This 16-bit gaming device was a monster hit when it was released in the late '80s, becoming a new must-have for experienced gamers. But only for a short time, as the gaming wars battled on.
Made most popular by its exclusive "Sonic the Hedgehog" game series, the Sega (with its sleek, all-black design) was pegged as the "cool" console. It even knocked the 8-bit Nintendo off its pedestal for a brief moment in time—until Super Nintendo came out, of course.
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