As has been said many MANY times before, the SMS is technically superior to its rival, the
NES. Here's a REAL quick run down of the specs (taken from the SMS FAQ and updated with
more details by Zoop).
Bits (CPU): 8 |
Bits (Gx): 8 |
CPU: Z80 |
MHz: 3.58 |
Graphics: 256 x 192 |
Colors: 32 + 32 |
Sprites: 64 |
Sprite size: 8x8 or 8x16 |
Audio: 3 music + 1 noise |
The original US Power Base
![sms_base.jpg (7954 bytes)](images/sms_base.jpg)
![sms_metal_thing.jpg (11972 bytes)](images/sms_metal_thing.jpg)
![sms_sys_board.jpg (17368 bytes)](images/sms_sys_board.jpg)
The Sega Master System II (1989-1990?)
![sms_ii_1.jpg (10584 bytes)](images/sms_ii_1.jpg)
![sms_ii_2.jpg (8975 bytes)](images/sms_ii_2.jpg)
The Segascope 3D System Box front/back
![segascope_box_front.jpg (21938 bytes)](images/segascope_box_front.jpg)
![segascope_box_back.jpg (19779 bytes)](images/segascope_box_back.jpg)
Sega Master System II in box. Sorry, I lost the email of
who sent it to me, so please let me know who you were!
![](images/sms_2_in_box.jpg)
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