Playing Pal Genesis in US ?

[elvis8atari]

I live in the US. What do I need to play Pal sega genesis games?

If I got a Pal Genesis (mega drive) would it work on a US TV?

Or is there a NTSC to PAL genesis adaptor??

[Jorpho]

I think all you need is the 50/60 Hz switch.

There's some information on some mods here:
http://mmmonkey.co.uk/console/index.htm

[elvis8atari]

That seems really complicated. Anyone know another way?

[Gameguy]

A lot of Pal games can work in a North American Genesis without issues, I have a Kid Chamelion Mega Drive game that works fine for me.

I think there are converters available but very rare/expensive. Can anyone confirm this? Magic Key or something?

I believe these are pics of the converters;
http://www.genesiscollective.com/ShowPage.php?GameLink=1351

EDIT:
Okay, I found a pic of a converter that works for US/Europe games, a Super Mega Key.
http://www.tietokonemuseo.net/koneita/segamedadrive9.JPG

[kedawa]

A PAL Genesis should work with most newer televisions through composite video, since most LCDs and PDPs are multi system.

[raylydiard]

no mods are required just use a us Genesis power pack and a rgb lead and will work fine if you plan to get a pal console
i am in the uk and i have a few us consoles with sega Genesis i just use a uk power pack and no stepdown convter needed hopes this help you