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Sega CD 2 attached to a model 2 Sega Genesis.The, originally released as the Mega-CD ( メガCD, Mega-Shī Dī) in most regions outside of North America and Brazil, is an device for the, designed and produced. It was released in Japan in 1991, North America in 1992 and in regions in 1993. The device adds a drive to the console, allowing the user to play CD-based games and providing additional hardware functionality. It can also play and discs. While the add-on did contain a faster than the Genesis, as well as some enhanced graphics capabilities, the main focus of the device was to expand the size of games.

Known for several games such as and for the controversy of violent video games including, the Sega CD sold 2.24 million units worldwide. It was officially discontinued in 1996.Among the titles released for the Sega CD were a number of games, including. Well-known titles include the critically acclaimed Sonic CD and, as well as the controversial Night Trap, which resulted in Congressional hearings on video game violence.

The Sega CD also received enhanced ports of games from the Genesis, including. Included in this library are six games which, while receiving individual Sega CD releases, also received separate versions that utilized both the Sega CD and add-ons.

In particular, Sonic CD has been noted for its excellent graphics and new elements without changing the traditional formula. However, given the large amount of FMV games and Genesis ports, the Sega CD's game library has been criticized for its lack of depth. Full motion video quality was poor on the Sega CD due to poor video compression software and the system's limited color palette, and the concept never caught on with the public. Likewise, most Genesis ports for the Sega CD added in additional full motion video sequences, extra levels, and enhanced audio, but were otherwise the same game as the Genesis release. The video in these sequences have also been criticized, with the quality being considered comparable to an old tape.The following list contains all of the games released on the Sega CD. Of these games, there are six titles (marked with a † in the title for the game) that were also released in formats that used a combination of the Sega CD and the Sega 32X.

All release years given are for the earliest release of the games, which have been sold in several regions around the world, including Japan, North America, and Europe. A total of 210 titles are listed. 57 were released only in Japan, 39 were released only in North America, and 5 were released only in Europe.Region code guideRegions releasedRegion descriptionJPJapanese formatted releaseNANorth America and other territories, besides JapanPAL/ territories: much of Europe, Australia, parts of Asia. The Ultimate History of Video Games: The Story Behind the Craze that Touched our Lives and Changed the World.

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