SEGA SG-1000
Welcome to the Dawn of Sega Gaming
1983
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The Beginning of Everything
Released on July 15, 1983, the SG-1000 marked Sega's bold entry into the home console market. This groundbreaking system laid the foundation for decades of gaming innovation.
Competing directly with Nintendo's Famicom, the SG-1000 featured advanced graphics capabilities and a library of memorable games that would define Sega's gaming philosophy.
Games Released
68+
Launch Price
¥15,000
Technical Specifications
> SEGA SG-1000 SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS
> CPU: Zilog Z80A @ 3.58 MHz
> RAM: 8 KB main memory
> VRAM: 16 KB video memory
> Sound: Texas Instruments SN76489
> Graphics: Texas Instruments TMS9918A
> Colors: 16 colors on screen
> Resolution: 256×192 pixels
> Cartridge slot: Single slot design
Classic Game Library
Safari Hunt
1983
Light gun hunting game
Teddy Boy Blues
1985
Platform adventure game
Championship Lode Runner
1984
Puzzle platform classic
Girl's Garden
1984
Early Yuji Naka creation
Gaming History Timeline
1983
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1986
SG-1000 Launch
Released in Japan on July 15