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Non-NEC Console Related Discussion => Console Chat => Topic started by: Bernie on April 11, 2011, 06:04:17 AM
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So, as the title states....I am looking to start a new collection. I always liked the Sega Genesis, hell I had one when I was a kid... BUT, I never owned a Sega CD. I always felt the Duo was a much better system, and for that matter, I still feel the same way. However, I still am wanting one. I have been pricing the units, and so far I am leaning towards the JVC X'EYE. I kinda liked the Sega CD X as well, but the JVC unit appeals to me the most, and they aren't really all that hard on the wallet. Good thing about this collection, is I dont want every game. I just want certain ones, and that appeals to my wife as well. So, looks like I have the green light on this project. :clap: Games I know for sure I will be buying are the RPG's. I will most likely set it up right next to my PCengine Duo. :-k
Are there any folks here that mess with this system? Also, are there any mod services available here at these forums? :-"
Take it easy guys!
Bernie
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CDX usually costs alot more as people like the look of them. I have a Wondermega M2 region modded I can play every genesis/megadrive and sega/mega CD game. Modding an X'EYE isnt too hard as you just have to run a switch to the motherboard to change regions. you can also get a Megakey to pass thorugh the cart slot to play import games as most later games are region locked (e.g. Bare Knuckle III)
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The nice thing (and also sad) about the Genesis is that you can skip the CDs completely and only miss out on about a half dozen games. Its not like the PCE where the CD add-on is essential.
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Oh, I dont plan on skipping the CD games at all. Thats the main reason I want one. Some of the RPG games I have never played are on that system. Been talking with a couple guys here, and there appears to be an issue with the switch that lets the system know that the cd door is closed on the X'Eye. So, I may end up going with the Sega CDx. But, still.. I may get the JVC unit as well. I just really like the appeal of it. Any and all input on this is welcome. This is a new avenue for me, I have NEVER owned a Sega CD system at all. Just played the CD games via emulation with Kega Fusion. But, there is just nothing like playing it on your TV with the actual hardware.
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I'd Go w/ X'eye there very reliable can easily be modded for S Video & Jap MD Cart Games. Don't know if anyone here mods them as I've only been here about a month, but if you can't find anyone here you should able to find someone over at sega-16.com (http://sega-16.com/)
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I have US Genesis Model 1 + Front-loading CD drive and the later side-by-side (top-loading) US system. I also have a JP MegaDrive.
I am a fan of the Sega-CD, but, I must admit that you will exhaust the library of good games and wish that it had received more (and better) support from developers. Some folks will argue that the CD-ROM library is more robust than folks give it credit for, but, sadly, these folks are victims of wishful thinking :).
Dark Wizard is a game I really dig, even though it is not perfect by any means. It grew on me. There are neat twists/aspects to the story, depending on how you play.