Sega Nomad

Sega Nomad Specs

CPU

 16-bit Motorola 68000

Clock speed

 7.61 MHz

Co-processor

 Zilog Z80 (4 MHz)

RAM

 64 KB

VRAM

 64 KB

Audio RAM

 8 KB

Audio

 6 channel stereo

Resolution

 320 x 224 pixels

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Sega Nomad [1995] Rating: 3/5

Sega never recovered from the poor outcome of the 32X. They released the Nomad (commonly known in US as the Genesis Nomad), a portable colour version of the Mega Drive hoping to revive more interest in the Mega Drive.

It was a fairly good idea because Mega Drive games could be played on it. It's main downfall was its weight and short battery life of just 3-5 hours with 6 AA batteries. Another reason was that many console fans were awaiting the new age of console, the 32-bit range.


VERDICT
Its high price kept it from becoming very popular, but soon the Nomad could be found discounted (mainly in the US). It also did succeed in creating a bit more interest in the Mega Drive.
Retro Sega
32XRating: 2/5
DreamcastRating: 4/5
Game GearRating: 3.5/5
Master SystemRating: 4/5
Mega CDRating: 3/5
Mega DriveRating: 5/5
NomadRating: 3/5
SaturnRating: 3.5/5