Menacer

The Menacer is a wireless light gun peripheral released by Sega for the Sega Genesis/Mega Drive video game console in 1992. It was Sega's response to Nintendo's Super Scope for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System. The Menacer utilizes infrared technology and a receiver plugged into the console's controller port to register player input on the television screen.

The Menacer is notable for its modular design. The basic configuration included the light gun itself and a scope attachment. Additional components, such as a stock for shoulder support and a sight for enhanced aiming, could be added or removed depending on player preference.

The light gun was compatible with a limited number of Sega Genesis/Mega Drive games, often those designed specifically to utilize light gun functionality. These games typically involved shooting targets on the screen. A compilation cartridge including several minigames designed for the Menacer was often bundled with the peripheral.

Due to a variety of factors, including a limited library of compatible games, competition from other light gun peripherals, and some criticisms regarding its accuracy and ergonomics, the Menacer was not as commercially successful as its primary competitor, the Super Scope. However, it remains a notable piece of Sega Genesis/Mega Drive history.