Facts about Sega CD

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   Sega CD games stored audio as standard CD-DA tracks, allowing players to listen to game soundtracks on any regular CD player after ripping them from their game discs.

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   Approximately 2.24 million Sega CD units sold worldwide across its lifetime, making it one of the lowest-performing major console peripherals ever released by a major manufacturer.

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   Sega's decision to price the Sega CD at $399 in 1992 made it nearly as expensive as a standalone Genesis console, contributing significantly to poor consumer adoption rates in North America.

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   Most Sega CD units required an external power adapter consuming 20 watts, making it one of the more power-hungry console peripherals of the early 1990s.

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   In 1992, Sega released 17 games for the Sega CD in North America, with titles like Sonic CD and Road Avenger becoming notable exclusives for the system.

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   The Sega CD's full motion video capabilities could display up to 64 colors simultaneously from a palette of 16.7 million, enabling early cinematic game experiences like Night Trap in 1992.

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   Launched in Japan on December 22, 1991, the Sega CD was the first CD-ROM console to reach market, preceding the PlayStation by over four years.

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