Technical specifications Master System
zilog z80a manufactured nec
the main cpu of master system zilog z80a, 8-bit processor running @ 4 mhz. has 8 kb of rom, 8 kb of ram , 16 kb of video ram. video provided through rf switch , displays @ resolution of 256 × 192 pixels , 32 colors @ 1 time total palette of 64 colors. physically, master system measures 365 170 70 millimetres (14.4 in × 6.7 in × 2.8 in), while mark iii measures 318 145 52 millimetres (12.5 in × 5.7 in × 2.0 in). both mark iii , master system possess 2 slots game input: 1 mega cartridges , 1 sega cards, along expansion slot , 2 controller ports. sound provided sn76489 psg chip. japanese version integrates ym2413 fm chip, had been optional feature on mark iii. few exceptions, master system hardware identical hardware in mark iii. titles console playable on sega genesis use of accessory known power base converter, on game gear use of master system converter.
the master system designed superior hardware when compared nes. contains twice memory competitor nintendo. cpu of master system runs @ faster clock rate processor in nes, ricoh nmos 6502 running @ 1.79 mhz, though z80a requires more cycles execute instruction 6502. nes capable of displaying 25 colors @ time master palette of 54, in contrast 32 colors @ time 64 color master palette on master system.
a number of accessories created mark iii , master system, cross-compatible 1 another. controller each console consists of rectangular shape control pad , 2 buttons. sega introduced additional controllers, such bike handle controller , paddle controller, mark iii , special sports controller master system. pair of 3d glasses known segascope 3-d created games such space harrier 3d, although mark iii users need additional converter use them. mark iii had optional rf transmitter accessory, allowing wireless play broadcast game being played on uhf television signal. light gun peripheral known light phaser released. design based on weapon of same name japanese anime zillion.
the master system produced in several variations. released in 1990, master system ii removed number of components in order reduce cost of console, including sega card slot, reset button, power light, expansion port, , activation music , logo upon turning on system. several licensed variations of console exist in brazil, created tectoy. variation known master system 3 compact capable of functioning wirelessly rf transmitter, while tectoy sought appeal female gamers in brazil master system girl, molded in bright pink plastic. more recent version, released in 2006 in brazil known master system 3 collection, contains 120 built-in games. master system, built handheld game console, released under several brands including coleco in 2006.
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