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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 ===
* <s title="Placeholder - Guide not created yet!" class="visible"> How to Backup your Games (rip a ROM) </s>
* [[Genesis:Creating Game and Save Backups|Creating Game Backups]]
* <s title="Placeholder - Guide not created yet!" class="visible"> How to Apply ROM Patches </s>
* <s> [[Genesis:Playing Game Backups]] </s>
* <s title="Placeholder - Guide not created yet!" class="visible"> Region Information</s>
* [[Genesis:Creating Game and Save Backups|Creating Game Save Backups]]
* <s title="Placeholder - Guide not created yet!" class="visible"> Master System Games Info (powerbase, flash cart, not compatible with 32X) </s>
* [[Applying ROM Patches]]
* <s title="Placeholder - Guide not created yet!" class="visible"> [http://krikzz.com/forum/index.php?topic=1203.0 Patching Master System Games to use Genesis Controller] </s>
* <s> [[Genesis:Homebrew Games List]] </s>
* <s title="Placeholder - Guide not created yet!" class="visible"> Overclock Mod </s>
* [[Genesis:Region Locked Games]]
* <s title="Placeholder - Guide not created yet!" class="visible"> Difference between Models </s>
* [[Genesis:Buying Guide]]
* <s title="Placeholder - Guide not created yet!" class="visible"> Model 3 Information (incompatible games, 32X/SMS support mod, stereo mod)  </s>
* [[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 ===
* [[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 ===
* <s> [[Genesis:Megaswitch Pro]] </s>
* <s> [[Genesis:Overclock Mod]] </s>
* <s> [[Genesis:Region Switch Mod]] </s>
* [[Genesis:Genesis Controller on SMS Games]]
* [[Genesis:Genesis 3 Compatibility Restore]]
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=== Video Mods ===
* <s> [[Genesis:Quadruple Bypass Mod]] </s> [https://ko-fi.com/s/51d6725bbe 1]
* [[Genesis:Triple Bypass Mod]]
* <s> [[Genesis:Megaswitch Pro]] </s>
* [[Genesis:RGB Bypass Color Fix]]
* <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 ===
* [[Genesis:Triple Bypass Mod]]
* <s> [[Genesis:Audio Bypass]] </s>
* [[Genesis:Audio Chip Notes]]
* <s> [[Genesis:Audio Chip Replacements]] </s>
* <s> [[Genesis:Digital Audio (SPDIF) Mod]] </s>
* [[Genesis:Crystal Clear Audio Mod (CCAM)]]
* <s> [[Genesis:Mega Amp 2.0 Pro]] </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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===Video Mods===
=== Repair Guides ===
* <s title="Placeholder - Guide not created yet!" class="visible"> Triple Bypass Mod </s>
* <s> [[Genesis:No Power (Power LED OFF)]] </s>
* <s title="Placeholder - Guide not created yet!" class="visible"> UniMOD </s>
* <s> [[Genesis:No Display (Power LED ON)]] </s>
* <s title="Placeholder - Guide not created yet!" class="visible"> DFO Crystal </s>
* [[ConsoleMods_Wiki:Cartridge_Cleaning|Game Cartridge / Connector Cleaning]]
* <s title="Placeholder - Guide not created yet!" class="visible"> RGB Bypass </s>
* [[Genesis:Repair High Failure Rate Tengen Games]]
* <s title="Placeholder - Guide not created yet!" class="visible"> Jailbar Fix (subcarrier pin lift) </s>
* [[Genesis:32X Service Bulletin Fixes]]
* <s title="Placeholder - Guide not created yet!" class="visible"> RGB Notes </s>
* [[Genesis:Replacing Capacitors]]
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===Audio Mods===
=== Nomad ===
* <s title="Placeholder - Guide not created yet!" class="visible"> Triple Bypass Mod </s>
* [[Genesis:Mega Nomad]]
* <s title="Placeholder - Guide not created yet!" class="visible"> Audio Bypass </s>
* [[Genesis:Sega Nomad CD Audio Mod]]
* <s title="Placeholder - Guide not created yet!" class="visible"> Digital Audio (SPDIF) Mod </s>
* [https://console5.com/store/console-cap-kits/sega/nomad.html Capacitor Kit]
* <s title="Placeholder - Guide not created yet!" class="visible"> Adding Back Stereo Audio Port (Model 1) </s>
* <s title="Placeholder - Guide not created yet!" class="visible"> Stereo Audio Mod (Model 3) </s>
* <s title="Placeholder - Guide not created yet!" class="visible"> Crystal Clear Audio Mod (CCAM) </s>
* <s title="Placeholder - Guide not created yet!" class="visible"> Audio Chip Replacements </s>
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===Repair Guides===
=== Sega 32X ===
* <s title="Placeholder - Guide not created yet!" class="visible"> Cart + Connector Cleaning </s>
* [[Genesis:32X Model Differences|Model Differences]]
* <s title="Placeholder - Guide not created yet!" class="visible"> Issues with 32X on Model 1 Genesis (expansion bridge dongle) </s>
* [[Genesis:32X Buck Converter Mod]]
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* [[Genesis:32X Video Output|Video Output]]
* <s title="Placeholder - Guide not created yet!" class="visible"> Belt Replacement (Sega CD) </s>
* [[Genesis:32X Region Mod]]
* <s title="Placeholder - Guide not created yet!" class="visible"> Ribbon Cable Replacement (Sega 32X) </s>
* <s> [[Genesis:32X High Pitch Squealing]] </s>
* [[Genesis:32X Restore SMS Support]]
* <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 32X===
=== Sega CD ===
* <s title="Placeholder - Guide not created yet!" class="visible"> Region Mod </s>
* [[Genesis:Sega CD Model Differences|Model Differences]]
* <s title="Placeholder - Guide not created yet!" class="visible"> Jailbar Fix </s>
* [[Genesis:FRAM Mod]]
* <s title="Placeholder - Guide not created yet!" class="visible"> Expansion Cover Information </s>
* [[Genesis:CD BIOS Mod|BIOS Mod]] </s>
* <s title="Placeholder - Guide not created yet!" class="visible"> Sega CD + 32X Information </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 CD===
=== Sega Pico ===
* <s title="Placeholder - Guide not created yet!" class="visible"> Region Mod </s>
* [[Genesis:Sega Pico General Information]]
* <s title="Placeholder - Guide not created yet!" class="visible"> FRAM Mod (1 and 4 bank) </s>
* <s> [[Genesis:Sega Pico Model Differences|Model Differences]] </s>
* <s title="Placeholder - Guide not created yet!" class="visible"> Disc Burning Information </s>
* [[Genesis:Sega Pico Connector Pinouts|Connector Pinouts]]
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* <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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| <h3>Flash Carts</h3>
| <h3>Flash Carts</h3>
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<li> <s title="Placeholder - Guide not created yet!" class="visible"> Mega Everdrive </s> </li>
<li> [https://krikzz.com/our-products/cartridges/mega-everdrive-pro.html Mega EverDrive Pro] </li>
<li><s title="Placeholder - Guide not created yet!" class="visible"> MODE </s> </li>
<li> [https://krikzz.com/our-products/cartridges/mega-everdrive-x5.html Mega EverDrive X5] </li>
<li><s title="Placeholder - Guide not created yet!" class="visible"> Jack DIY </s> </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>
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||<h3>Other</h3>
||<h3>Other</h3>
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<li> <s title="Placeholder - Guide not created yet!" class="visible"> Replacement Power Supply </s> </li>
<li> [[Comparison_of_Power_Supplies#Fourth_generation_of_consoles|Replacement Power Supply]] </li>
<li> <s title="Placeholder - Guide not created yet!" class="visible"> Duo/Trio Power Supply </s> </li>
<li> [[Genesis:Video Cables]] </li>
<li> <s title="Placeholder - Guide not created yet!" class="visible"> HD Retrovision Cables </s> </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 title="Placeholder - Guide not created yet!" class="visible"> In-Game Reset (IGR) </s> </li>
<li> <s> [[Genesis:In-Game Reset (IGR)]] </s> </li>
<li> <s title="Placeholder - Guide not created yet!" class="visible"> Capacitor Kit </s> </li>
<li> [https://console5.com/store/console-cap-kits/sega/md-genesis.html Capacitor Kit] </li>
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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 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

Technical Information

General Mods

Video Mods

Audio Mods

Repair Guides

Nomad

 

Sega 32X

Sega CD

Sega Pico

Accessories

Flash Carts

3D Printables

Other

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