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History
In 2006, Coby Electronics released the TF-DVD560 (also marketed as the Coby VZON TF-DVD560), a portable DVD player that included 12 built-in Sega games. The system was essentially a modified version of Coby’s earlier TF-DVD550, distinguished by its Sonic-themed blue and yellow color scheme and the addition of licensed Sega titles. The games are emulated using console-on-a-chip hardware licensed from AtGames, the same company behind many mid-2000s Sega plug-and-play systems.
The unit was shown at CES 2006 and positioned as a family-friendly travel device that combined movie playback with classic Sega gaming.
In Spain the system was released around 2007 under the Megatrix (or Club Megatrix) brand, tied to the popular children’s television show of the same name on Antena 3. It was sold at Carrefour for approximately 99 € and retained the same 12-game lineup.
List of Games
The 12 titles are a mix of Sega Game Gear and Master System games (primarily Game Gear versions):
- Astro Warrior
- Ecco: The Tides of Time
- Fantasy Zone 2
- Golden Axe
- Psycho Fox
- Ristar
- Sonic Blast
- Sonic Chaos
- Sonic Drift
- Sonic Triple Trouble
- Super Columns
- Tails Adventures
Hardware and Features
- 3.5-inch TFT color screen
- Plays DVDs, CDs, and MP3 files
- Anti-skip circuitry
- Dimensions: approximately 16.0 × 13.8 × 4.8 cm (with battery)
- Weight: approximately 671 g (with battery)
- Power options: rechargeable lithium-ion battery (roughly 2.5 hours for video / 6 hours for audio), AC adapter, or car adapter
Included accessories typically consisted of a remote control, AV cable (for television output), earphones, plastic stand, AC adapter, and car adapter. Holding the Start button switches the unit into the built-in game menu. The games are hard-wired into the system and cannot be expanded.