theSlacker
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Wait, what does this entail? That it can work as the Sega CD ram cart? Sounds like that would be a good reason to pay the extra, what with how much the ram carts go for.
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Sega Genesis/MegaDrive Appreciation Thread: Alien Storm > Golden Axe
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Wait, what does this entail? That it can work as the Sega CD ram cart? Sounds like that would be a good reason to pay the extra, what with how much the ram carts go for.
I believe it does currently have the feature to work as a backup cart for the CD. However it wont be too long before the release of a new dedicated backup RAM cart with a good size and price...
thechristoph
Sir!
That's very cool!
(snip, someone literally just answered the question I had on the previous page. I'm a dingbat.)
Genesis Knight
Member
Hadn't seen this yet. Any good buzz or early word on quality?
Whoa! Thank you so much for the heads up on this.
IrishNinja
Member
damn, nice! been waiting for a good deal on the classic ones but this could be way better!
if i was thinking about an everdrive plus or whatever is this still worth it for me?
interested in this too but isnt stone age supposed to be pretty decent quality?
Well stone age doesn't really manufacture the things they sell. As to the quality of the RAM carts, I don't have any testimonials but here's the creator's page: http://www.db-elec.com/
Also, it appears he's the same guy behind the PowerBase Mini.
Ah wow this is very interesting.
I actually followed db-elec on ebay recently waiting for him to put up more Master System converters. They have been selling the converters/ram carts on ebay for several months. Good to see there's another way to get one now!
I bought some Genesis wireless controllers cause of this thread and they don't work 100%. Both controller toggle switches seem to be busted since it only recognizes itself as P1 even when I switch it to P2. One of the controllers also has a bad A button. Hope they'll be easy enough fixes.
I bought some Genesis wireless controllers cause of this thread and they don't work 100%. Both controller toggle switches seem to be busted since it only recognizes itself as P1 even when I switch it to P2. One of the controllers also has a bad A button. Hope they'll be easy enough fixes.
Yeah all really cool stuff... I just wish the PowerBase Mini somehow magically allowed FM support on Master System games. 
I think the Genesis/MD itself has to be moded though.
Speaking of which can anybody recommend a good modder? I think I might jump in ot that rabbit hole pretty soon, but I'd like someone who can a do a good range of different systems and isn't afraid of some of the more... unconventional mods.
I think the Genesis/MD itself has to be moded though.Speaking of which can anybody recommend a good modder? I think I might jump in ot that rabbit hole pretty soon, but I'd like someone who can a do a good range of different systems and isn't afraid of some of the more... unconventional mods.
Morrigan Stark
Arrogant Smirk
Whoa I almost missed this, but my boyfriend linked it to me (from a KS newsletter rather than from here, even). Backed with little hesitation. I picked the double copies tier, so I can give one to my brother as a present some time.
Very nice idea!
sixteen-bit
Member
How do I hold all these good feels?
Honestly guys I think Sonic 3 music is the best 16 bit music ever. I just -- I just fucking love it! It makes me whole.
sixteen-bit
Member
Yep.
I am a big fan of Masato Nakamura's music in Sonic 1 and 2, but Sonic 3 is something else. With something like 17 total composers working on the game, it had every right to be a total clusterfuck, but they pulled it of somehow. Excellent soundtrack.
Gunstarheroes
Member
So the game Devilish might be my biggest surprise yet on the Genesis. Its like Arkanoid with more Satan.
sixteen-bit
Member
Speaking of Sonic music, have any of you heard the Sonicesque albums?
They're actually quite good original songs inspired by Genesis sonic music.
My favorite track is Hydropolis Act 2. I'm posting both Act 1 and 2 here because it does that Sonic 3 thing where the 2nd act is an arranged version of the first one. In this case it's got way more urgency like the level started flooding or something. I dunno, I just love imagining the types of stages that these songs provoke.
Hydropolis
Hydropolis Act 2
Hre's another nice one:
Haunted Hillside
They're actually quite good original songs inspired by Genesis sonic music.
My favorite track is Hydropolis Act 2. I'm posting both Act 1 and 2 here because it does that Sonic 3 thing where the 2nd act is an arranged version of the first one. In this case it's got way more urgency like the level started flooding or something. I dunno, I just love imagining the types of stages that these songs provoke.
Hydropolis
Hydropolis Act 2
Hre's another nice one:
Haunted Hillside
IrishNinja
Member
I find the art style and music quite interesting but It's just too difficult for me. You get four planes (or insects) to choose from with somewhat different power-ups and there is about 8 stages or so. If you can find it cheap and like shmups i say go for it.
sixteen-bit
Member
I like the intro tune a lot
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RbuqokjC9-s
Devilish also had a sequel many years later on the DS, believe it or not.
Downloaded his first album, but man, those tracks surpass his first efforts handily! I'll check it out, thanks!
I think it's decent. Though I ended up importing this sucker because I liked the box art and title better. 0_0.
Rygar 8 Bit
Jaguar 64-bit
was looking to get some sizzling action and adventure so picked up saint sword i hear it has sensation sword and sorcery anyone else love reading the bullet points of the game on the back of the boxes
was looking to get some sizzling action and adventure so picked up saint sword i hear it has sensation sword and sorcery anyone else love reading the bullet points of the game on the back of the boxes
That cover is all over the place as far as sexual innuendo. XD
Let us know how it plays!
IrishNinja
Member
i love to find ones i never heard of at garage sales, its a constant fountain of gems!
Gunstarheroes
Member
I've done too much research, that this really doesn't happen anymore : (
Heh thats me and SNES...almost. Everything else? Infinite discoveries.
EDIT: Ugh Batman and Robin still wont work.
IrishNinja
Member
^i thought it was just coming to dreamcast & other systems? be nice if it got a cheaper 2nd print on genny though
sixteen-bit
Member
Yeah I'm pretty sure they're doing another run.
theSlacker
Member
Same, nothing new rather. Got one (an email) a while back about how not nearly enough people have ordered one to do a production run so they will be filling all the orders when they put their new game into production. This is for the genesis version I'm talking about, not the DC/watever one.
Gunstarheroes
Member
So pumped for tomorrow, getting a bunch of Repro carts from a dude on SegaAge, including:
Pulseman
Bubble Bobble MD
Body Count (I need Menacer games dammit)
And a CIB Wily Wars
Dude is also going to look int o Maui Mallard and Super Fantasy Zone for me, which is even more awesome!
Pulseman
Bubble Bobble MD
Body Count (I need Menacer games dammit)
And a CIB Wily Wars
Dude is also going to look int o Maui Mallard and Super Fantasy Zone for me, which is even more awesome!
Rygar 8 Bit
Jaguar 64-bit
its kinda floaty in the controls but its not that bad and as far what it is its a side scroller beat em up that has items that drop that allow you to transform your dude altered beast style into 3 different things a centaur for speed a merman for swimming and bird wings for flight its a pretty solid game if you can get over the floaty controls id recommend it
IrishNinja
Member
never saw Body Count but would totally jump on Bubble Bobble, nice picks man
Gunstarheroes
Member
I asked him about it, and he had one made, but only one. The dude is willing to do requests, and the prices are sensible, so thats cool
sixteen-bit
Member
How many inaccuracies are in that book woodypop?
It's by Retro Gamer in the UK but they call it "The Genesis Book"? Fucking sellouts!This week was great for retro reading material!
And the flip side of the same magazine:
Latest issue of Retro Gamer:
Yeah, you UK folk got this stuff a month ago, but it's new to me! =P
Let's start at the cover :/
This week was great for retro reading material!
And the flip side of the same magazine:
Did you get this at B&N or did you order it online?
IrishNinja
Member
dammit, PS4 release mad me forget about this! if B&N doesnt have that genesis/SNES im gonna have to pay the $26 to have it shipped here, can't sleep on that book
sixteen-bit
Member
Co-signed.
Rygar 8 Bit
Jaguar 64-bit
hell yeah pretty stoked got a lords of thunder for sega cd for $30
I'm not sure what you mean. But I'm (just) a little disappointed, as all the content seems to be culled from the regular monthly Retro Gamer magazine. But it is nice to have it all compiled into one volume. Flipping through both sides (Genesis and SNES) makes me wish they mirrored some features/articles. For example, they have a "best SNES RPG's" feature, but not one for the Genesis.
Haha, I know! I was just thinking that myself. They could have it least called it "The Book of Genesis." ;-)
B&N, just last night. I'm pretty sure it just arrived in store (and I'm on the West coast.)
Wow, great find!hell yeah pretty stoked got a lords of thunder for sega cd for $30
hell yeah pretty stoked got a lords of thunder for sega cd for $30
Grats. Lords of Thunder is a great game.