Sega Saturn: A 32-Bit Powerhouse from the '90s
Launched in November 1994 and discontinued by 1998, the Sega Saturn was a technologically advanced 32-bit console and the successor to the iconic Sega Mega Drive (Genesis). Featuring a dual-CPU architecture with eight processors and a CD-ROM drive, the Saturn aimed to compete with Sony’s PlayStation in the early 3D gaming era.
- Launch Price (US, 1995): $399
- Worldwide Units Sold: Approx. 9.26 million
Vectrex: A Vector-Based Console Ahead of Its Time
Released in November 1982 and discontinued in 1984, Vectrex is a vector display-based home video game console. The system was developed by Smith Engineering and manufactured and sold by General Consumer Electronics. Later, it was licensed to Milton Bradley.
- Initially sold for $199 in the US
- It is estimated that about 500,000-600,000 units were manufactured