The Sega Mega Drive & Genesis Thread

[triverse]

I read something, probably in the book Game Over, that Atari was only really interested in the NES so that they could bury it and leave the market open to their 7800.

[TrekMD]

That video is a classic, indeed.  I did not know that Michael was himself involved in the development of Moonwalker but I admit to not being surprised. 

Yes, Jacko himself was a massive Sega fan!

Cool!

[TrekMD]

Does anyone have the Mega EverDrive for the Mega Drive/Genesis?  I found this video review of the flashcart and I wanted to know what the experience was for anyone who has this.  I think this is the only flashcart for the system.

[align=center:1y9dio9o]LGR - EverDrive-MD Crimson Sega Genesis Flash Cart Review[/align:1y9dio9o]

[TL]

I don't have one but I have plenty of experience using them at various shows I attend, they are excellent.

[TrekMD]

I don't have one but I have plenty of experience using them at various shows I attend, they are excellent.

That's good to know.  The NES Everdrive works great so I figured this one would too.  It's just that it is a bit more expensive than the N8 and I wanted to check before spending the money. 

[TrekMD]

Just found this video and thought it cool to share.  Let's have a look at the Genesis Model 3...

[align=center:f00lkw35]Sega Genesis 3 (MK-1461) - The Gaming Historian[/align:f00lkw35]

[TL]

You just reminded me Trek, I keep meaning to ask you what you think of the Genesis/Mega Drive being a new owner.

What are your thoughts on the system in general and what are your favourite games?

[TrekMD]

I must say that I love it!  It is a fantastic system and I'm quite glad I got it.  The controller is great also.  It is just right in terms of size and shape so that it is comfortable to use.  I'm still trying out the games but I do have a growing collection.  I have more stuff coming and I'm eager to get the Mega Everdrive but it is sold out.  It came back in stock but it was gone before I could order it. 

So, the titles I've enjoyed the most so far:  Altered Beast, Batman Forever, Battletoads/Double Dragon, Gauntlet IV, and Vectorman.  I plan to play several other titles this weekend so that list will likely grow.  I am waiting on some Sega CD titles as well.   

[TL]

Awesome! Will be interested to hear your opinions on more games, have you played TMNT yet?

[TrekMD]

Awesome! Will be interested to hear your opinions on more games, have you played TMNT yet?

No, not yet.  I'm hoping this weekend.  I'm also glad I got the original console and not models 2 or 3. 

[TL]

Awesome! Will be interested to hear your opinions on more games, have you played TMNT yet?

No, not yet.  I'm hoping this weekend.  I'm also glad I got the original console and not models 2 or 3.

Cowabunga dude! 

[TrekMD]

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[TrekMD]

While playing with my Genesis today, I ran into some issues with the two controllers I have.  The 6-button controller wasn't as precise for controlling Ms. Pac-Man and the 3-button controller has some buttons that won't work.  So, I looked up videos for fixing them.  I found these two nice videos on how to fix and restore the controllers. One focuses on cleaning the plastics while the other focuses on cleaning the circuit board/contacts.  Here they are...

[align=center:1aomgbeq]How to Open and Clean a Genesis Controller

Cleaning 1: Fix Sticky Sega Genesis Controller[/align:1aomgbeq]

[TL]

One of the very first things I do when I get a new machine is take apart the controllers and clean them.

[TrekMD]

I want to clean mine to see if I can make them look as nice as in the video.