Sega Master System [EU]https://vgcollect.com/browse/segamastersystemeuPackagingThere are a few different cover styles such as grid, half-grid and middle art:
For the original grid cover, there are three different variations that can be found for many (but not all) games:
With these versions, the cart label should match the Sega logo style.
Sega logo without trade symbols on front, back and spine
Sega with registered trademark (®) symbol
Sega with registered trademark (®) symbol and "Now, there are no limits" text on the back cover.
Some games can be found with different back covers with box text between 5-8 languages.
There are three budget series: Classic (Classic Master System), Kixx and Telstar Double Value.
Rentals
In Sweden, there can be found some official Sega Rental versions that are packaged in an large VHS clamshell.
Regional LabelsBelgium/BeneluxGames imported to the Benelux Region (Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg) have a "Info-Sega Hot-Line" label on the front cover.
GermanySome games in Germany may have an AriolaSoft label on the front cover
Some games have a yellow
Mit Deutscher Bedienungs-Anleitung label on the front cover
GreeceSega items sold in Greece have a Zegetron A.E. label on them with text: ΧΡΥΣΗ ΕΓΓΥΗΣΗ 90 HMEPΩN SEGA ΓΕΝΙΚΟΙ ANTI ΠPOΣΩΠOY ZEGETRON A.E.
ItalySome games sold in Italy may have a
Distribuito da Halifax label on the front cover and a white CE import label on the back cover.
These labels may only be present on sealed items.
PortugalGames sold in Portugal have the Sega Garantia Portugal label on the cover.
There may be a
CE Majores de 3 Anos label and an Ecofilmes label on the back cover. The item number on the Ecofilmes label should be used in the item number field for the game entry.
TurkeyGames from Turkey may have a white SEGA label on the back cover with text
İTHALATÇI FİRMA METİN TLKSTİL SAN. A.Ş. - İST. AŞİREFENDİ CAD. NO. 89
CartsAs stated above, games can have covers with and without the registered trademark on the Sega logo, and whichever style is used on the cover will match the Sega logo on the cart label. This is also true for any games that do not have any cover variations and was only available in one vs the other.
Australian carts may be found in Italian releases where the box is from Australia.
Jurassic Park is an example of this.
Brazil (TecToy) carts may be found in Portugese releases where the box is from Brazil.
ManualsAs with the covers and cart labels, the manuals included with games that have the Sega or Sega® will have a matching manual.
Some countries have regional manuals. The most common is Germany, as indicated above in the import label sections. Czech manuals are known to exist as well.
Italian releases of Australian versions may have the Australian manual. Portugese releases of the Brazillian TecToy versions may have the TecToy manual.
Packaging (cards)
Front covers can be found with text "The Sega Card" for all regions except Germany which has "Die Sega Card" instead.
Back covers have multi-lang for UK/EU, German for Germany and English for UK and Italy.
Sega CardsThe cards themselves have 3 varieties, with English, German or Italian text on the back.
ManualsGerman releases may come with an EU (multi-lang) manual and a German manual.
Italian releases may have an Italian manual.