Sega System 2

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Sega System 2
Manufacturer: Sega
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The Sega System 2 is an arcade platform introduced by Sega in 1985. It is a "successor" to the Sega System 1 though is in fact largely identical, utilising the same Z80 CPU and the same sound chips. The only major difference between the System 1 and the System 2 is the additon of a ROM board.

The System 2 was supported alongside the System 1, with its last game being released in 1988.

Technical Specifications

  • Main CPU: Z80 @ 4 MHz
  • Sound CPU: Z80 @ 4 MHz
  • Sound chip: SN76496 @ 2 MHz, SN76496 @ 4 MHz
  • Video resolution: 256 x 224
  • Board composition: Main board & ROM board
  • Hardware features: 2 layers and sprites, hardware collision detection

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