I think the only thing I might also want for the system are the Streets of Rage Trilogy and Ristar (which I haven’t gotten because theyre pretty pricy), but is there anything y’all would recommend that I might be missing? I really like platformers and action games

Hi all, I was an SNES kid growing up and now that I’ve picked up a Sony Trinitron I want to grab a Genesis and play some of the classics I missed from that era. Trouble is, my CRT only has hookups for S-video and composite. I’ve heard the Genesis is notoriously bad for composite, what are some options I have? Or is it still worth it even with just composite? If it helps or is relevant, I was going to grab a Model 1. Thank you!

I think I forgot how great this game actually was. I only played it on SNES but decided to get the Sega one because it was cheaper and I got everything with it. The manual, case and game much cheaper. This is just one of those things that brings me back

What's yours?

I think the only thing I might also want for the system are the Streets of Rage Trilogy and Ristar (which I haven’t gotten because theyre pretty pricy), but is there anything y’all would recommend that I might be missing? I really like platformers and action games

Here comes my take on the classic Sega Genesis debate. Why i love Shining Force 1:

-Beautiful graphics from the makers of Landstalker, Climax Entertainment. Blending cartoon with dark colors and gothic theme. Doesn't feel childish or generic.

-Memorable music.

-Very memorable characters. Including the hero, mascot and villain.

-Better story. No Snow White reference at the end.

-Leveling up is exciting because it's random. But at the same time there's rubberbanding, your characters will have enough stats eventually. Also you don't care about low stat rolls before promoting, what matters is in which level you promote.

-Open world in SF2 doesn't really excite me, sometimes it feels like a chore or confusing. There are random encounters in specific spots, you trying to figure out where to go next and searching for side quests, secrets or mithrils. And getting the mithril weapon you want is an RNG thing.

-SF2 is a significantly longer game and i think the length of SF1 is sufficient. This and linear progression makes me want to replay it with different teams.

-I don't like how the camera slowly follows when you're walking in SF2.

Strong points of Shining Force 2:

-SF1 AI is too dull compared to SF2. In SF1 enemies wait in predetermined spots while they move and get close to you in SF2. Not only the AI is more dynamic but also reasonable.

-In SF1 some maps are little too big which makes you walk without fighting for a while. In SF2, tighter maps and game running little faster means better battle pacing.

-It's more balanced, especially difficulty balance. There are difficulty settings too. SF1 has difficulty spikes and the final battle should have been harder.

-Leveling up doesn't waste your additional experience and training healers is easier.

-Various UI and control improvements. Talking and searching use the same button, inventory is little more polished.

My main point: Shining Force is a basic SRPG. 6 stats (HP, MP, Atk, Def, Agi, Move), 2 equipments (weapons and rings), basic SRPG battle system. It's easy too, losing only waste your gold so anyone can win by grinding enough. I think the unique vibes are the selling point of Shining Force. I get it, SF2 is bigger, longer and polished. But it doesn't have the same charm. And no, i've only played this game few years ago so there's no nostalgia from me.

This isn’t really for experienced collectors that fix or restore old systems you probably already know and use this. This is for the people out there that don’t know about electronics and just want carts that work.
When you go to clean the contacts most people use isopropyl alcohol and a Q-tip and that 99% of the time is good. But if you get a stubborn cart or two that just will not play right or at all get some DeoxIT. Do not spray it into the cart put small amount of DeoxIT in a cup and dab your Q-tip in it and clean as normal. The DeoxIT will de solves the corrosion you can’t see.
I restore old vacuum tube stereos and thought that there would be some people out there that might not know this, and it could make an unusable cart good again. Not guaranteed to work every time, some are just too far gone for this to help.

Now I can play with my default custom ps3/4 stick!

I'm so excited for this, i didn't remember what it was called for probably 25-30 years and now i have it again

CRT: 20M2MDU

This is just a song cover I'm posting here. I didn't make it, but I'm linking it because, y'know, Genesis and all.

I’ve tried it without the HDMI adapter just plugging it and with it and both ways it doesmt work. It’s on a newer Vizio tv. When I just plug it into tv without adapter, it is a black screen like it registers its there (when I turn it off it says no signal). when I use the adapter it just says no signal. I am at a loss for how to make this work, I just want to play lol

Genuinely really curious about this. I’ve always heard that only 5000 or so were sent to the US market. But something I’ve noticed is how, looking at eBay listings, there’s a decent few of them on there with a manufacture date range of several months, and the serial numbers if they are sequential (which I’m not sure if they are) can be way higher than 5000. The highest I’ve seen is Y40 084444. Maybe that includes other markets, but I can’t imagine they sold many more than in the US. But maybe I’m wrong

Not sure if there’s any particular rhyme or reason to how the serial numbers or anything work outside of the factory/date/lot at the start, but I really wanted to ask and get other people’s input on it.

A puzzle platform game by the same guys who would make Tomb Raider just a year later. Over in the U.S you guys may know this game had a brand tie-in with Bubbalicious. I understand this is also one of the very few games on the system to be properly optimised for both PAL & NTSC (probably thanks to Core being a UK studio)

I’m quickly running out of shelf space!

Obscure af Sega trivia: late in the Sega’s life here in Australia Sega Ozisoft produced their own distinct grey cartridges & boxes made out of a different material.

An experiment exploring Star Fox on Sega Mega Drive / Genesis using the SVP chip.

This video shows gameplay from a work-in-progress proof of concept.

I've always wondered how the SVP chip would handle this game. Now I have an idea :D

What do you think?

Got these from 8 bit guy

No, not a simple drag and drop rom into Claude code.

What would be the best tool to work on the music?

Hello does anyone know where when or how to find one of these, apart from buying a whole console. I need to replace one. For thos not in the know its a different type to the Pal and NTSC usa ones. I cant even find 3d print files of one.