The Sega Genesis/Mega Drive's sound chip, the Yamaha YM2612, was capable of producing more simultaneous voices than the Super Nintendo's sound chip.
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The Sega Game Gear's screen, while colorful, used significantly more power than other handhelds of its time, leading to notoriously poor battery life.
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The PlayStation 3's Cell processor, while powerful, was notoriously difficult for developers to program for, leading to longer development times and higher costs.
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