The 16bit clone console (with a cartridge slot) Sega could never make...
Thanks to ThorHammerstein whose Super Nt OT I pretty blatantly used as the template for this OT.
High Definition Graphics: 1080p with Zero Lag
Just like Super Nt, Mega Sg uses the most advanced retro-gaming video upscaling on the planet. No other game system is like one from Analogue. Every pixel is razor sharp with accurate, stunning colors. Not to mention true lagless video output.
Reference Quality Control
Mega Sg is a reference quality video game system with reference quality control. Featuring aspect ratio preservation, multiple video resolutions, scanlines, scalers and more.
High Fidelity Sound
With the YM2612 at it's helm, Sega's 16-bit era is home to some of the most iconic music in video game history. Music this significant should be experienced in high fidelity. Mega Sg outputs the highest quality digital audio: 48KHz 16 bit stereo. It's like hearing Sega for the first time.
Unparalleled Compatibility
Mega Sg uses an original-style cartridge slot and controller ports. Included in every box is a special made Sega Master System adapter. Mega Sg even has an edge connector for the Sega CD and Mega CD. This means it is compatible with the original Sega Genesis, Mega Drive and Master System game cartridges plus the original hardware and accessories. All the way from the Game Genie to the Sega CD.
Welcome to the next level: Sega CD in HD
Mega Sg plugs directly into your original Sega CD & Mega CD with its edge connector, hidden behind an expansion door. Just like the original. But now in stunning, lag free 1080p.
Analogue does it all: Mark lll, Game Gear, Sega MyCard, SG-1000, SG-3000 & Sega Master System
Sega's early console history is a rich and unique era to explore- which is why we designed Mega Sg to support it all. We will be releasing a series of game cartridge adapters for Mark III, Game Gear, Sega MyCard, SG-1000, & SC-3000 (Sega Master System adapter comes included with each Mega Sg). Each individual system totally implemented into Mega Sg via FPGA. Coming 2019 and sold separately.
We're preserving history with FPGA hardware
Mega Sg has the same unparalleled compatibility as Super Nt. The core functionality of each system is engineered directly into an Altera Cyclone V, a sophisticated FPGA. We spent thousands of hours engineering each system via FPGA for absolute accuracy. Unlike the knock off and emulation systems that riddle the market today, you'll be experiencing Sega's 16-bit and 8-bit era free of compromises. Mega Sg is designed to preserve video game history, with the respect it deserves.
Available in four styles
USA, EU (PAL), JPN, White
Play Sega ...wirelessly
You can finally play Sega wirelessly and lag-free with 8BitDo's high quality retro M30 controller. We partnered up with 8BitDo to offer matching controllers for Mega Sg, including a wireless 2.4g receiver at discounted price. In classic black and and in white.
Technical Specifications
Compatibility
Ultracore (AKA Hardcore): An unreleased Sega Genesis/Mega Drive game from DICE
In 1994, Digital Illusions (DICE) cancelled a AAA, 99% complete Sega Genesis/Mega Drive game called Hardcore. For 23 years Hardcore has gone unreleased. It has become one of the most sought after unreleased video games. The only know source code of the game was stored on a single, dead hard drive that was barely recovered so we're is thrilled to announce that Hardcore is being released for the first time ever on the Mega Sg.
Hardcore is a fast paced, euro-style run'n'gun, space base thriller. We're dedicated to preserving this piece of video game history and Hardcore is included digitally on each Mega Sg system.* For legal reasons, Hardcore's name has been changed to "Ultracore". The game remains the same.
*Firmware update required to play game
IGN Review by Jeremy Parish
https://www.ign.com/articles/2019/03/25/analogue-mega-sg-review
Polygon Review by Chris Grant
https://www.polygon.com/2019/3/25/18278800/mega-sg-review-analogue-sega-genesis-mega-drive
My Life In Gaming
https://youtu.be/vq5eQhCN6Co
Digital Foundry
https://youtu.be/_ZCQ6kN9Ie0
GameSpot Review by Peter Brown
https://www.gamespot.com/articles/analogue-mega-sg-review-the-best-sega-genesis-cons/1100-6465807/
Nintendo Life Review by Damien McFerran
http://www.nintendolife.com/news/20...get_the_mega_drive_mini_this_is_the_real_deal
Gizmodo Review by Andrew Liszewski
https://gizmodo.com/the-mega-sg-is-the-only-sega-clone-you-should-buy-1833471663
VG24/7 Review by Alex Donaldson
https://www.vg247.com/2019/03/25/mega-sg-review-ultimate-sega-mega-drive/
Kotaku (not technically a) Review by Chris Kohler
https://kotaku.com/mega-sg-is-an-amazing-hdmi-sega-genesis-for-the-hardcor-1833582326
Firmware Updates
Just like the Nt systems that came before the Mega Sg offers firmware updating via the Mega Sg's SD card slot. kevtris will most likely be rolling out updates here and there over the next few months squashing bugs (and maybe adding features). I will update this section as needed. Go to Analogue's main support page to download the firmware updates as they release.
Here's information on the latest update:
The 8bitdo M30 2.4g Receiver requires an update in order to function properly. Go here for step by step instructions on this process. I believe this update is only for the 2.4g receiver and not the Bluetooth Retro Receiver.
UPDATE (Thanks andshrew)
The "jailbreak" firmware is here! SmokeMonster covers everything you need to know so I'll just re-post the changelog and some important information about saves below:
Sega Genesis/Mega Drive Era OT
I've been told that Sega does what Nintendon't. Talk about the games you grew up loving or the ones you just discovered. Also, show off your collection or talk about the deals you got on some amazing Sega Genesis/Mega Drive thing.
Soooooooooooooooooooooooooooo lets try to keep the shipping issues relegated to the Mega Sg shipping thread. This OT should be focused on the console itself, accessories, system settings, games, etc.
Thanks to ThorHammerstein whose Super Nt OT I pretty blatantly used as the template for this OT.
Mega Sg home page
Introducing the Mega Sg: To be this good takes Analogue
A re-imagining of the underdog that led a 16-bit revolution. Engineered with an FPGA. 1080p. Zero lag. Total accuracy. Mega Sg is not a plug n' play toy. Compatible with the 2,180+ Sega Genesis, Mega Drive and Master System game cartridge library. Explore and re-live one of the greatest video game systems of all time with no compromises.
Introducing the Mega Sg: To be this good takes Analogue
A re-imagining of the underdog that led a 16-bit revolution. Engineered with an FPGA. 1080p. Zero lag. Total accuracy. Mega Sg is not a plug n' play toy. Compatible with the 2,180+ Sega Genesis, Mega Drive and Master System game cartridge library. Explore and re-live one of the greatest video game systems of all time with no compromises.
High Definition Graphics: 1080p with Zero Lag
Just like Super Nt, Mega Sg uses the most advanced retro-gaming video upscaling on the planet. No other game system is like one from Analogue. Every pixel is razor sharp with accurate, stunning colors. Not to mention true lagless video output.
Reference Quality Control
Mega Sg is a reference quality video game system with reference quality control. Featuring aspect ratio preservation, multiple video resolutions, scanlines, scalers and more.
High Fidelity Sound
With the YM2612 at it's helm, Sega's 16-bit era is home to some of the most iconic music in video game history. Music this significant should be experienced in high fidelity. Mega Sg outputs the highest quality digital audio: 48KHz 16 bit stereo. It's like hearing Sega for the first time.
Unparalleled Compatibility
Mega Sg uses an original-style cartridge slot and controller ports. Included in every box is a special made Sega Master System adapter. Mega Sg even has an edge connector for the Sega CD and Mega CD. This means it is compatible with the original Sega Genesis, Mega Drive and Master System game cartridges plus the original hardware and accessories. All the way from the Game Genie to the Sega CD.
Welcome to the next level: Sega CD in HD
Mega Sg plugs directly into your original Sega CD & Mega CD with its edge connector, hidden behind an expansion door. Just like the original. But now in stunning, lag free 1080p.
Analogue does it all: Mark lll, Game Gear, Sega MyCard, SG-1000, SG-3000 & Sega Master System
Sega's early console history is a rich and unique era to explore- which is why we designed Mega Sg to support it all. We will be releasing a series of game cartridge adapters for Mark III, Game Gear, Sega MyCard, SG-1000, & SC-3000 (Sega Master System adapter comes included with each Mega Sg). Each individual system totally implemented into Mega Sg via FPGA. Coming 2019 and sold separately.
We're preserving history with FPGA hardware
Mega Sg has the same unparalleled compatibility as Super Nt. The core functionality of each system is engineered directly into an Altera Cyclone V, a sophisticated FPGA. We spent thousands of hours engineering each system via FPGA for absolute accuracy. Unlike the knock off and emulation systems that riddle the market today, you'll be experiencing Sega's 16-bit and 8-bit era free of compromises. Mega Sg is designed to preserve video game history, with the respect it deserves.
Available in four styles
USA, EU (PAL), JPN, White
Play Sega ...wirelessly
You can finally play Sega wirelessly and lag-free with 8BitDo's high quality retro M30 controller. We partnered up with 8BitDo to offer matching controllers for Mega Sg, including a wireless 2.4g receiver at discounted price. In classic black and and in white.
Technical Specifications
Compatibility
- Genesis cartridges, Mega Drive cartridges
- Sega Master System cartridges [with included Analogue cartridge adapter]
- Mark III, Game Gear, Sega MyCard, SG1000/1000II, SC-3000 [requires Analogue Cartridge Adapters]
- Sega CD & Mega CD [requires original Sega CD & Mega CD]
- Region Free
- Worldwide Compatibility [PSU: 100-240v, 50-60hz]
- HDMI 1080p/720p/480p
- NTSC & PAL Support
- Lag free, zero signal degradation
- 48KHz 16 bit
- Digital audio via HDMI
- Headphone jack, 3.5mm
- Original-style Genesis/Mega Drive/Master System Controller Ports
- Original-style edge connector for Sega CD and Mega CD
- SD card firmware updating [via Mega Sg's SD card slot]
- Scanline options
- Scaler options
- Horizontal position adjust
- Horizontal stretch
- Vertical position stretch
- & more
- 20hr Battery Life
- Auto sleep mode after 15min
- Lag free
- Includes 2.4g wireless receiver
Product Information
Mega Sg Dimensions- 138mm length
- 168mm wide
- 47mm high
- Analogue Mega Sg
- Analogue Sega Master System game cartridge adapter
- Ultracore (original game title: Hardcore) (digital)
- HDMI cable
- USB cable
- Worldwide USB Power Supply [100-240v, 50/60hz, USA/JPN plug-type]
Ultracore (AKA Hardcore): An unreleased Sega Genesis/Mega Drive game from DICE
In 1994, Digital Illusions (DICE) cancelled a AAA, 99% complete Sega Genesis/Mega Drive game called Hardcore. For 23 years Hardcore has gone unreleased. It has become one of the most sought after unreleased video games. The only know source code of the game was stored on a single, dead hard drive that was barely recovered so we're is thrilled to announce that Hardcore is being released for the first time ever on the Mega Sg.
Hardcore is a fast paced, euro-style run'n'gun, space base thriller. We're dedicated to preserving this piece of video game history and Hardcore is included digitally on each Mega Sg system.* For legal reasons, Hardcore's name has been changed to "Ultracore". The game remains the same.
*Firmware update required to play game
https://www.ign.com/articles/2019/03/25/analogue-mega-sg-review
Polygon Review by Chris Grant
https://www.polygon.com/2019/3/25/18278800/mega-sg-review-analogue-sega-genesis-mega-drive
My Life In Gaming
https://youtu.be/vq5eQhCN6Co
Digital Foundry
https://youtu.be/_ZCQ6kN9Ie0
GameSpot Review by Peter Brown
https://www.gamespot.com/articles/analogue-mega-sg-review-the-best-sega-genesis-cons/1100-6465807/
Nintendo Life Review by Damien McFerran
http://www.nintendolife.com/news/20...get_the_mega_drive_mini_this_is_the_real_deal
Gizmodo Review by Andrew Liszewski
https://gizmodo.com/the-mega-sg-is-the-only-sega-clone-you-should-buy-1833471663
VG24/7 Review by Alex Donaldson
https://www.vg247.com/2019/03/25/mega-sg-review-ultimate-sega-mega-drive/
Kotaku (not technically a) Review by Chris Kohler
https://kotaku.com/mega-sg-is-an-amazing-hdmi-sega-genesis-for-the-hardcor-1833582326
Mega Sg System direct from Analogue
8Bitdo M30 2.4G Wireless Gamepad for The Original Sega Genesis/Mega Drive (Black) via Amazon
8Bitdo M30 2.4G Wireless Gamepad for The Original Sega Genesis/Mega Drive (White) via Amazon
8Bitdo M30 Sega Genesis/Mega Drive-style Bluetooth Gamepad (Black) via Amazon
8Bitdo Bluetooth Retro Receiver for The Original Sega Genesis/Mega Drive via Amazon
8Bitdo M30 2.4G Wireless Gamepad for The Original Sega Genesis/Mega Drive (Black) via Amazon
8Bitdo M30 2.4G Wireless Gamepad for The Original Sega Genesis/Mega Drive (White) via Amazon
8Bitdo M30 Sega Genesis/Mega Drive-style Bluetooth Gamepad (Black) via Amazon
8Bitdo Bluetooth Retro Receiver for The Original Sega Genesis/Mega Drive via Amazon
Firmware Updates
Just like the Nt systems that came before the Mega Sg offers firmware updating via the Mega Sg's SD card slot. kevtris will most likely be rolling out updates here and there over the next few months squashing bugs (and maybe adding features). I will update this section as needed. Go to Analogue's main support page to download the firmware updates as they release.
Here's information on the latest update:
8bitdo M30 2.4g Receiver Firmware Update
The 8bitdo M30 2.4g Receiver requires an update in order to function properly. Go here for step by step instructions on this process. I believe this update is only for the 2.4g receiver and not the Bluetooth Retro Receiver.
UPDATE (Thanks andshrew)
SD card ROM loading
The "jailbreak" firmware is here! SmokeMonster covers everything you need to know so I'll just re-post the changelog and some important information about saves below:
SAMPLE VIDEO SETTINGS
The Mega Sg's guts are pretty similar to the Super Nt but there's definitely some differences to consider. I will update this section when I've had time to properly research this. In the meantime Digital Foundry's video seemed to have some good settings (maybe I'll just put those to text when I have a moment).
GAME GENIE (OR GAME GENIE-ESQUE) CHEAT CODES
The Mega Sg has cheat support built-in with no firmware updates required. Here is a free database of many, many cheats available. Cheat away~
Sega Genesis/Mega Drive Era OT
I've been told that Sega does what Nintendon't. Talk about the games you grew up loving or the ones you just discovered. Also, show off your collection or talk about the deals you got on some amazing Sega Genesis/Mega Drive thing.
Soooooooooooooooooooooooooooo lets try to keep the shipping issues relegated to the Mega Sg shipping thread. This OT should be focused on the console itself, accessories, system settings, games, etc.
A Quick Thank You
Shout outs to ThorHammerstein & ShinJohnpv for the OT template and for generally just being helpful (I will expand this section over time no doubt). Also, thank you SmiteOfHand for just generally being helpful in these Analogue threads.
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