Genesis/Megadrive compatibility questions.

[camarotuner]

I have a Japan market Mega Drive model 1. I have the honeybee US to Japan converter that allows it to play Genesis games. Here's the questions....

What are my compatibility options regarding the Sega CD?
Can I attach a US one or does it specifically need to be a Japanese one?
If I buy a region modded unit will that work or no?
What about the 32x?
Finally, If I buy a Power Base Converter designed for the Japan model, are the SMS games region blocked or would the converter run US games also?

Any help is greatly appreciated, thanks guys.

[ooXxXoo]

When it comes to the Japanese MD compatibility with the Sega Cd system you have some options....

-Modding your Jap MD with Eng/Jap switch
-To get a Jap Sega Cd System
-To get a region cartridge converter such as the Megacart or Datel's CDX cartridge converter (some games may still be incompatible)
-To solder or socket a new BIOS into an American Sega Cd system

For the 32X system full compatibility, you'll definitely need a region switch....

And since there is not a huge amount of Sega Master System games with region lockout, with just a few European games exceptions (because some run at 50Hz)..,You should be fine with the Sega Master converter..

[123►Genei-Jin]

SMS Japanese cartridges are shaped differently than American carts.

[Ed Oscuro]

SMS Japanese cartridges are shaped differently than American carts.

You can make 'em go with an adapter.

I don't believe SMS or Mark III (JPN SMS) games of any stripe have a region lockout. Get the adapter and you're good to go; all you'll be missing is the FM sound.

[Breetai]

You can make 'em go with an adapter.

I don't believe SMS or Mark III (JPN SMS) games of any stripe have a region lockout. Get the adapter and you're good to go; all you'll be missing is the FM sound.

Here's a question: is there any way to get one relatively easily? I've been putting off getting a Japanese Master System for just this reason (and the fact that they seem to be horribly overpriced...).