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by inu
Wed May 15, 2013 3:38 pm
Forum: Hardware
Topic: Genesis/Mega Drive rebuild project
Replies: 17
Views: 28556

Just got to say I like your plan! Don't forget an EU and 50Hz switch. Some PAL editions of games, like Alien Soldier, run at full speed in 50Hz, and most of the others just don't like to jump regions. Edit: Well, think you might not have to worry so much with the Bluetooth controller. http://www.joy...
by inu
Wed May 15, 2013 2:19 pm
Forum: Hardware
Topic: Genesis/Mega Drive rebuild project
Replies: 17
Views: 28556

Reading the above, a couple of somewhat related questions came to mind: - I'm actually surprised one can buy VDP chips! They're still being manufactured by someone? Or they're left over stock from way back when they were being manufactured? - I imagine there's an increasing difficulty in finding re...
by inu
Wed May 15, 2013 6:28 am
Forum: Hardware
Topic: Genesis/Mega Drive rebuild project
Replies: 17
Views: 28556

oh man, thanks for the link to new york semi. i couldnt find the VDP or the Bus arbitrator and I/O ics and i was afraid i would have to emulate them using a microcontroller. the sega cd bios has been somewhat reverse engineered, i believe? it would be awesome to build in sega cd, but im not going t...
by inu
Thu May 09, 2013 12:17 pm
Forum: Hardware
Topic: Genesis/Mega Drive rebuild project
Replies: 17
Views: 28556

Don't forget the SCART connector for RGB, it would be a shame to waste the better signal that Sega console can create, and those connectors are pretty cheap anyway. Even tho simply not having to connect a cable from the Sega Genesis to the 32X alone will help somewhat. You can still sell the boards ...
by inu
Thu May 09, 2013 11:45 am
Forum: Hardware
Topic: Sega 32X/CD/Genesis
Replies: 7
Views: 9797

It certainly is possible, but requires bit of work depending on exactly what you're looking to do. The best option here would probably be creating a new "3 in 1" replacement board, as it would lead to have a lot of other people be interested in acquiring it too, since it would ensure 100% compatibil...