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Sega CD vs 3DO

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Sega

Sega CD

Released JP : December 12, 1991 | NA : October 15, 1992 | AU : March 1993 | UK : April 2, 1993 | EU : April 1993 | BR : October 1993 0 community votes 1 scored wins
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Panasonic , Sanyo , GoldStar , Creative Technology

3DO

Released NA : October 4, 1993 [ 1 ] | JP : March 20, 1994 | EU : June 10, 1994 [ 2 ] | KOR : December 3, 1994 0 community votes 0 scored wins
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Quick verdict

There is not enough scored evidence for an overall winner yet.

This matchup is too close to call from the available scored specs.

50% confidence 1 scored specs 1 point margin
Best Performance Too close to call The available data is evenly matched.
Best Output Too close to call The available data is evenly matched.
Best Game Library Too close to call The available data is evenly matched.
Best Connectivity Too close to call The available data is evenly matched.
Best Value Too close to call The available data is evenly matched.

Buy Sega CD if

  • Its games and hardware tradeoffs fit how you play.
  • It better matches your home-gaming priorities.

Buy 3DO if

  • Its games and hardware tradeoffs fit how you play.
  • It better matches your home-gaming priorities.

Evidence

Detailed comparison

Detailed specification comparison for Sega CD and 3DO
Spec Sega CD 3DO
Identity
Primary Source URL The product's listed primary source url specification or capability. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sega_CD https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/3DO_Interactive_Multiplayer
Product Details
Release Date Verified release date for this exact product variant. JP : December 12, 1991 | NA : October 15, 1992 | AU : March 1993 | UK : April 2, 1993 | EU : April 1993 | BR : October 1993 NA : October 4, 1993 [ 1 ] | JP : March 20, 1994 | EU : June 10, 1994 [ 2 ] | KOR : December 3, 1994
Performance
Gpu The product's listed gpu specification or capability. custom ASIC Panasonic FZ-1 "Madam" graphics accelerator
Storage The product's listed storage specification or capability. 6.5 Mbit RAM (programs, pictures, and sounds), 128 kbit RAM (CD-ROM cache), 64 kbit RAM (backup memory)
32 KB SRAM
Console GPU The product's listed console gpu specification or capability. custom ASIC Panasonic FZ-1 "Madam" graphics accelerator

Community decision

Who wins this showdown?

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Sega CD 50% · 0 votes
3DO 50% · 0 votes

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3DO

eBay US $39.00 Open