SMS Question

[aaron_157]

I am currently looking to buy a sega master system again, I had a lightly used master system mint in the box, but it got thrown out by parents when I moved a year ago.

But anyhow here is my question, What if any is the difference between a SMS and a SMS II???

[aaron_157]

I am currently looking to buy a sega master system again, I had a lightly used master system mint in the box, but it got thrown out by parents when I moved a year ago.

But anyhow here is my question, What if any is the difference between a SMS and a SMS II???

[spoon]

I believe SMS 1's have a hidden built in game (Not the "featured" built in game) and comes packed with Hang On Astro Warrior. SMS 2's have Alex Kid In Miracle World as a bulit in game.

[spoon]

I believe SMS 1's have a hidden built in game (Not the "featured" built in game) and comes packed with Hang On Astro Warrior. SMS 2's have Alex Kid In Miracle World as a bulit in game.

[aaron_157]

Ok, so other than the design is that the only difference?

[aaron_157]

Ok, so other than the design is that the only difference?

[Rev. Link]

SMS IIs don't have a card input slot.

[Rev. Link]

SMS IIs don't have a card input slot.

[aaron_157]

Ok, what is the card slot used for???

[aaron_157]

Ok, what is the card slot used for???

[Rev. Link]

Games.

Some games came on cards instead of cartridges.

[Rev. Link]

Games.

Some games came on cards instead of cartridges.

[aaron_157]

thats cool,
well someone is offering me 2 SMS II systems both working and 3 controllers, for about $35 shipped, should I take it?

[aaron_157]

thats cool,
well someone is offering me 2 SMS II systems both working and 3 controllers, for about $35 shipped, should I take it?

[ShinobiMan]

I'd take that deal in a heartbeat. The SMS 2 is a neat little machine, though not as feature packed as the original SMS, it is definitly worth the money if this is your introduction to the Sega Master System.

[ShinobiMan]

I'd take that deal in a heartbeat. The SMS 2 is a neat little machine, though not as feature packed as the original SMS, it is definitly worth the money if this is your introduction to the Sega Master System.

[omnedon]

SMS 1- card slot for games and 3D glasses
SMS2- no slot

SMS 1- has jack for composite video out
SMS 2 - RF out only


hands down, the SMS1 is a superior piece of hardware. I want a SMS2 at some point, but solely for the collection, not to actually use. I can't stand RF.

[omnedon]

SMS 1- card slot for games and 3D glasses
SMS2- no slot

SMS 1- has jack for composite video out
SMS 2 - RF out only


hands down, the SMS1 is a superior piece of hardware. I want a SMS2 at some point, but solely for the collection, not to actually use. I can't stand RF.

[1bigmig]

SMS 1- card slot for games and 3D glasses
SMS2- no slot

SMS 1- has jack for composite video out
SMS 2 - RF out only


hands down, the SMS1 is a superior piece of hardware. I want a SMS2 at some point, but solely for the collection, not to actually use. I can't stand RF.

I was going to write this exact thing. The AV outs on the SMS1 make it the clear winner, but you probably will want to have a spare SMS2 also since some of the Brazillian carts will only work on it -- dont know how hard you're looking to get into the SMS though and this may not be relevant. That's a good deal for the two SMS2's, so Id get that, but Id try and get an SMS1 eventually.

[1bigmig]

SMS 1- card slot for games and 3D glasses
SMS2- no slot

SMS 1- has jack for composite video out
SMS 2 - RF out only


hands down, the SMS1 is a superior piece of hardware. I want a SMS2 at some point, but solely for the collection, not to actually use. I can't stand RF.

I was going to write this exact thing. The AV outs on the SMS1 make it the clear winner, but you probably will want to have a spare SMS2 also since some of the Brazillian carts will only work on it -- dont know how hard you're looking to get into the SMS though and this may not be relevant. That's a good deal for the two SMS2's, so Id get that, but Id try and get an SMS1 eventually.

[Raccoon Lad]

Really? my SMS II's got pretty strong RF output, looks almost as good as AV.

[Raccoon Lad]

Really? my SMS II's got pretty strong RF output, looks almost as good as AV.

[anagrama]

I can't bear the RF output from my PAL MS II's.
But I don't have to, since it's all lovely 60Hz RGB through my PBC :)

[anagrama]

I can't bear the RF output from my PAL MS II's.
But I don't have to, since it's all lovely 60Hz RGB through my PBC :)

[Arqueologia_Digital]

Buy that system right now!!!! 8-)