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Master System vs 32X

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Sega

Master System

Released Mark III JP : October 20, 1985 [ 1 ] [ 2 ] Samsung Gam*Boy KO : November 1988 [ 3 ] Master System NA : September 1986 [ 4 ] EU : August 1987 [ 5 ] JP : October 18, 1987 [ 6 ] [ 2 ] KO : April 1989 [ 7 ] BR : September 1989 [ 8 ] | JP : October 20, 1985 [ 1 ] [ 2 ] Samsung Gam*Boy KO : November 1988 [ 3 ] | KO : November 1988 | NA : September 1986 [ 4 ] | EU : August 1987 [ 5 ] | JP : October 18, 1987 [ 6 ] [ 2 ] | KO : April 1989 [ 7 ] | BR : September 1989 [ 8 ] 0 community votes 0 scored wins
Buy - $41.95 View product
Sega

32X

Released NA : November 21, 1994 EU : November 1994 JP : December 3, 1994 BR : March 1995 | NA : November 21, 1994 | EU : November 1994 | JP : December 3, 1994 | BR : March 1995 0 community votes 0 scored wins
Buy - $7.29 View product

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 0 scored specs 0 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 Master System if

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

Buy 32X if

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

Category score

Where each product wins

Physical & Power
Master System
0
32X
0

Evidence

Detailed comparison

Detailed specification comparison for Master System and 32X
Spec Master System 32X
Identity
Primary Source URL The product's listed primary source url specification or capability. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sega_Master_System https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sega_32X
Product Details
Release Date Verified release date for this exact product variant. Mark III JP : October 20, 1985 [ 1 ] [ 2 ] Samsung Gam*Boy KO : November 1988 [ 3 ] Master System NA : September 1986 [ 4 ] EU : August 1987 [ 5 ] JP : October 18, 1987 [ 6 ] [ 2 ] KO : April 1989 [ 7 ] BR : September 1989 [ 8 ] | JP : October 20, 1985 [ 1 ] [ 2 ] Samsung Gam*Boy KO : November 1988 [ 3 ] | KO : November 1988 | NA : September 1986 [ 4 ] | EU : August 1987 [ 5 ] | JP : October 18, 1987 [ 6 ] [ 2 ] | KO : April 1989 [ 7 ] | BR : September 1989 [ 8 ] NA : November 21, 1994 EU : November 1994 JP : December 3, 1994 BR : March 1995 | NA : November 21, 1994 | EU : November 1994 | JP : December 3, 1994 | BR : March 1995
Design
Weight The product's weight, measured in g. — 495 g (17.5 oz) [ 4 ]
Dimensions The product's listed dimensions specification or capability. — 110 × 210 × 100 mm (4.3 × 8.3 × 3.9 in)

Community decision

Who wins this showdown?

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Master System 50% · 0 votes
32X 50% · 0 votes

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Prices and availability

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Master System

eBay US $41.95 Open

32X

eBay US $7.29 Open