ComputerSpaceFan Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 Can anyone tell me the length of a Sega Genesis controller wire? According to this website "I have the same SEGA Controllers with 3 different cable lengths!" And does anyone know if the wire extenders also seen on that webpage are fairly common/cheap? I need to sit back at least six to ten feet from where a Genesis would fit in my setup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatta Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 Pretty short, 4ft maybe? I got a bunch of Genesis extension cables from Collectors Cards & Games for like $2 each. I think they're like 6 ft. You can chain them if you need. They also work with Atari/C64/etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the.golden.ax Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 They are $5 plus shipping at CC&G. I've bought in bulk from him, but the lowest he goes is $4.50 each. Imagine, people being upset over where the 25th 7800 money has gone. $500 here, $500 there, $1000 here, $1000 there. Anyway, yes, the Genesis cords were many lengths, the internals all differ, even on the same external label of the same model. I've seen 3 foot, 4 foot, and 6 foot. AX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DickNixonArisen Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 The short gen cords are pretty irritating. Controller extenders are easy to find though, all 9 pins are the same so they work on Atari, CV, SMS, Gen etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jr. Pac Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 (edited) You don't need a special Sega/Atari extension cable. You can just use a simple 9-pin cable. One end male, one end female. Plug one end into the system, and plug the controller into the other. Extension cables are just big rip offs. Remember!!! USE A SERIAL CABLE, not a Null modem cale. Edited August 13, 2011 by Jr. Pac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldenegg Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 You don't need a special Sega/Atari extension cable. You can just use a simple 9-pin cable. One end male, one end female. Plug one end into the system, and plug the controller into the other. Extension cables are just big rip offs. Just make sure to get a SERIAL cable and not a NULL MODEM cable. Null modem cables have swapped pins and will not work as an extension. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jr. Pac Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 True. I forgot to mention that. Edited post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComputerSpaceFan Posted August 15, 2011 Author Share Posted August 15, 2011 Good news, my Genesis reaches without the need for an extension cable. Excellent! Bad news (I think?) is I am waiting for the game cartridge to arrive in the mail so I don't actually have anything to play on my Genesis. I have connected it to my TV and although the red L.E.D. turns on when I activate the console, nothing happens on screen. I am guessing it's because there's no cartridge but some sites mention I should at least see a blue Sega logo, is that true? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+FujiSkunk Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 I am guessing it's because there's no cartridge but some sites mention I should at least see a blue Sega logo, is that true? If memory serves, the Sega Master System will still give a Sega logo even if you power the system up without a cartridge. The Genesis, however, only shows a black screen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rex Dart Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 Good news, my Genesis reaches without the need for an extension cable. Excellent! Bad news (I think?) is I am waiting for the game cartridge to arrive in the mail so I don't actually have anything to play on my Genesis. I have connected it to my TV and although the red L.E.D. turns on when I activate the console, nothing happens on screen. I am guessing it's because there's no cartridge but some sites mention I should at least see a blue Sega logo, is that true? No, you should see a black screen. The Sega logo is part of the game software. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRGilbert Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 Get a set of these and cord length will no longer be an issue! (They are awesome, buy the way.) :thumbsup: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DickNixonArisen Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 What game are you getting btw? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComputerSpaceFan Posted August 16, 2011 Author Share Posted August 16, 2011 What game are you getting btw? Star Control. Can you believe that's the only Genesis game I want to play? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reaperman Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 (edited) Star Control. Can you believe that's the only Genesis game I want to play? Might want to check out StarFlight as well. It's a lot like Star Control II Edit:though I suppose it's not fair of me to say that, since Star Control II is a considerably different experience, and starflight is that game without all the star control assets Edited August 16, 2011 by Reaperman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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