Master System 2

Like most manufacturers (Nintendo and its NES II, Atari and its VCS2600 Jr), Sega replaced the original SMS in 1989 with a more stripped-down, cheaper model: the SMS II. Smaller, very round, and appearing as an entry-level console compared to the high-end Megadrive, it does not at all offer the same "look & feel" and is very limited in terms of connectivity. The design change includes: The cartridge port flap is replaced by a pivoting housing, leaving the port exposed. Also gone is the ROM boot-up sequence, with the sliding "Master System" logo and official music, which appears on power-up. The power indicator LED has been removed. The expansion slot at the back has been removed. A redesign compared to its illustrious predecessor. No more Reset button. A large Pause button.