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MEGA MACHINES!

GAME GEAR

1990

Sega’s first handheld console didn’t boast loads of exclusive classics, but it was a good way to play popular games on the go. It sold millions of units, but was a distant second to the Game Boy.

WATARA SUPERVISION

1992

This handheld tried to emulate the success of the Game Boy with its low price and modest hardware, but the software library lacked both the quality and big names of Nintendo’s console.

PLAYDIA

1994

Bandai’s console used a CD-ROM and boasted some impressive anime licensed games, almost all of which were edutainment focused with

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