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What was the Sega Genesis called outside North America?

  • Mega Drive

  • Super Drive

  • Giga Drive

  • Ultra Drive

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The Sega Genesis was called the Mega Drive outside North America. Released in 1988, it was Sega's 16-bit console that competed with the Super Nintendo Entertainment System and found success with the release of Sonic the Hedgehog in 1991.
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