The sensor technology used in the pad came from that developed for 1987 arcade game World Derby, while its CPU and graphics chip came from the Genesis. The Genesis' Yamaha YM2612 FM synthesis-based sound chip however is not present; the Texas Instruments SN76489 PSG is instead accompanied by an NEC ųPD7759 ADPCM chip, capable of speech and extra sound effects. == History == At the price of JP¥13,440, the Pico was released in Japan in June 1993.
The Pico was released in June 1993 in Japan and November 1994 in North America and Europe, later reaching China.
The sensor technology used in the pad came from that developed for 1987 arcade game World Derby, while its CPU and graphics chip came from the Genesis. The Genesis' Yamaha YM2612 FM synthesis-based sound chip however is not present; the Texas Instruments SN76489 PSG is instead accompanied by an NEC ųPD7759 ADPCM chip, capable of speech and extra sound effects. == History == At the price of JP¥13,440, the Pico was released in Japan in June 1993.
At the time of its release, Sega estimated that 350,000 Beena consoles had been sold, and 800,000 game cartridges. == See also == List of Sega Pico games == Notes == == References == ==External links== - Sega of America Pasopico Land - Sega of Japan Pico 1990s toys Products introduced in 1993 Products introduced in 1994 Products and services discontinued in 1998 Products and services discontinued in 2005 Fourth-generation video game consoles Advanced Pico Beena
The Pico was released in June 1993 in Japan and November 1994 in North America and Europe, later reaching China.
In North America, Sega unveiled the Pico at the 1994 American International Toy Fair, showcasing its drawing and display abilities before releasing it in November.
At the time of its release, Sega estimated that 350,000 Beena consoles had been sold, and 800,000 game cartridges. == See also == List of Sega Pico games == Notes == == References == ==External links== - Sega of America Pasopico Land - Sega of Japan Pico 1990s toys Products introduced in 1993 Products introduced in 1994 Products and services discontinued in 1998 Products and services discontinued in 2005 Fourth-generation video game consoles Advanced Pico Beena
The Pico was recognized in 1995 by being listed on Dr.
Though the Pico was sold continuously in Japan through the release of the Beena, in North America and Europe the Pico was less successful and was discontinued in early 1998, later being re-released by Majesco Entertainment.
The Pico's slogan was: "The computer that thinks it's a toy." The Sega Pico won a few awards including the "National Parenting Seal of Approval", a "Platinum Seal Award" and a gold medal for "National Association of Parenting Publications Awards". After a lack of success, Sega discontinued the Pico in North America in early 1998.
At the time of its release, Sega estimated that 350,000 Beena consoles had been sold, and 800,000 game cartridges. == See also == List of Sega Pico games == Notes == == References == ==External links== - Sega of America Pasopico Land - Sega of Japan Pico 1990s toys Products introduced in 1993 Products introduced in 1994 Products and services discontinued in 1998 Products and services discontinued in 2005 Fourth-generation video game consoles Advanced Pico Beena
Later, a remake of the Pico made by Majesco Entertainment was released in North America in August 1999 at a price of US$49.99, with Storyware selling at $19.99.
The Pico would later be released in China in 2002, priced at CN¥690. In 2000, Sega claimed that the Pico had sold 2.5 million units.
The Pico would later be released in China in 2002, priced at CN¥690. In 2000, Sega claimed that the Pico had sold 2.5 million units.
It was succeeded by the Advanced Pico Beena, which was released in Japan in 2005.
As of April 2005, Sega claims that 3.4 million Pico consoles and 11.2 million software cartridges had been sold worldwide.
According to Warren Buckleitner of Children's Software Revenue, the Pico failed in North America due to a lack of credibility in the product. == Advanced Pico Beena == The Advanced Pico Beena, also known simply as Beena or BeenaLite, is an educational console system targeted at young children sold by Sega Toys, released in 2005 in Japan.
At the time of its release, Sega estimated that 350,000 Beena consoles had been sold, and 800,000 game cartridges. == See also == List of Sega Pico games == Notes == == References == ==External links== - Sega of America Pasopico Land - Sega of Japan Pico 1990s toys Products introduced in 1993 Products introduced in 1994 Products and services discontinued in 1998 Products and services discontinued in 2005 Fourth-generation video game consoles Advanced Pico Beena
The Beena Lite, a more affordable version of the console, was released on July 17, 2008.
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