If you happened to be on a flight with Japan Airlines in the early to mid 1990s, you probably had the opportunity to play the Sega Mega Jet, which was a portable version of the Mega Drive. Unfortunately, the Mega Jet lacked a screen, but could play several Mega Drive cartridges when plugged into a screen. In 1994, the system went commercial for US$123. The main problem with the system was that it still didn’t have a built-in screen and had to be played with an AC adapter. Another limitation to the system was the fact that you could only play certain games out of the entire Mega Drive collection.
In 1995, the Sega Nomad was released and well received by gaming fans. At the time, it was the best portable gaming option, considering there was a game library consisting of over 500 options. In the end, the system lost value do to the fact that it was too bulky to be considered a true portable option. Even though the Nomad has faded into history, it’s still one of my all-time favorite systems.
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