Entity: MEGA-DRIVE
MEGA-DRIVE is a 16-bit video game console released by Sega in 1988, known as Sega Genesis in North America. It is also a term used to describe something extremely good, great, or successful.
MEGA-DRIVE
Etymology
MEGA-DRIVE is the English and Japanese name for the Sega console, known as Genesis in America.
Definition
MEGA-DRIVE refers to the 16-bit video game console released by Sega in 1988, also used as slang to describe something extremely good, great, or successful.
Historical Context
The MEGA-DRIVE, also known as Sega Genesis, was a popular gaming console in the late 1980s and early 1990s, known for its innovative games and graphics.
Cultural Significance
The MEGA-DRIVE played a significant role in the history of video games, competing with Nintendo's consoles and establishing Sega as a major player in the industry.
Related Concepts
Other related concepts include video game consoles, retro gaming, and 16-bit gaming.
See Also
MEGA-DRIVE refers to the Sega video game console released in 1988, known as Sega Genesis in North America, and is also slang for something extremely good, great, or successful.