the sega cd model 1 is the classic cd console. anyone who had a model 1 when it was released will tell you they prefer the big system with the motorized tray even though its considered less reliable than the model 2. these are getting hard to find now as a lot of the trays were pushed in by hand and broken causing many people to junk these. The sega cd has a big library of games but not a whole lot of good ones. they spent too much time on fmv-based games that looked grainy and the screen was way too small as a result almost nobody wants to play these games anymore. but there are some really good games on the sega cd like android assault and robo aleste, sonic cd, sol-feace, ect. if sega had made more shooters for this system and more games like sonic cd, this would have been fierce competition to the snes. oh well.Read full review
Wanted a Sega Genesis Original Console that's what I got. Thought it was a bargain with the two controllers and the adapter and whatnot. Its really laughable how cheap the controllers were. And the adapter arrived broken because it was probably from the dollar store. Otherwise the system seems legit luckily.
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I used to have this edition when I was a much younger babe, and considering the massive popularity Sonic 2 had upon release, if you're are able to get the console, let it be this one. The console itself is pretty great. Even used/loved ones are easy to clean in comparison to others, should it be not so great. That be said, be aware of corrosion on the RF shields above and beneath the motherboard, and to only blow compressed air through the board itself. Keep your nails separated, but together. Otherwise, all the plastic buttons, shells, and shields can be washed down. There are some guides online, i recommend searching there. The graphics are great for early gaming. If you have the addons, then that aspect will be improved as well. 16 bits on top of real 3D through the system's own hardware, it's quite an interesting mashup on the genesis. Keep in mind though, that at the time of release, people were expected to play on CRT monitors via RF converters and composite imaging, so some things that are pixelated strangely didn't pick up that way originally. Like the tubes in chemical plant zone, for example. As the camera moves with sonic, the tubes are slightly translucent and iridescent. Or any of the flowing water in emerald hill and aquatic ruin. As far as Sonic 2 goes, it's a good game. My favorite genesis game for 20+ years It's better than Sonic 1 now that the programmers had a better picture of what they wanted the games to be, and the start of co-op. But it's not perfect and very flawed. *SPOILERS AHEAD* The last few levels reaaaally pick up in difficulty and length with an autoscroller in between. Metropolis Zone is the only one with 3 acts, then the rest are just 1; Sky Chase, Wing Fortress, Death Egg. Metropolis zone itself can be considered as an entire hazard itself. Bad enemy placement, too many crushing hazards, lava everywhere... the only saving grace is that the music is fitting for the stage and isn't especially annoying. SC will cut you a break, but WF can be irritating, particularly the platforming. Then there's the Death Egg... Oh Boy. There are no rings in the DE, at any point. So if you die, then... because there are no saves, only continues... you have to start at EH again. :( DE is just 1 miniboss (silver/Mecha sonic) and then Eggman fight, and both are frusturating. You have to be ""precise"". The Death Egg robot takes waaay too many hits and you can easily mess up and die. On a whole, I think that the game is fun to play, up until WF anyway, and if you're not satisfied with sonic, there's always sports and Street Fighter.Read full review
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This system is absolutely perfect. The one we purchased was used and works as if it were brand new. 2 AAA Batteries are needed for the wireless controller and would recommend that the game console be somewhat close to where you're playing from.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
The refurbished system works very well and comes with everything to plug and play. It’s great if you want to introduce someone to simple gaming, or if you are into the great retro games from gaming a golden era. My only complaint is that the 3rd party controllers are quite cheap. The D pad fell off of one while playing. I may look to find some original genesis controllers later.
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Amazing! It works just like I remember! One thing though, the 3rd party controllers are awful. The d-pad pops off of the controller all the time and I have to push it back on, which is irritating in heavy gameplay. If it had been sold with the original Sega branded controllers, I’d have happily paid $30-$40 more for it. But overall a great deal!
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The Sega Genesis model 1 console. Well, growing up I was very much a Nintendo fan. Anything having to do with Sega sucked. Well, you were either on one side or the other. Although today Nintendo will always have the number one spot in my heart, The Sega Genesis is not a bad system at all. Being a video game collector, this is a system you cannot go without. I personally prefer the model 1 Sega Genesis becuase it's just more impressive looking to me, more 90's. Plus, you are able to hook up the Sega Master System Power Converter up to it, which is not something you can do with the later Genesis versions (2 & 3). Also, you have the option to hook with the Sega 32X (be prepared for a web of wires) and the Sega CD, versions 1 or 2). I personally think the version 1 Sega CD looks more impressive, though I guess that's just becuase it's bigger. Not just that though...it is a space saver...sure, the Sega CD 2 is smaller, but with the one it's stacked on top rather than next to it. Vertical is the way to go if you want to save space. Unfortunately the Sega CD version 2's are a little more expensive, and harder to come by. Well the Sega Genesis mocel 1 uses it's own wierd port for audio and video and is only mono sound if you use this alone. I would suggest using this for the video only, then get at headphone jack that splits into two audio plugs (red and white), plug it into the front of your system, and then both audio jacks on your TV. Now you have stereo! The original controller for this system was real big, only 3 buttons, but it looks cool (once again, I guess just becasue it's bigger). They did come out with a 6 button controller, I'm not sure if that was when version 2 Genesis came out or not... The games for Sega are great though. Mainly the Sonic series. I wish I could site more examples but I'm not too well schooled on thier library's. They do have many classic side scrollers though, from watching reviews on youtube. I'm not exaclty sure if Sega did what Nintendon't, or how big a deal blast processing was, (Sega's processor was faster than the SNES but that didn't seem to matter, Nintendo still ruled...in fact much of Nintendo's competition at the time had better specs, yet in the end Nintedo always won) but the Sega Genesis is a classic gaming console, it's be a shame not to just disregard this great console. Get one today (the 1, not the two or three...unless you don't want to add stuff onto it, then just get the 2 or 3).Read full review
Bought to play some of the old throwback games. Also have a Atari 2600. Simple games you don't spend hours setting up your game play and watching cut scenes and mini movies like on the new system games. You spend you time actually playing the game. Sure the graphics are not as good. But some of the games actually take more skill to play.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
Great classic system to own. Very easy to use & play. Controls are very simple for most games. Game selection is great(Sonic the hedgehog, Altered beast, Golden Axe, etc.). System will last forever if you take care of it. You can get most of the games very cheap. Great family system.
I loved it the only issue I had is the sega power write had a short so I have to position it a certain way to keep it on or wale when I’m playing in the middle of a game if it moves it shuts off but hey for the price I’m not complaining just giving my insight. Overall the controllers were new one of the buttons fell off though.m during gameplay.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
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