The Genesis was Sega 's third console and the successor to the Master System .
The Sega Genesis , known as the Mega Drive in regions outside of North America , is a 16 - bit home video game console developed and sold by Sega .
The Mega Drive was Sega 's third console and the successor to the Master System .
The Sega Genesis , known as the Mega Drive in regions outside of North America , is a 16 - bit home video game console developed and sold by Sega .