In the 90s, SEGA experienced great success, particularly remembered for its war against Nintendo during the Genesis and SNES era. However, the Japanese company couldn’t manage its expectations, and its executives thought that the more hardware they had on the market, the more they would gain. That wasn't the case, and the company quickly fell. With several consoles and devices on sale, there were still plans for more with the SEGA Neptune, a system that never went on sale but will now see the light thanks to a Brazilian company.
GF1 Neptune, a console reviving an old SEGA project
The Brazilian company GamesCare has introduced the GF1 Neptune, a console inspired by SEGA's 90s project that never came to fruition. In case you didn’t know, back then the Japanese company thought of a console that combined the Genesis | Mega Drive and the 32X due to the development and sales issues of the latter system, considering it a good idea to merge it with their successful 16-bit console. However, the SEGA Saturn was already on the horizon, and the project was canceled.
Today, GamesCare takes that part of history with a system that operates with FPGA technology, allowing players to use their Genesis | Mega Drive and 32X cartridges, but it won’t be limited to that and will also be compatible with other devices like the SEGA CD.
According to the information, the GF1 Neptune will be officially unveiled on June 30 at gamescom latam and is touted as an attractive option for players and developers. Additionally, it will have its own online platform: "the GF1 Neptune was designed to be an irresistible choice for nostalgic gamers, offering perfect reproduction of timeless classics and access to proprietary and exclusive services through the system’s network. Moreover, the console is a friendly platform for creators who want to express their talents and ideas, especially in the indie game development scene."
Additionally, the GF1 Neptune will feature:
- HDMI connection with 1080p resolution and digital audio
- SD card slot for easy updates and media storage
- High-speed wireless internet connection for access to exclusive resources and content
- Connection slot for the original "SEGA CD" hardware and future peripherals
- High-quality analog audio and video output for the most demanding players
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