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Rev. Link
11-15-2003, 01:45 AM
I thought I saw something about this posted a while back, but when I ran a search I couldn't find anything.
How exactly does one bring up the Snail Maze game on the SMS? Do all models have it? Thanks for your help.
Rev. Link
11-15-2003, 01:45 AM
I thought I saw something about this posted a while back, but when I ran a search I couldn't find anything.
How exactly does one bring up the Snail Maze game on the SMS? Do all models have it? Thanks for your help.
Achika
11-15-2003, 02:09 AM
I *think* it was something like hold up a + b when turning on the system
Achika
11-15-2003, 02:09 AM
I *think* it was something like hold up a + b when turning on the system
Rev. Link
11-15-2003, 02:16 AM
Hmm, no, that just brought up Hang-on.
Rev. Link
11-15-2003, 02:16 AM
Hmm, no, that just brought up Hang-on.
Lady Jaye
11-15-2003, 09:02 AM
Turn on your Sega Master System without a cart in it.
When the SMS logo is appearing on the screen, hold the up direction on the D-pad, as well as both buttons, simultaneously.
You may have to try a couple of times to get it right (when I tried it, my timing was a bit off, so Hang-On still appeared). If that happens, try again, you'll eventually make it work.
I think that all early models of the SMS had it, but maybe not the later releases. Anyway, if Hang-On (with or without Safari Hunt) is your built-in game, you don't have to fret, the maze game is in there.
Lady Jaye
11-15-2003, 09:02 AM
Turn on your Sega Master System without a cart in it.
When the SMS logo is appearing on the screen, hold the up direction on the D-pad, as well as both buttons, simultaneously.
You may have to try a couple of times to get it right (when I tried it, my timing was a bit off, so Hang-On still appeared). If that happens, try again, you'll eventually make it work.
I think that all early models of the SMS had it, but maybe not the later releases. Anyway, if Hang-On (with or without Safari Hunt) is your built-in game, you don't have to fret, the maze game is in there.
maxlords
11-15-2003, 09:06 AM
I thought you either had the Snail Maze OR Hang-On....not both....
maxlords
11-15-2003, 09:06 AM
I thought you either had the Snail Maze OR Hang-On....not both....
wberdan
11-15-2003, 09:17 AM
in my models you just turn the sytem on without a cart and it comes up
willie
wberdan
11-15-2003, 09:17 AM
in my models you just turn the sytem on without a cart and it comes up
willie
Lady Jaye
11-15-2003, 09:23 AM
no, you can have both, unless Sega has changed it at one point.
I have the SMS with Hang-On built in, and I have no problem accessing the snail maze. My best friend has the SMS model with the built-in Hang-On and Safari Hunt, and she also has the snail maze.
I was thinking of something: is it possible that there'd be differences between the Canadian and American models? ie. that the snail maze may still have been included in the Canadian version but not the American one? After all, the SMS was distributed in Canada by Irwin, not Tonka.
Lady Jaye
11-15-2003, 09:23 AM
no, you can have both, unless Sega has changed it at one point.
I have the SMS with Hang-On built in, and I have no problem accessing the snail maze. My best friend has the SMS model with the built-in Hang-On and Safari Hunt, and she also has the snail maze.
I was thinking of something: is it possible that there'd be differences between the Canadian and American models? ie. that the snail maze may still have been included in the Canadian version but not the American one? After all, the SMS was distributed in Canada by Irwin, not Tonka.
Achika
11-15-2003, 09:58 AM
no, you can have both, unless Sega has changed it at one point.
I have the SMS with Hang-On built in, and I have no problem accessing the snail maze. My best friend has the SMS model with the built-in Hang-On and Safari Hunt, and she also has the snail maze.
I was thinking of something: is it possible that there'd be differences between the Canadian and American models? ie. that the snail maze may still have been included in the Canadian version but not the American one? After all, the SMS was distributed in Canada by Irwin, not Tonka.
The Safari Hunt/Hang On model I have does indeed have the Snail Maze game. I'm pretty sure it's the US model
Achika
11-15-2003, 09:58 AM
no, you can have both, unless Sega has changed it at one point.
I have the SMS with Hang-On built in, and I have no problem accessing the snail maze. My best friend has the SMS model with the built-in Hang-On and Safari Hunt, and she also has the snail maze.
I was thinking of something: is it possible that there'd be differences between the Canadian and American models? ie. that the snail maze may still have been included in the Canadian version but not the American one? After all, the SMS was distributed in Canada by Irwin, not Tonka.
The Safari Hunt/Hang On model I have does indeed have the Snail Maze game. I'm pretty sure it's the US model
BrAInDeD
11-15-2003, 10:29 AM
I heard there was one SMS with Alex Kidd on it maybe it was SMS2 because there so much God damn models of it. :evil:
But you know built in games were a pretty good idea i mean sometimes you wanna buy a console but no good games out yet and you really don't want them and if u have a mother like me she'll say "you can't buy the system without buying a game now choose one."
well for my N64 there was no game i really wanted and i got it when it just came out so i took diddy kong racing it was good but my second game was better Super mario 64 so i didnt have much time to complain about diddy crap racing :D
BrAInDeD
11-15-2003, 10:29 AM
I heard there was one SMS with Alex Kidd on it maybe it was SMS2 because there so much God damn models of it. :evil:
But you know built in games were a pretty good idea i mean sometimes you wanna buy a console but no good games out yet and you really don't want them and if u have a mother like me she'll say "you can't buy the system without buying a game now choose one."
well for my N64 there was no game i really wanted and i got it when it just came out so i took diddy kong racing it was good but my second game was better Super mario 64 so i didnt have much time to complain about diddy crap racing :D
Arqueologia_Digital
11-15-2003, 01:35 PM
I heard there was one SMS with Alex Kidd on it maybe it was SMS2 because there so much God damn models of it. :evil:
Yeah, i have this model, so i canīt play that stupid maze!!!
Arqueologia_Digital
11-15-2003, 01:35 PM
I heard there was one SMS with Alex Kidd on it maybe it was SMS2 because there so much God damn models of it. :evil:
Yeah, i have this model, so i canīt play that stupid maze!!!
Arqueologia_Digital
11-15-2003, 01:36 PM
I heard there was one SMS with Alex Kidd on it maybe it was SMS2 because there so much God damn models of it. :evil:
Yeah, i have this model, so i canīt play that stupid maze!!!
Arqueologia_Digital
11-15-2003, 01:36 PM
I heard there was one SMS with Alex Kidd on it maybe it was SMS2 because there so much God damn models of it. :evil:
Yeah, i have this model, so i canīt play that stupid maze!!!
Raccoon Lad
11-15-2003, 02:30 PM
Later SMS II's (called SMS III in south america) had Sonic built in.
Raccoon Lad
11-15-2003, 02:30 PM
Later SMS II's (called SMS III in south america) had Sonic built in.
BrAInDeD
11-15-2003, 02:34 PM
YES! i remeber there was a sonic built in :D
BrAInDeD
11-15-2003, 02:34 PM
YES! i remeber there was a sonic built in :D
The Unknown Gamer
11-15-2003, 05:40 PM
YOUR ALL INSANE. As far as I know and have SEGA made 2 models of the red and black model 1 the one that accepts game cards.
#1 has Hang on you know this when you turn the power on without a game cart plugged in and the title screen appears
#2 When you get a message saying in effect if you want to play a game just insert a cart and enjoy. THIS ONE HAS SNAIL MAZE. At that screen press both fire buttons while holding up on the D pad.
If your looking for Snail Maze help just head on over to www.segamastersystem.com for maze screens they have them all posted.
The Unknown Gamer
11-15-2003, 05:40 PM
YOUR ALL INSANE. As far as I know and have SEGA made 2 models of the red and black model 1 the one that accepts game cards.
#1 has Hang on you know this when you turn the power on without a game cart plugged in and the title screen appears
#2 When you get a message saying in effect if you want to play a game just insert a cart and enjoy. THIS ONE HAS SNAIL MAZE. At that screen press both fire buttons while holding up on the D pad.
If your looking for Snail Maze help just head on over to www.segamastersystem.com for maze screens they have them all posted.
Ed Oscuro
11-16-2003, 12:28 AM
You think they're insane? I'm still trying to play SMS carts on my Power Base Converter through my Genesis 3 or Nomad, can't decide which works better...
:P
Ed Oscuro
11-16-2003, 12:28 AM
You think they're insane? I'm still trying to play SMS carts on my Power Base Converter through my Genesis 3 or Nomad, can't decide which works better...
:P
BrAInDeD
11-16-2003, 12:38 AM
Me insane there is other models of the SMS http://alexkidd.com/
look in hardware
BrAInDeD
11-16-2003, 12:38 AM
Me insane there is other models of the SMS http://alexkidd.com/
look in hardware
Bratwurst
11-16-2003, 12:47 AM
You think they're insane? I'm still trying to play SMS carts on my Power Base Converter through my Genesis 3 or Nomad, can't decide which works better...
Ed stop trying to collapse the universe.
Bratwurst
11-16-2003, 12:47 AM
You think they're insane? I'm still trying to play SMS carts on my Power Base Converter through my Genesis 3 or Nomad, can't decide which works better...
Ed stop trying to collapse the universe.
BrAInDeD
11-16-2003, 12:49 AM
Is that a kid in a suasage package O_O
BrAInDeD
11-16-2003, 12:49 AM
Is that a kid in a suasage package O_O
Bratwurst
11-16-2003, 12:54 AM
Your eyes play tricks on you my sweet, delicious child.
Bratwurst
11-16-2003, 12:54 AM
Your eyes play tricks on you my sweet, delicious child.
BrAInDeD
11-16-2003, 12:56 AM
Oh no i see dead people (in my sausage) O_O
BrAInDeD
11-16-2003, 12:56 AM
Oh no i see dead people (in my sausage) O_O
Rev. Link
11-16-2003, 02:37 AM
Well, I guess that means I don't have the Snail Maze then, since I have Hang-on/Safari Hunt.
Rev. Link
11-16-2003, 02:37 AM
Well, I guess that means I don't have the Snail Maze then, since I have Hang-on/Safari Hunt.
BrAInDeD
11-16-2003, 02:39 AM
I have hang on/safari hunt on a cartridge i bought i rather have those games than a stupid maze game altho the music was pretty funky
BrAInDeD
11-16-2003, 02:39 AM
I have hang on/safari hunt on a cartridge i bought i rather have those games than a stupid maze game altho the music was pretty funky
Rev. Link
11-16-2003, 02:43 AM
Well, the thing about Snail Maze is, that's the only way to get it. I could buy Hang-on/Safari Hunt if I had to.
Rev. Link
11-16-2003, 02:43 AM
Well, the thing about Snail Maze is, that's the only way to get it. I could buy Hang-on/Safari Hunt if I had to.
BrAInDeD
11-16-2003, 02:45 AM
you have a point cant you get a rom of it?
BrAInDeD
11-16-2003, 02:45 AM
you have a point cant you get a rom of it?
Rev. Link
11-16-2003, 02:46 AM
Perhaps, but there's no point to that.
A ROM doesn't count as part of your collection. :D
Rev. Link
11-16-2003, 02:46 AM
Perhaps, but there's no point to that.
A ROM doesn't count as part of your collection. :D
BrAInDeD
11-16-2003, 02:56 AM
True that im not such a big collector i just buy games i really want not any game just for the sake of owning it but i got maybe not a big but sweet collection of games
BrAInDeD
11-16-2003, 02:56 AM
True that im not such a big collector i just buy games i really want not any game just for the sake of owning it but i got maybe not a big but sweet collection of games
Achika
11-16-2003, 03:01 AM
I go home next weekend on the 22nd, and I'll double check on how to bring up snail maze, because I *know* it's still on the Safari Hunt/Hang On units. Ubersaurus & I both have one, and we've both gotten it to come up. In fact, a few months ago I had two SMS (one that had SH/HO and one that didn't) I wanted Snail Maze, since I had the cart for the other games but wasn't sure which system to keep. After I found out that SM was still on both SMS, deciding which one to keep wasn't that hard.
I'm pretty sure you had to hold down ^ & both buttons when you powered on the system (I think I had to have someone turn it on for me)
-or-
As soon as you see the 'Sega' symbol, hold down those buttons.
Anyhow, here's what I started on it:
http://www.digitpress.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=13193&highlight=sms
Confirms that it is indeed on there, three people can't be wrong, can they?
Achika
11-16-2003, 03:01 AM
I go home next weekend on the 22nd, and I'll double check on how to bring up snail maze, because I *know* it's still on the Safari Hunt/Hang On units. Ubersaurus & I both have one, and we've both gotten it to come up. In fact, a few months ago I had two SMS (one that had SH/HO and one that didn't) I wanted Snail Maze, since I had the cart for the other games but wasn't sure which system to keep. After I found out that SM was still on both SMS, deciding which one to keep wasn't that hard.
I'm pretty sure you had to hold down ^ & both buttons when you powered on the system (I think I had to have someone turn it on for me)
-or-
As soon as you see the 'Sega' symbol, hold down those buttons.
Anyhow, here's what I started on it:
http://www.digitpress.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=13193&highlight=sms
Confirms that it is indeed on there, three people can't be wrong, can they?
Rev. Link
11-16-2003, 03:12 AM
I want to believe you, Achika, truly, but I've tried holding up+1+2 when turning the system on, when the Sega logo appears, and even when the Hang-on/Safari Hunt menu comes up, and no Snail Maze. It just brings up Hang-on. Except when I do it while turning the system on, then it does nothing.
Rev. Link
11-16-2003, 03:12 AM
I want to believe you, Achika, truly, but I've tried holding up+1+2 when turning the system on, when the Sega logo appears, and even when the Hang-on/Safari Hunt menu comes up, and no Snail Maze. It just brings up Hang-on. Except when I do it while turning the system on, then it does nothing.
Bratwurst
11-16-2003, 09:25 AM
If I recall right the SMS had quite a few BIOS revisions. Some have the maze, some simply don't.
Bratwurst
11-16-2003, 09:25 AM
If I recall right the SMS had quite a few BIOS revisions. Some have the maze, some simply don't.
Lady Jaye
11-16-2003, 09:49 AM
I think the problem is that no FAQs has yet determined on a ultimate basis which models (and revisions) of the SMS has the snail maze built-in or not.
And remember: it takes perfect timing to make it come up. I know that if I wanna make it appear, I usually have to try 3-4 times because my timing is a bit off.
Anyway, I sent an email to Sega of America asking them which exact models and revs of the SMS had the maze game. Hopefully, I'll get an answer within the next couple of days, and we'll be settled on that question once and for all. (And when I get the answer, I suggest that Joe adds this info in some section of the DP website)
Lady Jaye
11-16-2003, 09:49 AM
I think the problem is that no FAQs has yet determined on a ultimate basis which models (and revisions) of the SMS has the snail maze built-in or not.
And remember: it takes perfect timing to make it come up. I know that if I wanna make it appear, I usually have to try 3-4 times because my timing is a bit off.
Anyway, I sent an email to Sega of America asking them which exact models and revs of the SMS had the maze game. Hopefully, I'll get an answer within the next couple of days, and we'll be settled on that question once and for all. (And when I get the answer, I suggest that Joe adds this info in some section of the DP website)
Rev. Link
11-16-2003, 02:52 PM
That should clear things up. Good thinking Lady Jaye, thanks.
Rev. Link
11-16-2003, 02:52 PM
That should clear things up. Good thinking Lady Jaye, thanks.
BrAInDeD
11-16-2003, 03:18 PM
Mine has the snail maze i dont even know how it appeared it just worked sometimes i guess i just pressed any button LOL
BrAInDeD
11-16-2003, 03:18 PM
Mine has the snail maze i dont even know how it appeared it just worked sometimes i guess i just pressed any button LOL
Jorpho
11-16-2003, 04:43 PM
Y'know, the SMS BIOS that is included with the MEKA emulator allows you to access the Snail Maze. There are even instructions in the readme. (You can also watch the Space Harrier thing in the Japanese BIOS.)
Jorpho
11-16-2003, 04:43 PM
Y'know, the SMS BIOS that is included with the MEKA emulator allows you to access the Snail Maze. There are even instructions in the readme. (You can also watch the Space Harrier thing in the Japanese BIOS.)
anagrama
11-16-2003, 04:48 PM
I think you'd be lucky to get an accurate answer from Sega. Where's Racoon Lad when you need him? :)
anagrama
11-16-2003, 04:48 PM
I think you'd be lucky to get an accurate answer from Sega. Where's Racoon Lad when you need him? :)
BrAInDeD
11-16-2003, 04:48 PM
I had that emulator but i dont remeber why i didnt like it, it was nice an all but there was a detail missing and i forget but yeah they defenetly have the snail maze game
BrAInDeD
11-16-2003, 04:48 PM
I had that emulator but i dont remeber why i didnt like it, it was nice an all but there was a detail missing and i forget but yeah they defenetly have the snail maze game
Raccoon Lad
11-16-2003, 04:53 PM
WHere am I?
I'm buried in work.
That, and most of the SMS questions around here are so stupid, any NOOB could answer them.
Raccoon Lad
11-16-2003, 04:53 PM
WHere am I?
I'm buried in work.
That, and most of the SMS questions around here are so stupid, any NOOB could answer them.
Zaxxon
11-16-2003, 06:34 PM
I had that Alex Kidd SMS too. All these years I thought I wasn't timing it right or my system was broken. Everyone I talked to and everything I read on the net at the time insisted they all had it built-in.
Zaxxon
11-16-2003, 06:34 PM
I had that Alex Kidd SMS too. All these years I thought I wasn't timing it right or my system was broken. Everyone I talked to and everything I read on the net at the time insisted they all had it built-in.
Raccoon Lad
11-17-2003, 12:07 PM
You can do it in MEKA, and MEKA also supports all the BIOS variations, if you can find them.