Sega Master System Price Check

[brunoafh]

I'm interested in getting a SMS, but I have no knowledge of the console or it's price range these days. Can anyone help me out? What's a good price to pay?

[Opa Opa]

What is your preference? An actual console or a device that allows you to play SMS games on either the Game Gear or the Genesis?

[brunoafh]

I wanted the actual console. Also, can it play Japanese games, or how does that work? I was checking the RB guide out and it just says "Master System games are region free between the US and the UK".

[Opa Opa]

Well you have the two main console variations:
The big one

The smaller one

(images from the 101 article)
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I have the larger model. Mine is in pretty good condition and I paid about $40. It came with a couple games, power and video cables, and two controllers.

Browsing ebay for a minute it seems like to get a good starter system with some games hovers anywhere from $35-55 (not including shipping).

I don't know much about the smaller model 2 variation but it appears to be more expensive than the original model.

And the Model 2 cannot play games that are on the HuCards nor can it use the 3-D glasses.
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And as far as I know, the Mark III (Japanese SMS) games are not compatible with the North American systems.

And, yes, they are region free between the UK-US. It is more economical to import some UK titles due to the rising costs of some of the US releases.

[brunoafh]

Thanks for the info. I just don't want to overpay or anything. I definitely want the bigger model though.

Are there any high priority games that were only released in Japan (I'm not familiar with the game library either)?

[Opa Opa]

Are there any high priority games that were only released in Japan (I'm not familiar with the game library either)?

Well I don't really know that much. I think I need Breetai to answer that. I think he'd know. Although, I believe that the US library still has a large quantity of quality titles. Enough to warrant a purchase of the system, at least.

[brunoafh]

One more question, what kind of AC cord does the Master System require? Does it use the same one as the Genesis?

[Opa Opa]

From the AC Adapter Compilation Thread.

Sega Master System US
9v DC, 1A
pos --( o-- neg

Sega Genesis Model 1, Sega CD Model 2 US
9v DC, 1.2A
pos --( o-- neg

Sega Genesis Model 2, 32X, Game Gear US
10v DC, 850 mA
neg --( o-- pos

Sega Genesis Model 3 US
10v DC, 300 mA
neg --( o-- pos

I'd say just use the Master System adapter with the Master System.

[dunpeal2064]

From the AC Adapter Compilation Thread.

Sega Master System US
9v DC, 1A
pos --( o-- neg

Sega Genesis Model 1, Sega CD Model 2 US
9v DC, 1.2A
pos --( o-- neg

Sega Genesis Model 2, 32X, Game Gear US
10v DC, 850 mA
neg --( o-- pos

Uh oh. I use the same power supply for my model 2 and model 3. Is that bad?

Sega Genesis Model 3 US
10v DC, 300 mA
neg --( o-- pos

I'd say just use the Master System adapter with the Master System.

[Purkeynator]

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