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{{System | {{System | ||
|name=Sega Saturn | |name=Sega Saturn | ||
|logo=Sega Saturn US logo.png | |||
|image=Sega saturn.jpg | |image=Sega saturn.jpg | ||
|manufacturer=[[Sega]] | |manufacturer=[[Sega]] | ||
| | |year=1994 | ||
|preceded by=Sega Genesis | |preceded by=Sega Genesis | ||
|followed by=Sega Dreamcast | |followed by=Sega Dreamcast | ||
}} | }} | ||
Launched in Japan on November 22, [[1994]], the CD-based '''Sega Saturn''' was the second-last home console to be released by [[Sega]] before their departure from the market, and its commercial failure is largely blamed for the company's eventual separation from non-arcade hardware. | |||
Launched in Japan on | |||
Although technically very advanced, the Saturn's complex architecture made developing games for the console extremely difficult, which caused most third-party developers to opt for the more straightforward [[PlayStation]]. | Although technically very advanced, the Saturn's complex architecture made developing games for the console extremely difficult, which caused most third-party developers to opt for the more straightforward [[PlayStation]]. | ||
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Notably, the Saturn was released in the US and Europe four months ahead of schedule, following a PR war between Sega's representatives and Sony's. Unfortunately, the Saturn's high $399 price didn't compare well with the announced PlayStation launch price of $299. | Notably, the Saturn was released in the US and Europe four months ahead of schedule, following a PR war between Sega's representatives and Sony's. Unfortunately, the Saturn's high $399 price didn't compare well with the announced PlayStation launch price of $299. | ||
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File:Sega Saturn JP logo.svg|Japanese logo | |||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
* [http://www.segasaturn.co.uk "SegaSaturn.co.uk"] – A very active online community and information point for all things Sega Saturn. | * [http://www.segasaturn.co.uk "SegaSaturn.co.uk"] – A very active online community and information point for all things Sega Saturn. | ||
* [http://www.satakore.com "Satakore.com"] – The Ultimate Sega Saturn Source with Complete Database of Every Games and Demos Released for the system and where you can Manage Your Own Collection | |||
[[Category:Fifth-generation consoles]] | |||
[[Category:Sega]] | [[Category:Sega]] | ||
