, North American based units can have easy access to Japanese games with the use of a cartridge slot based unit such as the Game Genie, yet access to European based games can potentially require much more involved technical accommodations. No modifications are needed to play burned discs on the Sega CD.

Are there any memory carts for Sega CD?

Some games are so memory intensive that they would entirely consume the Sega CD memory capacity requiring the gamer to either delete their game saves or obtain a memory cart to allow them to play and save other games. The memory carts were available from Sega and third party sources.

Where does the audio go on a Sega Genesis?

It goes from the headphone jack on the Genesis to the Mixing input on the back of the CD. Output is (if you want stereo) audio from the CD from the CD’s RCA jacks and the video from the Genesis. With a Mk2, no mixing cable is required, just get the audio from the CD and the video from the Genesis.

Is the Sega CD compatible with the Genesis?

Bottom: Model 2 Sega CD (on right) attached to a Model 2 Genesis. The Sega CD, released as the Mega-CD in most regions outside North America and Brazil, is a CD-ROM accessory for the Mega Drive/Genesis produced by Sega as part of the fourth generation of video game consoles.

Is the Sega CD Model 1 a discount?

The Sega CD Model 1 is the first CD video game system by SEGA. The strikethrough price is the List Price. Savings represents a discount off the List Price. Would you like to tell us about a lower price?

When did Sega stop advertising the Sega CD?

In early 1995, Sega shifted its focus to the Sega Saturn and discontinued advertising for Genesis hardware, including the Sega CD.