Sega CD: Model 1 or 2?

[VenomMacbeth]

I'm getting a Sega CD today.  The store I'm going to has two: a model 1 Genesis w/ CD combo, and a Model 2 CD & 32X combo.  I'm using the Gennies and one of the Sega CD's as trade-ins at another game store (for a Turbo Express, no less!)  The question is...which one do I get?  It seems the model 1 commonly has issues with the disc tray, but...it's just so pretty.  Also, I'd prefer a model 1 Genny setup over the model 2's scratchy audio.

[wildfruit]

I like my model 2 its neat and tidy

[soop]

1 definitely looks better IMO.

I might have to get one, though the only 2 games I know I want (or have) are Final Fight and NBA jam.

God I miss my Multimega.

[PunkicCyborg]

If its fully working, model 1 all the way

[Jibbajaba]

I have a model 1 Genesis with model 1 Sega CD, and I wouldn't have it any other way.  Anything else was just a cost-cutting re-release.

Model 1 CD units are also worth more money.

Chris

[geise]

Definitely go with a Model 1 if it's working.  Like Jibbajaba said, they are worth more, plus they just look better if you already have a model 1 Genesis/MD.  I would definitely check it out really well before buying it though if you can.  I had a Model 1 that was constantly popping the tray out, and it was way more than just bad stretched belt.  Luckily there are plenty of cheap broken model 1's around so I just swapped out the cd drive and all was well.

If you don't care about looks and want to probably have less of a hassle, just go with the model 2, but to me it just doesn't seem right.

[Arkhan]

I like model 2 because doodley tray slider outter things annoy the f*ck out of me.

[VenomMacbeth]

I like model 2 because doodley tray slider outter things annoy the f*ck out of me.

Not to follow suit or anything, but I'm totally making this my sig.  Hilarious!

[jeffhlewis]

Absolutely get a Model 1 set; looks better, IS better, flat out. Easy stereo audio alone is reason to own a Genny 1.

Some important notes though about model differences, and differences amongst the model 1 units: http://straypixels.tumblr.com/post/7768359272/not-all-sega-genesis-were-made-equal

TMSS is the software protection scheme that displays the "Made by or  under license by Sega Enterprises" screen that pops up when you boot up. You're going to want a unit that DOESNT have this, because the models released after that have some compatibility issues with certain games.

The very early model 1 Genny units also have better sound quality due to cost cutting changes made in the sound chip for model 2 - watch the youtube video in the above link with headphones - you can really hear the difference.

[Arkhan]

I use the Sega CD 2 with the Sega Genesis 1.  Pop Top disc drives are better.

See: PC Engine

[wildfruit]

whichever one you get hook it up RGB, beautiful

[EvilEvoIX]

Model 1 Sega CD and a model 1 High Definition Grafx Genesis.  Superior sound and pimp status.  Try to get the 32X as well.  Stay away from model 2 Sega Genesis.  Poor sound.

[VenomMacbeth]

Model 1 Sega CD and a model 1 High Definition Grafx Genesis.  Superior sound and pimp status.  Try to get the 32X as well.  Stay away from model 2 Sega Genesis.  Poor sound.

The slidey disc tray thing barely makes a sound when it opens.  Very classy indeed. 

So far I've got a Model 1 Genesis w/ CD, Model 1 Mega Drive, Model 2 Genesis w/ 32x (gonna try & see if I can find the cable to make the 32x work on the Model 1) and a Nomad!  For now, I have pretty much every iteration of the Genesis & its add-ons that I want.  Now to start getting the games...

[EvilEvoIX]

Model 1 Sega CD and a model 1 High Definition Grafx Genesis.  Superior sound and pimp status.  Try to get the 32X as well.  Stay away from model 2 Sega Genesis.  Poor sound.

The slidey disc tray thing barely makes a sound when it opens.  Very classy indeed. 

So far I've got a Model 1 Genesis w/ CD, Model 1 Mega Drive, Model 2 Genesis w/ 32x (gonna try & see if I can find the cable to make the 32x work on the Model 1) and a Nomad!  For now, I have pretty much every iteration of the Genesis & its add-ons that I want.  Now to start getting the games...

You would not believe how many versions on the Sega Genesis there are.  Far more than the Model 1-2-3 + Nomad.


I myself have a full model 1 & 2 sega Genny, CD, and 32x attachments.  I just need a proper mixing cable instead of a cable I got from Radio shack and I need the metal inserts for the 32x.

[VenomMacbeth]

You would not believe how many versions on the Sega Genesis there are.  Far more than the Model 1-2-3 + Nomad.

I would have gladly got a CDX or JVC X'Eye had I not happened upon the Model 1 I got today.  Those combo systems are teh SEX.