Your Genesis setup

[DigitalSpace]

Tell us about your Genesis setup. What model console do you own? (if you own more than one, feel free to list them and note which one you use the most for gaming.) How many controllers do you have? Do you have a Sega CD, 32X (or both) hooked up alongside the Genesis? Do you use a CDX or JVC XEye?

Here's mine:

Model 2 console
2 first-party six-button controllers (not the Majesco ones)
1 first-party three-button controller
1 first-party six-button arcade stick

I don't own a Sega CD or 32X since I have very little interest in either system.

What about you?

[VACRMH]

CDX
2 Official 6 button controllers
Power Base Converter and 32X and packed away, but are used when needed.

Even though I never owned a 6 button controller when I owed my genny back in the day, I still prefer the 6 button controller.

[Jimmy Yakapucci]

I had originally used a first edition model 1 with a matching Model 1 Sega CD with a 6-button controller. I just think they look cooler stacked. Since the CD died, I used a couple different systems. Now my setup is a JVC X'Eye that I picked up last week. Now that the new release of Beggar Prince works with the X'Eye, I may have to order a copy.

JY

[Cornelius]

Nomad is all I use. I have a Model 1 and 2 around and for sale, but I can't seem to get enough for them to even make it worth selling. I keep an original 3-button, 3-button w/ red lettering, and 6-button around just 'cause. I also have an aftermarket controller boxed with the original receipt that I keep for kicks as well. I don't collect for genny really, I just pick up games that I'll play (or are too cheap to pass up).

[Sailorneorune]

Genesis 2 and Nomad
2 official 6-button controllers (one with turbo! ooo)
1 Ascii Pad MD-6
Game Genie for playing Pulseman

all hooked up to a little bitty TV because I don't have AV cables for it.

[purenergy]

Sold my Nomad and X'Eye systems earlier this year.
:(

My Genesis consoles and Games are all going to eBay.
:(

[otoko]

Genesis 1/w Sega CD model 1
Genesis 2
Sega CDX
Sega Nomad

all with first party controllers.

[bangtango]

-Model 2 Genesis console with a 32X attached to it
-Another Model 2 Genesis console with a Model 2 Sega CD attached to it
-2 six-button controllers (one first party and one third party)
-2 first party three-button controllers
-2 third-party turbo controllers (three button): great for rapid fire action in 32X Space Harrier


Some observations I realized from doing this:

I could certainly use another six-button controller, IMO.

[fahlim003]

MegaDrive 2 (Model 2 NTSC-J unit)
-output via RF at the moment
-3 standard official 6 button controllers
-1 official turbo 6 button controller
-1 1-plug multi-tap
-MegaKey 2 for those pesky lockout games

(I have another Model 1 NTSC-U/C system boxed up somewhere that works too.)

[TurboGenesis]

I thought there might have been a thread like this before?

Anyway,
my current set ups are:

In the Game cellar:
JVC X'Eye hooked up with stereo composite cables
Controllers are official Sega 6 button controllers.

In my daughter bedroom:
Genesis 3 hooked up RF
Controller is official Sega 6 button controller

[scooby105]

I've got a model 1 system with the Super Magic Drive hooked up. Packed away I've got my model 2 system with the model 2 cd drive, 32x and all my games.

[Push Upstairs]

I have an X'Eye and a Nomad. A Genesis 2 somewhere (probably parents house) and two more Genesis 1 systems mothballed for future use.

My main setup is a region modded Genesis 1 with a Sega CD 2 attached.

I either use Sega controllers or Asciiware controllers. Both are great.

[ecresto]

i got a genesis 1 , 2 , 3 , sega cd model 2 , 32x connected to the genesis 1 , and a nomad . my fav games i play are contra hard corps , toe jam & earl , and earthworm jim . need gunstar heroes though ...

[Cinder6]

Two model 1s. One has a frontloading Sega CD, the other has a (broken) toploader. The one with the broken SCD doesn't get played, because its power switch sticks in the "On" position, and requires great feats of wiggling to get it turned off. Annoying.

I have two first-party 3-button controllers, and one first-party 6-button controller. One of these days, I want to get the Sega CD Memory Cart (I consider that an accessory), and possibly a Power Base Converter, so I wouldn't need to have a Master System connected all the time.

[retroman]

Gen1 and 2. 32x, Sega Cd 1 and 2. and a Nomad. and a Power Base Converter which i dont use because of the 32x.. Thats why i have a regular Master system hooked up.

[NEOFREAK9189]

Model 2 Genesis console with a 32X attached
Model 1 Genesis console street of rage2 or Altered Beast model ?
Sega CDX + Power Base Converter
jvc X'Eye systems
3 Official 6 button controllers
1 Official 3 button controllers
1third-party turbo 6 button controllers
capcom arcade joystick
Game Genie for playing golden axe 3

[InsaneDavid]

JVC X'Eye with USA/JPN region modification to the cartridge slot. (I wrote the tutorial)

Pair of Performance Super Pad 6-Button control pads, my favorite Genesis controllers which I discovered completely by surprise - wonderful response and a super comfortable directional pad.

Capcom Fighter Power Stick GS, nice little joystick I paid a quarter for - from the guy I would later buy my Pole Position arcade cabinet from years later. LOL

Power Base Converter modified to work with the JVC X'Eye (case mod).

Multi Game Hunter backup device, this is a ROM copier that uses a floppy drive, works with both the Genesis and Super Nintendo. While the amount of SNES games that run on it is limited, it has run absolutely everything for the Genesis I've thrown through it.

[Family Computer]

US Sega CDX
-Sega Multitap
-4 Sega 6-Button Controllers
-Generic Megadrive Cart Adaptor


I have been recently fiending for a Japanese Model-1 Megadrive for RGB output.

[Sothy]

A bunch of shit in a bag in my closet.

[NEOFREAK9189]

US Sega CDX
-Sega Multitap
-4 Sega 6-Button Controllers
-Generic Megadrive Cart Adaptor


I have been recently fiending for a Japanese Model-1 Megadrive for RGB output.

all the genesis system have RGB output

[thetoxicone]

model 2 modded with a switch change between us and japanese games with model 2 sega cd. I also have a nomad for gaming in other rooms at my place. I would very much prefer to have my model 1 genesis and sega cd hooked back up but I don't want to deal with the trouble of using a game genie for certain import games.

[Cauterize]

my favourite set ups! ;)

Modded Megadrive 2 (50/60hz Switch, ENG/JAP Switch and a bright Blue LED instead of the stock red one!)
attached with the 32x and a Mega CD 2

and the same again but Megadrive 1 (with the same but a Green LED) and a Mega CD 1 :)

[sonoranreptile]

I have 2 original models (one complete with box, instr., etc.), and 2 model 2's. I also have a model 2 Mega Drive (complete with box, instr., etc.). I have 9 original 3 button controllers, 1 6 button and 1 wireless aftermarket controller (which is a piece of crap). I also own a power base for the master system games that I own.

[CosmicMonkey]

In the past I've had both standard MegaCD set-ups. Model 1 PAL Megadrive and Mega CD modded with language and 50/60Hz switches and MultiBIOS and a PAL MD2 & MCD2 modded with switches and I used a CD-X+ cart for CD imports. I've always ran them via RGB Scart and used a 6 button pad.

I don't have any consoles plugged into the telly now, but I am considering the construction of a 'JammaDrive', so I can play Thunder Force 4 on one of the Candy Cabs.

If I was going for a MD to plug into the telly now though, it'd have to be either a MultiMega or a Mk1 WonderMega with a MegaCart for CD imports.

[heybtbm]

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h112/jb_0012/Fark/useless_wo_pics.gif

I hate the smilies...but it fits the topic well.

[XYXZYZ]

Does this count?

http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa56/XYXZYZ/SEGA1.jpg

[segagamer]

I have the following setups:

Model 1 Genesis w/Sega CD model 1 attached
Power Base Converter for SMS games
Upgraded official Sega 3-button control pads to official 6-button pads
S-Video adapter connected for improved video w/stereo audio output

Model 2 Genesis w/32X attached
Also upgraded official Sega 3-button control pads to official 6-button pads
Composite video and stereo audio cable connected to system

Also have Sega's Team Player (version 1) adapter for 4-player games
Also have official Sega 3-button and 6-button
Arcade Power Sticks
Also have Mega Mouse (JPN version) for mouse compatible games

[Damaramu]

I do most of my Genesis gaming via my Xbox emulator, though I do have a Nomad on standby.

[Zebbe]

Europeisk Mega Drive model I utan licensskärm
50/60 Hz och Eng/Jap-moddad
RGB-SCART
Stereohögtalare och bassbooster
Mixkabel
Officiella 6-knapparskontroller
Power Base Converter model I
European Mega CD model II
Genesis 32X
Megacart
MD-Pro 32M
Genesis Nomad m. AC adaptor

Some Swedish in there, hope you get it ;).

[Frankie_Says_Relax]

Well, it's in storage so it's not technically "set up",

but, as far as what I do have when it is set up goes:


Sega CD-X
32-X
2 Sega 6-button controllers


I've also got a Nomad and a Sega 3 (with the Majesco 6-button controller).

Fun times.

[alec006]

Hmm setup,with all 3 power bricks lol.

Sega Genesis Model 1 with EXT Port on the back,9V Power Supply,and an audio wire leading to the Sega CD V1.10 (woohoo motorized drive) for Stereo Audio and another Power Brick at 9V,the Audio Cable leading to the divider from sega cd audio out. And the 32X,Mixing or "overlaying video" from the Genesis,with its 10V Power supply and its Video Out going where the Stereo Audio goes. And occasionaly if i dont want to use my SMS i use the powerbase convertor,by taking off the 32X.

[Barbarianoutkast85]

I have all the Genesis model's and 680 different Genesis games (28 titles away from a complete collection). Right now I have the Genesis 3 hooked up to a 47" high def. TV. I'm using an offical six-button controller. The game I have in right now is, Taz in Escapes from Mars.

[j_factor]

My main setup consists of a model 1 Genesis -- one of the earlier model 1's with no lockout -- with a Sega CD model 2 and a 32x. I have it hooked up with a SCART cable transcoded to component for optimal video quality (and I get the sound out of the headphone jack). I have a Power Base Converter too, as well as an X-Band modem. I have a 4-player adapter and 4 or 5 Sega 6-button controllers. I also own a CDX, X'Eye, and a Nomad, but I don't really use them anymore. Currently occupying the cartridge slot is The Ooze.

[LiquidPolicenaut]

My current setup:

Genesis Model 1 (with S-Video mod)
Sega CD Model 1
2 6-Button Sega Pads
JVC Wondermega (for all my importing needs lol)
JVC 3-Button Pad

[tom]

Teradrive:

[Lerxstnj]

Mine says Made in Taiwan 1989.
Without pics, Can anyone tell which model is this?

[IronBuddha]

I have:

Sega Model 2
2 regular 3 button Sega controllers
1 sega 6 button controller
1 sega 6 button controller with turbo and slow-mo
Both rf switch and A/V cable

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v402/ironbuddha/STP60246redone.jpg

[xtremegamer]

Always have this setup hooked up:

Genesis model 2
Sega CD model 2
32X
2 1st party 6 button controllers

Nomad is close by if needed.

Play more 32X games than anything really, Wrestlemania: The Arcade Game, NBA Jam TE, Doom, and Star Wars Arcade don't get too far from the system.

[NES_Rules]

I've got around a dozen Genesis 1 & 2. I have both models of the Sega CD and a 32X with no cords. I use the model 2 Genesis with the model 2 CD for actual playing, and a model 1 with the 32X and CD 1 as a "display" model. And I've got way too many 3 and 6 buttons controllers to count. Also got 2 Menacers, 1 CIB, the other loose and missing some pieces.

[Leo_A]

Just a Genesis 3 hooked up via composite cables with a Sega 6 button controller.

[Push Upstairs]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v402/ironbuddha/STP60246redone.jpg


Thats one golden NES! Actually gold, or just the way the light is hitting it?

[Fuzzball24]

Nothing.


I used to have a Genesis. But it broke. Never found one in the wild since. Don't know why they're so hard to come by in this area.

[GarrettCRW]

I have a Model 1 (pre-TMSS) Genny with Model 1 Sega CD and the 32X, at present.

[ApolloBoy]

I've got a later revision model 1 that's had the cart slot widened to fit Japanese carts. Granted, it's not pretty to look at upclose, but it gets the job done. I've also got a Nomad, a front-loading Sega CD and 32X, which I'll occasionally hook up. My Genesis is bare right now though.

[KeyserSoze61]

Current setup: Genesis 3 to TV, Nomad with 2500 mAh batteries on the road.

The Genesis 3 came as part of the Nomad bundle I bought off of ebay (Saturn, Nomad, Genesis 3, 18 games for 115 shipped. Not too bad IMO). It serves the purpose for right now, but I evenually would like to get a Genesis/CD/32x combo (modded for s-video), or a CDX if I can find one.

I exclusively use the official 6 button controllers, and I love them.

Once my Nomad dies, after subsequent mourning, I will probably try building a new portable out of the Genesis 3.

[Cryomancer]

One full cluster of genesis1, cd 1, and 32x. And also a Laseractive.

I also have a model2/cd2 "backup" system I could use.

[misfits859]

I currently have a model 2 hooked up with a three button Sega controller. This is typically used to test used carts I buy at flea markets and such. I still pop in TMNT: Hyperstone ocassionally to play. I also have a model 1 with a Sega CD attached and a model 1 with 32X ready for quick hookup if needed.

Strangley, I have about 20 model 2's that I have purchased over the years for $5 or less at Goodwills and the ocassional yard sale. Very few are complete and are missing cables or controllers but they have all been thoroughly cleaned and tested as working. I have close to fifty controllers of various dispositions which have also been picked up over the years used. I've always told myself that I will be ebaying these but I just never get around to it.

[MrSparkle]

my current genesis setup is a model 2, with a model 2 sega cd, and a 32x. a first party 3 button and an interact 6 button. i also have a spare model 2 that i use to play regular genesis games on because it seems to put out a much better picture over rf than that damned 32x allows lol.

[Andred]

I have 2x model 1 Gennies. One has a 32x attached to it and the other has a powerbase converter. I usually play with the official 6-button controller cause it's easier to hold but I have a couple 3-buttoners too.

No SegaCD yet :(

[ssjlance]

Model 2 Genesis with model 2 Sega CD and 32X. 1 official 6-Button Arcade Stick, one Pelican 6-Button Super-Pad, several official 3-buttons.

[vgc]

Pioneer Laseractive with pac-s10 at home and a Genesis Model 1 at my store since the SG Twins dont let you test regular Genesis Controllers. Mike : )

[Flack]

System 1: Genesis 2 w/MultiHunter Console Copier

System 2: Genesis 3 w/Tototek Flash Cart

Pile: a dozen loose Genesis consoles.

[jcalder8]

Model 1: Genesis and CD with a 6 button controller

I've also got a spare model 1, a 3 button controller and 3 button arcade stick.

[TheDomesticInstitution]

A Genesis 1 hooked up to an Analog TV via RF. I use a 3 button pad, and sometimes an ascii Joystick. That'll do pig.

[Videogamerdaryll]

Genesis 1 on top of Sega CD 1-Mega Disk on top(trying to figure out how it works)..
Genesis 2 on top of Sega CD 2,32X on top(been on Sons TV forever.
Genesis 3 System..If I play any of them I use this.
Nomad for the Shitter and travels-but I need a batterry pack:-/
..bin filled with all type of genny controllers..too many..

Get this though..I sold off my entire Genesis collection(DP)..I only have one Mega Drive game and an Action 52 cart left:D

I wanted to sell off the Genny stuff,besides the Genny 3 and the Nomad but I'm too lazy to do it..:-/(is it really worth it..

[ApolloBoy]

I now use an X'Eye along with a 32X. My brother now owns both my model 1 and my Sega CD.

[mr.soul]

Genesis model 2
2 Sega 3 buttons
Multitap (got from the flea market for free)

i'd like to get a model 1 though, they look way sweet.

[Poofta!]

1st release genesis on top of a first release sega cd.
got an original release 6 button, a 3 button and the sega stick.

[Nodtveidt]

Here's my Genesis setup:

http://www.nodtveidt.net/apr8broken.jpg
pictured next to my GBA.

Yep...broken. :( Been broken for awhile now. So, I sold off my Sega CD and last eight carts on eBay awhile ago. Kept my small Sega CD collection though:

http://www.nodtveidt.net/apr8segacds.jpg
though I've got a couple more in one of my CD folders.

[outofkeyslightly]

I like this thread :) My genesis setup is...

A genesis two + the sidecard Sega CD + 32X
A Nomad
Two official six button controllers
Two official three button controllers
A programmable six button controller
A six button turbo controller that doesn't work anymore
An official six button arcade stick
A Menacer
A Justifier
Both 4 player adapters
Game Genie
SegaCD Memory cart
And about 265 genny games + 40 cds + 27 32x games...

My fiancee also has a genesis two, but we keep that hooked up in the bedroom. I don't think I've yet taken advantage of the second genesis. I love me some genesis though, needless to say. The fact that everything's dirt cheap for it doesn't hurt. I still want a Mega Mouse :(

[Dr. Dib]

I have nothing hooked up, but here's what I have:

Genesis 2 with a SEGA CD 2 and 32x. I use this most often, but usually without the 32x. I also have a CDX, but I haven't used that as I don't have the original power cord (I'll probably start using it after I see how it reacts to the standard cord). I have 2 3 button controllers and 2 6 buttons controllers also.

[The Old School Gamer]

I got a Genesis One on top of the second model Sega CD and a 32x.
One six and one three button controler, plus a Justifier light gun.
17 32x games, 13 CD games, 4 CD/32x games, and 28 Genesis games...and a Game Genie.

[DigitalSpace]

i'd like to get a model 1 though

Me too, especially since I acquired a Power Base Converter last weekend.

[8bitnintendogames]

When I want my Genesis fix, I bust out the model 3 just because it is the easiest to pick up and hook up by my TV. I have all three models of the Genesis, 32X, and CDX. I probably have 25+ controllers too.

[deltoidsteep]

Nomad is all I use. I have a Model 1 and 2 around and for sale, but I can't seem to get enough for them to even make it worth selling. I keep an original 3-button, 3-button w/ red lettering, and 6-button around just 'cause. I also have an aftermarket controller boxed with the original receipt that I keep for kicks as well. I don't collect for genny really, I just pick up games that I'll play (or are too cheap to pass up).

what kind of price would be ideal for you?


as for my setup i have numerous gennys around the house but the one i use most is my model 2 that i got when it first came out. ive since added a 32x and i generally use one of the 6 button controllers

[Cornelius]

Wow, that post of mine is about 6 months old now. I still have the spares, though. Never was asking much, like 15-20 w/ a game or two, but I honestly haven't really even tried to sell them in a while.

My Genesis setup has changed a little, as I found a good deal on a CDX a while back, so that's now what I use, although also have the Nomad still just in case.

[Icarus Moonsight]

Genny 1 + SCD 1 + Power Base Converter = Sega Tower of Death! :p If I were to add to it... 32x is an option. I'd like Kolibri, Star Wars and Knuckles Chaotix. I'm just don't feel the proper amount of urge for it to make it happen.

As of now, I have a standard OEM 3-button and Justifier set up on it. Currently playing through Snatcher... again. :D Usually I use the first-party wireless 6-button pads though. I really suggest grabbing a set if you can. Though they tend to be hard to find, they are surely worth it. Also run with the Nomad and I have a Genny 3 that never gets used...

[Natty Bumppo]

I have a laseractive with the Pac S-10 and Pac S-1 modules that I use for most of the games.

I also have a genesis model 2 with a cd I use when I want to use the memory cart for sega cd games (the cart doesn't work with the laseractive).

I also have a master system converter I gutted and put in a project box that I use on the genesis 2 - probably would work on the laseractive but I have nightmares about the dogs brushing up against it and trashing it while it is attached. Far safer to use it on the out of reach (dogwise anyway) genesis 2.

[PentiumMMX]

What I have:

- Genesis 1 (I have the instructions, too!)
- Genesis 2 w\ Sega CD 2 (Eventually going to add a 32X)
- Genesis 3 (I plan on giving this to my sister)
- Who knows how many OEM 3-button controllers
- A X'Eye 3-button controller, and instructions to various X'Eye things (No X'Eye, though)
- Konami Justifier [Blue] light gun (I'm eventually going to try Snatcher...)
- About 10+ Genesis games (Don't have an exact count), 2 32X games (Knuckles' Chaotix and Kolibri), and 1 Sega CD game (Lethal Enforcers)

It's small compared to the collections on here, but not too bad...

[chuckwalla]

Overall, the Genesis is my all-time favorite system for sheer number of fun games, nostalgia, cool accessories, and excellent reliability; i've got:

Model 1 X2 - one is the original system that I bought in 1992, still MINT in the box with Sonic 1 pack-in - this sweetheart is in NEW condition and will stay that way for life!
Model 2 X2 - one is hooked up all the time and played every day.
Mega Drive (U.S. version) X1 - opened once; cool collectors item.
Nomad - mint in box; super cool collectors item.
Sega 3-button Arcade joystick controller.
Original Genesis 3-button controllers X4 - sealed in box (got them on ebay for $10, freakin' bargain!).
Sega-brand 6-button controllers X12 - they still sell them on ebay (videogamewholesale and callistoo, I believe) and are used regularly - the best joypad/controller ever made (IMO); I can play forever with these controllers.
Close to 200 games, most Mint and CIB - haven't taken inventory in a couple of years (for most of these I have a spare (duplicate) cart that I use for gaming).
Storage box full of Sega Genesis Hints/Tips books (go to Amazon.com to get many of them cheap).

I've been debating for years now whether to get the Sega CD and still can't decide - i'm a stickler for carts and wary of CD's - maybe one day.

[cityside75]

X'eye with a mushroom on top - many wires coming out the back (although less than if it was a regular genesis and sega cd I guess)

[ooXxXoo]

1 X Sega Neptune "wanna be system" w/region and s-video A/V jacks modded

1 X Sega Genesis model 1 revision 1 s-video-A/V jacks modded attached to one Sega CD system model 1 and Sega Master converter.

1 X Sega Genesis model 1 revision 2 s-video-A/V jacks modded attached to sega CD system model 1

1 X Sega Genesis system model 1 revision 1 s-video-A/V jacks modded attached to Sega CD system model 1

1 X Sega Genesis model 2 s-video-A/V jacks modded with Sega Master converter II
1 X Sega Genesis model 2 s-video-A/V jacks modded attached to Sega CD system model 2

1 X Sega Genesis model 2 s-video-A/V jacks modded

1 X Sega Genesis model 2 w/32X system(32X system modded with s-video)

1 X Sega Genesis 3 s-video-A/V jacks modded
2 X JVC X'Eye s-video modded
1 X Sega CDX system

[c0ldb33r]

My genesis system:

Model 2 genesis & Model 2 Sega CD & 32X
Nomad

I've got some three button and six button controllers, all Sega brand, and some wireless Genesis Sega brand IR controllers - they work surprisingly well for IR wireless :)

[snume]

1 Gen Model 1 + PBC
1 Gen Model 2 + SCD2 + 32X
PBC Model 2 (For Gen2)
Spare 32X
1 Nomad
1 CDX
Tototek 32M Programmable Genesis Cart
30+ games (mainly the notables - Phantasy Star 2,3,4, Shining Force 1&2, SITD - mostly loose, very few complete)

Soon to be added: Gen(1 or 2?) + SCD2 + 32X

Will be making the Model 1 and 1 of the 32X into a Stealth Neptune

The Model2/SCD2/32X is the Daily Driver for now

[Icarus Moonsight]

My genesis system:

Model 2 genesis & Model 2 Sega CD & 32X
Nomad

I've got some three button and six button controllers, all Sega brand, and some wireless Genesis Sega brand IR controllers - they work surprisingly well for IR wireless :)

Yeah, my 6-button Sega wireless are IR as well. Having these makes me wish they made something similar for the Saturn and Dreamcast. They are top notch compared to other wireless sets that are 10+ years old that I have tried.