what is sega genesis called in brazil

June 28, 2026 • 1 min read

In Brazil, the Sega Genesis was generally called Mega Drive. That’s the name used in Brazilian sources and listings for the console.

Name difference

Japan and most of Europe: Mega Drive.
North America: Sega Genesis.
Brazil: Mega Drive, and the name stayed common there.

Extra note

A Brazilian gaming source also notes that the console was released in Brazil under the Mega Drive name and that it remained known that way locally.

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Region	Name
Brazil	Mega Drive
North America	Sega Genesis
Japan	Mega Drive

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