Hank Rearden Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 Pretty sure this is a dumb question but I just acquired a Sega Genesis 2 and was looking to acquire an s-video cable but the one seller on Ebay says Sega Genesis 1 in the listing. Does it matter? Shouldn't it work regardless? I really don't think it does. Eventually I plan to hook up with RGB once I have my Framemeister but thought I'd use s-video until then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icemanxp300 Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 A model 1 s-video will not work on a model 2. The model 2 output connector is much smaller than the model 1. I am not sure a model 2 has an s-video, but I buy RWY composite cables for model 2 systems, 1000 times better than shitty r/f. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keepdreamin Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 (edited) Buy the SCART cable and a RGB to component converter. No reason to mess with svideo Also, the Genesis doesnt output svideo. Only RGB and composite. Some that used a certain encoder could be modded for svideo, but they would have a separate svideo jack Edited April 1, 2017 by keepdreamin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Rearden Posted April 1, 2017 Author Share Posted April 1, 2017 Glad I asked. So it probably would put out s-video but there really isn't a cable for it. I might go the RGB to SCART to component route until I get my upscaler. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keepdreamin Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 Glad I asked. So it probably would put out s-video but there really isn't a cable for it. I might go the RGB to SCART to component route until I get my upscaler. Thanks See my edit, no Genesis outputs svideo unless modded 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Rearden Posted April 1, 2017 Author Share Posted April 1, 2017 Got it. Guess it's composite until I get the Framemeister. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keepdreamin Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 Got it. Guess it's composite until I get the Framemeister. Does your TV have component? Get a Genesis 2 RGB scart cable and: http://www.ebay.com/itm/SEGA-SCART-to-RGB-YPbPr-YUV-Component-Video-Converter-/371647985464 http://www.ebay.com/itm/Scart-to-Audio-Extractor-for-Component-YUV-RGB-Video-Converter-CVS287-CSY-2100-/221190880604 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zetastrike Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 Does your TV have component? Get a Genesis 2 RGB scart cable and: http://www.ebay.com/itm/SEGA-SCART-to-RGB-YPbPr-YUV-Component-Video-Converter-/371647985464 http://www.ebay.com/itm/Scart-to-Audio-Extractor-for-Component-YUV-RGB-Video-Converter-CVS287-CSY-2100-/221190880604 Yeah, but unless your CRT TV has component input, that's pretty useless if it forces you to use an HDTV. If you still have a CRT lying around, use the best input it has (component, s-video, then composite). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keepdreamin Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 (edited) Yeah, but unless your CRT TV has component input, that's pretty useless if it forces you to use an HDTV. If you still have a CRT lying around, use the best input it has (component, s-video, then composite). CRTs with component are available for free. so.... yeah. also, based on the fact he's waiting on a Framemeister. sounds like it's gonna be used with a HDTV anyways Edited April 1, 2017 by keepdreamin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaicer Posted April 2, 2017 Share Posted April 2, 2017 You also need a genesis or MD with the sony encoder to mod the svideo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Rearden Posted April 3, 2017 Author Share Posted April 3, 2017 I have a CRT but the best input it has is composite. Once I have the Framemeister I will primarily be playing on a modern TV. I'm not going to buy a less expensive upscaler for the interim since the composite is playable for now. Hopefully it will allow me to appreciate spending the money on the Framemeister that much more when it finally arrives. I would have considered s-video if it was a matter of just buying a cable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HockeyMike34 Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 (edited) The Genesis doesnt put out a native s-video signal. I recommend getting a SCART RGB cable and a a RGB to component converter. Shineybow makes a very high quality RGB to component converter. If your TV doesnt have a component input and you want to go the S-video route Keene sells a RGB scart to s-video converter. I have one and it works great. Keene RGB To S-video Convertor (worldwide PSU) https://www.keene.co.uk/keene-rgb-to-s-video-convertor-uk-psu.html SB-2840 SCART-RGB To COMPONENT CONVERTER http://www.ani-av.com/shop/mobile_product_info.php?products_id=220 Edited April 25, 2018 by HockeyMike34 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0078265317 Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 http://mrglitchsreviews.blogspot.com/2013/01/howto-add-s-video-output-to-sega-genesis.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+-^CrossBow^- Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 http://mrglitchsreviews.blogspot.com/2013/01/howto-add-s-video-output-to-sega-genesis.html Nobody does this version anymore. Doesn't need that many parts! You only need to buy this: https://console5.com/store/cxa1145-s-video-and-composite-a-v-kit-2sc945-based.html and one of these: https://console5.com/store/cxa1145-s-video-and-composite-video-mod-pcb.html All the parts you need with a nicely laid out PCB. Sure I could make one up on perfboard for cheaper, but this saves me time and looks more pro when it is done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atariboy Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 The Genesis doesnt put out a native s-video signal. I recommend getting a SCART RGB cable and a a RGB to component converter. Shineybow makes a very high quality RGB to component converter. If your TV doesnt have a component input and you want to go the S-video route Keene sells a RGB scart to s-video converter. I have one and it works great. Keene RGB To S-video Convertor (worldwide PSU) https://www.keene.co.uk/keene-rgb-to-s-video-convertor-uk-psu.html SB-2840 SCART-RGB To COMPONENT CONVERTER http://www.ani-av.com/shop/mobile_product_info.php?products_id=220 Unless one plans to take advantage of this scart to component converter for multiple consoles, a HD Retrovision component cable for the Genesis is a significantly cheaper option than this setup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HockeyMike34 Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 Absolutely, mines connnected to a scart switch and line doubler for three consoles. I havent used the HD Retro vision cables because they always seem to be sold out but, they look awesome and are a pretty good value. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoundGammon Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 I just got a Genesis 2 with the S-video installed for $25.00! What a picture! Beats that murky composite video by a mile! Found this to mod more myself! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barone Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 It's interesting to have the S-Video option for Genesis games even if you have access to a RGB-to-Component solution.You may prefer the look of several games over S-Video given that many of its games rely on dithered patterns, which usually don't look as nice with the added image definition that SCART/Component provides. I've also noticed that red push seems to stick out like a sore thumb more when playing using RGB-to-Component solutions. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 I just got a Genesis 2 with the S-video installed for $25.00! What a picture! Beats that murky composite video by a mile! Found this to mod more myself! Been using that method myself for a long time as well. Picture looks great with this mod. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+-^CrossBow^- Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 I just got a Genesis 2 with the S-video installed for $25.00! What a picture! Beats that murky composite video by a mile! Found this to mod more myself! Same mod I was originally making but I would use pots instead of actual resistors because I found that the results would vary from TV to TV. Especially when using converters to modern HDTVs. This is also the same kit that Console5 sells and they offer it both with the static resistors and with the pots to adjust it as well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zetastrike Posted July 20, 2018 Share Posted July 20, 2018 It's interesting to have the S-Video option for Genesis games even if you have access to a RGB-to-Component solution. You may prefer the look of several games over S-Video given that many of its games rely on dithered patterns, which usually don't look as nice with the added image definition that SCART/Component provides. I've also noticed that red push seems to stick out like a sore thumb more when playing using RGB-to-Component solutions. Yes, I have both component and s-video installed in the back of my Genesis and I don't see much of a difference between them. I care more about picture sharpness than whatever color benefits the RGB provides. I have a 14 inch PVM back at my parents house that I couldn't bring with me when I moved, but I never bothered using the RGB inputs in it. I just used the s-video which was plenty good enough and didn't require any special cables and adapters. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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