Genesis Nomad
The Genesis Nomad, also known as Sega Nomad, is a handheld game console manufactured by Sega and released in North America in October 1995. The Nomad is a portable variation of the Sega Genesis home video game console (known as the Mega Drive outside North America). It could also be used with a television set via a video port. It was based on the Mega Jet, a portable version of the home console designed for use on airline flights in Japan.
| Also known as | Sega Nomad |
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| Manufacturer | Sega |
| Type | Handheld game console |
| Generation | Fifth |
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| Discontinued |
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| Units sold | About one million |
| Media | Sega Genesis ROM cartridge |
| CPU | Motorola 68000 |
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| Power | 6 AA batteries, 4 hours |
| Predecessor | Game Gear Mega Jet |
The Nomad was the last handheld console released by Sega. Released late in the Genesis era, it had a short lifespan. It was sold exclusively in North America, and uses regional lockout. Sega's focus on the Sega Saturn left the Nomad under-supported, and it was incompatible with several Genesis peripherals, including the Power Base Converter, the Sega CD, and the 32X. About 1 million units of the Nomad were sold, and it is considered a commercial failure.