r/Megadrive

Here’s my daily driver Mega Drive Model 1. I’ve done a few mods and fixes to it:

​16-BIT Logo Restoration: The original gold lettering was completely ruined, so I fixed it up using imitation gold leaf.

​S-Video Output: Added an S-Video port because the stock video output was way too blurry.

​Region Switch: Installed a JP/US toggle switch.

​Custom Stereo Amp: Put in an internal stereo amp, so now it gets low-noise, clear audio output.

​Still going strong.

Hello,

I recently acquired a Japanese Megadrive Model 1 VA4, and I'm noticing this blue band on the left side of the screen.

I'm playing on a Philips 29PT5408 CRT TV using an RGB SCART cable (from RGC UK, so a very good cable). It also happens with composite video and with an RGB SCART cable. This occurs with all games.

I was wondering if anyone could tell me if there's a solution for this, please? Or is it due to the console's factory video signal?

I tried fiddling with the TV's hidden menu to try and shift the image to the left using the code 062596+ menu, etc., but I didn't find anything. My TV is perfectly centered, and I have a Japanese Super Famicom and Saturn with RGB outputs, and I have no image problems with them.

If someone could really shed some light on this, that would be great because the console produces a magnificent RGB image... but this little blue band still spoils it. It's not a disaster, but it's still a shame!

Have a good day!

Here is the link to test the first two levels of my game. It's a work in progress project, I'd appreciate any bug report and advice!

Please post pictures of my game running of your setups! I'd love to se it running on different region consoles and maybe on the Nomad!

https://we.tl/t-tBMmNqGdnV6ns8of

An AliExpress store has teeny Model 2 boards that could potentially be super cute in a 3D printed case. I emailed the seller to ask if they display TMSS, which I’m told they do, and I also asked if there’s a Zilog Z80 for SMS. They didn’t address the Zilog and just said that it has a Sega 315-5960, which I guessing means “No.”

Interestingly, this board has a Saturn video output (if I’m understanding correctly), and what appears to be new caps and a usb-c power connection. I wonder if any of the “improvements” help with jail bars at all. I don’t have the technical knowledge to know if these little boards are a worthwhile, but they’re cool nonetheless.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005011605474830.html

One friend was in Japan this last two weeks and give me these 2 !
Finally i got a ROBOKID on collection :) !!

Hi everyone I am selling my rarest 32x game and it is complete with manual

Feel free to drop me a message can ship worldwide.

I still need to sort out the headphones, reset and power decals. Ordered them a while ago and they haven't arrived yet, but I couldn't wait to share my finished project

It's not the size of one's collection but what one does with it!