It always sounded a bit crunchy, but crunchy in a good way. SEGA’s 16-bit console, whether you call it the Genesis or Mega Drive, always had a unique sound thanks to it’s Yamaha YM2612 sound chip.

It wasn’t just a fancy slogan. For some, the Sega Genesis truly did what "Nintendidn’t." Fast-paced 16-bit graphics, thick bass beat music, and games that had a cool, mature edge over their ...

From Sonic the Hedgehog 2 to Shinobi III, Sega's 16-bit Genesis is a landmark gaming console that features some excellent ...

Nintendo and Sega fought a savage battle against each other, with Panasonic trying to make inroads with their powerful 32-bit system ... to be an add-on for the Genesis — Sega made the Genesis ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. Retro-Bit Publishing, a company that specializes in re-releasing mostly Japan-exclusive 8- and 16-bit games on modern consoles, was recently ...