SEGA® Master System: a visual compendiumThe Master System was originally released as the SEGA Mark III in Japan in 1985, and was a direct competitor to Nintendo's Famicom home console. The library of games on the Master System is modest in volume, but packed full of quality and home to some of video gaming's most iconic franchises, such as Alex Kidd, Fantasy Zone, Shinobi and Phantasy Star. SEGA Master System: a visual compendium pays tribute to the amazing pixel art, product design and

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But all have their left an indelible mark on the industry