Retro Gaming at its Best: NES Classic vs Sega Mega Drive Classic
Millions of kids grew up playing with the Nintendo’s 8-bit NES and Sega’s 16-bit Mega Drive. The two competing manufacturers were considered arch-rivals, fighting an epic battle for the gamers' favor.
Those that get nostalgic when reminiscing the glory days of 2D gaming are in for a treat, as the two iconic console brands are once again competing, this time with mini versions of their original consoles.
NES Classic Edition
The NES Classic Edition is a miniaturized version of the groundbreaking NES, originally released in 1985. The NES Classic Edition is less than a quarter the size of the original NES and takes up less space than a single game for the original console.
The console comes with 30 built-in classic games, including Super Mario, Zelda, Donkey Kong, Castlevania, Final Fantasy and Mega Man, but is not expandable (game cartridges from the original NES can't be used).
The console is powered by USB (using a MicroUSB cable) and delivers a 1080p video output via HDMI. In contrast to the original, the NES Classic comes with a few modern upgrades, such as 3 different display modes, and the ability to create up to four "save states" for each game.
The box comes with one wired controller, an HDMI cable and a power adapter.
Sega Mega Drive Classic
The original Sega Mega Drive was released in 1988. The "Classic" edition comes shrunk in size and with a modernized look. It's built by licensed manufacturer ATGames.
The console comes with 40 built-in Sega Mega Drive games, including Sonic, Mortal Kombat, Golden Axe and Shinobi, as well as 40 "bonus games". The console has a cartridge slot and is compatible with Sega Mega Drive cartridges.
The console comes with 2 wireless controllers, a composite AV cable and a power cable.