The Analogue Mega Sg gives the Sega Mega Drive an HD upgrade

The Sega Mega Drive is back. And the Sega Master System. And the Mega CD, Game Gear, Mark III, Sega MyCard, SG-1000, and SC-3000 too (no 32X, sorry). It’s all thanks to the Analogue Mega Sg, a gorgeous, unofficial console that can play nearly all of the classic Sega cartridges you have stashed away somewhere. Like the company’s previous NES and Super Nintendo revivals, the Mega Sg isn’t an emulator: it’s proper, modern hardware that can run all of your Mega Drive and Master System games natively and at 1080p resolution, with an edge connector to attach a Mega CD console. Optional add-on adapters enable the other formats, plus the Mega Sg works with lag-free wireless 8BitDo M30 controllers that capture the look and spirit of Sega’s originals. Granted, US$189.99 is a lot to spend to play Mega Drive carts in 2019 (it ships in April), but for hardcore Sega enthusiasts, the Mega Sg looks like a dream come true.

Andrew Hayward Freelance Writer

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Andrew writes features, news stories, reviews, and other pieces, often when the UK home team is off-duty or asleep. I'm based in Chicago with my lovely wife, amazing son, and silly cats, and my writing about games, gadgets, esports, apps, and plenty more has appeared in more than 75 publications since 2006.

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