Genesis:Video Cables

There are many different video cables available for the various models of Genesis consoles.

Genesis 1 Cables

RGB (SCART)

The model 1 Genesis doesn’t output stereo through the rear AV port, only through the headphone jack at the front. The cables listed below have a 3.5 mm headphone cable that routes stereo audio through the SCART connector.

• Sega Genesis / Mega Drive 1 Stereo RGB SCART cable (UK Seller)
• Genesis RGB SCART cable with stereo pigtail (US Seller)
• Sega Genesis / Mega Drive 1 RGB SCART Cable with composite sync (US Seller)

Component/YPbPr

While the Genesis doesn't support native YPbPr output, you can use a cable to convert RGB output to YPbPr.

• Retro Gaming Cables - Genesis 1 Component Video Cables

Genesis 1 to Genesis 2 Adapters

• Genesis 1 with Stereo Audio to Genesis 2 Adapter - US Seller
• Genesis 1 Mono Audio / Sega Master System to Genesis 2 Adapter
• Genesis 1 with Stereo Audio to Genesis 2 Adapter - UK Seller** (Not compatible with the RAD2x or HD Retrovision cables)

Genesis 2/3 Cables

Any Genesis that uses the Genesis 2-style port (such as CDX, Genesis 3, etc.) can use one of these cables.

RGB (SCART)

• Sega Genesis / Mega Drive 2 RGB Scart Cable  (UK Seller)
• Sega Genesis / Mega Drive 2 RGB Scart Cable  (US Seller #1)
• Sega Genesis / Mega Drive 2 RGB Scart Cable  (US Seller #2)

HDMI

Although the Genesis doesn't support native HDMI output, you can use a cable that adapts RGB to HDMI.

• Genesis 2 RAD2X: [1]

Component/YPbPr

• HD Retrovision - Genesis 2 Component Video Cables
• Retro Gaming Cables - Genesis 2 Component Video Cables