Master EverDrive Video Review

[Satoshi Matrix]

Hey guys, wanted to let you guys know about the Video Review of the Master EverDrive I put together. My aim is to make the most informative review on youtube.

 

The Master EverDrive is a flashcart that allows you to play Sega Master System, Mark III and SG-1000 games on your Master System, GameGear via the adapter, or Power Base Converter.

 

Hope you enjoy!

 

[Drixxel]

Great review, Satoshi! The Master Everdrive definitely looks like a quality flash cart and you picked some cool games to demo. Two things I really enjoy about your videos, with this review being no exception, are 1) how thorough and well researched they are, and 2) how comfortable you come across when discussing the technical side of things.

[Satoshi Matrix]

Thanks. Part of the reason I wanted to make this video was to say a big "screw you" to Gamester81 and his glorified unboxing videos that he incorrectly labels as reviews. Reviews should cover all aspects of a product and its features, both positive and and negative. You shouldn't ever leave details on the table, and you should never have misleading content. My aim is just to create the best Master EverDrive review anywhere, but admittingly the bar was set pretty low for that.

[Chuck D. Head]

Thanks, that was really good. Now I am a bit conflicted. I was thinking of getting the Mega Everdrive, mostly for Master system stuff, of which I have very little. That way i could not branch off into SMS sollecting and still play the spendy Genesis games. Sounds like the Master Everdrive is the way to go, though. What happens if you load up the card-only version with 16-bit roms and pop it in the old Genny?

[Satoshi Matrix]

I don't understand what you're asking. Try rephrasing your question.

[+Gemintronic]

Thanks, that was really good. Now I am a bit conflicted. I was thinking of getting the Mega Everdrive, mostly for Master system stuff, of which I have very little. That way i could not branch off into SMS sollecting and still play the spendy Genesis games. Sounds like the Master Everdrive is the way to go, though. What happens if you load up the card-only version with 16-bit roms and pop it in the old Genny?

 

He means the card based games like Teddy Boy. I don't think there should be a difference. Wasn't [an issue] on the Genesis Everdrive.

 

Remember kids: you CAN program the Sega Master System in BASIC! Just another reason to pick up a Master Everdrive.

http://www.smspower.org/forums/viewtopic.php?t=12902

[goldenegg]

He means the card based games like Teddy Boy. I don't think there should be a difference. Wasn't [an issue] on the Genesis Everdrive.

 

Remember kids: you CAN program the Sega Master System in BASIC! Just another reason to pick up a Master Everdrive.

http://www.smspower....pic.php?t=12902

 

I'm pretty sure he's asking if you could buy the card-only version of the Master Everdrive (without the cart shell), load it with Genesis/Mega Drive games and toss it in a Genesis.

 

The answer is no. It won't work. It wouldn't even fit (SMS carts are 50 pin, while Genesis carts are 64 pin). That's why there exists the Everdrive MD and Mega Everdrive.

[+Gemintronic]

I dunno. If he was talking about using the Master Everdrive I'd assume he already knows the difference. Which means he also assumes this would be used on a Master System Converter.

[goldenegg]

I dunno. If he was talking about using the Master Everdrive I'd assume he already knows the difference. Which means he also assumes this would be used on a Master System Converter.

 

You should re-read his post.

 

He states that he was originally thinking about getting a Mega Everdrive, but mainly for SMS games. He's now considering getting the Master Everdrive instead and is wondering if it might be possible to play Genesis games on it.

[Chuck D. Head]

Sorry guys, too much cold medicine showing in my words. Yes, I meant actually sticking the SMS card directly into the Genesis. I gotten so used to people saying the Master Converter is just a passthrough I thought the cartridge shell was the only difference. Hate to admit it, but there you go! Anyway, I answered my own question by realizing that I also have a Gamegear and Master Gear that would benefit from going with the Master Everdrive for now.

 

However, Goldenegg did rephrase my question how I wished I had asked it: Would SMS roms on the Master Everdrive be playable through the Master Converter on the Genesis?

[ApolloBoy]

Would SMS roms on the Master Everdrive be playable through the Master Converter on the Genesis?

The Master Everdrive works perfectly fine with the Power Base Converter, but you won't be able to play SG-1000 games due to the Genesis VDP not supporting the video modes used by SG-1000 games.

[desiv]

Thanks. Part of the reason I wanted to make this video was to say a big "screw you" to Gamester81 and his glorified unboxing videos that he incorrectly labels as reviews.ust to create the best Master EverDrive review anywhere, but admittingly the bar was set pretty low for that.

Nice review.

 

But your reason for doing a vid is because you want to "say a big "screw you" to Gamester81"???

 

Really?

 

desiv

[Chuck D. Head]

I bet we would be surprised at how many of the greatest achievments in human history were accomplished out of spite.

[Satoshi Matrix]

Sorry guys, too much cold medicine showing in my words. Yes, I meant actually sticking the SMS card directly into the Genesis. I gotten so used to people saying the Master Converter is just a passthrough I thought the cartridge shell was the only difference. Hate to admit it, but there you go! Anyway, I answered my own question by realizing that I also have a Gamegear and Master Gear that would benefit from going with the Master Everdrive for now.

 

However, Goldenegg did rephrase my question how I wished I had asked it: Would SMS roms on the Master Everdrive be playable through the Master Converter on the Genesis?

 

It's confusing because you keep saying "card". Budget SMS games came on cards but they were limited to less than 128K IIRC. There is no Master EverDrive card. There is only a Master EverDrive cart. And yes, you can use the Master EverDrive with the Power Base Converter. Did you watch the video review I posted? I mention that right in the video. Only thing is that you won't have the full range of games as using an SMS. Some are region locked, some won't play on a Genesis because of missing address lines like F-16 Fighting Falcon, some aren't playable with a Genesis controller like Bomber Raid, and it's infinitely more difficult to mod in a YM2413 into a Genesis and doing so also alters performance of the Sega CD and certain Genesis games for the worse. Also, the Genesis can't play SG-1000 roms.

 

 

But your reason for doing a vid is because you want to "say a big "screw you" to Gamester81"???

 

Really?

 

Not exclusively, but that is part of why I made the video. Not really to say "screw you" to Gamerster81 himself, but rather his actual video content. Almost every single example of his "reviews" are in actuality unboxing videos with little to no actual information that one couldn't get from simply reading the packaging of whatever it is he shows. He tries to pad out his videos by including some vague personal feelings.

 

After you watch mine, watch his review of the Master EverDrive. There's so little actual content it's almost a waste of your time. He included about 1/8th as much info as I did.

 

I think the gaming community deserves more than unboxing vids mislabeled as reviews.

[S1500]

The funniest "unboxing" review vid I saw was for the KFC free chicken meal. I weeped for humanity just a bit there.

[Satoshi Matrix]

Hahaha what