About Sega Genesis games
The Sega Genesis launched in North America in 1989 and took on Nintendo with Sonic the Hedgehog, Streets of Rage, Phantasy Star and Mortal Kombat with its blood intact. "Genesis does what Nintendon’t" was the slogan of a generation.
Sega Genesis games: common questions
What consoles play Genesis games?
Every North American Sega Genesis: Model 1, Model 2 and Model 3. A small number of games have compatibility quirks on the Model 3.
Are Genesis games region locked?
Most US Genesis games play on any US Genesis. Japanese Mega Drive cartridges are a different shape, and some games check the region.
Do Genesis games save?
Most don’t, and many use passwords. A few, like Phantasy Star and Sonic 3, save to a battery or memory chip inside the cartridge.
Are your Sega Genesis games tested?
Yes. Every item is cleaned and tested on real hardware before it ships, and it’s covered by our 180-day warranty and 30-day returns.

























