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[[Category:Genesis]] __NOEDITSECTION__ __NOTOC__ | [[Category:Genesis]] __NOEDITSECTION__ __NOTOC__ | ||
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The Sega Genesis — known as the Mega Drive outside of North America — is a 16-bit console from the fourth generation of video game consoles. The console was first launched in Japan on October 29, 1988 followed by North America (August 14, 1989) and Europe (September 1990). It offers backwards compatibility with the [[Master System:Master System Mods Wiki|Sega Master System]] library through the Power Base Converter add-on (or through a flash cart). The console has three main model revisions: the Model 1, Model 2, and Model 3; plus a portable version (Sega Genesis Nomad). Many third party consoles were later released later in the Genesis' lifespan and well after it. | |||
CD game support was supported with two models of the Sega CD add-on, two combination models (Wondermega and X'Eye) and one semi-portable combination model (CDX/Multi-Mega). 32-bit game support was added with the Sega 32X add-on in 1994. Online play was also supported with some titles using the XBAND service in North America or the Mega Modem (Sega Meganet/Net Work System service) in Japan. | |||
Despite massively underperforming in Japan due to heavy competition from NEC's PC Engine and both Nintendo's Famicom and Super Famicom, the Genesis was Sega's most successful console outside Japan, becoming a massive hit in most of the world and leaving behind a massive legacy as one of the most popular and fondly remembered video game consoles of all time. | |||
The [https://namelessalgorithm.com/genesis/ Sega Genesis Development Wiki] is a great supplemental development-focused resource to this wiki. | |||
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=== General Information === | === General Information === | ||
* | * [[Genesis:Creating Game and Save Backups|Creating Game Backups]] | ||
* <s | * <s> [[Genesis:Playing Game Backups]] </s> | ||
* | * [[Genesis:Creating Game and Save Backups|Creating Game Save Backups]] | ||
* | * [[Applying ROM Patches]] | ||
* <s | * <s> [[Genesis:Homebrew Games List]] </s> | ||
* | * [[Genesis:Region Locked Games]] | ||
* | * [[Genesis:Buying Guide]] | ||
* [[Genesis:Master System Games Info]] | |||
* [[Genesis:Model 3 Information]] | |||
* [[Genesis:List of Genesis Games with Save Batteries]] | |||
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_gun_games#Sega_Genesis,_Sega_CD_and_Sega_CD_32X List of Light Gun Games] | * [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_gun_games#Sega_Genesis,_Sega_CD_and_Sega_CD_32X List of Light Gun Games] | ||
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=== Technical Information === | === Technical Information === | ||
* [[Genesis:Genesis | * [[Genesis:Video Output Notes]] | ||
* | * [[Genesis:Video Output Comparison]] | ||
* | * [[Genesis:Audio Output Comparison]] | ||
* [[Genesis:Connector Pinouts]] | |||
* [[Genesis:Genesis Motherboard Differences]] | |||
* [[Genesis:Region Information]] | |||
* [[Genesis:ASIC Information]] | |||
* [[Genesis:315-5685 Information]] | |||
* [[Media:PAL Mega Drive Model 1 Service Manual.pdf|PAL Model 1 Service Manual]] | |||
* [[Media:Sega Genesis Model 2 VA0 Service Manual.pdf|Model 2 VA0 Service Manual]] | |||
* [[Media:Sega Genesis Model 2 VA1 Service Manual.pdf|Model 2 VA1 Service Manual]] | |||
* [[Media:Sega Genesis Model 2 VA3 Service Manual.pdf|Model 2 VA3 Service Manual]] | |||
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=== General Mods === | === General Mods === | ||
* <s | * <s> [[Genesis:Megaswitch Pro]] </s> | ||
* <s> [[Genesis:Overclock Mod]] </s> | |||
* <s> [[Genesis:Region Switch Mod]] </s> | |||
* [[Genesis:Genesis Controller on SMS Games]] | * [[Genesis:Genesis Controller on SMS Games]] | ||
* [[Genesis:Genesis 3 Compatibility Restore]] | |||
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=== Video Mods === | === Video Mods === | ||
* <s | * <s> [[Genesis:Quadruple Bypass Mod]] </s> [https://ko-fi.com/s/51d6725bbe 1] | ||
* [[Genesis:Triple Bypass Mod]] | * [[Genesis:Triple Bypass Mod]] | ||
* <s | * <s> [[Genesis:Megaswitch Pro]] </s> | ||
* <s | * [[Genesis:RGB Bypass Color Fix]] | ||
* <s | * <s> [[Genesis:UniMOD]] </s> | ||
* | * <s> [[Genesis:DFO Crystal]] </s> | ||
* [[Genesis:Model 1 RGB Bypass]] | |||
* [[Genesis:Model 2 RGB Bypass]] | |||
* [[Genesis:S-Video Mod]] | |||
* [[Genesis:Jailbar Fix|Jailbar Fix (Subcarrier Bypass)]] | |||
* [https://www.ebay.com/itm/195723743813 Wondermega RGB Mod Kit] | |||
* [https://www.ebay.com/itm/204093432335 Wondermega M2 RGB Mod Kit] | |||
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=== Audio Mods === | === Audio Mods === | ||
* [[Genesis:Triple Bypass Mod]] | * [[Genesis:Triple Bypass Mod]] | ||
* <s | * <s> [[Genesis:Audio Bypass]] </s> | ||
* | * [[Genesis:Audio Chip Notes]] | ||
* <s | * <s> [[Genesis:Audio Chip Replacements]] </s> | ||
* <s | * <s> [[Genesis:Digital Audio (SPDIF) Mod]] </s> | ||
* | * [[Genesis:Crystal Clear Audio Mod (CCAM)]] | ||
* <s | * <s> [[Genesis:Mega Amp 2.0 Pro]] </s> | ||
* <s | * [[Genesis:Preamp Fix (Model 1)]] | ||
* <s> [[Genesis:Adding Rear Stereo Audio Port (Model 1)]] </s> | |||
* [[Genesis:Audio Circuit Mod (Model 2)]] | |||
* <s> [[Genesis:Stereo Audio Mod (Model 3)]] </s> | |||
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=== Repair Guides === | === Repair Guides === | ||
* <s | * <s> [[Genesis:No Power (Power LED OFF)]] </s> | ||
* <s | * <s> [[Genesis:No Display (Power LED ON)]] </s> | ||
* [[ConsoleMods_Wiki:Cartridge_Cleaning|Game Cartridge / Connector Cleaning]] | * [[ConsoleMods_Wiki:Cartridge_Cleaning|Game Cartridge / Connector Cleaning]] | ||
* | * [[Genesis:Repair High Failure Rate Tengen Games]] | ||
* [[Genesis 32X | * [[Genesis:32X Service Bulletin Fixes]] | ||
* | * [[Genesis:Replacing Capacitors]] | ||
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=== Nomad === | |||
* [[Genesis:Mega Nomad]] | |||
* [[Genesis:Sega Nomad CD Audio Mod]] | |||
* [https://console5.com/store/console-cap-kits/sega/nomad.html Capacitor Kit] | |||
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* [[Genesis:32X Model Differences|Model Differences]] | * [[Genesis:32X Model Differences|Model Differences]] | ||
* [[Genesis:32X Buck Converter Mod]] | * [[Genesis:32X Buck Converter Mod]] | ||
* [[Genesis: | * [[Genesis:32X Video Output|Video Output]] | ||
* <s | * [[Genesis:32X Region Mod]] | ||
* <s | * <s> [[Genesis:32X High Pitch Squealing]] </s> | ||
* | * [[Genesis:32X Restore SMS Support]] | ||
* <s | * <s> [[Genesis:Ribbon Cable Replacement]] </s> | ||
* [[Genesis:Expansion Cover Information]] | |||
* <s> [[Genesis:Sega CD + 32X Information]] </s> | |||
* [[Media:Sega 32X Service Manual.pdf|32X Service Manual]] | |||
* [[Media:Sega 32X Service Bulletins.pdf|32X Service Bulletins]] | |||
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=== Sega CD === | === Sega CD === | ||
* [[Genesis:Sega CD Model Differences|Model Differences]] | * [[Genesis:Sega CD Model Differences|Model Differences]] | ||
* | * [[Genesis:FRAM Mod]] | ||
* <s | * [[Genesis:CD BIOS Mod|BIOS Mod]] </s> | ||
* <s | * <s> [[Genesis:Disc Burning Information]] </s> | ||
* [[ConsoleMods_Wiki:Disc Drive Repair|Disc Drive Repair]] | |||
* <s> [[Genesis:Fuse Replacement]] </s> | |||
* [[Genesis:Belt Replacement]] | |||
* [[Media:Model 1 Mega-CD Service Manual.pdf|Model 1 Service Manual]] | |||
* [[Media:Model 2 Sega CD Service Manual and Supplements.pdf|Model 2 Service Manual (with Supplements)]] | |||
* [[Media:JVC X'Eye Service Manual.pdf|JVC X'Eye Service Manual]] | |||
* [[Media:Sega CDX Partial Audio Circuit.pdf|CDX Partial Audio Circuit Schematic]] | |||
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=== Sega Pico === | |||
* [[Genesis:Sega Pico General Information]] | |||
* <s> [[Genesis:Sega Pico Model Differences|Model Differences]] </s> | |||
* [[Genesis:Sega Pico Connector Pinouts|Connector Pinouts]] | |||
* <s> [[Genesis:Sega Pico Triple Bypass Mod|Triple Bypass Mod]] </s> | |||
* [https://team-europe.blogspot.com/2021/09/sega-pico-flashcart-adapter-v2.html Team Europe Flashcart Adapter] | |||
* [https://retrostuff.org/2016/02/14/sega-pico-flash-cart-tutorial/ DIY Flash Cart] | |||
* [[Genesis:Sega Pico Capacitor Kit|Capacitor Kit]] | |||
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|+ <strong>Accessories</strong> | |+ <strong>Accessories</strong> | ||
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| <h3>Flash Carts</h3> | | <h3>Flash Carts</h3> | ||
<ul> | <ul> | ||
<li> < | <li> [https://krikzz.com/our-products/cartridges/mega-everdrive-pro.html Mega EverDrive Pro] </li> | ||
<li>< | <li> [https://krikzz.com/our-products/cartridges/mega-everdrive-x5.html Mega EverDrive X5] </li> | ||
<li>< | <li> [https://krikzz.com/our-products/cartridges/mega-everdrive-x3.html Mega EverDrive X3] </li> | ||
<li> [https://terraonion.com/en/producto/megasd/ MegaSD] </li> | |||
<li> [https://krikzz.com/our-products/legacy/megax7.html Mega EverDrive X7 (discontinued)]</li> | |||
<li> [https://krikzz.com/our-products/legacy/everdrive-md-v2.html EverDrive MD (discontinued)]</li> | |||
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||<h3>3D Printables</h3> | |||
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<li> [https://www.printables.com/model/290620-genesismegadrive-2-buttons Genesis/Mega Drive 2 Power/Reset Buttons] </li> | |||
<li> [https://www.retrorgb.com/sega-32x-riser-for-genesis-model-2.html Sega 32X - Genesis 2 Spacer] </li> | |||
<li> [https://www.retrorgb.com/sega-32x-genesis-3-riser.html Sega 32X - Genesis 3 Spacer] </li> | |||
<li> [https://www.retrorgb.com/sega-32x-to-cdx-mount.html Sega 32X - CDX Spacer] </li> | |||
<li> [https://www.printables.com/model/141627-mega-sg-to-sega-32x-riser Sega 32X - Mega Sg Spacer] </li> | |||
<li> [https://www.pcbway.com/project/shareproject/The_Neptune_Project_abf52b41.html DVIZIX Neptune Shell] </li> | |||
<li> [https://www.printables.com/model/758393-sega-nomad-replacement-shell-buttons Nomad Replacement Shell] </li> | |||
<li> [https://www.retrorgb.com/sega-nomad-replacement-lcd-mount.html Nomad Replacement LCD Mount] </li> | |||
<li> [https://www.printables.com/model/79140-sega-nomadgame-gear-replacement-power-button Nomad Power Button] </li> | |||
<li> [https://www.printables.com/model/79140-sega-nomadgame-gear-replacement-power-button Nomad Power Switch Cover] </li> | |||
<li> [https://www.printables.com/model/222427-sega-nomad-battery-pack Nomad Battery Pack] ([https://www.printables.com/model/478929-sega-nomad-battery-pack-cover alternative])</li> | |||
<li> [https://www.printables.com/model/79113-sega-nomad-buttons-abcxyz Nomad ABC/XYZ Buttons] </li> | |||
<li> [https://www.printables.com/model/367421-sega-mega-cd-mk1-helix-drive-gear Sega CD Model 1 Helix Drive Gear] </li> | |||
<li> [https://www.printables.com/model/311116-sega-genesis-channel-select-port-cover-arrow Channel Select Switch Cover] </li> | |||
<li> [https://www.printables.com/model/396241-sega-genesis-model-2-cartridge-brace-with-triple-b Genesis 2 Cartridge Brace with Triple Bypass Wire Cutout] </li> | |||
<li> [https://www.printables.com/model/520098-sega-mega-cd1-led-bracket Sega CD Model 1 LED Bracket] </li> | |||
<li> [https://www.printables.com/model/520094-sega-mega-cd1-led-diffuser Sega CD Model 1 LED Diffuser] </li> | |||
<li> [https://github.com/WindDrake/SegaCD_Ramcart Sega CD RAM Cart (Open Source)] </li> | |||
</ul> | </ul> | ||
||<h3>Other</h3> | ||<h3>Other</h3> | ||
<ul> | <ul> | ||
<li | <li> [[Comparison_of_Power_Supplies#Fourth_generation_of_consoles|Replacement Power Supply]] </li> | ||
<li | <li> [[Genesis:Video Cables]] </li> | ||
<li | <li> [https://stoneagegamer.com/75-ohm-mini-coax-gold-plated-av-cable-for-sega-genesis-model-2-retro-frog.html Retro Frog Gold AV Cables] </li> | ||
<li> <s> [[Genesis:In-Game Reset (IGR)]] </s> </li> | |||
<li> <s | <li> [https://console5.com/store/console-cap-kits/sega/md-genesis.html Capacitor Kit] </li> | ||
<li | </ul> | ||
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Latest revision as of 23:06, 6 October 2024
The Sega Genesis — known as the Mega Drive outside of North America — is a 16-bit console from the fourth generation of video game consoles. The console was first launched in Japan on October 29, 1988 followed by North America (August 14, 1989) and Europe (September 1990). It offers backwards compatibility with the Sega Master System library through the Power Base Converter add-on (or through a flash cart). The console has three main model revisions: the Model 1, Model 2, and Model 3; plus a portable version (Sega Genesis Nomad). Many third party consoles were later released later in the Genesis' lifespan and well after it.
CD game support was supported with two models of the Sega CD add-on, two combination models (Wondermega and X'Eye) and one semi-portable combination model (CDX/Multi-Mega). 32-bit game support was added with the Sega 32X add-on in 1994. Online play was also supported with some titles using the XBAND service in North America or the Mega Modem (Sega Meganet/Net Work System service) in Japan.
Despite massively underperforming in Japan due to heavy competition from NEC's PC Engine and both Nintendo's Famicom and Super Famicom, the Genesis was Sega's most successful console outside Japan, becoming a massive hit in most of the world and leaving behind a massive legacy as one of the most popular and fondly remembered video game consoles of all time.
The Sega Genesis Development Wiki is a great supplemental development-focused resource to this wiki.
General Information
- Creating Game Backups
Genesis:Playing Game Backups- Creating Game Save Backups
- Applying ROM Patches
Genesis:Homebrew Games List- Genesis:Region Locked Games
- Genesis:Buying Guide
- Genesis:Master System Games Info
- Genesis:Model 3 Information
- Genesis:List of Genesis Games with Save Batteries
- List of Light Gun Games
Technical Information
- Genesis:Video Output Notes
- Genesis:Video Output Comparison
- Genesis:Audio Output Comparison
- Genesis:Connector Pinouts
- Genesis:Motherboard Differences
- Genesis:Region Information
- Genesis:ASIC Information
- Genesis:315-5685 Information
- PAL Model 1 Service Manual
- Model 2 VA0 Service Manual
- Model 2 VA1 Service Manual
- Model 2 VA3 Service Manual
Video Mods
Audio Mods
- Genesis:Triple Bypass Mod
Genesis:Audio Bypass- Genesis:Audio Chip Notes
Genesis:Audio Chip ReplacementsGenesis:Digital Audio (SPDIF) Mod- Genesis:Crystal Clear Audio Mod (CCAM)
Genesis:Mega Amp 2.0 Pro- Genesis:Preamp Fix (Model 1)
Genesis:Adding Rear Stereo Audio Port (Model 1)- Genesis:Audio Circuit Mod (Model 2)
Genesis:Stereo Audio Mod (Model 3)