In today's age of 3d graphics, massive processing power, and entire development teams dedicated to a single game release, there will always be something magical about the Sega Genesis and the era of 16 bit gaming. Debuting in 1989, the Genesis would go on to change the face of gaming forever. The look of the Genesis is slick. It has a sci-fi device look (although I would not equate it to anything that Cylon or Vulcan Technology would produce) which adds to the mystique of this amazing system. The Super Nintendo was the Genesis's nemesis and main competitor, and although it was the more popular system of the day, it has not gone on to develop the cult following that the Genesis has over the last 5-10 years. There are a few clear and obvious reasons for this...
Appearance: The Genesis wins hands down over the SNES The Genesis is masculine and has lines like the classic cars of the 50's and 60's. The SNES looked sterile and like something you'd find hanging on a hospital room wall.
Best Mascot: Sonic makes Mario look silly. Sonic is cool, Mario is a bad Italian Stereotype. I'm Italian..trust me, this Mario guy bothers me.
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