@MegaWhackManV One of them may work, pretty sure the Genny 1 adapter works technically and often on Ebay that is the adapter a CDX might come with BUT I DO NOT RECOMMEND IT! It may run it but it is NOT the proper spec, there is a reason the rating is different, prolong use may risk damage to the CDX so much better to get the proper CDX adapter OR compatible power adapter. Often people will say "OH I RUN IT JUST FINE WITH XXX XXX ADAPTER" well that is ignorance and can result in later damage.
Nice job on the video! I like how you went into detail on the system before actually playing it. This video answered all my questions about this system. Now, off to find/buy one.
hey Bud do u know what a D-skin is? I d-skin is a piece of plastic that protects your cds, video games and ,usic cd's and dvd's. if u ask me if a D-skin works on a sega CD it does, i've tested it on my sega cd's Kolerik
Maximum how scratched r your Sega cd's, my r scratched that's y i'm using then, tell me Could i hook up a 32X to my model 1 sega genesis, and i have a model 2 sega cd system
@KolerikRocks I have backups for all my Sega CD's so it is not an issue but in general they are in pretty good shape. The 32x can hook up to a model 1 or 2 Genesis the trick is making sure you get a 32x with all the proper cables that originally came with it, the model 1 requires an extra peice as well as a extra cable that adapts the original 32x to fit the model 1. often on Ebay this extra cable is missing, see my video "Unboxing Super Mega SEGA goodness! Finally got it!" for details.
Awesome. I don't think I seen this video until now. Strange eh? I found it randomly while watching something else. Great I love the little CDX. I have the JVC XEYE but I would mind having one of these too!
IVE BEEN ON THE HUNT FOR THIS SYSTEM FOR YEARS AND I CAME ACROSS ONE IN PRESTINE CONDITIONS FOR 120.00 BUCKS ON A GOING OUT OF BUSINESS STORE AND SHIT I LET IT GO CAUSE OF MY STUPID DAMN RENT MONEY. I WANT TWO, ONE FOR ME AND ONE FOR EXPERIMENTS. I WANNA MAKE IT PLAY DVDS AND SOMEHOW ATTACH A SCREEN TO IT.
@knightforce01 well a screen may be doable, making it play DVD? Well that I would like to see as it would require a completely new laser assembly and circuit board etc, you would have to basically recreate it from scratch. Good luck though I would love to be proven wrong..
@pdoddy12 Well unless your lucky enough to find at a lawn sale or thrift shop then who knows? Like most things on Ebay they are worth whatever someone is willing to pay, all these things depend on condition, what is included etc, right now a quick check on Ebay is a bare unit, no cords or plugs for $75, bad idea not to get with the original adapter, then there is a complete in box asking $300, it just depends.
@TheRaker55 Ah, I was reading what the screen said, NO WAY! just the message you get when you stick any cartridge on top that is not another SONIC cartridge.
@coolguy2kill No, the batteries are not enough voltage to play the games, the batteries are basically to allow you to carry it around as a portable CD player AND NOTHING ELSE. This is probably just as well since it does not even last very long to play CD's I am sure outputting Audio/Video and processing games would kill the batteries really fast.
wow that is so cool. I own the 6 button IR Remote controllers for 2 players and a sega genesis model 2. have about 21 games for it. plan on getting a sega cd for it.
9:32, Blue Sphere!!! It seems you know nothing about S&K.
Putting Sonic 2 on top allows you to play as Knuckles in Sonic 2.
Putting Sonic 3 on top allows you to play though Sonic 3 with Knuckles, allows you to play Sonic 3 and S&K as one contiguous game, unlocks 2 more save slots, and allows you to save when playing S&K levels.
Putting Sonic 1 on top allows you to play all of the special levels in S&K (and strangely sonic 3)
Putting anything else on allows you to play a few random special level
@I freely admitted to know nothing, I cannot be bothered to research these things to death, to busy with life. Thanks for all your info, it is appreciated!
i think you stick sonic the hedgehog 3 on top of sonic and knuckles to get the complete version and then you start off at angel island and after a couple levels you go to mushroom hill and you get to play as sonic knuckles and tails
I think that there are certain parts that are too close to each other with a CDX/32X combo that overheat or potentially cause damage. This isn't confirmed (I should have said that). It's basically just a possibility. There are a few SEGA CD games that used to play in my CDX since I used the 32X in it for a few years, now those discs won't play for some reason. Don't know if its related.
@MaximumRD Really? I know you have to use a spacer to connect the 32X to the CDX (different from the spacer used to connect 32X to Genesis Model 2) but I haven't heard of issues.
i got my cdx for free from a friend in ca, he saw that i liked my nes system and at that time i was trying to buy a sega genesis. so he sent me it for free and i mailed him cookies lol. and because of this damn cdx i have about 60 games (selling around 20 of them) and i have 2 extra model 1 genesis systems
This is how Sega genesis was and shoulda been! if they made more of theese instead of the separate 32x and cd systems it would done a whole lot better!
Surprisingly I found a Sega CDX for ten bucks at a flea market! Seriously!
One prob though is the AV Out cord which I lack. This is a strange one because it has that wierd pin combo which is unlike the standard S-Video cables you get.
Where on earth can I find those special AV Out Cords that fit for a Sega CDX? I doubt stores like Bes Buy sell them; I checked. Radio Shack maybe?
Excellent find! Congrats. Nope they are not standard AV or Svideo, specific to CDX, is Ebay an option? If not are you handy with re-wiring or splicing cables? You might find online the right pinout to make a cable, lastly maybe hit up specific Sega forums or a classic gaming forum like digital Press to post help to either buy/locate/make a cable............
@shenloken2 I think the one for a Genesis 2 will work. They sell "reproduction" cables on eBay -- make sure you get the one which has both the left and right audio cords. I don't know if there's any available with the S-video plug on it -- I just bought the composite cable.
LOL! I take care and even clean and repair my consoles, this is a sturdy little system, and just for the record friend, I am CANADIAN not AMERICAN! Thanks.
If I seem a little rough on the console remember I am doing the best I can with one hand as I hold my camera with the other, I do it for my subscribers!
I don't get much time to play in general so both this and my standard Genesis model 1 are packed away right now. I don't have any other sega cd though so this is definitely my main unit for both........
I just won one of these but the seller didn't say if it came with the original power supply (MK-4122). Is it true that using other power supplies, like the one for Genesis 2/32x will damage the CDX? The original MK-4122 power supply is nearly impossible to find.
There is a thread on that at the Classic/gaming Digital press forums. Basicly other PSU will power it BUT it is not the same specification. It can in the long run cause an issue. Hopefully you got the right one BUT I got tired of trying to find the right one so I got this great alternative that works as well The Sima SUP-60 Universal AC Power Adapter 3.3V to 9.5V DC Output search on Ebay I got it very cheap and the last setting is exactly what you need. I feel better using this, hope that helps!
I want to make an RGB AV cable for a newer U.S. spec television. I'm aware of the SCART cable from europe, but it has a funky plug that has no place on a U.S. TV.
I have ordered the stereo Genesis 2 AV cable which has all the pins, as opposed the the standard, which only has two. Three of them are for RGB output. Would it be possible to tap into those pins and get a better video output?
That sounds awesome and good luck to you. Unfortunately I HAVE NO IDEA lol! I have no skill in such projects, but I suggest to you people that would, post your idea on Classic Gaming (Digital Press) forums or possible Ben Heck forums, Atariage (ALL KINDS OF EXPERTS THERE NOT JUST ATARI!) or Sega16DOTcom you are sure to find knowledgeable people..................
I love how they pushed the "portable CD player" aspect as a selling point. Like HELL I'm gonna take this thing on the go, where it can get lost or broken. It was $399 new, and is still very expensive in the secondhand market (mine cost over $100 used.)
Well I think I will let that one slide, I don't provide that kind of info in general so I don't think I would attempt to translate the details. I find it funny, that kind of knowledge is so widely available online.
I recently rehooked my Genesis w/ 32X up to my HD TV (also an LG, small world) and it looks and sounds beautiful. There's a used game chain down where I used to live that has a ton of systems (Atari, Colecovision, Intellivision, Virtual Boys, etc.) and they've got Sega CDs and Game Gears, both of which I'd like to get some day. Unfortunately the Sega CD's $99, which doesn't quite feel worth it... I got my 32X and Knuckles Chaotix for 30 bucks at Toys'R'Us in 97 when 16 bit systems were dying out
Yes one of my favorites for sure. Unfortunately not the proper power supply, just a standard Sega Genesis one which does work but it is not the exact same specifications so I hope one day to track down the true CDX supply or at least completely compatible.........
Hey I would LOVE to have the original Sega CD I had back in the day, front loading unit but NOT the typical one you usually see listed, I am SURE the first version looked different and definitely cooler.....
Yeah, the first model was cooler with the retractable CD tray and it's green and red lights display, but it started freezing up on me after awhile of playing in it's later years., so I ended up going out and getting the model 2 version with the Tom Cat Alley pack-in game.
I have one of these in perfect condition. It really was, and still is an amazing machine. Not only that but it just LOOKS really good, beautiful even. I still play it and have incredible amounts of fun. I even used to use it as a portable cd player..and yes it eats batteries, but it does last a few hours, more than enough back then. Great review and it's sad that this system is so unknown! Most people just look at me funny when I talk about it.
I love it, sadly I do not have proper power supply, it works but is basic Genesis model, this happens a lot with used CDX systems, I want to get a proper or at least completely compatible power supply....
Yeah the actual CDX Adapter is really rare to find, I was lucky to have 1 with my system, but the insane part is that the power supply weighed MORE than the system itself and it came in an insane 1.5Amp!!!
sega multi mega such a great combination of mega drive and mega cd something they should have done from the start except the battery slot is only used for listening to cds wont let you play games
Well they probably figured you'd only be mobile listening to CD's, to run it for games you would be stationary and plug it in, also the video output and start and stop disk accessing would of required more batteries and still run down faster.....
I know, I know. It's defintely on my list. I DO try to be as steady as I can in the meantime, I will try to prop the camera in the future until I get t tripod. On a good note, in the meantime I am trying to upload the 2nd part of my Colecovision USB cart review, there is shakiness at the beginning bit after that it's all captured gameplay. I know what you mean, it doesn't help this cheap HD camera has no motion stabilization, hell some of the guys I watch is like watching from a roller coaster..
Press A+B+C to get a Blue Spheres level (Blue Spheres is the Sonic 3/S&K minigame) with S&K plus any Genesis cart. It reads something off the cart to determine the stage, so any specific Genesis game will always send you to the same level.
Put in Sonic 1 and press A+B+C to access the full Blue Spheres game, with every possible Blue Spheres level (millions of them!) and password save to access any specific one. :)
This won't work with combo carts - Sega 6-Pak, etc. Just stand-alone Sonic 1.
I think you can use the 32X as long as you can plug in the video cord to the back of it. I have seen it done before, so it is definitely possible, just not sure if it requires special or custom-made cables.
There's a video on here somewhere of a guy who made his own Neptune by shoving the guts of a 32X inside a model 2 Genesis. Great stuff.
I don't think it requires anything special actually. Sega claimed it was incompatible, some issue with sheilding but that has been proven false. Yes I saw that custom Neptune, it was awesome, I wish I had such modding skillz I would do all that stuff!
Yeah I know, it's definitely on the list for sure, other priorities right now though. Still, my steadyness has improved a lot and I have seen far worse, especially with all these low cost HD pocket cames like mine that do not have motion stabilization built in.......
another reason why it's not called a CDX here is because Datel brought out a cart which let you play import games on a Mega CD and that was also called the CDX (so Datel had the Euro copyright to the name).
Most modern burning programs can duplicate originals or backups just using their own "Disc Duplicate" or "Make image/Burn image" functions for all cd based systems prior to the PLAYSTATION. Issues arise by using bad or improper media (IE: DON'T use re-writable) There are exceptions and work arounds, let's just say the info is "out there" you know.....for those who want to protect their originals....yeeeaaahhhhh........
I think the CDX was not appricieted. 32x + genesis + CD = Mega Genesis (MegaDrive) combo! Nice review MaximumRD! If I recall correctly you don't have the Magnavox Oddysey 2?
aaaaand controller WOAHP!
illuminatioracle 1 month ago
WOW! is like you get to play the games on a CD!!!
Caparzoshow 1 month ago
best review so far!
KokoroNoSama 2 months ago
@KokoroNoSama Hey thanks for that!
MaximumRD 2 months ago
@MegaWhackManV One of them may work, pretty sure the Genny 1 adapter works technically and often on Ebay that is the adapter a CDX might come with BUT I DO NOT RECOMMEND IT! It may run it but it is NOT the proper spec, there is a reason the rating is different, prolong use may risk damage to the CDX so much better to get the proper CDX adapter OR compatible power adapter. Often people will say "OH I RUN IT JUST FINE WITH XXX XXX ADAPTER" well that is ignorance and can result in later damage.
MaximumRD 3 months ago
@MaximumRD So, just to drive the point home, a "SEGA" adapter is not necessarily the "right" adapter.
MaximumRD 3 months ago
is the intro from xenon 2?
Thomasgraversen 5 months ago
@Thomasgraversen Yes it is a remixed version b Gibbs from XenonII Megablast.
MaximumRD 5 months ago
@MaximumRD it's very good! ive played alot of that game on the master system :)
Thomasgraversen 5 months ago
Oh god, not one of those big box plugs!
Damauveropolis 6 months ago
How did you ever get that to look so good on an HDTV-or is that an HDTV??
dave4shmups 8 months ago
@dave4shmups I am not sure of the specifics, it was where I worked over night and I noticed it had composite inputs.
MaximumRD 8 months ago
Cool review
MuttonAndTheHam 8 months ago
The system's box touted its "portable CD player" capability... like HELL I'd use my CDX as a portable CD player!
DrLove0378 8 months ago
@DrLove0378 Yeah even back in the day I would not have considered that lol.
MaximumRD 8 months ago
ur such as dork lol godd video tho
georgethe09 9 months ago
Nice job on the video! I like how you went into detail on the system before actually playing it. This video answered all my questions about this system. Now, off to find/buy one.
bernielindell 10 months ago
I prefer form of CDX. Very just suitable size.
doujindance 11 months ago
final fight CD music is simpy awesome!
camaxer 11 months ago
A 32X does work with it. I had a CDX with a 32X in the past.
mclockwork777 1 year ago
@mclockwork777 I know I mentioned it in one of my comments.
MaximumRD 1 year ago
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haxor758 1 year ago
@haxor758 Er...... I agree but I think you just replied to the wrong person?
MaximumRD 1 year ago
@MaximumRD naw man you cool lol i did reply to wrong guy :/
haxor758 1 year ago
hey Bud do u know what a D-skin is? I d-skin is a piece of plastic that protects your cds, video games and ,usic cd's and dvd's. if u ask me if a D-skin works on a sega CD it does, i've tested it on my sega cd's Kolerik
KolerikRocks 9 months ago
@KolerikRocks Yep I remember them but I never felt compelled to buy them.
MaximumRD 9 months ago
Maximum how scratched r your Sega cd's, my r scratched that's y i'm using then, tell me Could i hook up a 32X to my model 1 sega genesis, and i have a model 2 sega cd system
KolerikRocks 9 months ago
@KolerikRocks I have backups for all my Sega CD's so it is not an issue but in general they are in pretty good shape. The 32x can hook up to a model 1 or 2 Genesis the trick is making sure you get a 32x with all the proper cables that originally came with it, the model 1 requires an extra peice as well as a extra cable that adapts the original 32x to fit the model 1. often on Ebay this extra cable is missing, see my video "Unboxing Super Mega SEGA goodness! Finally got it!" for details.
MaximumRD 9 months ago
Awesome. I don't think I seen this video until now. Strange eh? I found it randomly while watching something else. Great I love the little CDX. I have the JVC XEYE but I would mind having one of these too!
MN12BIRD 1 year ago
backup eh'? =)
corkwell 1 year ago
IVE BEEN ON THE HUNT FOR THIS SYSTEM FOR YEARS AND I CAME ACROSS ONE IN PRESTINE CONDITIONS FOR 120.00 BUCKS ON A GOING OUT OF BUSINESS STORE AND SHIT I LET IT GO CAUSE OF MY STUPID DAMN RENT MONEY. I WANT TWO, ONE FOR ME AND ONE FOR EXPERIMENTS. I WANNA MAKE IT PLAY DVDS AND SOMEHOW ATTACH A SCREEN TO IT.
knightforce01 1 year ago
@knightforce01 well a screen may be doable, making it play DVD? Well that I would like to see as it would require a completely new laser assembly and circuit board etc, you would have to basically recreate it from scratch. Good luck though I would love to be proven wrong..
MaximumRD 1 year ago
@MaximumRD You sound like the guy from the apple ads. "...and I'm a PC"
Where did you get the rock version of megablast? love that tune.
richardmaudsley77 1 year ago
@richardmaudsley77 It is a remix by the awesome GIBS. Search for user on here called gibs2b.
MaximumRD 1 year ago
@MaximumRD Thanks man.
richardmaudsley77 1 year ago
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@knightforce01 SHUT THE FUCK UP stop typing in all caps i know you want attention but fuck...
haxor758 1 year ago
nice tv. How much are sega cdx's these days
pdoddy12 1 year ago
@pdoddy12 Well unless your lucky enough to find at a lawn sale or thrift shop then who knows? Like most things on Ebay they are worth whatever someone is willing to pay, all these things depend on condition, what is included etc, right now a quick check on Ebay is a bare unit, no cords or plugs for $75, bad idea not to get with the original adapter, then there is a complete in box asking $300, it just depends.
MaximumRD 1 year ago
you just mentioned james rolfe and peter griffin in one video.
awesome! :D
0M9H4X 1 year ago
the cdx becomes only handy if you have limmited room and use it as a porteble cd player.
now if a companny can design a color lcd screeen wich fit,s on it,it will bring justice to also play on the go.
johneymute 1 year ago
i want one of those, can someone tell me where to get one cheap since i dont have enough money to buy it on ebay
TheGeekplayer 1 year ago
@TheGeekplayer Not likely unless you are lucky enough to find at a thrift store or garage sale.
MaximumRD 1 year ago
@MaximumRD ah well thanks anyways
TheGeekplayer 1 year ago
My friend gave me one of these for washing his dishes...he got it for $10 at a rummage sale. Damn.
ganonbanned92 1 year ago
What's Noway?
TheRaker55 1 year ago
@TheRaker55 What are you referring to exactly?
MaximumRD 1 year ago
@MaximumRD When you sticked that game on top of the Sonic & Knuckles game.
TheRaker55 1 year ago
@TheRaker55 Ah, I was reading what the screen said, NO WAY! just the message you get when you stick any cartridge on top that is not another SONIC cartridge.
That is all.
MaximumRD 1 year ago
could you play it on the batter's or not?
coolguy2kill 1 year ago
@coolguy2kill No, the batteries are not enough voltage to play the games, the batteries are basically to allow you to carry it around as a portable CD player AND NOTHING ELSE. This is probably just as well since it does not even last very long to play CD's I am sure outputting Audio/Video and processing games would kill the batteries really fast.
MaximumRD 1 year ago
wow that is so cool. I own the 6 button IR Remote controllers for 2 players and a sega genesis model 2. have about 21 games for it. plan on getting a sega cd for it.
DJWrath1 1 year ago
MF DOOM
GardenEmmanuel 1 year ago
I remember my cousin had this.I thought it was soo cool.Well anyway it ended up getting broke so he used the dc laser for his PS1 when it went out.
willmill77642 1 year ago
9:32, Blue Sphere!!! It seems you know nothing about S&K.
Putting Sonic 2 on top allows you to play as Knuckles in Sonic 2.
Putting Sonic 3 on top allows you to play though Sonic 3 with Knuckles, allows you to play Sonic 3 and S&K as one contiguous game, unlocks 2 more save slots, and allows you to save when playing S&K levels.
Putting Sonic 1 on top allows you to play all of the special levels in S&K (and strangely sonic 3)
Putting anything else on allows you to play a few random special level
Dant2142 1 year ago
@I freely admitted to know nothing, I cannot be bothered to research these things to death, to busy with life. Thanks for all your info, it is appreciated!
MaximumRD 1 year ago
@MaximumRD lol, You're quite welcome, I don't particularly blame you for not knowing much about this cart.
On a side note, the reason I left the "s" on the end of level at the end of my last comment was that I had just hit the character limit.
Dant2142 1 year ago
I need an AV cable for one of these
inabear3 1 year ago
Save your money, you're gonna need to get the Aiwa Mega CD and the Pioneer LaserActive too.
thevillage88 1 year ago
i think you stick sonic the hedgehog 3 on top of sonic and knuckles to get the complete version and then you start off at angel island and after a couple levels you go to mushroom hill and you get to play as sonic knuckles and tails
ranchboy1000 1 year ago
Play a 32X for a llllllong time on the CDX system, and you will have problems. Don't do it to find out!
dogeymon83 1 year ago
See now you have me curious lol!
MaximumRD 1 year ago
I think that there are certain parts that are too close to each other with a CDX/32X combo that overheat or potentially cause damage. This isn't confirmed (I should have said that). It's basically just a possibility. There are a few SEGA CD games that used to play in my CDX since I used the 32X in it for a few years, now those discs won't play for some reason. Don't know if its related.
dogeymon83 1 year ago
@MaximumRD He is right about the 32x messing up the CDX... ask me how I know. Sucks!
nym56789 1 year ago
@nym56789 Interesting, well I will keep that in mind, IF I ever pick one up I will use only with my original Genesis. Thanks for the tip.
MaximumRD 1 year ago
@MaximumRD Really? I know you have to use a spacer to connect the 32X to the CDX (different from the spacer used to connect 32X to Genesis Model 2) but I haven't heard of issues.
TheUltraDude 1 year ago
@TheUltraDude I am not claiming issues, other people seem to be......
MaximumRD 1 year ago
best console ever made
djdeivyh 1 year ago 10
@djdeivyh NEC turbo duo is the best console ever made. and don't you forget it.
cpufightclub 9 months ago
i got my cdx for free from a friend in ca, he saw that i liked my nes system and at that time i was trying to buy a sega genesis. so he sent me it for free and i mailed him cookies lol. and because of this damn cdx i have about 60 games (selling around 20 of them) and i have 2 extra model 1 genesis systems
Sillyzombie666 2 years ago
this console looks fantastic, gonna be surfin ebay now
Igarody 2 years ago
This is how Sega genesis was and shoulda been! if they made more of theese instead of the separate 32x and cd systems it would done a whole lot better!
Leonthekigdommaster 2 years ago
I used to have a CDX, but I sold it a few years ago. Sonic CD was a great game.
radioactivechimp 2 years ago
Surprisingly I found a Sega CDX for ten bucks at a flea market! Seriously!
One prob though is the AV Out cord which I lack. This is a strange one because it has that wierd pin combo which is unlike the standard S-Video cables you get.
Where on earth can I find those special AV Out Cords that fit for a Sega CDX? I doubt stores like Bes Buy sell them; I checked. Radio Shack maybe?
shenloken2 2 years ago 7
Excellent find! Congrats. Nope they are not standard AV or Svideo, specific to CDX, is Ebay an option? If not are you handy with re-wiring or splicing cables? You might find online the right pinout to make a cable, lastly maybe hit up specific Sega forums or a classic gaming forum like digital Press to post help to either buy/locate/make a cable............
MaximumRD 2 years ago
have you tried ebay....I am not sure but you need a genesis 2 cable for this....please double check just in case
wondermega4ever 1 year ago
@shenloken2 I'm jealous of you man
ACombineOfficer 1 year ago
@shenloken2 Genesis model 2 / 32X cables will work just fine.
Dant2142 1 year ago
@shenloken2 Did you get this sorted out? Any Genesis 2/3 AV cables will do
c0ldb33r 1 year ago
@c0ldb33r Yep I got proper cables thanks.
MaximumRD 1 year ago
@shenloken2 There is a store at the glen burnie mall in maryland that has plenty of them.
enslavedandcondemned 1 year ago
@enslavedandcondemned A.) I don't live in Maryland and B.) How much do they charge for them?
shenloken2 1 year ago
@shenloken2 Wanna i replaced mine like 7 bucks I think and they are all over ebay as well.
enslavedandcondemned 1 year ago
@shenloken2 I think the one for a Genesis 2 will work. They sell "reproduction" cables on eBay -- make sure you get the one which has both the left and right audio cords. I don't know if there's any available with the S-video plug on it -- I just bought the composite cable.
DrLove0378 8 months ago
@shenloken2 I got 1 and some1 offerd me 450$ XD
Ahmadzzifly 8 months ago
@shenloken2 try amazon
therailwizard1994 7 months ago
Porque los norteamericanos cuando hacen videos de consolas son tan bruscos y brutos para tratar la consola?
Alexdl13 2 years ago
LOL! I take care and even clean and repair my consoles, this is a sturdy little system, and just for the record friend, I am CANADIAN not AMERICAN! Thanks.
MaximumRD 2 years ago
If I seem a little rough on the console remember I am doing the best I can with one hand as I hold my camera with the other, I do it for my subscribers!
MaximumRD 2 years ago
With one hand.....cant believe it. well done mate!!!
FidFighter2 2 years ago
Is the 32X compatible?
GraffitiOverlord 2 years ago
Despite some rumors, YES it is compatible........
Just GOOGLE : 32X compatible cdx
You will find lots of proof.............
MaximumRD 2 years ago
Splendid... I happen to have a 32X laying around somewhere. Finally the setup I have dreamed of :D
GraffitiOverlord 2 years ago
Yes The cdx is compatible
KYENTEAM 2 years ago
This thing sits on ebay all the time for $200 or more. Whats sad is no one will pay more than $40 when they throw it up with no reserve
metalmonkey666 2 years ago
I thought it ran at v. 2.51?
gamesforall129o 2 years ago
Nope, 9.5V DC adapter..............
MaximumRD 2 years ago
I mean the bios.
gamesforall129o 2 years ago
v2.21 is what came up, maybe a later revision of the hardware?
MaximumRD 2 years ago
I guess the earlier ones run v. 2.21
gamesforall129o 2 years ago
I just won one of these on ebay tonight. I'm super excited to get this bad boy. My Sega console collection is nearing completion slowly but surely!
Do you use this as your main Genesis/SCD?
JerryTerrifying 2 years ago
I don't get much time to play in general so both this and my standard Genesis model 1 are packed away right now. I don't have any other sega cd though so this is definitely my main unit for both........
MaximumRD 2 years ago
You gotta love favorite-ing your own videos, huh? =P
nastyguard007 2 years ago
LOL! Honestly I was just curious to see if I could........
MaximumRD 2 years ago
It would be even better, if you could rate your own videos. =P
Then I would rate a video I post 5 stars, and block the ratings, so it shows up everywhere as a 5* video. =P
nastyguard007 2 years ago
I just won one of these but the seller didn't say if it came with the original power supply (MK-4122). Is it true that using other power supplies, like the one for Genesis 2/32x will damage the CDX? The original MK-4122 power supply is nearly impossible to find.
ArmaliteFan 2 years ago
There is a thread on that at the Classic/gaming Digital press forums. Basicly other PSU will power it BUT it is not the same specification. It can in the long run cause an issue. Hopefully you got the right one BUT I got tired of trying to find the right one so I got this great alternative that works as well The Sima SUP-60 Universal AC Power Adapter 3.3V to 9.5V DC Output search on Ebay I got it very cheap and the last setting is exactly what you need. I feel better using this, hope that helps!
MaximumRD 2 years ago
I have tried hydrogen peroxide to clean contacts. I would think that it's cheaper than CLR... It works really well for me. Nice vid!
Joey19990 2 years ago
dude sweet video!
xcampower 2 years ago
Thanks!
MaximumRD 2 years ago
hey bro I just got one of these and IM having some problems
MNC122703 2 years ago
What issues are you having?
MaximumRD 2 years ago
cool video, ive just checked on ebay for one today(11th sept 2009) and it costs £200 / US $400 . Very expensive but collectable.
thehumansilversurfer 2 years ago
I want to make an RGB AV cable for a newer U.S. spec television. I'm aware of the SCART cable from europe, but it has a funky plug that has no place on a U.S. TV.
I have ordered the stereo Genesis 2 AV cable which has all the pins, as opposed the the standard, which only has two. Three of them are for RGB output. Would it be possible to tap into those pins and get a better video output?
Monacomaverick 2 years ago
That sounds awesome and good luck to you. Unfortunately I HAVE NO IDEA lol! I have no skill in such projects, but I suggest to you people that would, post your idea on Classic Gaming (Digital Press) forums or possible Ben Heck forums, Atariage (ALL KINDS OF EXPERTS THERE NOT JUST ATARI!) or Sega16DOTcom you are sure to find knowledgeable people..................
MaximumRD 2 years ago
I love how they pushed the "portable CD player" aspect as a selling point. Like HELL I'm gonna take this thing on the go, where it can get lost or broken. It was $399 new, and is still very expensive in the secondhand market (mine cost over $100 used.)
DrLove0378 2 years ago
Putting Sonic 3 and Sonic 2 into the Sonic and Knuckles game allows you to play as Knuckles in those games.
gamemaster14neo 2 years ago
Cool.
MaximumRD 2 years ago
I would only use this system with a 32x.
mattsprinter 2 years ago
This machine is called the Multi-Mega in Europe.
None of these MD-MCD combo units (wondermega/x-eye) were released in Australia.
paspax 2 years ago
Saludos!
Yo tengo el Mega Cdx pero no tengo ningun juego en cd... me puedes ayudar para grabar los juegos?
Dreamcastecuador 2 years ago
Thank you for your reply. Sadly, I have no idea what you are saying............
STAY AWESOME!
MaximumRD 2 years ago
From what I can understand Dreamcastecuador said the following:
I have a Mega CDX but I do not have any games on cd, could you help me burn games on cd?
gamemaster14neo 2 years ago
LOL! I appreciate the translation!
Well I think I will let that one slide, I don't provide that kind of info in general so I don't think I would attempt to translate the details. I find it funny, that kind of knowledge is so widely available online.
MaximumRD 2 years ago
My 32X and CDX work well together. Saves a lot of space.
Num1shark 2 years ago
I've really wanted one of these for a while now. It'd clear up a lot of room on my rack. Someday!
JerryTerrifying 2 years ago
I bought one of these consoles for £15 from a game shop called GAMESTATION
SonicKing08 2 years ago
I recently rehooked my Genesis w/ 32X up to my HD TV (also an LG, small world) and it looks and sounds beautiful. There's a used game chain down where I used to live that has a ton of systems (Atari, Colecovision, Intellivision, Virtual Boys, etc.) and they've got Sega CDs and Game Gears, both of which I'd like to get some day. Unfortunately the Sega CD's $99, which doesn't quite feel worth it... I got my 32X and Knuckles Chaotix for 30 bucks at Toys'R'Us in 97 when 16 bit systems were dying out
Hernia901 2 years ago
while not my favorite system as a system itself, i like my cdx physically.
its just so stetically beautiful and elegant.
KRISHANKO 2 years ago
Agreed!
MaximumRD 2 years ago
I have one, and it's in great condition, i got it from ebay.
Grayfox000000000 2 years ago
Waaahhh - I want to have one, too :-D
Atarix777 2 years ago
Yes one of my favorites for sure. Unfortunately not the proper power supply, just a standard Sega Genesis one which does work but it is not the exact same specifications so I hope one day to track down the true CDX supply or at least completely compatible.........
MaximumRD 2 years ago
yeah, would be better I guess :-)
Hmmm, now that I saw this, I need to go and find one... Its your foult ;-)
Atarix777 2 years ago
Ha Ha! I accept full responsibility!
MaximumRD 2 years ago
Perfect, so I am going to send you my bankwire right now... hehehe
Atarix777 2 years ago
Excellent video, thank you for posting this!!
I had an X'EYE, they are bigger then the Genesis Model 1. I saw a CDX at a used game store today, and they are quite compact.
BTW, the picture looks excellent on your HDTV! I had heard that older consoles don't look as good on HDTV's.
dave4shmups 2 years ago
Well unfortunately that is not MY tv, it was on the site I was looking after, a perk if you will lol!
MaximumRD 2 years ago
Nice vid.
I was one of the losers to buy the original Sega CD unit for $300 back in '93. Still got it.
What was I thinking??!!
Sega pwned me.
BoldNewTradition 2 years ago
Hey I would LOVE to have the original Sega CD I had back in the day, front loading unit but NOT the typical one you usually see listed, I am SURE the first version looked different and definitely cooler.....
MaximumRD 2 years ago
Yeah, the first model was cooler with the retractable CD tray and it's green and red lights display, but it started freezing up on me after awhile of playing in it's later years., so I ended up going out and getting the model 2 version with the Tom Cat Alley pack-in game.
BoldNewTradition 2 years ago
I have one of these in perfect condition. It really was, and still is an amazing machine. Not only that but it just LOOKS really good, beautiful even. I still play it and have incredible amounts of fun. I even used to use it as a portable cd player..and yes it eats batteries, but it does last a few hours, more than enough back then. Great review and it's sad that this system is so unknown! Most people just look at me funny when I talk about it.
ccmaster86 2 years ago
I love it, sadly I do not have proper power supply, it works but is basic Genesis model, this happens a lot with used CDX systems, I want to get a proper or at least completely compatible power supply....
MaximumRD 2 years ago
Yeah the actual CDX Adapter is really rare to find, I was lucky to have 1 with my system, but the insane part is that the power supply weighed MORE than the system itself and it came in an insane 1.5Amp!!!
LCDragonrats 2 years ago
Thanks for doing this, I never realized I hadn't actually seen one of these before.
Wow, only one adapter for the whole setup? Blasphemy!
Darrylb500 2 years ago
sega multi mega such a great combination of mega drive and mega cd something they should have done from the start except the battery slot is only used for listening to cds wont let you play games
jfbujv 2 years ago
Well they probably figured you'd only be mobile listening to CD's, to run it for games you would be stationary and plug it in, also the video output and start and stop disk accessing would of required more batteries and still run down faster.....
MaximumRD 2 years ago
i have the segacd x for ebay some av cable won;t work for white and yellow i don't have red on it
gradonfreeman 2 years ago
I envy you man, I have been trying to get my hands on one of these since 2006 and still have not seen 1 so that I can buy it!
LCDragonrats 2 years ago
Well thanks! There are some on Ebay.
If you search with these keywords there are a few listings:
sega cdx, cdx
Sure most are way over priced but there are a few down the list that seem like possibilities?
MaximumRD 2 years ago
I should have updated this but I think ya saw it already that I got a Sega CDX :) Mine costed me $90USD
LCDragonrats 2 years ago
I like your videos but dude, buy yourself a tripod or something for your camera. All that bouncing around is giving me a headache! :)
atariforever2002 2 years ago
I know, I know. It's defintely on my list. I DO try to be as steady as I can in the meantime, I will try to prop the camera in the future until I get t tripod. On a good note, in the meantime I am trying to upload the 2nd part of my Colecovision USB cart review, there is shakiness at the beginning bit after that it's all captured gameplay. I know what you mean, it doesn't help this cheap HD camera has no motion stabilization, hell some of the guys I watch is like watching from a roller coaster..
MaximumRD 2 years ago
You're really building up a nice collection, maximumrd! Impressive stuff.
blacklily8 2 years ago
Thanks! yeah slowly but surely (don't call me shirely) I love getting new systems and sharing, lots more to come!
MaximumRD 2 years ago
Press A+B+C to get a Blue Spheres level (Blue Spheres is the Sonic 3/S&K minigame) with S&K plus any Genesis cart. It reads something off the cart to determine the stage, so any specific Genesis game will always send you to the same level.
Put in Sonic 1 and press A+B+C to access the full Blue Spheres game, with every possible Blue Spheres level (millions of them!) and password save to access any specific one. :)
This won't work with combo carts - Sega 6-Pak, etc. Just stand-alone Sonic 1.
ABlackFalcon 2 years ago
Cool, thanks!
MaximumRD 2 years ago
yes! Need to know if a 32x works with this. One of my burning questions. Bummer they didn't build the 32x in. I guess then it would be a Neptune, eh?
SnapCraft316 2 years ago
I think you can use the 32X as long as you can plug in the video cord to the back of it. I have seen it done before, so it is definitely possible, just not sure if it requires special or custom-made cables.
There's a video on here somewhere of a guy who made his own Neptune by shoving the guts of a 32X inside a model 2 Genesis. Great stuff.
animagnum 2 years ago
I don't think it requires anything special actually. Sega claimed it was incompatible, some issue with sheilding but that has been proven false. Yes I saw that custom Neptune, it was awesome, I wish I had such modding skillz I would do all that stuff!
MaximumRD 2 years ago
You need a tripod Rob...or maybe a table or something.
vintagevideogamegeek 2 years ago
Yeah I know, it's definitely on the list for sure, other priorities right now though. Still, my steadyness has improved a lot and I have seen far worse, especially with all these low cost HD pocket cames like mine that do not have motion stabilization built in.......
MaximumRD 2 years ago
I just meant that if you set the camera down you can play the game easier with two hands!
vintagevideogamegeek 2 years ago
True enough but it was kind of an odd setup there and I was a little rushed, thanks though!
MaximumRD 2 years ago
Holy $#@%, I must have this!
vintagevideogamegeek 2 years ago
another reason why it's not called a CDX here is because Datel brought out a cart which let you play import games on a Mega CD and that was also called the CDX (so Datel had the Euro copyright to the name).
ScrewAttackEurope 2 years ago
Nice video and game choice with Final Fight CD. It's a great port to the arcade and much better then the original Genesis version.
Gamester81 2 years ago
Yes a great Sega CD game!
MaximumRD 2 years ago
I would love to get a CDX, and definitely rig a screen for it! I think I have seen the GCN screen used for it..?
Can you backup your backups?? I'd try it. Must protect originals!
nathanallan1 2 years ago
Most modern burning programs can duplicate originals or backups just using their own "Disc Duplicate" or "Make image/Burn image" functions for all cd based systems prior to the PLAYSTATION. Issues arise by using bad or improper media (IE: DON'T use re-writable) There are exceptions and work arounds, let's just say the info is "out there" you know.....for those who want to protect their originals....yeeeaaahhhhh........
MaximumRD 2 years ago
LOL
vintagevideogamegeek 2 years ago
wow I have only seen this once in person
atari94 2 years ago
Cool yeah that is why I like to choose the alternative or lesser known versions of hardware........
MaximumRD 2 years ago
I think the CDX was not appricieted. 32x + genesis + CD = Mega Genesis (MegaDrive) combo! Nice review MaximumRD! If I recall correctly you don't have the Magnavox Oddysey 2?
"...to protect the original..."
*quickly shuts the lid*
"Yeah, hehe."
nastyguard007 2 years ago