hasnopants
12-12-2012, 10:23 AM
Hey all, I'm new here, so sorry if I make a mistake in the post. However I hope I am following all the rules and what a great forum! Anyhow, I am trying to sort out a couple of things and was hoping for some assistance. I recently took an interest to finding out all I could about the Sega Genesis U.S. launch in 1989. I would like to know a couple of things:
In the original Sega Genesis Console, packed with Altered Beast, did it come with a RF modulator or were A/V cables included? (DIN to Composite I believe) I am thinking RF, but wanted to know for sure.
Building on that, if RF was included, was a A/V cable available for order/purchase at stores?
I would also like to know when/if an additional controller was available for purchase at launch or in 89'. Additionally, was the arcade stick available by the end of December of 1989?
Thanks to anyone who can answer any or all of these questions!
One final note, I found this neat post on an old Usenet forum...seems to indicate that a Control Pad and a A/V cable were available in Dec of 1989, any thoughts? What are these other items that it references?
Found at: http://groups.google.com/group/rec.games.video/browse_thread/thread/2038e54cb82927dd/b4b48718588fcb16?q=sega+genesis+cable#b4b48718588f cb16
First card: Parts List & Order Form
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Part # Item Price Quantity Amount
3015 Video Cable $10.00 ________ __________ <-- Is this a Composite Video Cable?
1650 Genesis Control Pad 18.00 ________ __________
1602 Genesis AC Adapter 15.00 ________ __________
1603 Auto RF Switch Box and Cable 10.00 ________ __________
3045 F-Type Converter (300/75 ohm) 3.00 ________ __________ <-- What is this?
3055 Matching Transformer (75/300 ohm) 3.00 ________ __________ <-- What is this?
Subtotal __________
Sales Tax __________
Order over $4.00 (Add $2.00) Postage & Handling __________
Order under $4.00 (Add $.50) Total Due __________
Send to SEGA OF AMERICA, INC.
P.O. Box 2167
South San Francisco, CA 94080
Attn: SEGA Consumer Service Dept.
Allow 4-6 weeks for delivery. Please pay by check or money order. Send a
money order for the fastest service. We cannot accept cash, stamps or C.O.D.
orders. Prices are applicable within the U.S. only and are subject to change
without notice. For assistance call: (800) USA-SEGA Be sure to include your
name and address:
Name:
Address:
City: State: Zip:
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In the original Sega Genesis Console, packed with Altered Beast, did it come with a RF modulator or were A/V cables included? (DIN to Composite I believe) I am thinking RF, but wanted to know for sure.
Building on that, if RF was included, was a A/V cable available for order/purchase at stores?
I would also like to know when/if an additional controller was available for purchase at launch or in 89'. Additionally, was the arcade stick available by the end of December of 1989?
Thanks to anyone who can answer any or all of these questions!
One final note, I found this neat post on an old Usenet forum...seems to indicate that a Control Pad and a A/V cable were available in Dec of 1989, any thoughts? What are these other items that it references?
Found at: http://groups.google.com/group/rec.games.video/browse_thread/thread/2038e54cb82927dd/b4b48718588fcb16?q=sega+genesis+cable#b4b48718588f cb16
First card: Parts List & Order Form
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Part # Item Price Quantity Amount
3015 Video Cable $10.00 ________ __________ <-- Is this a Composite Video Cable?
1650 Genesis Control Pad 18.00 ________ __________
1602 Genesis AC Adapter 15.00 ________ __________
1603 Auto RF Switch Box and Cable 10.00 ________ __________
3045 F-Type Converter (300/75 ohm) 3.00 ________ __________ <-- What is this?
3055 Matching Transformer (75/300 ohm) 3.00 ________ __________ <-- What is this?
Subtotal __________
Sales Tax __________
Order over $4.00 (Add $2.00) Postage & Handling __________
Order under $4.00 (Add $.50) Total Due __________
Send to SEGA OF AMERICA, INC.
P.O. Box 2167
South San Francisco, CA 94080
Attn: SEGA Consumer Service Dept.
Allow 4-6 weeks for delivery. Please pay by check or money order. Send a
money order for the fastest service. We cannot accept cash, stamps or C.O.D.
orders. Prices are applicable within the U.S. only and are subject to change
without notice. For assistance call: (800) USA-SEGA Be sure to include your
name and address:
Name:
Address:
City: State: Zip:
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