EverDrive - MD/Genny flash cart

[c0ldb33r]

what's the OSG label going to look like?

[GarrettCRW]

Presuming that the EEPROM issue could be solved with software updates, I have to say that the only thing keeping me from buying one is the possibility that the cart may be redesigned to incorporate the FM chip for Master System games.

[zektor]

We are close to releasing the EverDrive for sale on StoneAgeGamer.com. There will be 3 versions:

• Just-the-Board (Cheapest)
  This just comes with the EverDrive board.
• Do-It-Yourself Kit
  This version comes in a kit that you assemble and cut out yourself. It comes with a empty Sega Gensis cart shell with label cleanly removed, an EverDrive label that you can choose to stick on yourself if you'd like, a 4.5mm Gamebit and of course the EverDrive board.
• Deluxe (Most Expensive)
  This version comes already assembled and with holes already cut out. It also comes with a 2GB SD card and a 4.5mm Gamebit.

We have not nailed down pricing completely yet. All will ship for free to the U.S. The prices will be a little bit more than buying from him directly, but you will receive them much quicker and without the hassle of using Western Union. They will ship directly from our facility in the U.S. We have a very limited to supply in this first batch, but will be ordering a much greater quantity if they sell well.

I will keep you guys updated as soon as we have them listed on the web site and when pricing as been nailed down.

You can count me in for a deluxe version!

[Az]

Presuming that the EEPROM issue could be solved with software updates, I have to say that the only thing keeping me from buying one is the possibility that the cart may be redesigned to incorporate the FM chip for Master System games.

I've run into a few MS games that glitch or lockup, and I'm pretty sure it's not due to some problem with the file on my end.

Has anyone found a list of games with compatibility problems? I've looked at a couple forums here and there, most don't list specific titles but only list general issues.

[Icarus Moonsight]

Only game I've tried that hasn't worked is Megaman/Rockman, like I posted on the last page.

ROMs were extracted from a GoodSet Genesis archive I DL'ed about a year ago.

[Greg2600]

Only game I've tried that hasn't worked is Megaman/Rockman, like I posted on the last page.

ROMs were extracted from a GoodSet Genesis archive I DL'ed about a year ago.

Rockman won't work due to the EEPROM issue. You'd need a patched/hacked ROM, if there is one.

[c0ldb33r]

By rockman are you guys referring to the same game as wily wars or is it something else?

Also, I'm super interested in this, but hate the idea of buying one and have a hardware revision come out later. I wonder if that's likely.

[Icarus Moonsight]

Yes, Wily Wars. Been meaning to try the Ninja Gaiden prototype dump also... It works, but very much not what I expected. A few graphical glitches during start screen and cinematic scenes.

Waiting would be prudent if you are only willing to buy one. I simply had to have one fast, and I'm willing to buy a second when improvement/revisions seem to have halted or a release hits that just about nails everything down. With a home system and a Nomad, you can get mileage out of two carts fairly easy. Even can run two at once if you have a multi-display game area... Just some ideas to float there, I'm not really pitching for this cart for reasons other than it's good and cheap.

[c0ldb33r]

Damnit SAG is sold out of everdrives.

They must not have had many.

I didn't even know they had them for sale yet!

edit: fixed moron mistake

[StoneAgeGamer]

I assume by OSG you mean Stone Age Gamer. No we did not have many, they all sold within about 16 hours of being put up for sale.

There are currently 50 more being made for us.

[c0ldb33r]

Awesome when do you expect to get them in? Can I preorder one?

Also, yes I meant SAG ... Doh!

[Az]

YBeen meaning to try the Ninja Gaiden prototype dump also... It works, but very much not what I expected. A few graphical glitches during start screen and cinematic scenes.

I played through this and didn't notice anything in particular, it could possibly be the version you are using? Do you know of any specific glitches you have encountered?

[Icarus Moonsight]

I know they were minimal, but I honestly can't recall specifics now... I'm not even sure if those minor glitches are the prototype games state or the flash cart or what.

[schnuth]

Any chance the Everdrive works with the X'Eye?

I've had a Neo Flash cart for a few months and have had a real hard time getting anything to run on either my Genny 2 (w/Sega Cd 2) or my X'Eye. I never got the Sega CD bios to work right with either system either. The EverDrive looks incredible, but I'm skeptical about taking a chance with another Genesis flash cart after my troubles with the Neo Flash. So far though it sounds like a much better product.

[StoneAgeGamer]

Awesome when do you expect to get them in? Can I preorder one?

Also, yes I meant SAG ... Doh!

Hoping to get more in a few weeks. I probably won't be back/pre ordering them.

Any chance the Everdrive works with the X'Eye?

I've had a Neo Flash cart for a few months and have had a real hard time getting anything to run on either my Genny 2 (w/Sega Cd 2) or my X'Eye. I never got the Sega CD bios to work right with either system either. The EverDrive looks incredible, but I'm skeptical about taking a chance with another Genesis flash cart after my troubles with the Neo Flash. So far though it sounds like a much better product.

The maker of the EverDrive said Gen/MD games will work with X'eye, but you may have to turn Hard Reset option for the EverDrive off in the Options menu.

The X'eye will not work with the Master System ROMs.

[c0ldb33r]

The X'eye will not work with the Master System ROMs.

Weird, how come? Will the CDX?

[Greg2600]

CDX should work with SMS. Nomad and Genesis 3 don't play SMS by default. The circuit running from the cart reader to the ASIC for SMS is not there. If you ran a line between them though, it works. I'm surprised the X'Eye doesn't.

[zektor]

Awesome when do you expect to get them in? Can I preorder one?

Also, yes I meant SAG ... Doh!

I recommend to ask to be emailed. As long as you check your email often (one of the luxuries of using Google email on an Android phone!) you'll catch it again before they sell out.

I ordered mine from SAG about a minute after I received the email It arrived in a matter of two or so days and I have to tell you that this device kicks major ass!

I do not have a 32X units (yet) but ran through a few dozen Genesis roms and every single one worked perfectly. I tested a few SMS games and only found the stand alone "Astro Warrior" to be glitchy....although the Astro Warrior w/Pit Pot rom works perfectly? Odd...but at least I can see them "surely revive zanoni"!

The roms do not have to be named ".bin" but internally have to be bin versions. There is actually a tool the everdrive creator released that will mass convert your roms for you easily. A file limitation exists in which you can only store a max of 133 roms per directory, so you'll need to organize. Also, I found that the file menu cannot read directories that have a number sign (#) in them, so do not name directories like "#-B".

As for rom loading, I saw that slow loading in a youtube video and my heart dropped. But, thankfully, it is not true Roms load (at least on the v2.1 rev card I received from SAG) in a matter of seconds.

[c0ldb33r]

I recommend to ask to be emailed. As long as you check your email often (one of the luxuries of using Google email on an Android phone!) you'll catch it again before they sell out.

Good idea!

I'm glad to hear that the roms load faster than the ones on youtube. I noticed that they loaded pretty slowly, maybe it was a slow card? who knows.

[zektor]

The card I received with mine from SAG is a Kingston 2GB. Not a bad deal already being pre-built into a cart case with label and 2GB card for $99. Heck, about $40 cheaper than either of my SNES and NES powerpaks that came with NO card!

Yeah, not sure what the youtuber was using when he did that video. SMS roms load in a flash (maybe a second or two?) and Genesis roms load in a few (maybe four or five?) seconds. Even the largest roms load this quickly, so it is all good there

EDIT: Ohh, I did notice there was a yes/no option for "Game Flashing" or something to that effect in the settings. It is probably not called exactly that (I am not in front of it atm) but it was something to the effect of turning on and off quick flashing. I bet a million bucks that the youtuber turned the option off and it slooowly writes the game. Maybe for a more accurate write? Who knows. It was on by default and I have had no issues.