Wikipedia:Today's featured article/November 6, 2015
The Master System is a third-generation home video game console from Sega, released in the late 1980s. The original models took game cartridges as well as credit-card-sized Sega Cards; accessories included a light gun and 3D glasses. The system's hardware was superior to that of the competing Nintendo Entertainment System, and it boasted several well-received game titles, but Nintendo's licensing practices prevented Sega from acquiring many of the more popular titles. Sega failed to gain a significant market share in Japan and North America, but was more successful in Europe and Brazil. Sales of the console reached an estimated 10 to 13 million units before the arrival of its successor, the Sega Genesis, compared to 62 million Nintendo Entertainment System units sold. The Master System has been sold for 26 years, longer than any other game console, due to its continuing popularity in Brazil. (Full article...)
Part of the Sega video game consoles featured topic.