SMS playing

Whats the best way to play? Get an actual Master system or get the Powerbase adaptor for the Genny?

Everdrive MD or Mega Everdrive.

If you require FM synth with your SMS games, either the NeoMyth MD flash cartridge, or an FM PowerBase Mini converter, a Genesis and a SMS Everdrive or original cartridges. Or, if you don't mind having both a SMS and Genesis sharing the same shelf space, a Model 1 SMS and a FM module from viletim.

HeavyMachineGun said:

Everdrive MD or Mega Everdrive.

If you require FM synth with your SMS games, either the NeoMyth MD flash cartridge, or an FM PowerBase Mini converter, a Genesis and a SMS Everdrive or original cartridges. Or, if you don't mind having both a SMS and Genesis sharing the same shelf space, a Model 1 SMS and a FM module from viletim.

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This. The best, convenient, money saving and practical way to do it. If all you want to do is play the games, those are all top options.


If, however, you're the type that prefers playing the games via original carts, and, say, would also wanted to have physical Mark III compatibility thrown into the mix as well, a converter cart like this might be the way to go.


http://www.tototek.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_6_12&products_id=74












Spend a little more on a "Card Catcher" adapter cart and you would have physical access to the card based games as well.









I wouldn't particularly advise it too strongly, though.
It's more for those of us that are sticklers for the "real deal" in terms of owning the games physical carts for these vintage systems.

Just thought I'd throw that option out there.

The FM Powerbase Mini is an awesome product. You haven't heard SMS games until you experience the FM sound versions.

schnuth said:

The FM Powerbase Mini is an awesome product. You haven't heard SMS games until you experience the FM sound versions.

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I've done that mod once and it comes close to a Mega Drive FM sound at times. It's a completely different story with that module.
However, a few games retain more *charm* when singing in PSG sound mode.

I'd still get a Model 1 as it has straight RGB out of the box. I have a 60Hz, SMSII RGB modded with Pause button mod too laying around for trade if anyon'e interested.

Doesn't the Genny ED let you play the mastersystem games sans the power base converter?

Yes

Yes dogg, the only reason for the more complicated setups is to either use real carts or fm sound.



I still have a few carts but I don't even have a real SMS anymore, the Genny Everdrive is too convenient. I might pick up a converter or another system someday.

I don't own any flash carts (not for moral reasons, it's just I already had most of my collection when those started to become affordable) so I keep a Genesis and an SMS hooked up. I'd go with a Power Base but then I wouldn't be able to use the 32X as well.

Love the system, though. The 8 bit Sonics are a lot better than their Game Gear counterparts due to the improved resolution.

Famicommander said:

I don't own any flash carts (not for moral reasons, it's just I already had most of my collection when those started to become affordable) so I keep a Genesis and an SMS hooked up. I'd go with a Power Base but then I wouldn't be able to use the 32X as well.

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Yes you can.

Just take the PBC out of the housing. Takes 5 minutes.

I use my Genesis. The SMS has pretty bad RGB video (at least mine does), and I modded my Model 1 Genesis to get rid of the jailbars. I either play SMS games using my Mega Everdrive, or with a Master Everdrive + Power Base Mini FM.