Sega Megadrive factory codes


Fzero

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Does anyone know or have a list of all the factory code meanings?

I'm just satisfying my curiosity, and having read about the Megadrive S/N being translated as;

[factory codes] [year] [production run no.] [unit no.]

I just want to know what the factory code section translates as, in terms of origins, for example;

3

4

T

Q

...I believe 'T' is Taiwan.

...But no idea what '3', '4' or 'Q' would be.

Anyone know?
 
interesting question. i have never thought about it, but I'll check what my number is tomorrow when I am sober ^^.
 
I looked around for a while and was not able to find a chart, or a list from a reputable source.  Don't they have "Made in *" on the label?  Other than looking for that, all I can suggest is looking through forums where people discuss the serial numbers and give place of manufacture, then compare the character in question.
 
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