Sega Mega Drive

"Genesis does what Nintendon't" — the 16-bit machine that made Sega cool.

Sega's 16-bit flagship that dethroned Nintendo in North America and Europe for the better part of a decade, on the strength of arcade-perfect ports, Sonic, and famously aggressive marketing. The Motorola 68000 + Z80 pairing punched well above its weight, and the catalogue stretches from EA Sports juggernauts to uncensored Mortal Kombat to platformer royalty. Still one of the most beloved and emulated consoles ever made.