teh "what did you buy today"-thread

[Joe Redifer]

The North America release was the X-Eye.  The CD-X is something else.  The X-Eye lacks the s-video and I believe also lacks the useless karaoke functions.

[Colossus1574]

The North America release was the X-Eye.  The CD-X is something else.  The X-Eye lacks the s-video and I believe also lacks the useless karaoke functions.

Thanks Joe! (great episode on the Gamecube btw)
I was actually wondering about the differences between the "X-eye" vs. the CDX...which one is better for a total Genesis/CD in one system? Are loading speeds the same thing? I'm kind of wanting to see if its like comparing a Suitcase PCE vs. a Duo, I heard the Duo is a faster loader then a standard Suitcase or Turbo CD setup. Dunno if it's true, Just curious...

[tsuran]

The North America release was the X-Eye.  The CD-X is something else.  The X-Eye lacks the s-video and I believe also lacks the useless karaoke functions.

It actually still plays CD-G, and has the mic input as well, but yeah, just as useless. Except for parties of course!

[Mathius]

I wonder if the X-Eye has the better composite out?

[BlueBMW]

I wonder if the X-Eye has the better composite out?

I think it uses a different encoder but ive never seen a direct comparison.  I know the composite on my wondermega 2 looks great.  Not sure how identical the wondermega 2 and x eye are

[ApolloBoy]

I wonder if the X-Eye has the better composite out?

I think it uses a different encoder but ive never seen a direct comparison.  I know the composite on my wondermega 2 looks great.  Not sure how identical the wondermega 2 and x eye are

The X'Eye uses the CXA1145 encoder like the model 1 Genesis and original Wondermega do. It's a little better than what you get out of a Genesis but not by a whole lot.

[Samurai Ghost]

The Wondermega also has the following DSP effect buttons (and level controls under the sliding control panel):



Pretty sure the X-Eye and Wondermega 2 don't have these.

True, I never use my Wondermega for Karaoke, but the DSP effects are far from useless! The "game" setting sounds absolutely amazing, especially on a good stereo system or powered headphones. If you like Genesis/Mega Drive music, imagine it with a lot more punch, and with crisper sound. For a game music fan the DSP effects on the Wondermega is almost as important to me as the S-video.

[nectarsis]

[Colossus1574]

I always do a little chuckle whenever i see chocolate covered pretzels after that movie  :-"

[vestcoat]

All the recent Hydlide talk inspired me to pick up a copy again.  I haven't played it in 20 years and it's still a good game!  Also picked up some of the remaining "RPGs" I don't have for the NES.

[Samurai Ghost]

How's The Immortal for the NES? The Genesis/Mega Drive version is one of my favorite games for the system, but I've never played the NES version (or the Amiga version for that matter).

[henrycsc]

I finally got the first CDRom2 setup.  Here's the family:

[Samurai Ghost]

Nice, you found it! And the manual you were looking for. That stuff isn't too easy to come by these days, at least at a reasonable price.

[Frank_fjs]

Nice Wondermega, those things always command big $$$. Not sure I understand your remark about video quality, are you implying that the Wondermega's s-video output is better than the Mega Drive's RGB output (which doesn't require a mod by the way, the Mega Drive outputs RGB natively)? My Mega Drive has great RGB output.

I've been on a Famicom buzz of late myself, and managed to nab Rob, a block set and some brand new 3D glasses:

[Tatsujin]

very nice stuff guys