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MaDDuck

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That is sooooo unfair!

The redesigned ones won't do cards (I have about 10) and tend to be more expensive, but they will work with my Mark III to SMS adapter.

 

I'll dig some more and see what I can find.

 

I was trying to avoid getting a Genesis model 1.

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That is sooooo unfair!

The redesigned ones won't do cards (I have about 10) and tend to be more expensive, but they will work with my Mark III to SMS adapter.

 

I'll dig some more and see what I can find.

 

I was trying to avoid getting a Genesis model 1.

Skip the PBC altogether and a get Master System.

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It does work with the Genesis 2, but if you're willing, you don't have to remove the Genesis shell. Just cut part of the back of the converter off, it sticks down and blocks insertion.

 

In fact, when I had a PBC, it was already modified for a Genesis 2 before I got it. The mod doesn't effect the aesthetics when it's mounted on a Genesis 1, either.

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It does work with the Genesis 2, but if you're willing, you don't have to remove the Genesis shell. Just cut part of the back of the converter off, it sticks down and blocks insertion.

 

In fact, when I had a PBC, it was already modified for a Genesis 2 before I got it. The mod doesn't effect the aesthetics when it's mounted on a Genesis 1, either.

 

Just say no to PBC mutilation! Buy a Master System today!

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My Master System died on me. I can't even get a pulse! I've had it since 1988.

I never 'upgraded' to a Genesis, after the Master System, I went Nintendo.

 

So to clarify, to modify a PBC for a Genesis model 3, you'd just have to circumcise it? Do you happen to have a picture of that?

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3and 2 are very different. Which do you have?

 

Whoops, my bad, I know better than to get a version 3, not to be confused with the Genesis III console.

I would prefer a model 2, but may have to go model 1. I'm on the fence.

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Well I think my Genesis 3 is the coolest. Then again I have a Snes Jr, a Sears Arcade 2, NES top loader and a Sega Master System 2. I like the latter releases of consoles.

 

Re: the pbc. If I were to get another Genesis I would indeed get a 1 with the matching CD. It looks good that way.

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Thanks for the advice, I'll go with a model 1, uncut PBC and a model 2 SEGA CD that fits.

 

I still don't get it. You'll find a Master System for about the same price as a PBC, so unless you're just looking to save space, you're not really gaining anything. You'll also have a huge gap if you add a model 1 Genny with a model 2 SegaCD. I have a part that fits in there (without the IMO unnecessary metal sheet, though) if you want it to look nicer. It's going unused in my house.

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My original Master System died after 20 years. This is my excuse to get a genesis!

 

I've seen model 1 Genesises on model 2 Sega CD's with no problem. There is what looks like a spacer underneath it.

See:

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My original Master System died after 20 years. This is my excuse to get a genesis!

 

I've seen model 1 Genesises on model 2 Sega CD's with no problem. There is what looks like a spacer underneath it.

See:

 

 

Do you have the expansion piece? I found it hard to find, but since getting a model 2 Genny (in addition to my model 1), I don't need mine anymore. Let me know if you need one.

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