It was slightly easier to acquire an Amstrad Mega PC than the Sega TeraDrive system due to higher manufacturing volumes.

The Mega PC was as a more robust unit than Sega's TeraDrive and had more efficient air circulation.

The system was unable to act as a Software Development Kit due to its inability to simultaneously use the PC and the Mega Drive hardware.

A cover on the front of the unit prevented the insertion of a Mega Drive game cartridge while using the PC hardware.

Amstrad bundled several peripherals with its Mega PC, including: The machine launched in 1993, selling in Australia with a retail price in February of AU$1999 (equivalent to $4,200 in 2022), although small discounts were offered[6] and had fallen to AU$1499 (equivalent to $3,100 in 2022) by June.