====== Sega SG-1000 Mark II (1984) ======
===== History and Trivia =====
In July 1984, Sega released an updated version of the console called the SG-1000 Mark II. Very similar to the SG-1000, it was just a minor update consisting mainly of cosmetic changes: the case was redesigned and the joysticks of the Mark I were replaced by joypads which could be stored in built-in holders located on either side of the console.
There was also a connector where a SK-1100 keyboard could be attached, effectively turning the console into a computer. However, the Mark II was still outsold by its computer counterpart, the SC-3000 (which had a built-in keyboard).
The SG-1000 runs all SC-3000 games and applications, with the exception of Music and Basic Cartridges. The machine could be used just like the SC-3000, provided one had the keyboard attachment ready. The console also had an optional game card reader add-on called the Card Catcher that allowed for the use of Sega game card software. The Card Catcher would become built into both the SG-1000 Mark III, and the first version of the Sega Master System.
In 1985 the Mark II was replaced by the Mark III.
//(info from old-computers.com & Wikipedia)//
===== Links =====
* [[wp>Sega_SG-1000]]
* SG-1000 Mark II at old-computers.com -- http://old-computers.com/museum/computer.asp?c=1266
===== Other Emulators =====
* MEKA -- http://www.smspower.org/meka/
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