Master System
Console history
The Master System is Sega's major 8-bit console, especially strong in Europe and Brazil, with a colorful arcade identity.
Often overshadowed by the NES globally, it remains very important for PAL collectors.
Collection
Start collecting
- Complete PAL games are often more accessible than NES equivalents, making it a good entry point.
- Start with Alex Kidd, Wonder Boy, Sonic, Shinobi and Sega arcade conversions.
- Watch for cover variants, multilingual manuals and Brazilian Tectoy editions.
Master System
10 essential games
Sega
