Sega Game Gear

Release: June 1991
aka: Kids Gear (Japan)

The Sega Game Gear is essentially a portable version of the Sega Master System with different games. It has the same 8-bit processor as the SMS with, a 3.2 inch, full colour LCD screen. Sega designed the system to beat the Nintendo Game Boy and lead the handheld market.

The GameGear screen features a back-light. Something the GameBoy needs, but keeps its power consumpiton low. The GameBoy lasts around 35 hours on 4 AA batteries. (New models use 2). The Sega Game Gear uses 6 AAs, and lasts about 6 hours, the same problem that faced the Atari Lynx a year earlier. Battery packs and rechargable batteries were released for the Game Gear (see accessories below).

Ultimateley the Game Gear sold very well. It was popular among gamers but it never had the remarkable edge the Game Boy had.

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Upgrades & Accessories

Master System Converter

This attatchment allows Sega Master System games to be played on the Sega Game Gear.

Kids Gear

The Game Gear was repackaged in Japan into colour cases as the 'Kids Gear'. It focused on childrens games aimed at younger players. The Kids Gear was never released in North America.

Gear to Gear

This cable links two Game Gears together for multiplayer games.

TV Tuner

Turns a Game Gear into a portable TV.

Super Wide Gear

A magnifier for the Game Gear Screen.

Car Gear

The Car Gear adaptor lets the game gear be played through a car cigarette lighter socket or other car power socket.

Powerback

A rechargable pack that attatches to the GameGear to reduce battery consumption.

Top Games

• Sonic The Hedgehog Series
  
• Spider-Man
  
• Mortal Kombat Series