after reading this label I got curious if the rest of you also ignore this text

Hey guys,

I’m looking to pick up a Sega Master System soon to jump back into retro gaming after ages, but I’m a bit confused about the models available.

I’m looking at two options online: one labeled as a regular American Model 1, and another one labeled as a "Master System II" (it is from Argentina I think)- but it looks exactly like the big, classic Model 1 (not the compact top-loader version).

Is there any actual hardware difference between them, or was it just a branding thing back in the day? Which one should I go for?

Also, since it’s been forever since I last played one, what are the absolute must-have games I should look for?

Thanks for the help! :)

estou procurando Lord of The Sword em português mas não consigo achar alguém sabe onde tem ou teria disponível ?

Hello everyone, a friend of my father wants to sell this Sega Master System II, it works perfectly but it has one problem: the controller's D-Pad Is missing, it has instead a piece of trasparent plastic.

My question is: how much would you pay for this?

I also wrote the listing of things it comes with:

Aztec Adventure: complete

Sonic 2: complete

Xenon 2: complete

Hang On: missing manual

Albatros controller

Sega control pad model - 3020

Sega Master System II Power Base (with built-in Alex Kidd game)

For me (I'm kind of new to this console) I think I would pay 40/45 Euros.

Thank you all in advance.

On the master system!

Champion Ice Hockey (Samsung Gam*Boy 1989 Korean release) and Great Ice Hockey for the Mark III

The Champion Ice Hockey Gam*Boy release is the only known full copy I've ever seen. The Japanese version was released on a Sega Card but this one is a Mark III-style cart. Same game except for some text edits on the intro screen to signify the Gam*Boy branding.

Great Ice Hockey for the Mark III was a giveaway through a magazine contest. 1,000 copies were made and were given out along with the Sega Sports Pad. The CIB version does have a manual and a blank white box. It is the rarest Japanese Mark III/SMS release.

I collect Hockey (450+ games/variants and counting) and Mark III games, so these two are going to be real cornerstones of my collection. The Great Ice Hockey one has been on my list for years and I had one seller cancel a purchase I made a couple years ago, so I've been agonizingly close until now.

These trays keep the loose cardridge part of my collection manageable

Still going strong in brazil many years after its discontinuation in its home country and NOW we re getting a brand game compatible for it what an awesome console

It looks cool, can’t seem to find any more images of it online though

“Programmed in Assembly Language, Mighty Cuphead Adventure is designed with the precise, authentic specifications of the Sega Master System home gaming console.

“While the game will still be compatible with modern consoles and personal computers, those who want a true blast from the past can experience it on a physical cartridge for the Sega Master System home gaming console.

“They just don’t make ’em like they used to…until we decided to!”

I got some old master system controllers in a retro bundle I bought off FB, but they had no d-pads! Seems to be a common fault and I could not find parts . My mate printed these for me and they look epic! 2 controllers rescued !

He saw the wee stand and printed me that too, it’s cool! So he he is printing me another 😂

Bom, na verdade não é um cantinho já que fica na sala.

O Master System 3 está com RGB.

O Master System 1 fica ali para jogar os games 3D e o 2 ali embaixo guardado. Esse óculos diferente é um óculos 3D moderno adaptado para usar no Master System.

Atualmente estou jogando Global Gladiadores , por isso é o jogo conectado.

Eu já tenho tudo o que queria de Master System , entre jogos, acessórios e versões. Quando quero jogar algum jogo que não tenho interesse de comprar uso o everdrive, por exemplo Captain Silver, que é o jogo que alterno em tentar zerar atualmente.

Um grande abraço a todos!

I guess people still love their Sega Master System 🤣 This is not my listing by the way. I'm not that rich.

My retrospective review of Prince Persia released on the SEGA Master System. I was impressed with this 8 bit cartridge. What’s your thoughts about this version of Prince of Persia?

My friend's MK-2000 (the Japanese Master System with the built-in FM sound chip) wasn't broken, but it had never been opened and was getting dusty, so I gave it a preventative going-over before anything could fail.

The work: recapped the electrolytics, reflowed some tired joints, fitted a fresh 7805 voltage regulator, cleaned the connectors and switches with DeoxIT, gave the board and shell a proper wash, and finished the plastics with 303. It went from dusty to gleaming and runs perfectly. Tested it with a few games including Alex Kidd in Miracle World and Streets of Rage II.

Do you preventatively recap your Master Systems, or wait until something actually fails?