View Full Version : Problem using Seiken Densetsu 3 w/ a Game Genie
SEGA_Queen
06-24-2010, 07:05 PM
I recently modded a SNES Game Genie to use a passthrough converter for my copy of Seiken Densetsu 3. However, when I tried booting the game through the GG, all I got was a black screen. I already tried cleaning the both the Game Genie and the cart, but it didn't make any difference.
I did a bit of searching online, but I keep getting conflicting info regarding SD3's compatibility with a GG.
Does anyone here have an idea why the game won't play?
TonyTheTiger
06-24-2010, 08:58 PM
Did you try switching it off? Some games are finicky with it if you boot up with the Game Genie turned on.
Kyle15
06-24-2010, 11:21 PM
It apparently does not function due to one of the cart's chips. If you're using the GG just for a passthrough, the plastic tabs can be shaved down in the system's cart slot instead. (I have mine rigged that way.)
You don't have to use that method of course, but it may be the only choice besides importing a Japanese console.
SEGA_Queen
06-25-2010, 04:08 PM
It apparently does not function due to one of the cart's chips. If you're using the GG just for a passthrough, the plastic tabs can be shaved down in the system's cart slot instead. (I have mine rigged that way.)
You don't have to use that method of course, but it may be the only choice besides importing a Japanese console.
Thanks for the help everyone. It's a pity this method doesn't work. I really don't want to risk damaging my SNES, and I don't have the money for Super Famicom either.
Oh well, at least I only paid five bucks for Seiken Densetsu 3. And the Game Genie still works as a cheating device, so it not a total loss.
Kyle15
06-25-2010, 06:15 PM
Thanks for the help everyone. It's a pity this method doesn't work. I really don't want to risk damaging my SNES, and I don't have the money for Super Famicom either.
Oh well, at least I only paid five bucks for Seiken Densetsu 3. And the Game Genie still works as a cheating device, so it not a total loss.
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