The Framemeister shouldn't have any problem with that, considering it takes 50Hz without a hitch. However it will output the same sync upscaled, which some TVs can take issue with and produce a slight stuttering every second or so, most noticeable in scrolling backgrounds. The same problem would occur when modding an NTSC machine to play PAL games though, as the sync produced would be a multiple of the NTSC crystal, not a real PAL sync. The problem seem extremely rare though, so far I've only seen a single complaint about it. TVs, especially European ones, seem to have no problem handling various sync from 50 to 60 and anything in between.
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Sega Genesis/MegaDrive Appreciation Thread: Alien Storm > Golden Axe
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The Framemeister shouldn't have any problem with that, considering it takes 50Hz without a hitch. However it will output the same sync upscaled, which some TVs can take issue with and produce a slight stuttering every second or so, most noticeable in scrolling backgrounds. The same problem would occur when modding an NTSC machine to play PAL games though, as the sync produced would be a multiple of the NTSC crystal, not a real PAL sync. The problem seem extremely rare though, so far I've only seen a single complaint about it. TVs, especially European ones, seem to have no problem handling various sync from 50 to 60 and anything in between.
StevieWhite
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So I painted up this bad boy....
https://www.instagram.com/p/BLXkoBUBUKw/
But like an idiot I forgot to test it beforehand. Doesn't register left on the d-pad. Positive it isn't paint related, as there was a full disassembly before the paint job. Any clue how to fix her up?
https://www.instagram.com/p/BLXkoBUBUKw/
But like an idiot I forgot to test it beforehand. Doesn't register left on the d-pad. Positive it isn't paint related, as there was a full disassembly before the paint job. Any clue how to fix her up?
spazchicken
Member
I just found my old Phantasy Star IV box and instruction booklet a few minutes ago. So many memories came flooding back.
sixteen-bit
Member
y'all got that PSVR?
Alright, thanks for correcting me!
y'all got that PSVR?
The only PSVR for me
sixteen-bit
Member
not my pic, lol just something from twitter
https://twitter.com/game_tanteidan/status/786405708212285441/photo/1
Personally, I have the M2 Phantasy Star compilation on PS2, which is bilingual. The only PS game I have on Genesis is PSIV.
There's an estate sale happening this weekend in Maryland that has a lot of Sega Genesis/CD goods available. Also Game Gear.
My copy of VR is cactus, sadlyy'all got that PSVR?
Game will boot, but anything with 3D on it is scrambled to shit. Even the main menu appears okay, but when it does it's 3D rotating thing, it just messes up.Pretty heartbroken about it TBH, but thankfully it doesn't seem like an expensive cart to re-buy, for some reason.
Gunstarheroes
Member
That's interesting. I only got the first SEGA Ages Phantasy Star - mainly due to the nice outer box - but at this point I'll try and get the Collection as well (which is of course the most expensive of the bunch).
Sapiens
Member
My copy of VR is cactus, sadly
Pretty heartbroken about it TBH, but thankfully it doesn't seem like an expensive cart to re-buy, for some reason.
It's always in abundant and cheap supply. They must have printed A LOT of copies - probably had a large minimum order of those samsung chips...
SkyMasterson
Member
So, who here has played Midnight Resistance?
I think it looks pretty cool, but heard the controls can get weird when it comes to aiming(having to hold the B button down or something?).
I think it looks pretty cool, but heard the controls can get weird when it comes to aiming(having to hold the B button down or something?).
The controls are strange, but its nice if you're looking for a decent run and gun on Genesis. Also its got a soundtrack by Hitoshi Sakimoto (of FF tactics / Ogre Battle fame).
September was Sub-Terrania, not sure if an October game was ever agreed on (but its a lil late for that too)
September was Sub-Terrania, not sure if an October game was ever agreed on (but its a lil late for that too
)SkyMasterson
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The controls are strange, but its nice if you're looking for a decent run and gun on Genesis. Also its got a soundtrack by Hitoshi Sakimoto (of FF tactics / Ogre Battle fame).
September was Sub-Terrania, not sure if an October game was ever agreed on (but its a lil late for that too
Thanks for the quick response! Had no idea he did the soundtrack.
I could have sworn people nominated titles, but I guess somebody didn't put up the poll?
Edit: So of everyone's Genesis collections. what's the ratio of boxed games to cart only that you have?
I have 70 Genesis games and 42 of them are boxed. Some notable loose carts: Streets of Rage 1-3, Ristar, Splatter house 2 and 3, Dynamite Heddy
It would look so good on the shelf to have them all CIB haha.
Anybody ever just buy the generic cases and print out your own box art?
The controls are strange, but its nice if you're looking for a decent run and gun on Genesis. Also its got a soundtrack by Hitoshi Sakimoto (of FF tactics / Ogre Battle fame).
September was Sub-Terrania, not sure if an October game was ever agreed on (but its a lil late for that too
I just got my Mega Drive back a few days ago. After having been unable to play anything on it since BioHazard Battle, I am now ready for the club to get back on track. Any suggestions for november?
KDash31987
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Here's the full list of Genesis/CD/32X games I own. The only "loose" ones are Spider-Man (a friend gave it to me), T2: The Arcade Game (I got it from my uncle), and Sailor Moon (bought it loose for about $34, boxed is like $100)...though I gave them all boxes with printed out artwork. Star Wars Arcade came with my 32X when I bought it back in the day, so it doesn't have a proper box, especially since the cartridge doesn't fit in a Genesis case...though I do still have the 32X's box. I also have a loose Game Genie I bought for Japanese games.
Yeah let's get cracking on November list of nominations.
I'd like to toss Earthworm Jim 1 as mine. Also if someone could give me a crash course in creating a google vote thing, I'd be glad to do it now...unless Irish is gonna take the reigns?
Also Jake from State Farm is just on vacation or something right?
I'd like to toss Earthworm Jim 1 as mine. Also if someone could give me a crash course in creating a google vote thing, I'd be glad to do it now...unless Irish is gonna take the reigns?
Also Jake from State Farm is just on vacation or something right?
IrishNinja
Member
^damn, good call...totally dropped the ball there! this is for november, yeah? i gotta think of a good nomination...tempted to say crackdown for now
I actually played some McDonalds Treasure Land Adventure yesterday, since I wasnt able to participate in august. And i dont know, I am a pretty big Treasure-fan, but this game was just not impressing at all. Only played the first level though. Should I continue? Was there any discussion about it at all?
I would like to nominate Shining in the Darkness for something different.
I would like to nominate Shining in the Darkness for something different.
Yup but I know jack about google docs.
Well the Moon stage is really cool, but it's kinda like... say a platinum licensed game, where they can't go full action crazy.
ResidentDante
Member
My copy of VR is cactus, sadly
Pretty heartbroken about it TBH, but thankfully it doesn't seem like an expensive cart to re-buy, for some reason.
I think there's thermal paste inside between a metal cooling plate and the SVP chip. You could open it, wipe off the old paste with some alcohol then reapply some new paste! See if that works!
Edit: Here's a "how to" http://www.classicplastic.net/dvgi/editorials-davidvirtuaracing.html
I wonder if I should reapply some before it breaks by itself.
Makes sense I guess. Will have to check out the Moon stage at least then.
mikespit1200
Member
If you go to the stoneagegamer product page each one has a table with a list of features for the x3, x5 and x7.
It says on the shop that mega everdrive and the x7 are essentially the same product
Crossposting:
Chapter 2 of Shining Force 1 now. I lost twice early on because of some stupid moves (and enemy double attacks occurring). Still wish RPGs from this era would give you item descriptions though. Unfortunately I dont have the manual, but dont really want to go scouring a faq either
At any rate, Gong is wrecking things, I thought Khris was an archer but was wrong, and is Nova some sort of dragon-guy?
Also whats with the hamster dude in chapter 1 that was near Gong's place? Says hes been waiting for me, but thats about it.
Chapter 2 of Shining Force 1 now. I lost twice early on because of some stupid moves (and enemy double attacks occurring). Still wish RPGs from this era would give you item descriptions though. Unfortunately I dont have the manual, but dont really want to go scouring a faq either
At any rate, Gong is wrecking things, I thought Khris was an archer but was wrong, and is Nova some sort of dragon-guy?
Also whats with the hamster dude in chapter 1 that was near Gong's place? Says hes been waiting for me, but thats about it.
Monado Blade
Member
This just came in. Got it in a super cheap eBay auction:
I'm not even sure if it works but seller says it does. I'll have to find an ac adapter and av cables to find out. Oh and a game. I think I have a spare controller somewhere.
It has an ext. port. I've never seen a Megadrive with one before. Had to look it up to find out what it does. (Absolutely nothing unless you wanna hook up a modem.)
This was more of an impulse purchase so I wasn't thinking about it much, but I think this is a Megadrive with the better sound chip?
Did I do good, retroGAF?
I'm not even sure if it works but seller says it does. I'll have to find an ac adapter and av cables to find out. Oh and a game. I think I have a spare controller somewhere.
It has an ext. port. I've never seen a Megadrive with one before. Had to look it up to find out what it does. (Absolutely nothing unless you wanna hook up a modem.)
This was more of an impulse purchase so I wasn't thinking about it much, but I think this is a Megadrive with the better sound chip?
Did I do good, retroGAF?
ResidentDante
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IrishNinja
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Crossposting:
Chapter 2 of Shining Force 1 now. I lost twice early on because of some stupid moves (and enemy double attacks occurring). Still wish RPGs from this era would give you item descriptions though. Unfortunately I dont have the manual, but dont really want to go scouring a faq either
At any rate, Gong is wrecking things, I thought Khris was an archer but was wrong, and is Nova some sort of dragon-guy?
Also whats with the hamster dude in chapter 1 that was near Gong's place? Says hes been waiting for me, but thats about it.
aw, look it up if you need to but don't forget Yogurt!
and yeah, early on Gong's solid, there's a few i struggled with after promoting (Zylo comes to mind) but you can't go wrong with much of the team, i wanna say. god, i love SF 1.
It's an early Mega Drive, identified by the fact that it has the ® in the SEGA logo. Sound output should be rather fantastic. Make sure to show it some love! Maybe a little cleanup while the AC adapter shows up.
Monado Blade
Member
Wahoo!! It's gonna get sooooo much love. Can't wait to get a game in to try it. I grew up with a neighbour who owned a Mega Drive 2 and we used to always play Bare Knuckle together. That's the first game I'm gonna get and I'm sooo gonna savour that sweet, sweet Koshiro sound.
I actually have a Super Famicom AC adapter lying around so I used that to see if it powered on. Yep, LED lights up.
In the meantime I've taken it apart and cleaned it up so now it's shiny and looks new again! It's missing its expansion port cover though so I guess I have to be careful on that side until I can find a replacement. The contacts look like they were used so I guess the previous owner also had a Mega CD. Or I guess I can get a Mega CD instead of a cover...?
Oh no... down the rabbit hole I fall...
I actually have a Super Famicom AC adapter lying around so I used that to see if it powered on. Yep, LED lights up.
In the meantime I've taken it apart and cleaned it up so now it's shiny and looks new again! It's missing its expansion port cover though so I guess I have to be careful on that side until I can find a replacement. The contacts look like they were used so I guess the previous owner also had a Mega CD. Or I guess I can get a Mega CD instead of a cover...?
Oh no... down the rabbit hole I fall...
ResidentDante
Member
How about Ristar, I'm looking for an excuse to play it!
What are the current nominees? I think i nominated Shining in the Darkness right? Also, I remember nominating Golvellius not that long ago, but cant remember if we ever voted on the ballot that was in.
davidwhangchoi
Member
someone help make us a poll =)
help! =D
but i'm down for anything. need to buy some more genesis games so game a the month would be a good incentive.
help! =D
but i'm down for anything. need to buy some more genesis games so game a the month would be a good incentive.
What's the running price on it these days?
The black plastic on mine looks kind of grimey and gross. Is there a way to clean it up to an as-new sheen without damaging the plastic?
D.Lo
Member
take it apart and wash the shell in the sink like dishes. Use a gentle scrubber pad, and cotton tips (yanks call them q-tips?) on the small crevices.
If it's just grime, it can look like new. There are usually scratches and grazes that come with grimy consoles though unfortunately.
And yeah it's the best sounding model of them all, except for the odd western game with extreme high gain, which it will distort slightly on the loud bits.
Some of them are, some aren't.
Awesome. Admittedly I've never cleaned it at all and didn't always take the best care of it, and am a little weary of paint of the gold on the lettering coming off. But I suppose if I'm fairly gentle with it, it should still come up fine without damaging it.
Monado Blade
Member
Besides q-tips, I also used a soft toothbrush dipped in warm water for those small grooves and crevices. Aside from some scratches, mine looks shiny and new now. Wondering if I can buff those scratches out though?
Morrigan Stark
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Ristar is available for very cheap on the Steam store, at least.
One of the best games of gen 4!
One of the best games of gen 4!
IrishNinja
Member
man, people swear by Ristar, but i've never given it a fair shake. it's not often i'm in the mood for a platformer, but next time it is (and i'm not just replaying an old sonic game) this is gonna be it!
theSlacker
Member
Been trying to find a good boxed copy of Ristar forever. :c
God damn cardboard boxed games.
God damn cardboard boxed games.