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Chapter 02 of 5

Genesis Does What Nintendon't

Sega brings 16-bit attitude to challenge the NES monopoly.

  1. The Monopoly

    Nintendo's Iron Grip

    By 1989, Nintendo controlled 90% of the US market. Their strict licensing prevented developers from making games for any rival platforms.

  2. Hardware Leap

    Entering the 16-Bit Era

    While Nintendo rested on the 8-bit NES, Sega launched the Genesis. It boasted a faster processor and arcade-quality graphics.

  3. New Leadership

    Enter Tom Kalinske

    Sega of America’s CEO realized they couldn't beat Nintendo at being 'family-friendly.' He decided to target the teenagers instead.

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🎮 The Console Wars

  1. 01The Great Crash of '83How Atari's greed nearly killed the industry before it truly began.
  2. 02Genesis Does What Nintendon'tSega brings 16-bit attitude to challenge the NES monopoly.
  3. 03The Birth of the BetrayalSony's revenge after a botched Nintendo partnership changes everything.
  4. 04The Billion-Dollar Hardware CrisisXbox enters the fray and survives the deadly Red Ring of Death.
  5. 05Beyond the Plastic BoxMobile, Cloud, and the death of traditional hardware cycles.