Sega SG-1000

Sega's SG-1000 was released in 1983 and was thus the very first console that Sega ever released. It came with a wired controller, sported a mere 2k of VRAM and went on and eventually evolved into the Master System we all love and cherish. The console was released exclusively in Japan and is thus considered quite obscure in the West.

You can actually discover the joys of early Sega home gaming with the help of this Sega SG-1000 eBay auction. The console hasn't been tested, but does come in its box and with its manual. Seller ships worldwide.

Sega SG-1000: The first edition

Ah, a colourful rarity. How delightful! Especially considering just how beautiful this box of the 1983-released SG-1000 still looks. A SG-1000 in such a box does cost a bit more than your average SG-1000 (which isn't that cheap to boot), but it is indeed the rarest version of the boxed console available. The console itself, also known as the Sega Game 1000, is the Master System's granddaddy , and uses a Z80 CPU at 3.57 Mhz, a TMS9929A video chip and a a SN76489A sound chip.

Find out more about it and -rather obviously- grab the thing via this Sega SG-1000 auction. You'll be bidding on a colourfully boxed, first edition SG-1000 complete with manual, RF switch box (but no cable), manual and poster. You'll also be bidding on the Sega Card Catcher peripheral and 26 games on cartridges and cards. Seller ships worldwide.

Sega's SG-1000 in a lovely box

Ion Myke, a true Retro Treasures regular, has discovered an expensive little something for the SEGA fans among you. It's this very complete, very working and possibly overpriced SEGA SG-1000 console in its very lovely box. The seller is based in Japan and is willing to sell worldwide. As for the console, well, it's a beauty in what seems like a very good condition. And if you're still wondering what a SG-1000 is all about, click here.