| Media type | Read-only |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 32 KB |
| Developed by | Sega |
| Usage | SG-1000 and Sega Master System game media |
The Sega Card, also known as "MyCard", is a storage medium in the form of card games for the Sega Master System. The cards were plugged into the expansion slot of the console and are also compatible with the Sega SG-1000/SC-3000 game consoles. The cards were developed by Mitsubishi Plastics.
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The format was originally released in 1984 to the Japanese market, under the name MyCard. Initially it was for use with the SG-1000II via an optional accessory, the 'card catcher'. Later Sega products, the Sega Mark III and the original Sega Master System, had built in card readers. The intention of the format was to provide cheaper distribution means than the more conventional game cartridges. The Sega card format required less material and had smaller packaging. Sega cards, while cheaper than cartridges, had significantly smaller storage capacities, 4 kilobytes to 32 KB of ROM, than contemporary cartridges, which had 16 kilobytes to 512 KB of ROM.[1] As games became larger, card releases gradually disappeared. The final release, in Japan, was Zillion known as Akai Koudan Zillion (赤い光弾 ジリオン, lit. Red Photon Zillion), which was released on March 15, 1987.
Overall, Sega published only a dozen games in the format (in 1986–1987) before moving to using solely game cartridges. The revised model of the Sega Master System, Sega Master System II had no Sega Card support.[2] reflecting Sega's move away from the format.
Similar but incompatible formats were used by other computers and consoles: The MSX used BeeCard. NEC TurboGrafx-16 used a format known as HuCard (ヒューカード) (Hugh card)
Sega's SG-1000 series (SG-1000 and SG-1000II) and SC-3000 series (SC-3000 and SC-3000H) game consoles were released in several countries. In Japan they were compatible with the Tsukuda Original Othello MultiVision series. The Pioneer SD-G5, of the SG-1000-compatible computers, can also use the My Card format, with the cards sold abroad and published in several countries.
Appearing in Japan after the SG-1000 Series Top-compatible devices, the Mark III and the Master System (Japanese version) are also compatible with My Card.
The Sega Mark III, released in Japan, can use software released in Sega Cards. Mark III is compatible with SG-1000's My Card through the "Mega adapter".
The international edition of the Mark III, the Master System, also has software available as dedicated ROM cards. A Power Base Converter for use of the cards on the Mega Drive is available.
A rewritable version of My Card. These were test marketed only in Japan.
Sega Mark III will be released earlier, it was launched in Japan in July 1985 to life.
The first map in the software for one-and two-Zoom 909 Dragon Both the original shipping version of the software separately card catcher recommended that sends free adapter. The original model for the SG-1000 series (SG-1000 and SG-1000II) and SC-3000 series (SC-3000 and SC-3000H) and the two series compatible (Tsukuda Original the Othello Multivision Series pioneer SD-G5) is, as it is the model released before appeared in all of My Cards without card slot, of course, To use it for a 'card catcher' My Card always had to use ROM in the cartridge slot.
First of all plans Sega ROM cartridges, and IC card to communicate to My Card. Sega published the software model when My Card (G-10xx) numbers have been for the last G-1045 My Card software the first "Dragon Wang" is "C-46", "909 Zoom" is "C-47 " was published and the number is inherited. The re-release of the popular software-ROM cassette was made in My Card. (Example: Golf-Champion (G-1005) revisited → My Card (My Card version model C-05))
The successor in October 1985, Sega Mark III after its appearance, is My Card for the original model SG-1000/SC-3000-Serie and compatible with both consoles, the SG-1000/SC-3000 series of upward-compatible. The console Sega Mark III and the software can be used in the name represents published. At the time, for use in all game console from Sega made so far, My Card "is a software for all models, Sega, Sega My Card, it was also mentioned.
The map appeared on my Sega Mark III and Mark III is compatible with the master system is standard for My Card software was when it is available both through analysis card catcher My Card. But the Mark III/Master System ROM in slot card catcher adherence to normal operating conditions My Card software. (ROM and cassette that is compatible with only My Card is just a different pinout).
The Sega Mark III and Master System SG-1000/SC-3000 is compatible with Sun My Card software top series as soon as it is available, Mega Drive Mark III is the adapter for using the software mega-connected adapter if the state, the Mega Drive Sega Mark III is compatible with the software, but preserves has SG-1000/SC-3000 series.
In New Zealand, SG-1000/SC-300 Grandstand Leisure Limited and the standard software from the company and card catcher My Card been sold. Release Date titles are as follows:
In Japan, known as the Sega Mark III My Card software, especially in the software-only thing My Card mark III, October 1985 Sega Mark III and also appeared in the original software release for the Mark III was released in all My Card Mark III. But gradually disappeared Gold cartridge the arrival in 1986 and in 1987 My Card Mark III disappeared the next day Mark III. The Mark III and the master system is compatible, and the mega-adapter can connect to Mega Drive (Hardware used in a former Sega Mark III, SG-1000/SC-3000 for both series) and compatible devices that could be used.
Outside of Japan, My Card Mark III "Sega Card" was released on the name. Master system in the United States in 1986 (American version Mark III) will start selling and simultaneously released the Master System was the same with extended international version released.
It is a standard card slot in the master system and non-Japanese version Japanese version without card catcher, only Sega card (My Card) is available, the master of low-cost version was released after system, "Master System II" is missing for the card slot, the usage will be impossible.
The announcement will be released in 1985, which was published in Japan in My Card EPROM (UV EPROM) used MyCard rewritable. In Japan also flyers and newspaper advertisements and, as a test before sale Tokyo Tamagawa Takashimaya Futakotamagawa, EP was done on a trial basis and rewrite My Card sales. After all, was stopped for no gain release wholesale cooperation. The cards were at a premium at this time for some enthusiasts are trading at high price Sega sold.
The dealer installed EPROM rewriting machine, the user will be paid (but at a lower price) was planning systems can be reprogrammed to other games. EP back of My Cards are unlike normal silver sticker, peel implement rewritten. The EP will cost 5000 yen card selling my body, rewritten ¥ 1,800.
EP early as the title itself already My Card and two types of Dragon Wang or Star Jacker written, had planned to rewrite the title below.
○ = usable / ● = accepted a conditional use / × = not Available
| Model name | My Card | My Card Mark III | SegaCard (Non-Japanese for My Card Mark III) |
My Card EP | Comment(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SG-2000 (Sega Enterprises) |
● | × |
× | ● | Must use with card catcher (Kadokyatcha) EP available only needed My Card software for all models It was released only in Japan |
| SG-1000 (Sega Enterprises) |
● | × | × | ● | Must use with card catcher My EP is available only card software for all models Have a fully compatible version of the cross-country, except the ones that were sold in the country is not guaranteed to manufacturer |
| SG-1000II (Sega Enterprises) |
● | × | × | ● | Must use with card catcher My EP is available only card software for all models Have a fully compatible version of the cross-country, except the ones that were sold in the country is not guaranteed to manufacturer |
| SC-3000 (Sega Enterprises) |
● | × | × | ● | Must use with card catcher My EP is available only card software for all models Have a fully compatible version of the cross-country, except the ones that were sold in the country is not guaranteed to manufacturer |
| SC-3000H (Sega Enterprises) |
● | × | × | ● | Must use with card catcher My EP is available only card software for all models Have a fully compatible version of the cross-country, except the ones that were sold in the country is not guaranteed to manufacturer |
| (FG-1000, 1983), (Japanese: オセロマルチビジョン) (Tsukuda Original (Japanese: ツクダオリジナル) |
● | × | × | ● | Must use with card catcher My EP is available only card software for all models It was released only in Japan. |
| (FG-2000) (Japanese: オセロマルチビジョン)[6] (ツクダオリジナル) |
● | × | × | ● | Must use with card catcher My EP is available only card software for all models It was released only in Japan. |
| SD-G5 (Pioneer) |
● | × | × | ● | Must use with card catcher My EP is available only card software for all models It was released only in Japan |
| Sega Mark III (Sega Enterprises) |
● | ○ | ● | ● | SegaCard is officially not guaranteed by non-manufacturers. My Card can be used to change color slightly (EP the same for all models of My Card.) See Sega Mark III#Available software for more information. |
| Master System (Japan Version) (Sega Enterprises) |
● | ○ | ● | ● | SegaCard is officially not guaranteed by non-manufacturers. Can be used to change color slightly (EP the same for all models of My Card.) |
| Master System (U.S. Edition) (Sega of America) |
● | ● | ○ | ● | The Japanese version of the software not officially guaranteed by non-manufacturers. |
| Master System (European version/Brazilian version) (Virgin Other) |
● | ● | ○ | ● | The Japanese version of the software not officially guaranteed by non-manufacturers. |
| Mega Adapter (Sega Enterprises) |
× | ○ | ● | ● | My Card unusable. SegaCard is officially not guaranteed by non-manufacturers. Also compatible with other Mega Drive Mega adapter used if possible. |
| Power Base Converter (Sega of America) |
× | ● | ○ | ● | USA Mega adapter (available in Mega Drive Genesis is the U.S.) SegaCard is of course supported. Japanese My Card Mark III is officially not guaranteed by non-manufacturers. As Japan's mega Adapter (for all models) are unavailable. |
| Sega Saturn later | × | × | × | × |
At that time, My Card and My Card mark III and Sega sent four tickets together seemed to have a manual application software, My Card holder My Card can hold up to six (for sale), everyone could receive a gift.