In 1995, Sega announced a shift in focus to its new console, the Saturn, and discontinued advertising for Genesis hardware. The Genesis, also known as the Mega Drive [b] outside North America, is a 16-bit fourth generation home video game console developed and sold by Sega.

According to a 2004 study of NPD sales data, the Genesis maintained its lead over the Super NES in the American 16-bit console market.

The Nomad supports the entire Genesis library (save for one game that requires the use of the reset button, which the Nomad lacks), but cannot be used with the Sega 32X, the Sega CD, or the Power Base Converter.

Miller suggested an alternative strategy, citing concerns with releasing a new console with no previous design specifications within six to nine months.This version omits the headphone jack, replaces the A/V-Out connector with a smaller version that supports stereo sound, and provides a simpler, less expensive mainboard that requires less power. This newsletter is free for anyone to read, but if you’d like to support my ability to continue writing, you can become a Patreon supporter .