The Sega Hitachi HiSaturn Navi Console

In 1995, Hitachi released the HiSaturn Navi, which is considered the rarest and most expensive post-NES console. It had a wide range of features such as a slim profile, car adaptor, LCD screen, GPS navigation, and karaoke. The HiSaturn Navi was a completely redesigned system, smaller and more compact than the regular Saturn. It also had additional ports and inputs for karaoke and video and audio recordings. The system came at a hefty price of 150,000 Yen, making it out of reach for most people. The LCD screen, released at the same time, was capable of displaying high-quality video and was backlit with a TFT screen. The HiSaturn Navi also had a GPS navigation feature, although it required installation and connection to the handbrake. The system had a controller on a cord and required two hands to operate, making it impossible for the driver to use while driving. Karaoke was a huge trend in Japan, and the HiSaturn Navi included built-in karaoke features with microphone ports and independent volume controls. The system’s slim profile required additional PCBs and chips. The system was fully region moddable and had a movie card slot,

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