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The Sega Genesis and colors
lilshawn:
yeah, a stripped down ym3812 chip that was outdated before it got shoehorned into the genesis. It still has some great soundtracks if you don't sit and A/B it against the SNES.
it's hard to beat a custom sony sound CPU paired with a 16 bit DSP, and it's own 64 K of ram buffer.
KenToad:
For me, the issue with the Genesis console is all the revisions, usually for the worse. I've been looking forever for a non-TMSS model. I have a hi-def graphics model that doesn't like my Mega SD for certain games. It has better sound than its replacement, which has better compatibility. There are some issues with SNES console revisions, but they aren't as big of a deal, at least to me. I have a bottom yellow SNES that I bought from a rental store going out of business back in the early 2000's and it's great.
Back in the day, I had a Genesis and traded it for an SNES when SFII got released, so I have nostalgia for both systems. I'd say the Genesis gets more play today. I'm not that into longer games, so the fast action shooters and platformers of the Genesis are a better fit. Objectively, though, the SNES is a better console that has held up better. The custom chips on the SNES cartridges were much better utilized than the Genesis addons like Sega CD and 32X. The SNES music sounds better than most CD game music from the 16-bit era, IMO.
pbj:
I had a non-TMSS model one back in the day and all I can say is get used to a headphone to RCA splitter hanging off the front. It was annoying as hell even back then. I think the sound differences are minimal.
Put an hour into Crusader of Centy tonight. Fun, colorful game that I never heard of until 2021.
:cheers:
Malenko:
I have 2 model 1s, 1 has the "high definition" logo one doesn't. I dont really know the difference with TMSS and what not other than the sega screen. I have a headphone to RCA splitter in the front.
I plan to mod the non hidef one to add a few of the genesis hardware mods, like bypassing the sound amp and have RCA plugs in the back. I have had *zero* issues with my mega ever drive pro or the X3 clone in either system.
The patched that MK arcade hack I posted about up there, and made it stop crashing on everdrives.
Here is the retail vs the hack:
and the hack vs SNES:
They got the monks clapping!!!!! its neat. encourage you to try it out.
pbj:
The MK1 hack is incredible. Seems to be a little jittery with my third party six button controllers, which sucks. Looks, sounds, and plays nicely in 3 button mode with them.
Here’s a screen shot of Crusader of Centy. Looks and plays a lot like Magic Knight Rayearth. I think everyone reading this would enjoy it.
:cheers:
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