Analogue Mega Sg

mcdermotx · 22 Mar 2019 at 19:21

Strong first impression from the Mega SG.
Similar build quality, packaging etc to the Super NT. Good weight to the console (might just be a fraction bigger in the hand than the NT). Extras included, Master System adapter, SegaCD spacer etc all of a similar presentation.
Been a couple of firmware updates since their initial build, so popped the latest on, and gave it a quick spin for an hour.

Only tried a few carts, no PAL or US yet (have to get them out of storage), just a few early Japanese classics like Strider, Ghouls, Super Shinobi etc and all seem fine. Everdrive works fine as well, though have noticed one or two things with a few titles that might need to be directly compared to the original hardware when I get a chance (some off music glitches in Thunderforce III, and Gynoug), but might just be the old brain letting me down, but there is a history of rolled out fixes put in place by Analogue for previous systems so will have to check it out for certain.

Good opening shot though, and the M30 pads really look and feel the part, with the small footprint of the wireless adapters take nothing away from the design of the console. Paired up with a Japanese cartridge, the console really looks the business.

Housey · 24 Mar 2019 at 19:24

Oh is it out now?

mcdermotx · 24 Mar 2019 at 22:25

Yep...shipped early so showed up Friday after shipping Weds evening, which is not bad going for over the Atlantic.
Another impressive effort from Analog though so far, though I have to do a little bit more side-by-side comparison with real hardware, as one or two titles seem to have slight issues, but could be imagining things, or frankly, the difference in display might just be exagerrating some graphical techniques.

Looks the business with a Japanese cartridge though, a fitting update to the sexiest looking console ever.

Housey · 25 Mar 2019 at 11:41

Housey · 25 Mar 2019 at 18:44

lakitu · 25 Mar 2019 at 19:43

That thing is so cool. All the reviews so far are raving about it. I've always been in to my CRT's but I really love Analogue's products and might buy in to it. The pads are cool too.

naefeart · 25 Mar 2019 at 21:10

Well mine turned up today, totally wasn't expecting it. Very impressed so far, though I've only scratched the surface.

Two things of note:

1. It doesn't play the intro sound on startup (might need an update).

2. In Ghouls and Ghosts some of the sound effects sound slightly off. Not sure if it's my memory playing tricks but I will look into it. My SuperNT hasn't shown this issue so far with any games.

kinger8938 · 31 Mar 2019 at 18:10

I think I want one. Have a small collection of games but no way to play them at the moment as I've had to turn my small game room to a 2nd nursery

andshrew · 2 Apr 2019 at 22:29

The "Jailbreak" firmware was released yesterday which added support for loading ROMs from the following systems via SD card:

Genesis/Megadrive
Master System and SG-1000
Game Gear
ColecoVision

Available to download here

kinger8938 · 3 Apr 2019 at 08:29

andshrew said:
The "Jailbreak" firmware was released yesterday which added support for loading ROMs from the following systems via SD card:

Genesis/Megadrive

Master System and SG-1000

Game Gear

ColecoVision

Available to download here

I get the want for something like this, but they put all that effort in to make it run original carts for this to happen almost instantly.

I guess they knew it would, why put a card slot on otherwise? What is the cars slot "supposed" to be for? Not actually sure myself

Mucky_Pup · 3 Apr 2019 at 09:24

kinger8938 said:
What is the cars slot "supposed" to be for? Not actually sure myself

Official firmware updates. Jailbroke my Super NT, it's great.

kinger8938 · 3 Apr 2019 at 09:51

Mucky_Pup said:
Official firmware updates. Jailbroke my Super NT, it's great.

Silly fools

tbh they probably sell more of these based on this being a thing.

Careful though folks, don't think such talk is allowed here could be wrong

I really want one, just the import taxes etc make it that bit more expensive and not sure I can justify it

kinger8938 · 3 Apr 2019 at 09:52

Double post (it happens)

kinger8938 · 3 Apr 2019 at 10:05

Triple post (I just don't know how)

Mucky_Pup · 3 Apr 2019 at 12:22

kinger8938 said:
I really want one, just the import taxes etc make it that bit more expensive and not sure I can justify it

I don't recall getting charged any on my Super NT. Has anyone with a Mega SG had to pay it?

kinger8938 · 3 Apr 2019 at 13:22

Mucky_Pup said:
I don't recall getting charged any on my Super NT. Has anyone with a Mega SG had to pay it?

I was looking around Reddit for the Mega sg and many claim to receive a charge from fed ex of about £40. Not necessarily before delivery. I just want to know a full price with all that considered to help me decide

https://www.reddit.com/r/MegaSg/com...oooo/?utm_medium=android_app&utm_source=share

andshrew · 3 Apr 2019 at 17:17

Unless you get lucky, then £41.15 is what you'll be paying in addition to the cost of the Mega SG and shipping.

mcdermotx · 4 Apr 2019 at 22:28

TBH.....I'd factor in the duty cost if evaluating whether or not to go for it.
Having said that, I've still to receive FedEx's inevitable letter, so fingers crossed, but I am expecting it at any point so it won't be a surprise.
Got caught with the Super NT pre-delivery when that launched (but IIRC the was via DHL, but cant be 100%).
It's not cheap by any means, but I've had more fun with console over the last couple weeks than with any of the modern stuff.

mattf · 8 Apr 2019 at 19:47

Mine arrives on Wednesday. I got a Japanese style as that is the mega drive I had back in 1991. Can’t wait, have an ever drive already and about 30 master system games ready for it. Might end up selling my mega drive and master system that I have now

mattf · 11 Apr 2019 at 18:23

My unit arrived looks cool but!

Master system games won’t run at all. And I don’t seem to have hardcore/ ultracore on my unit