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A runtime ROM modification device. This is one of the many [[Game Genie]] products available. This particular version of the Game Genie required a Master Code to be entered in almost all games. It is also the first Game Genie to be officially licensed by the creators of the console. Five codes was the maximum amount allowable.
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[[Image:Game Genies 2.jpg|right|thumb|The Genesis Game Genie. Quite Nice. It's officially licenced too.]]
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The '''Game Genie''' is a [[Game Enhancer]] for the Sega Genesis.This is one of the many [[Game Genie]] products available. It was released by [[Galoob]]. This particular version of the Game Genie required a Master Code to be entered in almost all games. It is also the first Game Genie to be officially licensed by the creators of the console. Five codes was the maximum amount allowable.
  
 
This Game Genie has a major drawback. It is incompatible with games which have a savegame feature. Using it with such games would erase the saves and force the player to start over.
 
This Game Genie has a major drawback. It is incompatible with games which have a savegame feature. Using it with such games would erase the saves and force the player to start over.
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Like the [[Game Genie (Game Gear)|Game Gear Game Genie]] it was given Sega's seal of approval.
  
 
== Known Versions ==
 
== Known Versions ==
 
'''Game Genie (19 Feb 1992)''': ?"good" name: Game Genie (W) (REV00) [b2]? (unconfirmed)<br>
 
'''Game Genie (19 Feb 1992)''': ?"good" name: Game Genie (W) (REV00) [b2]? (unconfirmed)<br>
 
'''Game Genie (Jul 1992)''': "good" name: Game Genie (W) (REV01) [c][!]
 
'''Game Genie (Jul 1992)''': "good" name: Game Genie (W) (REV01) [c][!]
 
== Credits ==
 
'''Both versions'''
 
Game Genie program developed by Robert Leyland for MicroSystems Development of San Jose, CA. Produced by Galoob Toys Inc. of South San Francisco, CA. Original concept by Codemasters Ltd. of London, England. 19 Feb 1992
 
  
 
== Screenshots ==
 
== Screenshots ==
[[image:Game_Genie_(Unl)_(Feb_1992)_-c--!-_000.png|frame|left|Codemasters copyright.]]
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<gallery>
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File:Game_Genie_(Unl)_(Feb_1992)_-c--!-_000.png|Codemasters copyright
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File:Game_Genie_(Unl)_(Feb_1992)_-c--!-_001.png|GameGenie/Galoob logo
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File:Game_Genie_(Unl)_(Feb_1992)_-c--!-_002.png|Code entry screen
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</gallery>
  
[[image:Game_Genie_(Unl)_(Feb_1992)_-c--!-_001.png|frame|left|GameGenie/Galoob logo.]]
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== Flyers ==
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<gallery>
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File:GameGenie MD Flyer.jpg|US print advert
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File:GameGenie MD FR PrintAdvert.jpg|FR print advert
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File:GameGenie MD FR PrintAdvert 2.jpg|FR print advert
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</gallery>
  
[[image:Game_Genie_(Unl)_(Feb_1992)_-c--!-_002.png|frame|left|Code entry screen.]]
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== Hardware ==
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<gallery>
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File:Game Genie US MD bluebox front.JPG|US box 2 front
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File:GameGenie MD US Box Back Alt.jpg|US box 2 back
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File:Game Genie US MD box front.jpg|US box 3 front
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File:Game Genie US MD box back.jpg|US box 3 back
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File:GameGenieExtraPower MD EU Box Front.jpg|EU box front
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File:GameGenie MD BR Box Front.jpg|BR box front
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File:GameGenie MD BR Box Back.jpg|BR box back
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File:Genesis Game Genie Code Book.JPG|Genesis Game Genie codebook
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File:Game Genies 2.jpg|Cartridge
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</gallery>
  
[[Category:Game Enhancer]]
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{{Game Genie}}
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[[Category:Game Genie]]

Latest revision as of 19:47, 17 October 2015

The Genesis Game Genie. Quite Nice. It's officially licenced too.

The Game Genie is a Game Enhancer for the Sega Genesis.This is one of the many Game Genie products available. It was released by Galoob. This particular version of the Game Genie required a Master Code to be entered in almost all games. It is also the first Game Genie to be officially licensed by the creators of the console. Five codes was the maximum amount allowable.

This Game Genie has a major drawback. It is incompatible with games which have a savegame feature. Using it with such games would erase the saves and force the player to start over.

Like the Game Gear Game Genie it was given Sega's seal of approval.

Known Versions

Game Genie (19 Feb 1992): ?"good" name: Game Genie (W) (REV00) [b2]? (unconfirmed)
Game Genie (Jul 1992): "good" name: Game Genie (W) (REV01) [c][!]

Screenshots

Flyers

Hardware

Game Genie
Galoob
Game Boy - Game Gear - NES - Genesis - Super Nintendo - Sega CD (Cancelled)
Hyperkin
DS/DSi/3DS - PSP (Cancelled) - Wii (Cancelled) - PlayStation 3