History of the Sega Genesis – Dawn of the 16-bit Era
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As the book of retro tells, in the ‘80s a big bang occurred that brought the dawn of a new age in home gaming, the SEGA Genesis, a dawn of the 16-bit era.
Which gaming generation do you prefer: 8-bit era (NES, Master
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Which gaming generation do you prefer: 8-bit era (NES, Master