Alien Syndrome Not Working With Power Base Converter

SMS, Genesis, 32X, Sega CD, Saturn, Dreamcast
User avatar
cabrando
24-bit
Posts: 189
Joined: Fri Jan 11, 2008 10:47 pm

Alien Syndrome Not Working With Power Base Converter

Post by cabrando »

So here's the setup:

Model 2 Genesis
Power Base Converter (plastic cut to fit model 2 Genesis)
3 Button Genesis controller

When I start the game the character runs straight left as if the button is stuck, but it's not.
Unfortunately it's the only Master System game I have to try to see if it's the game or the converter.

I've tried different controllers...

Any thoughts?
Sparkster
8-bit
Posts: 17
Joined: Fri Jul 10, 2009 8:20 pm

.

Post by Sparkster »

.
Last edited by Sparkster on Sun Nov 05, 2017 4:33 am, edited 1 time in total.
Breetai
Next-Gen
Posts: 5100
Joined: Sun Dec 07, 2008 10:13 am
Location: Make you humble in Canada

Re: Alien Syndrome Not Working With Power Base Converter

Post by Breetai »

cabrando wrote:Power Base Converter (plastic cut to fit model 2 Genesis)
3 Button Genesis controller
:shock:

Some Master System games don't really work due to the controller setup being incompatible. I believe Afterburner and Space Harrier are also like this, but I'm not 100% sure on that. That would possibly explain the controller issue you're having.
Image
Sales thread. Make offers! PC Engine and Famicom: http://www.racketboy.com/forum/viewtopi ... 17#p197217.
My PC Engine/Turbografx-16 Guide: http://www.racketboy.com/forum/viewtopi ... 57#p654857
lisalover1
Next-Gen
Posts: 4960
Joined: Tue Jul 08, 2008 10:50 am
Location: Redmond, WA
Contact:

Re: Alien Syndrome Not Working With Power Base Converter

Post by lisalover1 »

cabrando wrote:So here's the setup:

Model 2 Genesis
Power Base Converter (plastic cut to fit model 2 Genesis)
3 Button Genesis controller

When I start the game the character runs straight left as if the button is stuck, but it's not.
Unfortunately it's the only Master System game I have to try to see if it's the game or the converter.

I've tried different controllers...

Any thoughts?
Wait a minute, you're saying you got the Power Base Converter to work on a Model 2? I thought that was impossible!
Image
~My name's Vicky, by the way!~ ^_^
Breetai
Next-Gen
Posts: 5100
Joined: Sun Dec 07, 2008 10:13 am
Location: Make you humble in Canada

Re: Alien Syndrome Not Working With Power Base Converter

Post by Breetai »

lisalover1 wrote:Wait a minute, you're saying you got the Power Base Converter to work on a Model 2? I thought that was impossible!
That was my initial reaction, too.
Image
Sales thread. Make offers! PC Engine and Famicom: http://www.racketboy.com/forum/viewtopi ... 17#p197217.
My PC Engine/Turbografx-16 Guide: http://www.racketboy.com/forum/viewtopi ... 57#p654857
User avatar
cabrando
24-bit
Posts: 189
Joined: Fri Jan 11, 2008 10:47 pm

Re: Alien Syndrome Not Working With Power Base Converter

Post by cabrando »

yeah it's on the model 2, I thought it was well known that it worked on a model 2.

From the stuff I've read it was only a physical issue with getting them to work together. The back part of the Power Converter wouldn't fit over the model 2 cords.

But now you guys have me wondering
User avatar
samsonlonghair
Next-Gen
Posts: 5188
Joined: Tue Feb 17, 2009 2:11 pm
Location: Now: Newport News, VA. Formerly: Richmond. Before that: Near the WV/VA border

Re: Alien Syndrome Not Working With Power Base Converter

Post by samsonlonghair »

Pick up one of the wonderboy games on the cheap and see if it'll play on your power base converter.
Scooter
Next-Gen
Posts: 1262
Joined: Wed May 09, 2007 11:55 pm
Location: Waverly, NE, USA

Re: Alien Syndrome Not Working With Power Base Converter

Post by Scooter »

You need to use an SMS controller and your problem will be solved. Alien Syndrome is one of the few games that aren't compatible with the Genesis controllers. BTDT
Ow! My small intestine!
User avatar
cabrando
24-bit
Posts: 189
Joined: Fri Jan 11, 2008 10:47 pm

Re: Alien Syndrome Not Working With Power Base Converter

Post by cabrando »

Yikes! Just looked on eBay for a SMS controller, those are pricey
User avatar
samsonlonghair
Next-Gen
Posts: 5188
Joined: Tue Feb 17, 2009 2:11 pm
Location: Now: Newport News, VA. Formerly: Richmond. Before that: Near the WV/VA border

Re: Alien Syndrome Not Working With Power Base Converter

Post by samsonlonghair »

Don't pay ebay prices. You can probably find a SMS controller in a pawn shop for a dollar.
Post Reply