Can I Run SEGA Mega Drive and Genesis Classics?

Last updated: 13 May 2023

You must be wondering, can my PC run SEGA Mega Drive and Genesis Classics? On this page you will find SEGA Mega Drive and Genesis Classics system requirements for PC (Windows, Mac and Linux). We constantly update our data to provide you with latest and most accurate requirements.

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Can my PC run SEGA Mega Drive and Genesis Classics?

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  1. Right-click the Windows icon in the bottom left-hand corner of your screen
  2. Click on the ‘System’ Tab in the pop-up menu
  3. Your computer’s CPU name will be displayed under ‘Device Specifications > Processor’

  1. Right-click the Windows icon in the bottom left-hand corner of your screen
  2. In the opened menu click on ‘Device Manager’
  3. In ‘Device Manager’ click on the arrow next to ‘Display adapters’
  4. Under the drop-down, you will see the GPU that your computer is using

  1. Right-click the Windows icon in the bottom left-hand corner of your screen
  2. Click on the ‘System’ Tab in the pop-up menu
  3. Your computer’s RAM will be displayed under ‘Device Specifications > Installed RAM’

  1. Right-click the Windows icon in the bottom left-hand corner of your screen
  2. Click on the ‘System’ Tab in the pop-up menu
  3. You can see if Windows is 64 or 32 bit under ‘System type’
  4. You can see Windows version under ‘Windows edition’

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SEGA Mega Drive and Genesis Classics Windows Requirements

SEGA Mega Drive and Genesis Classics system requirements for Windows
Minimum Requirements Recommended Requirements
OS
OS
Windows XP or higher
OS
Windows 10 or higher
Graphics
Graphics
32MB graphics card
Graphics
NVidia GeForce GTX 280 or ATI Radeon HD 6630 DirectX 9c or higher 1GB VRam
DirectX
DirectX
Version 9.0
DirectX
Version 9.0c
Additional Note
Additional Note
System specs for classic launcher.
Additional Note
Processor
Processor
Processor

SEGA Mega Drive and Genesis Classics minimum requirements for Windows assume having at least Windows XP or higher operating system. As for a graphics card, it should be 32MB graphics card.

If you go for recommended requirements for SEGA Mega Drive and Genesis Classics for Windows, your operating system should be Windows 10 or higher. Recommended CPU would be Intel i3-2100 or AMD Phenom II X4 940 dual core CPU CPU or equivalent. And video card — NVidia GeForce GTX 280 or ATI Radeon HD 6630 DirectX 9c or higher 1GB VRam.

SEGA Mega Drive and Genesis Classics Mac Requirements

SEGA Mega Drive and Genesis Classics system requirements for Mac
Minimum Requirements Recommended Requirements
OS
OS
OS
OS Sierra Version 10.12.6
Processor
Processor
Processor
2.6GHz Intel Core i5
Memory
Memory
Memory
8 GB
Graphics
Graphics
Graphics

As for recommended OS, it is OS Sierra Version 10.12.6. 2.6GHz Intel Core i5 processor is recommended. Plus, 8 GB of RAM. Your video card should be Intel Iris 1536.

SEGA Mega Drive and Genesis Classics Linux Requirements

SEGA Mega Drive and Genesis Classics system requirements for Linux
Minimum Requirements Recommended Requirements
OS
OS
OS
Ubuntu 16.10 or higher
Processor
Processor
Processor
Graphics
Graphics
Graphics
NVidia GeForce GTX 280 or ATI Radeon HD 6630 DirectX 9c or higher 1GB VRam

For Linux recommended requirements, use Ubuntu 16.10 or higher. As for the processor/CPU, use Intel i3-2100 or AMD Phenom II X4 940 dual core CPU or equivalent. And make sure you have NVidia GeForce GTX 280 or ATI Radeon HD 6630 DirectX 9c or higher 1GB VRam graphics card.

FAQs

Can I run SEGA Mega Drive and Genesis Classics?

You would be able to run SEGA Mega Drive and Genesis Classics on your PC if it meets minimum requirements below. You can also use our free test tool to check it!

Minimum requirements for Windows are:

  • OS: Windows XP or higher
  • Graphics: 32MB graphics card
  • DirectX: Version 9.0
  • Processor:

Minimum requirements for Mac are:

  • OS:
  • Processor:
  • Memory:
  • Graphics:

Minimum requirements for Linux are:

  • OS:
  • Processor:
  • Graphics:

What graphics card do I need for SEGA Mega Drive and Genesis Classics?

You need 32MB graphics card or more powerful video card.

What version of Windows can I use to play SEGA Mega Drive and Genesis Classics?

Windows XP or higher or newer.

What DirectX do I need to run SEGA Mega Drive and Genesis Classics?

Version 9.0 or greater is necessary for this game.

Can I run SEGA Mega Drive and Genesis Classics on my laptop?

Yes, as long as it meets minimum requirements above.

Can I play SEGA Mega Drive and Genesis Classics on my Mac?

Yes, SEGA Mega Drive and Genesis Classics supports Mac if it meets the following minimum requirements:

  • OS:
  • Processor:
  • Memory:
  • Graphics:

Can I run SEGA Mega Drive and Genesis Classics on Linux/SteamOS?

Yes, you can play SEGA Mega Drive and Genesis Classics on Steam OS/Linux. Please see requirements above.

When is SEGA Mega Drive and Genesis Classics release date?

SEGA Mega Drive and Genesis Classics release date is 1 June, 2010.

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