Released in 1988 by Sega Enterprises
16 bit system-basic unit of a computing system, contraction of 'binary digit'

Black console took games cartridges to play the various games that could be bought for the system.

Could be outfitted with a power base converter in order to be backwards compatible with master system games. Master system was the predecessor to the Sega genesis.

Also had many different accessories or peripherals that could be used for different functions. These would include gun controllers, wireless controllers, multiple game cartridges, and controllers with more buttons.

Sonic the hedgehog
Mortal combat

Joe Montana football
Sonic the hedgehog 2
Ecco the dolphin

Released in early 1988 with a price of $200 to NYC an LA. Later introduced to the rest of North America at a slightly lower price of $190.

This is about $382 in today's economy.

Genesis does what Nintendon't".

Sega was able to outsell Nintendo four Christmas seasons in a row[37] due to the Genesis' head start, a lower price point, and a larger library of games when compared to the SNES at its release.