Talk:Variations of the Sega Mega Drive

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Contents 1 Model No 2 Comparisons between the different models of the same Version 3 Sega Mega Drive 2 3.1 Japan 3.2 Europe, Australia, and New Zealand 4 Sega Genesis (North America, second model) 5 Sega Mega Drive 2 5.1 General 6 Differences 6.1 Japan 6.2 North America 6.3 Europe, Australia, and New Zealand 7 Sega Scorpion? 8 Justification for the edit of Japan MD2 Systems.

[edit] Model No

Both of my European Mega Drive I models ("Mega Drive PAL-G") state 1601-18 as model number while the article claims Model number 1600-05 (original model), 1601-05 (second variation without "High Definition Graphics - Stereo Sound" text or EXT port). While the 1601 as identifier for the revision without the EXT port is quite clear I wonder what's the difference between -05 and -18. One was made in Malaysia, the other one was made in China, so that's not the relevant part. --32X 19:49, 30 August 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Comparisons between the different models of the same Version

While the list is pretty much interesting, after some reading the reader may get confused. Some Examples:

The "new square shape" and the removed headphone jacke are mentioned everywhere, while the Mini-DIN 9 pin AV port is described different, the power LED is mentioned sometimes.

That's bad style.

Good would be (maybe not good but better):

It's quite obvious what I'd like to have - a list where the same stuff is mentioned only once and the different stuff is mentioned in a "standard" order for each region. That allows the reader to recognize what was changed between Mega Drive and Mega Drive 2 and what was changed between the Japanese Mega Drive 2 and the second model of the Genesis. Since the Genesis is only a rebranded Mega Drive (as we've learned from a recent discussion), I've put it in the same order, but on the second place since North America was a more important market than Europe.

Oh and ... some additional text at the beginning of each major paragraph doesn't hurt.

Questions appear:

• Who supports this and will rewrite that list? (I myself aren't bold enough.)
• What should be mentioned where?
  • Extra task for the original Mega Drive: How should the two Versions (MK 1600 and MK 1601) be mentioned?

Think about it. --32X 21:13, 30 August 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Sega Scorpion?

There used to be a games show in TV in the UK that once showed a demo unit of a Sega Mega Drive called the Scorpion that could play any game regardless of country of origin, without requiring a Universal Adaptor cartridge.

The console also had a built-in game similar to the Master System II, which was selected from a small range on purchase.

Thing is, I haven't seen a single mention of the console anywhere on the Internet.

Anyone have more information?80.195.249.202 19:37, 14 January 2007 (UTC)

- A little update, I've found the Scorpion article from the Bad Influence TV series. It wasn't an official Sega product, rather it was a UK made unlicensed Mega Drive variant. Should I add what I know to the article?80.195.249.202 19:57, 16 January 2007 (UTC)

It would be better if you put that text into this discussion first. --32X 09:07, 17 January 2007 (UTC)

You're right, sorry. I'll tell you what I know.

The Scorpion was an unlicensed variant of the Mega Drive, built bay an unspecified British company and available in certain stores of the hobby chain Beatties for around £70 (in 1991/2). One of the interesting features was that the Scorpion came with a built-in game, like the Master System II. What's different is how it was done: A second cartridge slot was built into the bottom of the unit under a hidden panel and had space to accomodate the internals of one game. This game was selected from a small selection at the store it was bought from. The secondary slot was bypassed whenever a cartridge was plugged into the primary slot.

The Scorpion also incorporated a Universal Adaptor cartridge on it's side, that was operated by a pair of switches that enabled it to play any regionally locked-out game.

Unfortunately, the Scorpion was incompatible with the 32X, as the port that connects the 32x to the Mega Drive was the wrong size. Even with a customised cable, the 32X still will not work.

The Scorpion usually came supplied with a bootleg six-button "turbo" joypad.

Hope this is useful. Sorry, I'm not very good with words.80.195.249.202 22:34, 17 January 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Justification for the edit of Japan MD2 Systems.

G'day. Went looking through this topic about the variants of Megadrive systems. One I own is one that looks like the Japanese system, but is actually a PAL variant. Looks exactly the same, but will only play PAL games.

I've tested this - I own PAL, US and JPN versions of Sonic 3, which has region lockout. The JPN and US versions refuse to play [Get error about only playable on NTSC systems], but PAL version starts up fine.

The package I had it in is this:

http://img369.imageshack.us/img369/6443/md26pakaw9.png

http://img245.imageshack.us/img245/1613/md26pakinsideeu9.png

I'm in Australia. The system also includes a manual which is both in English and Japanese. I'd imagine that the console could have been refitted, since the system didn't take off in Japan.

- Rlan —The preceding unsigned comment was added by Rlan (talk • contribs) 05:50, 12 March 2007 (UTC).

Most likely to be a Hong Kong model since they're PAL and look like Japanese machines -Halo 06:19, 12 March 2007 (UTC)