OK, got lots of stuff to move right now. I'm still clearing out some space around here, so here goes.
Just finished my first Sega CD mods! I've been working on this for literally 2 months or more now and I've finally gotten it down! For those of you unfamiliar with this mod, allow me to direct you to Arakon's webpage for more info. Basically, this mod is a replacement BIOS for the SegaCD attachment. You see, with the Genesis and SegaCD only about 20% of the carts are region locked out, but I believe all of the CDs are region locked (this is completely opposite of the Turbo Duo/PC Engine). The bios has all 3 different regions on it (UK, US, and Japan) and is switchable with the two switches you see installed. The 4th position on the bios chip is the game Columns, playable with no CD installed!
This mod has been available for about 3 years, but Arakon (a member here and at many forums) estimates that he's sold (for about $39 each) about 60 or so chips. For those of your looking at this and thinking, "Hell, that's easy. Just install a socket and two switches and done!", you should be aware that the Sega CD PCB is VERY VERY sensitive. I destroyed 2 model 2 boards optimizing my technique and so has Arakon. The traces are very fine on this.
I'm looking to get $130 shipped for each of the two Model 2 Sega CD's I have right now. Consider that it'll cost you nearly $100 to get the SegaCD and the bios and then about $15+ for priority insured shipping and you can see this is a bargain.
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ComponentGun - $310 shipped
A highly compatible supergun that gives you 3 video output options! Thanks to work by member ForeverSublime, we know that this board is compatible with at least 96 different PCBs in addition to Atomiswave and Neo Geo!!
Features:
- 2"x4"x6" casing
- NeoBitz component/S-Video/composite encoder!
- RGB potentiometers to optimize performance with your PCB
- Sync Separator switch! Allows you to use or bypass the sync separator to maximize performance with older (and some newer) boards
- Stereo/mono switch
- Audio attentuation circuit built in
- Fully pinned JAMMA harness
- Controller ports wired for NeoGeo controllers and the 5th button for Atomiswave! (on pin #2 of the ports)
- Game switch for multislot MVS
- New Jameco PSU and power cable
- Super bright Green LED
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Other goodies:
I don't have much time (or patience) right now for pics and detailed descriptions, so if something interests you, feel free to e-mail me about it.
Region and RCA modded Turbo Grafx-16: $70 shipped
- Switch for playing PC Engine HuCards
- Stereo and composite video mounts: no need for a Turbo Booster!
- Comes with original power supply, controller, Rf cable (no back cover)
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Mr. Driller 2 PCB : $110 shipped
- awesome condition arcade PCB
PC Engine Super CDRom2 attachment: $150 shipped
Allows you to play all CDs and SuperCDs (no system cards needed!) with your PC Engine, CoreGrafx, or SuperGrafx!
- excellent condition
- includes original power supply
S-Video, RCA, and Region Modded Genesis Model 1: $90 shipped - SOLD!
Allows you to play all US, UK, and Japanese carts in either S-Video or composite video!
- excellent condition
- includes original power supply, 2 controllers, Rf adapter
- bright blue LED replacement for standard red one
- RCA mounts added for stereo and composite video
- S-Video circuit added, same circuit as for Neo Geo AES! (not that simple buffer only mod)
- switches for US/JP and 50/60 Hz
- widened cart slot
S-Video, RCA, and Region Modded Genesis Model 2: $80 shipped
Allows you to play US and Japanese carts in either S-Video or composite video!
- excellent condition
- includes original power supply, 2 controllers, Rf adapter
- RCA mounts added for stereo and composite video
- S-Video circuit added
- switch for US/JP
- widened cart slot
S-Video and Region Modded JVC X'Eye: $100 shipped - SOLD!
Allows you to play US and Japanese carts and US CDs in either S-Video or composite video!
- includes original power supply (wired to board, non-removable), Genesis controller
- RCA mounts added for stereo and composite video
- S-Video circuit and mount
- switch for US/JP (50/60 Hz installed, but non-functional)
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JVC X'Eye with S-Video $100 shipped = very nice condition (especially for this easily scraped/scratched system) with all original JVC accessories (controller, AC, AV)
"High Definition Graphics" Genesis model 1 with S-Video, RCA mounts, US/JP switch, an 50/60 Hz switch $100 shipped = This unit is in BEAUTIFUL condition. This is the original Genny without the "Licensed by...." screen, so early EA games work with this unit! Also, this system has the DB-9 port on the back for RGB!! I'll post pics tonight for this, but you'll see it's super nice. Comes with original Genny AC, AV, and joystick.