Sega Game Gear

The Game Gear was Sega's response to the Nintendo Gameboy, the Monochrome handheld designed by Nintendo's Gunpei Yokoi, and released in 1989. Sega had taken note of the general publics criticisms of the Gameboy, and wanted to make a handheld console "everything that the Game Gear wasn't".

The Game Gear was released late 1989 in Japan, 1990 in North America and as usual, us Europeans had to wait even longer, until 1991!

The most obvious different between the two consoles was the 4096 colour palette of the Game Gear, with a maximum of 32 different colours on screen at any time. The screen size was larger than the Gameboy, and was back-lit which meant that you could play it pretty much anywhere, unlike the Gameboy which needed good light.

The console itself was held lengthways, with buttons on either side. This ergonomic design change made the Game Gear much easier on the hands - one criticism of the Gameboy was that it had a very cramped feel it, and many people complained of sore wrists & hands after extended game play.

The Game Gear was, in essence, a portable Sega Master System. This meant that many Master System Games could be easily ported onto the handheld console. Indeed, a Master System Converter add-on was released, which allowed any Master System Game to be plugged into the Game Gear.

Another add-on which proved to be a popular selling point was the TV Tuner. A small device which clipped to the back of the Game Gear turned the handheld console into a small portable TV, not unlike the Sony Watchman. Other add-ons included a rechargeable battery pack, screen magnifier & multilink cable, to allow two Game Gears to be connected in versus play.

With all these add-ons and advantages over the Gameboy, you would expect the Game Gear to have been the more popular of the two consoles. Unfortunately for Sega, it was not - they had overlooked one very important detail. Battery Life. In the end the deciding factor in the latest chapter of the Sega vs Nintendo war was how long the batteries lasted.

While the Game Gear did indeed have everything the Gameboy lacked, it had to pay a price for these luxuries; the average lifespan on the batteries was between 3 and 5 hours, whereas the Gameboy could easily exceed 10 hours. This was a problem suffered by many other handhelds such as the Neo-Geo pocket and the Atari Lynx - while they may have been superior in every other way, it was the simplest of factors that made the Gameboy the overall winner, and eventually the best selling console of all time.

As with all good things, the Sega Game gears came to and end in 1997. In the end, there were over 200 games released for the console, although many of them never made it out of Japan, such as the excellent Sonic Drift & Sonic Drift 2, and take-on of Super Mario Kart which included a multi-link option. Thankfully these can all be played on any Game Gear as there is no region lockout, due to there being no TV compatibility problems.

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Aah Harimanada - Sega Game Gear (NTSC-J) This is a Japanese imported Sega Game Gear Game but will work on any Game Gear as there is no region lockout on this console. This is the Japanese import but it will work fine on all Game Gear consoles. Box: yes Manual: yes Price: £16	Aerial Assault - Sega Game Gear (PAL) Your enemy is the deadly NAC terrorist organisation! Fly past their defences, destroy their craft and face their ultimate weapon! Box: yes Manual: yes Sold Out!
Aladdin - Sega Game Gear (PAL) No time for wishes! Aladdin's whole magical world is before him and evil Jafar is close behind! There are palace guards to battle, a magic lamp to find and a princess to rescue. Box: yes Manual: yes Sold Out!	Alien 3 - Sega Game Gear (PAL) The Xenomorph are fast, spit acid and are right behind YOU! Can't see very far ahead in these air ducts. Hard to breathe. Face-huggers can be anywhere. Must find the Mother alien. The closer you get the more Aliens you find. better not have them find you first! Just keep telling yourself, "this isn't really... Box: yes Manual: yes Sold Out!
Ariel the Little Mermaid - Sega Game Gear (PAL) As Ariel, battle sea creatures and defeat Ursula the Sea Witch to save Triton. As Ariel's father, Triton, rescue Ariel and break the witch's curse.. Box: yes Manual: yes Sold Out!	Asterix and the Secret Mission - Sega Game Gear (PAL) Save Gaul from invasion! Asterix and Obelix punch their way across the Empire to snatch six herbs from under the Roman noses of Caesar's fiends. Box: yes Manual: yes Sold Out!
Axe Battler - Sega Game Gear (PAL) The Golden Axe is in the hands of the sinister Death Adder. Get it back or Firewood is doomed! This game is missing it's instruction book. Box: yes Manual: yes Sold Out!	Ayrton Sennas Super Monaco GP 2 - Sega Game Gear (PAL) Experience the heart-stopping action of F-1 racing on the most challenging circuits in the world! You are in control of a precision machine, ready to test your skill and abilities to the absolute limit to win the ultimate prize: The Championship Cup! Box: yes Manual: yes Sold Out!
Bare Knuckle 2 - Sega Game Gear (NTSC-J) This is a Japanese imported Sega Game Gear Game but will work on any Game Gear as there is no region lockout on this console. This is the Japanese import but it will work fine on all Game Gear consoles. Box: yes Manual: yes Sold Out!	Batman Returns - Sega Game Gear (PAL) Batman really has his work cut out for him this time! There's triple trouble in Gotham City with the Red Triangle Circus Gang, Catwoman and the diabolical Penguin in league to take over the city! Get ready for the fight of your life! Box: yes Manual: yes Price: £16
Battletoads - Sega Game Gear When the evil Dark Queen kidnaps your best buddy and the beautiful Princess Angelica. It's time to get real MAD, and then get EVEN! So prime up those Nuclear Knuckles, 'cuz you'll need 'em to rescue your friends and get out with your green skin intact! Box: yes Manual: yes Sold Out!	Beavis and Butthead - Sega Game Gear (PAL) We wanna go to this GWAR concert. But we need to find that stuff, uh, whatever it is. Money or something. So now you gotta help us find some, cause we gotta look like, high and uh, low or something. Box: yes Manual: yes Sold Out!
Bram Stokers Dracula - Sega Game Gear In the black of night he stalks his unwitting victims with the passion of a prince and the grace of a wild animal. He is the Prince of Darkness - Count Dracula - and he's cast his hypnotic spell on your lovely mistress, Mina Murray. Now you, Jonathan Harker, must nail this notorious bloodsucker to the stake and save Box: yes Manual: yes Sold Out!	Caesars Palace - Sega Game Gear (NTSC) With Caesars Palace, you can experience the thrill and excitement of casino gabling, right in the palm of your hand. Enjoy the strategy of Video Poker, Blackjack, Craps, Roulette, Video Horse Racing and Keno. Box: yes Manual: yes Sold Out!
Castle of Illusion - Sega Game Gear (PAL) The wicked witch Mizrabel has kidnapped Minnie! Help Mickey to Rescue Minnie before it's too late! Box: yes Manual: yes Sold Out!	Castle of Illusion US - Sega Game Gear (NTSC) The wicked witch Mizrabel has kidnapped Minnie! Help Mickey to Rescue Minnie before it's too late! Box: yes Manual: yes Sold Out!
Chakan - Sega Game Gear (PAL) Unleash Chakan's razor sharp twin swords and the arcane knowledge of alchemy on the beasts of the dark. With their defeat comes peace for Chakan. Box: yes Manual: yes Sold Out!	Chessmaster - Sega Game Gear (PAL) Introducing. The Chessmaster, the most powerful chess program in the world today - and the friendliest! The Chessmaster is the perfect chess companion, adversary and instructor for any player, beginner to expert. Box: yes Manual: yes Price: £10
Chuck Rock - Sega Game Gear (PAL) Unga Bunga! Chuck Rock's wife, Ophelia, has been captured by that no-good Gary Gritter. Can Chuck belly-butt his way through dozens of deranged dinosaurs and surprises galore? Or is his love destined to end up on the rocks? Box: yes Manual: yes Sold Out!	Chuck Rock 2 - Sega Game Gear (PAL) Eighteen months after his victory over Gary Gritter, Chuck Rock is now the owner of the hugely successful 'Chuck Motors' and has become a father. Kidnapped by his evil enemy Brick Jagger, Chuck Rock is likely to become Chuck Dust unless somebody rescues him. A sudden crash as Chuck Junior bursts from his play pen 'Goo Goo Gaa Gaa, I'll be... Box: yes Manual: yes Sold Out!
Columns - Sega Game Gear (PAL) Arrange columns of rainbow-coloured items in this mesmerizing, challenging puzzle game! Box: yes Manual: yes Price: £12	Columns - Sega Game Gear (NTSC-J) This is a Japanese imported Sega Game Gear Game but will work on any Game Gear as there is no region lockout on this console. This is the Japanese import but it will work fine on all Game Gear consoles. Box: yes Manual: yes Price: £12
Cool Spot - Sega Game Gear NO WAY! Your Cool Spot chums are locked away! YES WAY! You, as Cool Spot are here to save the day! For years, Wild Wicked Wily Wil has been trying to capture a real live SPOT to prove they exist. Now, Wil may be about to get his wish. The good news is you're here to save the day! Quit gawping over the dreamy scenery, the awesome animation and the... Box: yes Manual: yes Sold Out!	Cosmic Spacehead - Sega Game Gear (PAL) Absorb your senses in this giant Extra Terrestrial Odyssey of Cosmic discovery! Radical Adventure, Awesome Arcade and superb Sub-Games combine in Cosmic Spacehead's 50's Sci-Fi quest to prove the Earth's existence. Box: yes Manual: yes Sold Out!
Crystal Warriors - Sega Game Gear Three of the four crystals of Arliel have been stolen! Princess Iris holds the other. Help her to recapture the valuable gems! Box: yes Manual: yes Sold Out!	Defenders of Oasis - Sega Game Gear (PAL) As the Prince, you must defend the world of Oasis from the dark forces in this challenging real-time role playing game. Box: yes Manual: yes Sold Out!