Sega Genesis trivia

Sega Genesis Mini Quiz

Test your knowledge with these top questions!

Question 1

Retro gamers outside North America know the Sega Genesis console by what alternate name?

Sega renamed the Mega Drive to Genesis in North America because of a trademark dispute with a computer company called Mega Micro.

Question 2

Sega used the marketing buzzword 'Blast Processing' to claim what advantage for the Genesis?

This buzzword highlighted the console's Motorola 68000 processor, which ran at a noticeably higher clock speed than the Super Nintendo.

Question 3

The Genesis version of the fighting game Mortal Kombat used a famous cheat code to unlock what?

Entering the code "ABACABB" restored the arcade's signature gore, giving the Genesis version a sales edge over the censored Nintendo port.

Question 4

Sega designed the fast-paced game Sonic the Hedgehog specifically to achieve what goal?

Sega needed a bold mascot to rival Nintendo, and Sonic's blistering speed perfectly demonstrated the processing power of the Genesis.