Sega CD: Model 1 or 2?

[seieienbu]

I've had a model 1 since it came out and it's always worked fine.  I still kinda want a Sega CDX though...

[EvilEvoIX]

I've had a model 1 since it came out and it's always worked fine.  I still kinda want a Sega CDX though...

Very nice and rare quality.  I got my first one in 1995 and it broke.  My 2nd one I got in a yard sale it it also eventually broke from stripped gears.  I just got my third one and I hope it lasts.

[jeffhlewis]

I've had a model 1 since it came out and it's always worked fine.  I still kinda want a Sega CDX though...

Very nice and rare quality.  I got my first one in 1995 and it broke.  My 2nd one I got in a yard sale it it also eventually broke from stripped gears.  I just got my third one and I hope it lasts.

I still have my original Model 1, plus box and manuals from 1989. It does have occasional start-up blank screens but usually resolves itself with a quick power-off-and-on.

My model 1 Sega CD on the other hand it a complete crapshoot. I remember when Lunar 2 came out I was playing through a particularly long and tough stretch without saving when I sneezed and the game froze. Only time I've ever rage broken a controller.

[EvilEvoIX]

I've had a model 1 since it came out and it's always worked fine.  I still kinda want a Sega CDX though...

Very nice and rare quality.  I got my first one in 1995 and it broke.  My 2nd one I got in a yard sale it it also eventually broke from stripped gears.  I just got my third one and I hope it lasts.

I still have my original Model 1, plus box and manuals from 1989. It does have occasional start-up blank screens but usually resolves itself with a quick power-off-and-on.

My model 1 Sega CD on the other hand it a complete crapshoot. I remember when Lunar 2 came out I was playing through a particularly long and tough stretch without saving when I sneezed and the game froze. Only time I've ever rage broken a controller.

Yeah Model 1's had issues in terms of hardware and it's BIOS.  The Model 2's were upgraded somewhat but I swear model 1 units are so cool.  I love them so much and Just got another one.

[seieienbu]

That's so weird.  I never had a single problem with mine.  I guess I just lucked out.

[VenomMacbeth]

The one I got seems to have some really long load times, but I can't really tell if it's the fault of the model 1 or if it's a Sega-CD thing in general.  Also, I'm getting some faint waves of distortion on the screen.  I've cleaned the connector on the Genesis and CD, but to no avail. Perhaps the caps need replaced?

[seieienbu]

Now that I think about it, I guess the laser is really loud when it's moving.  I guess that's a flaw, but aside from that, no issues. 

[fraggore]

I got a model 1 megadrive and cd it's the only way, the 2 is not bad looking but it looks cheaper.