32X
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| 32X | |
| Designer | Sega Enterprises |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Sega Enterprises |
| Distributor | Sega Enterprises Tec Toy (Brazil) DISAM (Mexico) |
| CPU | 2 23 MHz Hitachi SH-2 CPUs |
| Graphics | 32,768 colors, 320 × 240 resolution |
| Memory | 256 KB Main RAM 256 KB Video RAM |
| Media | ROM cartridge CD-ROM (with Sega CD) |
| Released | North America: November 21, 1994 Japan: December 3, 1994 Europe, Oceania: January 1995 |
| Added to Museum | Not yet |
The 32X was marketed as the Genesis 32X in North America, the Super 32X in Japan, the Mega Drive 32X in Europe and Oceania, and the Mega 32X in Brazil. It was an add-on for the Sega Genesis that increased the CPU speed and RAM.
Capabilities
It allowed the Sega Genesis and Sega Mega Drive to play games that required more extensive capabilities.
It expanded the CPU power, expanded the system memory, and had expanded graphic capabilities.
Sega CD 32x
The Sega CD, known as Mega CD outside of North America, added compact disc capability, more sound memory, and extended graphics capabilities.
The 32X and Sega CD could be combined and the added capability was utilized in games.
These Sega CD games with 32X enhancements were labeled as supported by the Sega CD 32X.
Digital 32X games owned by WEC Museum
| Title | Developer | Release | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackthorne | Blizzard Entertainment | 1995 |