View Full Version : Whats this thing sticking out of my genesis?
SexyKitten
10-07-2005, 01:06 PM
I just bought this Sega Genesis with a 32x upgrade and it has this thing stickin out the bottom of it. Any Ideas?
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y212/sliop24/IM000916.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y212/sliop24/IM000917.jpg
this is what it looks like with the casing off
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y212/sliop24/IM000918.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y212/sliop24/IM000919.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y212/sliop24/IM000920.jpg
My online rarity guide seems to be down so can anone just for kicks tell me if this game is worth a darn I bought it for my lil bro but he hates elmo.
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y212/sliop24/IM000921.jpg
DragonMaster Sam
10-07-2005, 01:08 PM
That's the Model 2 Genesis. That thing sticking out of the side is probably for the Model 2 Sega-CD.
Pantechnicon
10-07-2005, 01:12 PM
What you're looking at on your Genesis is the expansion slot, most commonly used to affix the Genesis Model II you have to the Sega CD system like so:
http://outerspace.terra.com.br/retrospace/materias/consoles/imagens/parte21/Sega+Genesis.gif
Genesis Model I has the same thing. No big mystery, and a CD expansion is worth picking up if you don't already have one.
Sorry, I can't help you with Elmo cart.
:cheers:
SexyKitten
10-07-2005, 01:13 PM
LOl thank you very much
Mysetry solved
SexyKitten
10-07-2005, 01:14 PM
LOl thank you very much
Mystery solved. Im not keeping it anyway im turning it over...Lucrative
goatdan
10-07-2005, 01:35 PM
Actually, that's the 'dongle' that came with the 32X for you to put on the system for some reason. This has been discussed here before. I've got a bunch of them at the GOAT Store right now. The description might say it best:
No one seems to have any clue what these were for, but if you bought a 32X and didn't have a Sega CD, you were supposed to put it on the end of your Genesis. If you don't, nothing happens. If you do, nothing happens. But at least you can say that you have an official Sega dongle.
rxdoga
10-07-2005, 01:42 PM
Thats one filthy Genesis. Poor baby.
rbudrick
10-07-2005, 02:20 PM
Actually, that's the 'dongle' that came with the 32X for you to put on the system for some reason. This has been discussed here before. I've got a bunch of them at the GOAT Store right now. The description might say it best:
No one seems to have any clue what these were for, but if you bought a 32X and didn't have a Sega CD, you were supposed to put it on the end of your Genesis. If you don't, nothing happens. If you do, nothing happens. But at least you can say that you have an official Sega dongle.
Hmmm, maybe some weird FCC thing? 32x seemed to have some major hacks to rid it of the emission problems.
-Rob
goatdan
10-07-2005, 02:29 PM
I have no idea, really. They tell you to affix it to your system, but like I said in that description -- if you don't, nothing happens. And if you do, nothing happens. I've tried a bunch of different stuff...
The FCC thing makes sense, as if the customer didn't do it and it was emitting something weird, Sega could just say that they didn't follow the directions.
Weird thing, that 32X is.
Doonzmore
10-07-2005, 03:27 PM
That Elmo game is an R5 in the rarity guide so it is among the tougher to find N64 titles, usually fetches between 15-20 complete on ebay. As for as enjoyment goes, its got some nice graphics and a good deal of voice acting (something which a lot of n64 games lacked), but it most likely won't be in your N64 for long.
Slate
10-07-2005, 03:54 PM
I have no idea, really. They tell you to affix it to your system, but like I said in that description -- if you don't, nothing happens. And if you do, nothing happens. I've tried a bunch of different stuff...
The FCC thing makes sense, as if the customer didn't do it and it was emitting something weird, Sega could just say that they didn't follow the directions.
Weird thing, that 32X is.
Here is some info for you. - I do not know this as a fact, but this is what i heard:
On some genesis systems, the connector (Or dongle, as you called it) is required to be connected onto the genesis for the 32x to work. However, if you have a SCD hooked up to the Genesis, there is no need for the connector.
alec006
10-07-2005, 05:23 PM
Hmm i wonder if i need one of those because my 32x wont work on my 1989 Hi Def Graphics Genesis. Anyway my 32x works without it on my other genesis with or without the cd.
Lord Contaminous
10-07-2005, 05:47 PM
Model 1 Sega Genesis is the best one ever.
Oh yeah speaking of 32X, I had a horror story with my Genesis/32X combo. Don't wanna scare nobody so I'd rather not talk about it.
§ Gideon §
10-07-2005, 06:27 PM
You know, if you flip the "g" this thread becomes "What's this thing sticking out of my penesis?"
Hope to see lots more of you around here, SexyK... ;)
qbertandernie
10-08-2005, 11:38 AM
since when is 'flipping' a genesis lucrative?
pragmatic insanester
10-08-2005, 02:03 PM
holy fuck, there's a foot!
The Manimal
11-12-2005, 01:27 PM
damn, i want to see these pictures. i guess the early bird gets the worm...