Purchasing Advice for a NES & Genesis

Then I'll take the NES part...

I recommend trying to get the NES version 2.  It's a toploading system that doesn't have the flashing problems that the original toaster-loaders did.  Granted, it doesn't have AV capability (it only uses the RF adapter), but I'll trade a minimal upgrade in picture/sound for the ability to get a game loaded without having to do strange (and often harmful) things to the system and/or cart.  The toploader is much smaller than the original NES, which also makes it attractive for the space-impaired.  One other drawback...it is generally significantly more expensive and difficult to find.  You can always try to steal one off of ebay, which is how I got mine.

Both responses ring true. For me, I have the first two Genesis models and they are like tanks. One of them has been through hell and I don't have a problem with it at all.

On the NES side you may consider a legal clone to avoid any problems. I have two old school NESs', both of which have been professionally restored and I still had problems with them, so now I keep them for looks but for gaming I use a NES clone like Generation NEX's Messiah: (click image for site).


aspro73

If this device works well, then it is an excellent suggestion.  It's cheaper than you'll probably find a Nintendo toploader, and it has AV functionality.  If you're not looking for official products, this looks like the way to go.

[QUOTE="aspro73"]Both responses ring true. For me, I have the first two Genesis models and they are like tanks. One of them has been through hell and I don't have a problem with it at all.

On the NES side you may consider a legal clone to avoid any problems. I have two old school NESs', both of which have been professionally restored and I still had problems with them, so now I keep them for looks but for gaming I use a NES clone like Generation NEX's Messiah: (click image for site).


jollyroger78

If this device works well, then it is an excellent suggestion.  It's cheaper than you'll probably find a Nintendo toploader, and it has AV functionality.  If you're not looking for official products, this looks like the way to go.

The Generation NEX Messiah does work - 90-95% of the games are compatible - Light gun does work with it.  So do the old controllers.  It also allows for Famicom games.  Does not translate the Japanese for you. 

If you can find a Sega Nomad, it is a portable system that can also be attached and run through your TV with appropriate AV cables.  It does have a connection for a second player as well.  (Battery eating little varmint, but it can be run on AC - plug in as well)

Good Luck -

The Generation NEX Messiah does work - 90-95% of the games are compatible - Light gun does work with it. So do the old controllers. It also allows for Famicom games. Does not translate the Japanese for you.

If you can find a Sega Nomad, it is a portable system that can also be attached and run through your TV with appropriate AV cables. It does have a connection for a second player as well. (Battery eating little varmint, but it can be run on AC - plug in as well)

Good Luck -

bears_lp

I picked up a third party NES at eStarland.com last year. It maybe what Inkwolf is referring to. I haven't had any problems with mine.hart704

Yup, that's the one. 

Edit: Hmmm... thirty bucks ain't too shabby either.

[QUOTE="hart704"]I picked up a third party NES at eStarland.com last year. It maybe what Inkwolf is referring to. I haven't had any problems with mine.inkwolf

Yup, that's the one. 

Edit: Hmmm... thirty bucks ain't too shabby either.

That is the one I have that works 100% of the time.  Just remember to clean your carts gang!

Thanks for the input everyone. I knew this was the right place to ask! :D

I'm thinking about the generation 2 Genesis. I've cut out the X'Eye due to the Beggar Prince issues and the Nomad as I think I may start getting some of the Sega CD games I just lusted over when they originally were released.

I've also cut out the Generation NEX as it's listed as incompatible with Castlevania 3 & research seems like the FC Game Console listed at eStarland has the same problem as well. Am I doomed to fight with a Nintendo NES just to play Castlevania 3? Does anyone have any experience with this game on any of these clone systems? Does anyone know if the version 2 NES is incompatible as well?

Thanks for the input everyone. I knew this was the right place to ask! :D

I'm thinking about the generation 2 Genesis. I've cut out the X'Eye due to the Beggar Prince issues and the Nomad as I think I may start getting some of the Sega CD games I just lusted over when they originally were released.

I've also cut out the Generation NEX as it's listed as incompatible with Castlevania 3 & research seems like the FC Game Console listed at eStarland has the same problem as well. Am I doomed to fight with a Nintendo NES just to play Castlevania 3? Does anyone have any experience with this game on any of these clone systems? Does anyone know if the version 2 NES is incompatible as well?

venus577

I've also cut out the Generation NEX as it's listed as incompatible with Castlevania 3 & research seems like the FC Game Console listed at eStarland has the same problem as well. venus577

They don't work with Castlevania 3!?  Ugh, that's lame.  Castlevania 3 is such an awesome game.  First appearance of Alucard if I'm not mistaken. 

Anyone have any information on the FC Twin?duncanr2n

Now that's pretty sweet!  If it works of course. 

My suggestion with the Genesis is to buy an ebay lot with the Gen/SegaCD./32x and some games. Ive bid on a few of these lots but always have been outbid, but thats because I really have been trying to get them for virtually nothing. You could get the whole lot for the $100 range often, so if you feel like dropping the cash, its usually the most cost effective way of getting all the stuff. Also, You may want to look for the sega mastersystem adapter so you can play all sega pre-saturn games in one unit. Thats your call. I picked up a used Gen1 for $20 at a mom-n-pop recently.

For the NES, Id probably recommend the Play Messiah NEX (or whatever the are called). However, I myself would get the toaster version since that is what I grew up on and what I still use to this day. I have a NES system cleaner which all but eliminates all blinking and also can be used to clean other systems and games. Another interesting product you may want to consider is that there is a 3rd party NES/SNES combo.