1st : pics of the CDX look to me like it has 3 controller ports. T/F ?
2nd : Can anyone put to rest the 32X compatibility question ? Or point me to a link with more info?
Thanks
Couple CDX questions
The thing in the middle of the two controller ports on the front is the power button.
I know Wikipedia is wrong sometimes, here is what it said:
"There is some confusion as to whether the Sega 32X add-on actually worked with the Multi-Mega. While Sega stated in the 32X manual that it does work, it added an insert into the North American retail box retracting that statement. This was likely due to the Multi-Mega/32X combination never receiving FCC approval for use in the United States. European advertisements for the Mega Drive 32X however, where it was often shown attached to a Multi-Mega, suggest otherwise; upon testing, the 32X works perfectly with the Multi-Mega.
Reports from users say that while the add-on may work, it does cause some issues of physical instability and stress, having the much larger 32X add-on sit atop the smaller Multi-Mega unit.
This seems to make the cartridge port more prone to “connection stress and weight damage”, toppling the unit over, among other problems. Pushing cartridges in sometimes would cause the front of the Multi-Mega unit to lift off the ground. In practice, with the two units sitting in such an unstable way make it easier to physically damage this may also be the reason for the sticker.
In long term use keeping the two connected makes the unit seem much more fragile than before that it is much more prone to breakage because none of the securing clamps included with the 32X that work with other Sega hardware fit. Leaving the unit exposed to all the damage listed above much more often because the hardware sticks out farther with nothing to keep it secured. Extreme caution should be used to not force the hardware to topple or anything else that would cause the 32X weight to shift causing damage to the Multi-Mega game cartridge slot if used. Propping the 32x up with homemade supports, just enough to cause some of the weight to spread out evenly over some supports and away from the Multi-Mega unit is also recommended.
In addition, the size of the 32X prevented the opening of the CD tray of the Multi-Mega. This meant in order to play a Sega CD 32X game (a game that required both the Sega CD and the 32X) one would have to disconnect the 32X, place the CD in the tray, and then reconnect the console."
Man, I wanted a cdx when it came out, now I want it again. Thanks OP.
I know Wikipedia is wrong sometimes, here is what it said:
"There is some confusion as to whether the Sega 32X add-on actually worked with the Multi-Mega. While Sega stated in the 32X manual that it does work, it added an insert into the North American retail box retracting that statement. This was likely due to the Multi-Mega/32X combination never receiving FCC approval for use in the United States. European advertisements for the Mega Drive 32X however, where it was often shown attached to a Multi-Mega, suggest otherwise; upon testing, the 32X works perfectly with the Multi-Mega.
Reports from users say that while the add-on may work, it does cause some issues of physical instability and stress, having the much larger 32X add-on sit atop the smaller Multi-Mega unit.
This seems to make the cartridge port more prone to “connection stress and weight damage”, toppling the unit over, among other problems. Pushing cartridges in sometimes would cause the front of the Multi-Mega unit to lift off the ground. In practice, with the two units sitting in such an unstable way make it easier to physically damage this may also be the reason for the sticker.
In long term use keeping the two connected makes the unit seem much more fragile than before that it is much more prone to breakage because none of the securing clamps included with the 32X that work with other Sega hardware fit. Leaving the unit exposed to all the damage listed above much more often because the hardware sticks out farther with nothing to keep it secured. Extreme caution should be used to not force the hardware to topple or anything else that would cause the 32X weight to shift causing damage to the Multi-Mega game cartridge slot if used. Propping the 32x up with homemade supports, just enough to cause some of the weight to spread out evenly over some supports and away from the Multi-Mega unit is also recommended.
In addition, the size of the 32X prevented the opening of the CD tray of the Multi-Mega. This meant in order to play a Sega CD 32X game (a game that required both the Sega CD and the 32X) one would have to disconnect the 32X, place the CD in the tray, and then reconnect the console."
Man, I wanted a cdx when it came out, now I want it again. Thanks OP.
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This may be a little late, but it is possible to plug a 32X into a CDX, you just have to be really careful.
http://www.sega-16.com/Connecting%20a%2 ... %20CDX.php
http://www.sega-16.com/Connecting%20a%2 ... %20CDX.php
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I don't think so. However, I never had a genesis of my own until now. I've just always thought they were cool so I got one.dwarpdesign wrote:Besides collecting, is there any real reason to have this instead of or in addition to a Sega CD add on to my Genesis/32X system?Ramatut4001 wrote:Looks like all your questions got answered, but let me just say that I got a CDX a while ago and it so rules.
If you ask me, there is a reason. The Mega Drive/CD combo requires two plugs, where as the CDX only requires one. If you have the Mega Drive, Mega CD, and the 32X, that's three plugs. If you have the CDX and the 32X, you only need two plugs. Of course I'm not counting the TV. Also, I found a CDX for $50. Isn't the Genesis rising in price also?Ramatut4001 wrote:I don't think so. However, I never had a genesis of my own until now. I've just always thought they were cool so I got one.dwarpdesign wrote:Besides collecting, is there any real reason to have this instead of or in addition to a Sega CD add on to my Genesis/32X system?Ramatut4001 wrote:Looks like all your questions got answered, but let me just say that I got a CDX a while ago and it so rules.