Sega 32x questions?

[Mod_Man_Extreme]

Ok, to clarify, lets assume a Gen model 2 with 32x. You'll need:

2 of the later Gen power bricks with the smaller yellow tip
1 AV cable to go from 32X to TV
1 connector cable to go from the back of the Gen to the 32x

If you're going to have a Gen model 1, you'll also need the adapter for the connector cable that makes it fit the bigger plug on the back of the Genesis would need one of each of the different Gen power bricks.

If you add a Sega CD, it will also need its own early style Gen power brick.

Wow i did not know the 32x took a connector cable a AV cable and the ac adapter thats a lot of cables does anyone know where id be able to get these cables cheap preferably from someone on here ?

Basically like was listed before all you'll need to use a 32X alone with a Model 2 Genesis are:

Two Model 2 Genesis AC's - One for the Genesis console and the other for the 32X itself. Model 2 Genesis AC's are also the exact same AC for the Nomad and Game Gear so they are both plentiful, extremely cheap and easy to find at local flea markets.

One 32X connector cable - Basically a small 3 inch cable that goes from the AV Multi-Out on your Model 2 to the AV Multi-In on the back of the 32X. The Model 2 connector cable is a little more common than the Model 1 connector cable, but still expect to pay anywhere from $10-$20 for it depending on where you purchase it online as these can be hard to impossible to find in the wild.

One Model 2 Genesis AV or RF cable to plug into the back of the 32X's AV Multi-Out connector and you're done!

To connect a 32X to a Model 1 Genesis involves two more cables:

AC's will stay the same except of course power your Genesis Model 1 with a Model 1 AC.

Video requires an extra little connector on the end of the existing 32X connector cable which converts your Model 1's older style AV Output into a Model 2 output for the 32X. After that you can simply connect the Model 2 AV or RF cable to your TV just like before. I have never seen one of these in the wild or only in rare circumstances online, and for about $10-$30 at that.

Audio:

When connected to a Model 2 all of the audio will simply come out of the 32X with no need for extra cables. For a Model 1 though you'll need some more hardware. A standard patch cable available just about anywhere which provides a 3.5mm Headphone Jack to stereo RCA (AV Jacks) plugs and simply use that for your audio.


When connected to a Sega CD however you just need to forgo the patch cable for a mixing cable. A mixing cable (Just a regular 3.5mm Headphone Jack to Headphone Jack patch cable) is required to get any audio from the 32X or Genesis thanks to differences in how the Model 1 and Model 2 output audio. Simply plug it into the Model 1's Headphone Jack and the the other end into the Sega CD's mixing jack. From then on out you'll be able to get all of your 32X Genesis and Sega CD audio from the Sega CD's AV Jacks.

Hopefully this helped a bit more!

[c0r33]

Ok, to clarify, lets assume a Gen model 2 with 32x. You'll need:

2 of the later Gen power bricks with the smaller yellow tip
1 AV cable to go from 32X to TV
1 connector cable to go from the back of the Gen to the 32x

If you're going to have a Gen model 1, you'll also need the adapter for the connector cable that makes it fit the bigger plug on the back of the Genesis would need one of each of the different Gen power bricks.

If you add a Sega CD, it will also need its own early style Gen power brick.

Wow i did not know the 32x took a connector cable a AV cable and the ac adapter thats a lot of cables does anyone know where id be able to get these cables cheap preferably from someone on here ?

Basically like was listed before all you'll need to use a 32X alone with a Model 2 Genesis are:

Two Model 2 Genesis AC's - One for the Genesis console and the other for the 32X itself. Model 2 Genesis AC's are also the exact same AC for the Nomad and Game Gear so they are both plentiful, extremely cheap and easy to find at local flea markets.

One 32X connector cable - Basically a small 3 inch cable that goes from the AV Multi-Out on your Model 2 to the AV Multi-In on the back of the 32X. The Model 2 connector cable is a little more common than the Model 1 connector cable, but still expect to pay anywhere from $10-$20 for it depending on where you purchase it online as these can be hard to impossible to find in the wild.

One Model 2 Genesis AV or RF cable to plug into the back of the 32X's AV Multi-Out connector and you're done!

To connect a 32X to a Model 1 Genesis involves two more cables:

AC's will stay the same except of course power your Genesis Model 1 with a Model 1 AC.

Video requires an extra little connector on the end of the existing 32X connector cable which converts your Model 1's older style AV Output into a Model 2 output for the 32X. After that you can simply connect the Model 2 AV or RF cable to your TV just like before. I have never seen one of these in the wild or only in rare circumstances online, and for about $10-$30 at that.

Audio:

When connected to a Model 2 all of the audio will simply come out of the 32X with no need for extra cables. For a Model 1 though you'll need some more hardware. A standard patch cable available just about anywhere which provides a 3.5mm Headphone Jack to stereo RCA (AV Jacks) plugs and simply use that for your audio.


When connected to a Sega CD however you just need to forgo the patch cable for a mixing cable. A mixing cable (Just a regular 3.5mm Headphone Jack to Headphone Jack patch cable) is required to get any audio from the 32X or Genesis thanks to differences in how the Model 1 and Model 2 output audio. Simply plug it into the Model 1's Headphone Jack and the the other end into the Sega CD's mixing jack. From then on out you'll be able to get all of your 32X Genesis and Sega CD audio from the Sega CD's AV Jacks.

Hopefully this helped a bit more!

That was awesome actually. I dont need the stand piece for the 32x if i hook up to a model 2 gene right?

[Mod_Man_Extreme]

The Gen2 and 32X use standard 9-pin din connectors. I'm pretty sure a cable like this will work just fine.

That will get you from the Gen2 to the 32X

Actually no, according to what I read at Sega-16 before I bought a 32X the 32X doesn't take the 5V signal from the Genny's AV out as it creates it's own, but still uses the Genny's 5V pin as an extra ground as the wiring inside the 32X's mixing cable is a custom job. Unfortunately he'll need the official cable.

[Mod_Man_Extreme]

That was awesome actually. I dont need the stand piece for the 32x if i hook up to a model 2 gene right?

Actually the 32X spacer stand is designed for the Model 2 Genesis due to the Model 2's case lacking the larger hump around the cartridge port that the Model 1 has.

EDIT!: Fortunately for you these are pretty common from everything I've seen and from when I go mine only expect to pay $5-$10 for one at the most.

[Assman]

I wouldn't even bother shelling out money for the spacer. The only way my 32X would actually make the connection to my model 2 Genesis was without it. I don't know how common an issue that is, but as I've had the two attached for 15 years without any sort of problem, I really don't see a reason to make a point out of procuring it.

[Hobie-wan]

Agreed, don't worry too much about the spacer if you'll have the 32x on a model 2 Gen. It will have a gap, but as long as you're not sitting there poking it while trying to play it will work just fine. Also, don't worry about the metal clips for the cart slot.

[c0r33]

This is all so confusing ugh why must the 32X be such a pain in the ass Im at the point where I want to just buy one complete but I cant justify the $50 to $100 in price

[Hobie-wan]

Visual

Showing the gap without the spacer, back view, 2 case variations of the model 2 power brick with yellow tip, connector cable, the model 1 connector adapter (just for reference), and the mess once all hooked up.

[c0r33]

Visual

Showing the gap without the spacer, back view, 2 case variations of the model 2 power brick with yellow tip, connector cable, the model 1 connector adapter (just for reference), and the mess once all hooked up.

UGH! so many cables why do I want this thing again? Oh right that one sonic game! Just so I can say I have played before I bitch about how bad it is, but still add it to my collection.