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{{Infobox Platform
{{Infobox Platform
|logo         = [[File:SMS-Longlogo.png|250px]]
|logo         = [[File:SMS-Longlogo.png|250px]]
|image         = [[File:SMS-Console.png|300px]]<br/>[[File:Master_System_II.png|300px]]
|image       = [[File:Sega Mark III.png|300px]] Japanese Sega Mark III<br/>[[File:SMS-Console.png|300px]] North American Sega Master System<br/>[[File:Master_System_II.png|300px]] PAL Master System II
|caption      = Above: The North American version of Master System. Below: The PAL version of Master System II
|manufacturer = Sega
|manufacturer = Sega
|type         = Video game console
|type         = Video game console
|generation   = Third generation
|generation   = Third generation
|lifespan    = {{vgrelease|JP=October 20, 1985 (Mark III)|NA=June 1986|EU=September 1987}}{{vgrelease|JP=October 18, 1987 (Master System)|SA=September 4, 1989}}
|releasedate  = {{Vgrelease|JP=October 20, 1985 (Mark III)|NA=June 1986|EU=September 1987|JP|October 18, 1987 (Master System)|BR=September 4, 1989}}
|discontinued = {{vgrelease|JP=1989|NA=1991|EU/CA|1996}}
|discontinued = {{Vgrelease|JP=1989|NA=1991|EU=1996|CA=1996}}
|unitssold    = 10-14.8 million
|CPU          = 8-bit Zilog Z80 at 3.58 MHz (3.579545 MHz)
|media       = [[wikipedia:ROM cartridge|ROM cartridge]]
|GPU          =
|CPU          = 3.58MHz [[wikipedia:Zilog|Zilog]] [[wikipedia:Z80|Z80]] 8-bit processor
|media         = ROM cartridge
|controllers  = SMS controllers, Sega Light Phaser
|storage      = Sega Card (256 kbits max. capacity)
|topgame     = ''[[Alex Kidd in Miracle World]]'' {{vgrelease|JP=November 1, 1986}}
|onlineservice =  
|predecessor = SG-1000 ([https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SG-1000 Wikipedia)]
|unitssold    = Worldwide: 10-14.8 million<br>Japan: 1 million (as of 1986)<br>United States: 2 million[8] (as of 1993)<br>Western Europe: 6.8 million (estimated as of December 1993)<br>Brazil: 5 million (as of 2012)
|successor   = [[Sega Mega Drive/Genesis]]
|topgame       = ''[[Alex Kidd in Miracle World]]'' {{vgrelease|INT=November 1, 1986}}
}}
|predecessor   =  
|successor     = [[Sega Mega Drive/Genesis]]
|controllers  = SMS controllers}}


The '''Sega Master System''' (マスターシステム Masutā Shisutemu, abbreviated to '''SMS''' or '''Master System''') is a third-generation 8-bit cartridge-based video game console that was manufactured and released by Sega in 1986 in North America, seven months after the original [[NES]], and in 1987 in Europe. Its original Japanese incarnation was the "Sega Mark III", which was first released in 1985.
The '''Sega Master System''' (マスターシステム Masutā Shisutemu, abbreviated to '''SMS''' or '''Master System''') is a third-generation 8-bit cartridge-based video game console that was manufactured and released by Sega in 1986 in North America, seven months after the original [[NES]], and in 1987 in Europe. Its original Japanese incarnation was the "Sega Mark III", which was first released in 1985.
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In the European, Oceanic, and Brazilian markets, this console launched Sega onto a competitive level comparable to Nintendo, due to its wider availability, but it failed to put a dent in the North American and Japanese markets. The Master System was released as a direct competitor to the [[Nintendo Entertainment System]] in the third videogame generation. Despite its shaky performance in the major territories, it enjoyed over a decade of life in smaller markets. The later Sega Game Gear is effectively a hand-held Master System, with a few enhancements, although it required an adapter to play actual Master System cartridges.
In the European, Oceanic, and Brazilian markets, this console launched Sega onto a competitive level comparable to Nintendo, due to its wider availability, but it failed to put a dent in the North American and Japanese markets. The Master System was released as a direct competitor to the [[Nintendo Entertainment System]] in the third videogame generation. Despite its shaky performance in the major territories, it enjoyed over a decade of life in smaller markets. The later Sega Game Gear is effectively a hand-held Master System, with a few enhancements, although it required an adapter to play actual Master System cartridges.


== Virtual Console Global Problems (Sega Master System) ==
{{GlobalProblems}}
 
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{{GlobalProblems|SMS}}


== Virtual Console Compatibility List (Sega Master System) ==
== Virtual Console Compatibility List (Sega Master System) ==
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! Title !! Year !! Genre !! Region !! Compatibility  
! Title !! Year !! Region !! Compatibility  
|- id="A"
|- id="A"
|[[Alex Kidd in Miracle World]]
|[[Alex Kidd in Miracle World]]
|2008
|2008
|Platform
|JP/NA/EU
|JP/NA/EU
|{{Ratings|Alex Kidd in Miracle World}}
|{{Ratings|Alex Kidd in Miracle World}}
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|[[Alex Kidd in Shinobi World]]
|[[Alex Kidd in Shinobi World]]
|2010
|2010
|Platform, Hack and slash
|NA/EU
|NA/EU
|{{Ratings|Alex Kidd in Shinobi World}}
|{{Ratings|Alex Kidd in Shinobi World}}
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|[[Alex Kidd: The Lost Stars]]
|[[Alex Kidd: The Lost Stars]]
|2009
|2009
|Platform
|JP/NA/EU
|JP/NA/EU
|{{Ratings|Alex Kidd: The Lost Stars}}
|{{Ratings|Alex Kidd: The Lost Stars}}
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|[[Enduro Racer]]
|[[Enduro Racer]]
|2008
|2008
|Racing
|JP/NA/EU
|JP/NA/EU
|{{Ratings|Enduro Racer}}
|{{Ratings|Enduro Racer}}
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|[[Fantasy Zone]]
|[[Fantasy Zone]]
|2008
|2008
|Shoot 'em up
|JP/NA/EU
|JP/NA/EU
|{{Ratings|Fantasy Zone}}
|{{Ratings|Fantasy Zone}}
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|[[Fantasy Zone II: The Tears of Opa-Opa]]
|[[Fantasy Zone II: The Tears of Opa-Opa]]
|2009
|2009
|Shoot 'em up
|JP/NA/EU
|JP/NA/EU
|{{Ratings|Fantasy Zone II: The Tears of Opa-Opa}}
|{{Ratings|Fantasy Zone II: The Tears of Opa-Opa}}
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|[[Hokuto no Ken]]
|[[Hokuto no Ken]]
|2008
|2008
|Beat 'em up
|JP
|JP
|{{Ratings|Hokuto no Ken}}
|{{Ratings|Hokuto no Ken}}
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|[[Phantasy Star]]
|[[Phantasy Star]]
|2009
|2009
|Role-Playing
|JP/NA/EU
|JP/NA/EU
|{{Ratings|Phantasy Star}}
|{{Ratings|Phantasy Star}}
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|[[R-Type (SMS)|R-Type]]
|[[R-Type (SMS)|R-Type]]
|2009
|2009
|Shoot 'em up
|JP/NA/EU
|JP/NA/EU
|{{Ratings|R-Type (SMS)}}
|{{Ratings|R-Type (SMS)}}
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|[[Rambo: First Blood Part II]] aka [[Secret Command]] aka [[Ashura]]
|[[Rambo: First Blood Part II]] aka [[Secret Command]] aka [[Ashura]]
|2009
|2009
|Run and gun
|JP/NA/EU
|JP/NA/EU
|{{Ratings|Rambo: First Blood Part II}}
|{{Ratings|Rambo: First Blood Part II}}
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|[[Sonic the Hedgehog (SMS)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]
|[[Sonic the Hedgehog (SMS)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]
|2008
|2008
|Platform
|JP/NA/EU
|JP/NA/EU
|{{Ratings|Sonic the Hedgehog (SMS)}}
|{{Ratings|Sonic the Hedgehog (SMS)}}
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|[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (SMS)|Sonic the Hedgehog 2]]
|[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (SMS)|Sonic the Hedgehog 2]]
|2008
|2008
|Platform
|JP/NA/EU
|JP/NA/EU
|{{Ratings|Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (SMS)}}
|{{Ratings|Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (SMS)}}
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|[[Sonic the Hedgehog Chaos]] aka [[Sonic & Tails]]
|[[Sonic the Hedgehog Chaos]] aka [[Sonic & Tails]]
|2009
|2009
|Platform
|JP/NA/EU
|JP/NA/EU
|{{Ratings|Sonic the Hedgehog Chaos}}
|{{Ratings|Sonic the Hedgehog Chaos}}
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|[[Space Harrier (SMS)|Space Harrier]]
|[[Space Harrier (SMS)|Space Harrier]]
|2008
|2008
|Rail Shooter
|JP/NA/EU
|JP/NA/EU
|{{Ratings|Space Harrier (SMS)}}
|{{Ratings|Space Harrier (SMS)}}
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|[[Wonder Boy]]
|[[Wonder Boy]]
|2008
|2008
|Action, Platform
|JP/NA/EU
|JP/NA/EU
|{{Ratings|Wonder Boy}}
|{{Ratings|Wonder Boy}}
|-
|-
|[[Wonder Boy in Monster Land]]
|[[Wonder Boy in Monster Land (SMS)|Wonder Boy in Monster Land]]
|2009
|2009
|Action, Platform
|JP/NA/EU
|JP/NA/EU
|{{Ratings|Wonder Boy in Monster Land}}
|{{Ratings|Wonder Boy in Monster Land (SMS)}}
|-
|-
|[[Wonder Boy III: The Dragon's Trap]]
|[[Wonder Boy III: The Dragon's Trap]]
|2009
|2009
|Action, Platform
|NA/EU
|NA/EU
|{{Ratings|Wonder Boy III: The Dragon's Trap}}
|{{Ratings|Wonder Boy III: The Dragon's Trap}}
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|-
|}
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==See also==
== See also ==
*[[Gamecube]]
*[[GameCube]]
*[[Wii]]
*[[Wii]]
*[[WiiWare]]
*[[WiiWare]]

Latest revision as of 01:36, 18 February 2018

Sega Master System
SMS-Longlogo.png
Sega Mark III.png Japanese Sega Mark III
SMS-Console.png North American Sega Master System
Master System II.png PAL Master System II
Manufacturer Sega
Type Video game console
Generation Third generation
Retail availability JP October 20, 1985 (Mark III)
NA June 1986
EU September 1987
JP October 18, 1987 (Master System)
SA September 4, 1989
Discontinued JP 1989
NA 1991
EU/CA 1996
Units sold 10-14.8 million
Media ROM cartridge
CPU 3.58MHz Zilog Z80 8-bit processor
Controller input SMS controllers, Sega Light Phaser
Best-selling game Alex Kidd in Miracle World JP November 1, 1986
Predecessor SG-1000 (Wikipedia)
Successor Sega Mega Drive/Genesis

The Sega Master System (マスターシステム Masutā Shisutemu, abbreviated to SMS or Master System) is a third-generation 8-bit cartridge-based video game console that was manufactured and released by Sega in 1986 in North America, seven months after the original NES, and in 1987 in Europe. Its original Japanese incarnation was the "Sega Mark III", which was first released in 1985.

When the system was later released in North America it was sold in two incarnations: a bare-bones console with one controller bundle called the Sega Base System and a bundle with two controllers and a light gun entitled the Sega Master System. It was this latter configuration that became the more popular and better known of the two, and the system almost immediately became synonymous with this bundle. The system itself appears to have originally been intended to have been referred to as the "Sega Power Base" in English-speaking markets, and the Sega Genesis/Mega Drive adapter that lets Master System games be played on that console was later referred to as the "Power Base Converter".

In the European, Oceanic, and Brazilian markets, this console launched Sega onto a competitive level comparable to Nintendo, due to its wider availability, but it failed to put a dent in the North American and Japanese markets. The Master System was released as a direct competitor to the Nintendo Entertainment System in the third videogame generation. Despite its shaky performance in the major territories, it enjoyed over a decade of life in smaller markets. The later Sega Game Gear is effectively a hand-held Master System, with a few enhancements, although it required an adapter to play actual Master System cartridges.

Sega Master System Global Problems

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There are no known global problems with Sega Master System titles on Dolphin.

Virtual Console Compatibility List (Sega Master System)

Help complete the list!

  • Click the icon Note.svg.png to the right of the rating stars and put just a number 1 through 5 into the page. Use the compatibility guide below as a reference of what rating to use.
  • When updating a rating, please make sure it's in accordance with the list of problems in the title's page.
Compatibility Description
Stars5.png Perfect: No issues at all!
Stars4.png Playable: Runs well, only minor graphical or audio glitches. Games can be played all the way through
Stars3.png Starts: Starts, maybe even plays well, but crashes or major graphical/audio glitches
Stars2.png Intro/Menu: Hangs/crashes somewhere between booting and starting
Stars1.png Broken: Crashes when booting
Stars0.png Unknown: Has not been tested yet
Region indicator Region description
AU Australia
CA Canada (NTSC /w French translation)
EU Europe, PAL/SECAM territories
JP Japan and Asia (NTSC-J)
KO Korea
NA North America and NTSC territories
RU Russia
Title Year Region Compatibility
Alex Kidd in Miracle World 2008 JP/NA/EU 5Stars5.pngEdit rating: Alex Kidd in Miracle World
Alex Kidd in Shinobi World 2010 NA/EU 5Stars5.pngEdit rating: Alex Kidd in Shinobi World
Alex Kidd: The Lost Stars 2009 JP/NA/EU 4Stars4.pngEdit rating: Alex Kidd: The Lost Stars
Enduro Racer 2008 JP/NA/EU 5Stars5.pngEdit rating: Enduro Racer
Fantasy Zone 2008 JP/NA/EU 5Stars5.pngEdit rating: Fantasy Zone
Fantasy Zone II: The Tears of Opa-Opa 2009 JP/NA/EU 5Stars5.pngEdit rating: Fantasy Zone II: The Tears of Opa-Opa
Hokuto no Ken 2008 JP 4Stars4.pngEdit rating: Hokuto no Ken
Phantasy Star 2009 JP/NA/EU 5Stars5.pngEdit rating: Phantasy Star
R-Type 2009 JP/NA/EU 5Stars5.pngEdit rating: R-Type (SMS)
Rambo: First Blood Part II aka Secret Command aka Ashura 2009 JP/NA/EU 5Stars5.pngEdit rating: Rambo: First Blood Part II
Sonic the Hedgehog 2008 JP/NA/EU 5Stars5.pngEdit rating: Sonic the Hedgehog (SMS)
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 2008 JP/NA/EU 5Stars5.pngEdit rating: Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (SMS)
Sonic the Hedgehog Chaos aka Sonic & Tails 2009 JP/NA/EU 5Stars5.pngEdit rating: Sonic the Hedgehog Chaos
Space Harrier 2008 JP/NA/EU 5Stars5.pngEdit rating: Space Harrier (SMS)
Wonder Boy 2008 JP/NA/EU 5Stars5.pngEdit rating: Wonder Boy
Wonder Boy in Monster Land 2009 JP/NA/EU 5Stars5.pngEdit rating: Wonder Boy in Monster Land (SMS)
Wonder Boy III: The Dragon's Trap 2009 NA/EU 5Stars5.pngEdit rating: Wonder Boy III: The Dragon's Trap

See also