Zap! Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 I recently started reading on some other forums about low Sega Genesis serial numbers. I have had my Genesis since August, 1989, so I knew it would be very low. My number is 39S13220. Now, the first number the factory it was made in (in my case, Taiwan). The second letter is the last digit of the year it was made in, so 1989. The next letter (S) is the production run. Finally, after that is the number. So mine is number 13,220 to come out of that factory's production. Anyway, here's a pic underneath my Genesis. So what do you think? Is mine considered extremely low? What is yours? Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/240155-how-low-is-your-model-1-genesis-serial-number/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhomaios Posted July 4, 2015 Share Posted July 4, 2015 Hm, mine is 059056463, but I just got this particular one this year (upgraded to a component modded one). Wish I had my old one, I think I got that in 1990, too, though, but that was stolen in 1992 or so. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/240155-how-low-is-your-model-1-genesis-serial-number/#findComment-3270361 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zap! Posted July 4, 2015 Author Share Posted July 4, 2015 Hm, mine is 059056463, but I just got this particular one this year (upgraded to a component modded one). Wish I had my old one, I think I got that in 1990, too, though, but that was stolen in 1992 or so. So you have a model 2? Your second number (5) means it was produced in 1995. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/240155-how-low-is-your-model-1-genesis-serial-number/#findComment-3270385 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhomaios Posted July 4, 2015 Share Posted July 4, 2015 So you have a model 2? Your second number (5) means it was produced in 1995. Nope, model 1. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/240155-how-low-is-your-model-1-genesis-serial-number/#findComment-3270390 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zap! Posted July 4, 2015 Author Share Posted July 4, 2015 Nope, model 1. Oh ok, so your country code is two digits (05), and Chinese. Also a 1989, with a production run of 56,463. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/240155-how-low-is-your-model-1-genesis-serial-number/#findComment-3270402 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhomaios Posted July 4, 2015 Share Posted July 4, 2015 Oh ok, so your country code is two digits (05), and Chinese. Also a 1989, with a production run of 56,463. Ah, interesting. What list did you use? I saw a thread on Sega-16, but it didn't list the country codes. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/240155-how-low-is-your-model-1-genesis-serial-number/#findComment-3270405 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurritoBeans Posted July 4, 2015 Share Posted July 4, 2015 Here's mine: B20478542 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/240155-how-low-is-your-model-1-genesis-serial-number/#findComment-3270422 Share on other sites More sharing options...
schuwalker Posted July 4, 2015 Share Posted July 4, 2015 I recently started reading on some other forums about low Sega Genesis serial numbers. I have had my Genesis since August, 1989, so I knew it would be very low. My number is 39S13220. Pretty cool you were able to snag one that early. If you dont mind me asking... where did you purchase your Genesis at in August? I had a doozy of a time trying to find one when it was first launched - I reside in the Chicagoland area! Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/240155-how-low-is-your-model-1-genesis-serial-number/#findComment-3270674 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zap! Posted July 4, 2015 Author Share Posted July 4, 2015 Pretty cool you were able to snag one that early. If you dont mind me asking... where did you purchase your Genesis at in August? I had a doozy of a time trying to find one when it was first launched - I reside in the Chicagoland area! Toys R' Us in Staten Island, NY. I have the exact date written down somewhere. I believe it's August 19th. It wasn't the first day I saw it either. I went in there the night before with my mom, who was taking me to get a game, and saw it. I was a bit surprised. EGM and the other mags said the release date was another two weeks or so. Well, I knew she wouldn't spend that much ($189). So I told her we'll take back the XEGS that I had gotten a month or so earlier. So the next day we returned the XEGS, and I got my Genesis. Ahh, one of the pluses of living in NYC. The NES was on full display here too back in 1985. Everywhere else (except maybe LA) had to wait until 1986. 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/240155-how-low-is-your-model-1-genesis-serial-number/#findComment-3270758 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhomaios Posted July 4, 2015 Share Posted July 4, 2015 Toys R' Us in Staten Island, NY. I have the exact date written down somewhere. I believe it's August 19th. It wasn't the first day I saw it either. I went in there the night before with my mom, who was taking me to get a game, and saw it. I was a bit surprised. EGM and the other mags said the release date was another two weeks or so. Well, I knew she wouldn't spend that much ($189). So I told her we'll take back the XEGS that I had gotten a month or so earlier. So the next day we returned the XEGS, and I got my Genesis. Ahh, one of the pluses of living in NYC. The NES was on full display here too back in 1985. Everywhere else (except maybe LA) had to wait until 1986. Yeah, it has its perks! And I think you made the smart choice switching out the XEGS for a Genny. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/240155-how-low-is-your-model-1-genesis-serial-number/#findComment-3270781 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zap! Posted July 4, 2015 Author Share Posted July 4, 2015 Yeah, it has its perks! And I think you made the smart choice switching out the XEGS for a Genny. I just had to have that Genesis ASAP. Funny thing is, my next system came in October - the Turbo Grafx 16. Within the next year though, I got that XEGS back once more. I was a classic gamer even in 1990 at 17. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/240155-how-low-is-your-model-1-genesis-serial-number/#findComment-3270792 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emehr Posted July 4, 2015 Share Posted July 4, 2015 Here's mine. Looks like it was produced in the same place as yours, Zap. I think I bought mine sometime in late '89. It was on clearance at the Air Force BX for $100. Not sure why it was on clearance but I had to have it. Was looking forward to some Altered Beast and Golden Axe at the time! Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/240155-how-low-is-your-model-1-genesis-serial-number/#findComment-3270901 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldschool80skid Posted July 5, 2015 Share Posted July 5, 2015 Hello, My serial # is B20269631. Tom Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/240155-how-low-is-your-model-1-genesis-serial-number/#findComment-3271052 Share on other sites More sharing options...
falconfan5832 Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 (edited) mine says 31T 36509 What's that mean?I still use a PS2 Edited December 3, 2015 by falconfan5832 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/240155-how-low-is-your-model-1-genesis-serial-number/#findComment-3383406 Share on other sites More sharing options...
falconfan5832 Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 Im guessing the start of it means Taiwan 1991.isnt the T for the production run? Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/240155-how-low-is-your-model-1-genesis-serial-number/#findComment-3383407 Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.Bear Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 (edited) I've got two Genesis systems, 1 Japanese MD and 3 PAL MD's. This is the serial number of the one I have hooked up though (a Genesis)... 110009141 No idea what to make of it though. Edit: Other Genesis: 020329481 Japanese MD: G10001733 PAL MD (Model 1, all my others are Model 2's): 40f15039 No idea which one is the oldest console. Edited December 4, 2015 by R.Bear Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/240155-how-low-is-your-model-1-genesis-serial-number/#findComment-3383948 Share on other sites More sharing options...
falconfan5832 Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 Hopefully someone that knows will say. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/240155-how-low-is-your-model-1-genesis-serial-number/#findComment-3384166 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nutsy Doodleheimer Posted February 15, 2016 Share Posted February 15, 2016 Mine is the later manufactured model 1 without the "High Definition Graphics". It is R20195669. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/240155-how-low-is-your-model-1-genesis-serial-number/#findComment-3441558 Share on other sites More sharing options...
apikor2 Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 I just read mine, it's a high def., you're going to flip... 31s09821 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/240155-how-low-is-your-model-1-genesis-serial-number/#findComment-4639981 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoyous Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 Incidentally, it looks like the Genesis Mini is using the same serial number format. ? Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/240155-how-low-is-your-model-1-genesis-serial-number/#findComment-4642798 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamer2020 Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 My Non TMSS Sega Genesis Serial Number: 39u30094 Made in Taiwan FCC ID: FJ846EUSASEGA Has the (1)-800-usa-sega on the If you need help sticker Code on back of the ac adapter says 0989 so I'm assuming my system is made around September of 1989 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/240155-how-low-is-your-model-1-genesis-serial-number/#findComment-4790354 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluejay Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 It might even be 9th week of '89... You definitely have a very early Genesis. 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/240155-how-low-is-your-model-1-genesis-serial-number/#findComment-4790507 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+DrVenkman Posted May 23, 2021 Share Posted May 23, 2021 I could have sworn I posted in this thread before, but apparently not. My Model 1 is not the one I owned BITD. That one I got as a birthsT present from my (now ex-) wife in July 1990, complete with ALTERED BEAST as the pack-in. I had it from then until I sold it in 1995 to help fund my Sony PlayStation purchase. I still have that PlayStation, though I haven't tested it in years to see if it's still alive nor what kind of repairs it might need. Good idea for a summer project, actually, but I digress. Anyway, a friend of mine who travels about 200 days a year for work always manages to start his trip a day early or end it a day late in order to hit local area game stores and especially yard and estate sales. He knew I was looking for a replacement for my Genny and picked this up somewhere on a trip. Other than a little damage to the painted graphic logo on top, it's just about cosmetically perfect. He sold me the console, two original 3-button controllers that looked brand new, and an original PSU wall-wart for $25 about two years ago. Add in a Mega Everdrive and I'm in early 90's hog heaven. EDIT: the date-code on the back of the PSU is 1089. 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/240155-how-low-is-your-model-1-genesis-serial-number/#findComment-4829102 Share on other sites More sharing options...
zylon Posted May 23, 2021 Share Posted May 23, 2021 Mine's on the bottom. Would have to fall off the system to get any lower. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/240155-how-low-is-your-model-1-genesis-serial-number/#findComment-4829194 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamer2020 Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 Sorry for the late reply but actually it was originally my mom's sega genesis awhile back I got my mom one of those hd genesis systems for Christmas she liked it enough that she just gave me her old system I also have the original box too guess it's in ok condition unfortunately I have no manuals I might post a pick of it if I remember Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/240155-how-low-is-your-model-1-genesis-serial-number/#findComment-4896378 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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