SEGA
Sega Master System
Sega · 1985–1991 · Generation 3
Sega's 8-bit answer to the NES, and where POCG's Sega roots run deepest.
How to play Sega Master System games in 2026 →4
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In the Vault
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News
The VaultDevwillDevwill is an action platformer created by the Brazilian illustrator and independent developer known as Amaweks, first released for PC in 2017. It is presented in stark black…→NewsA New Sega Master System Game Is Shipping on Cartridge, Hand-Drawn Manual and AllDevwill, a 2017 Brazilian PC platformer, is getting a real Master System cartridge on August 5 via LMS Retro, with a hand-drawn, no-AI manual made the old way.→The VaultShinobiShinobi is a side-scrolling ninja action game from Sega. The original appeared in arcades in 1987 and became the foundation of a long-running franchise. This Vault entry centers…→The VaultMighty Cuphead AdventureMighty Cuphead Adventure is an upcoming action platformer developed and published by Studio MDHR, announced at Summer Game Fest 2026. The game is a spin-off to the studio's…→NewsStudio MDHR is shipping a real Sega Master System gameStudio MDHR announced Mighty Cuphead Adventure, an 8-bit platformer programmed in Assembly for the Sega Master System, with a confirmed physical cartridge release alongside modern platforms.→The VaultAlex Kidd in Miracle WorldAlex Kidd in Miracle World launched with the Sega Master System II baked directly into the BIOS, making it the default boot game for millions of kids who…→The VaultWonder Boy III: The Dragon’s TrapWonder Boy III: The Dragon's Trap is an action-platformer developed by Westone Bit Entertainment and published by Sega for the Sega Master System in 1989. Players begin the…→ReviewR-TypeThe SMS port of R-Type pushes the hardware to its limits with vibrant colors; despite slowdown, it remains one of the best shooters of the 8-bit era.→The VaultR-TypeR-Type is a seminal horizontally scrolling shoot 'em up originally released in arcades by Irem in 1987. Ported to the Sega Master System in 1988, the game tasks…→ReviewKenseidenKenseiden brings the Castlevania vibe to feudal Japan with stellar graphics and crushing difficulty, but stiff controls hold it back.→The VaultKenseidenKenseiden is a side-scrolling action platformer released by Sega for the Master System in 1989. Set in feudal Japan, the game puts you in the sandals of Hayato,…→ReviewAlex Kidd in Miracle WorldSega's bizarre Mario competitor replaces jumping with punching and features Rock-Paper-Scissors boss fights.→ReviewWonder Boy III: The Dragon’s TrapA genre-defining 1989 classic with brilliant animal transformations and vibrant colors, despite a frustrating password system.→NewsHideki Sato Passes Away at 77Hideki Sato, the engineer behind Sega’s most iconic consoles, passed away on February 13, 2026 at the age of 77. For many gamers, that’s a headline about hardware…→