Used. Tested and working. Reads cartridges correctly. Console only. An LCD (IPS) backlight screen has been installed, providing a brighter, clearer display with improved viewing angles compared to the original screen, making games easier to see in various lighting conditions. Faulty capacitors have been replaced. Buttons, brightness control, and volume adjustment have been tested and work properly. The console shows scuffs and minor scratches from normal use. The LCD screen is in excellent condition with almost no noticeable scuffs or scratches. Batteries are not included. Requires six AA batteries to play. What We Did Before This Ships Every console we sell is opened up and serviced by hand. We don't just confirm it powers on — we look inside. This unit was fully disassembled and cleaned internally; dust was removed from all components. All boards and electrical contacts were cleaned with ethanol and a fast-drying, residue-free electronics cleaner to remove oxidation and residue. Moving mechanical parts were lubricated with a light application of silicone grease for smooth, quiet operation. (We do not apply grease to electrical contacts — they are cleaned only.) Electrolytic capacitors are replaced only when there is visible corrosion or leakage — nothing more, nothing less. For console families known for capacitor failure, a full recap is performed as standard. If a console cannot be properly restored, we do not sell it. After reassembly, the unit is tested with an actual game: video, sound, and controller input are all confirmed. Before we seal the box, we power the console on one more time and confirm it is still working. Every console includes 30 days of support after it reaches you. A note on power: This is a battery-powered handheld and does not connect to household mains, so no voltage transformer is required. (Batteries are not included unless stated.) A note on region: This is a Japanese Sega Game Gear. The hardware is region-free — Game Gear cartridges from any region will play without restriction. The Game Gear also accepts Sega Master System cartridges with a separately sold adapter (the Master Gear Converter). If anything here isn't covered, just ask — questions are always welcome.