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The Sega Master System (SMS) is a 8-bit cartridge based gaming console manufactured by Sega. Sale startet in June 1986 (USA).

    Technical Specifications:
  • CPU: 8-bit 3579545Hz for PAL/SECAM or 3579545Hz for NTSC Zilog Z80
  • Graphics: Texas Instruments TMS9918 derived VDP (Video Display Processor)
  • 1024 Kbit ROM
  • Sound: Texas Instruments SN76489 4 channel mono sound (also YM2413 on certain games), 3 sound generators, 4 octaves each, 1 white noise generator
  • 64 Kbits (8KB) RAM
  • 128 Kbits (16KB) Video RAM
  • Up to 32 simultaneous colors available from a palette of 64
  • 256x192 Screen resolution (262 scanlines for NTSC or 313 for PAL-M)
  • 8x8 pixel characters, Max 488
  • 8x8 pixel sprites, Max 256
  • Scrolling: Horizontal, Diagonal, Vertical, and Partial Screen scrolling
  • 1 Game Card slot


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