Is the Sega 32X region locked?

Many 32X games are only region locked between NTSC and PAL systems, and do not make any distinction between US and Japanese systems like most region locked Genesis/Mega Drive games do; in fact, Japanese and US 32X units are completely identical aside from slight cosmetic differences.
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Is the Sega 32X region free?

A 32X is a region locked console add-on that will only work with a Mega Drive of the same region. Because of this it is necessary to region mod both the 32X and Mega Drive for full compatibility with games and to also play them in 60Hz.
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What is the 32X compatible with?

As well as playing its own library of cartridges, the 32X is backwards-compatible with Genesis games, and can also be used in conjunction with the Sega CD to play games that use both add-ons.
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Is the Sega Genesis region locked?

Despite the console itself being region-locked, most of the games, especially ones made by Sega, were region-free and could be played on any region, unless the cartridge doesn't fit the console. The Game Gear is region free, and some games have a dual-language feature depending on which region of the system is used.
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Did 32X release in Japan?

The 32X was released on November 21, 1994 in North America for $159, Japan on December 3, 1994 for ¥16,800, and Europe in November 14, 1994 for £170 / DM 400.
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How many Sega 32X games were released in North America?

There were 40 games produced worldwide, including six that required both the 32X and the Sega CD add-ons, and ten that were only released in North America, as well as only one released exclusively for Brazil.
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How much did the Sega 32X cost when it came out?

In the end, fewer than 40 were ever made. Additionally, at a cost of $160 at launch (Sega had initially advertised a $150 price tag), the system was expensive enough to keep customers away. In the end, compared to the Genesis' 43 million units sold and the Sega CD's 6 million units, Sega's 32x numbers were paltry.
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Is region locking legal?

Region-locking allows content providers to comply with these local laws by blocking access to restricted content in those areas. Region-locking also helps them comply with international copyright and intellectual property laws. These laws can differ significantly between countries, and enforcing them can be complex.
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Is Dreamcast region locked?

Dreamcast consoles and game-discs are region-locked (although it's easily bypassed with a boot-disc like DC-X) but in my experience VMUs don't care about regions. I have saves from PAL, US, and Japanese region games all together on the same VMU and have never had any problems.
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Can Mega SG play 32x?

Can I use 32x with Mega Sg? Yes, the 32x is compatible with Mega Sg but it requires additional hardware. Please see our guide on Using Sega 32x with Mega Sg & DAC.
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Can you use a 32x with Sega CDX?

Sega originally planned to allow expansion of their 3-in-1 unit Sega CDX with the 32bit expansion module for the Genesis, Sega 32X, however, they failed to get proper FCC support and approval for such a connection thus they never released the official pass-through connector which would enable a snug and firm connection ...
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Does the 32X enhance Genesis games?

Released worldwide in 1994, the 32X was designed to extend the Genesis' lifespan by giving it significantly enhanced 32-bit processing power and texture-mapped 3D capabilities.
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How much is Sega forever?

The week before, Sega unveiled Sega Forever: A series of classic games on smartphones and tablets, playable for free with ads or ad-free for $2 each.
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Was the Sega CD 32-bit?

The main CPU of the Sega CD is a 12.5 MHz 16-bit Motorola 68000 processor, which runs 5 MHz faster than the Genesis processor. It contains 1 Mbit of boot ROM, allocated for the CD game BIOS, CD player software, and compatibility with CD+G discs.
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Has anyone gone to jail for ROMs?

But no one has ever been prosecuted for it – not even once. Mind you, websites sourcing ROMs have often been asked to shut down.
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Why did Sega get sued?

Copyright infringement, a violation of the Copyright Act of 1976, was added a month later to the list of charges. In response, Accolade filed a counterclaim for falsifying the source of its games by displaying the Sega trademark when the game was powered up.
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Is romhacking illegal?

Patches are not illegal to be distributed, as they usually contained user-made code changes to the game and not the original game's copyrighted code, thereby eliminating any copyright issues with distributing unofficial patches for games.
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Is using a VPN to bypass region lock illegal?

Using a VPN to access geo-blocked content isn't illegal -- unless using a VPN is illegal in your country -- but it could lead to other ramifications. Using a VPN to access geo-blocked content could violate a streaming service's user agreement, and your account could be terminated or suspended.
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Is the Wii U region locked?

Yes, Wii U systems are region locked. Region locking enables Nintendo to include parental controls and more efficiently deliver region-specific system and menu updates to users. In order to make the process convenient for users, we will be as flexible as possible with how we define each region.
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How many 32x were sold?

350,000 consoles were shipped in North America in the first three weeks (200,000 of which were sold, half of which during the Thanksgiving weekend alone), with the number rising to 300,000 just before Christmas and 600,000 by the end of 1994.
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