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Sega Genesis/Mega Drive mini previews
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Coming from M2, i wasn't expecting the slight problems mentioned in the gamesack video.
Maybe they had to cut some corners to be able to make it work in the available hardware.
The slight lack of bass in the music hits deep. The Megadrive is one of the few consoles where i crank the volume, for the juicy lows.
Still, it seems like a solid mini.
Plenty of quality stuff.
Maybe they had to cut some corners to be able to make it work in the available hardware.
The slight lack of bass in the music hits deep. The Megadrive is one of the few consoles where i crank the volume, for the juicy lows.
Still, it seems like a solid mini.
Plenty of quality stuff.
Here's a heads up based on something mentioned in the Gamexplain video: if you use a 6-button controller and/or Retro-bit controller, you can use the mode button to jump to the menu rather than holding the start button.
NES and SNES both, I want to say. Maybe it's hardware-related.
NES and SNES both, I want to say. Maybe it's hardware-related.
At least it was slightly improved on SNES Mini, barely noticeable, so most of the time you don't even pay attention to it and it doesn't actually require to get used to it so I'd say it's fine while it can be distracting on NES Mini.
Curious to see that advanced tests on the Mega Drive Mini!
The lag sounds like it would probably be an issue for me. Still looking at that Mega SG, though I understand that's a totally different beast for a totally different market.
Still, the mini seems neat.
Still, the mini seems neat.
emulation issues seem minor but i guess it's probably the hardware. the game lineups are so sick on this.
still in for the JPN/US ones because i'm a sucker.
I love my Mega SG but I'm all in for these things simply for the excellent game curation.
still in for the JPN/US ones because i'm a sucker.
I love my Mega SG but I'm all in for these things simply for the excellent game curation.
Hmm, I eventually stopped noticing the lag on NES so I think I'll be okay here too then.
Sweet! A bonus Game Sack episode!
Didn't realize these were going up today, thanks OP.
Didn't realize these were going up today, thanks OP.
Yeah, same here. I'm hoping you can rip the games off these like you can with the NES Classic and SNES Classic to play on other systems (getting SNES roms was way more complicated though...)
Yeah, that drove me nuts in Mega Man 2 in the collection for the Xbox One version. Not sure if it was in every version, though.
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The NES Classic itself, no. Some games, such as Megaman 2 had that sfx lag.
The SNES Classic doesn't have that issue.
I never noticed any lag until people pointed it out, and then again, it only happened in Megaman 2 for me.
Aw fuck not sound lag again. In what fucking universe is it harder to generate sound than video? This shit was a deal breaker on the NES Classic for me. Ugh. Pass. :(
If the sound lag is anything like on the NES classic it's not an issue for me personally. I'm really hyped for this little thing!
I have a Mega SG (for now at least), a MiSTer, and a PC running Retroarch plugged into my OLED. I expected the Mini to be superfluous, but I honestly thought they'd deliver something much more competitive than this. Megadrive Mini would be a massive downgrade.
The sound lag on Strider looks particularly glaring. But the selection is so sick I guess I'll just live with it.
Sound stuff doesn't bug me but I'm wondering
I wonder how this bodes for hacking, I want my full genesis collection on there!
I wonder how this bodes for hacking, I want my full genesis collection on there!
Joe didn't seem to be particularly impressed by the performance in his Game Sack review.
Kinda what i figured, the strength of this lies in its stock library, but lets be real---- everyone jailbreaks these.
Kinda what i figured, the strength of this lies in its stock library, but lets be real---- everyone jailbreaks these.
The jailbreak is where maybe all the half assed coding can be fixed. That's more important than adding games in this particular case.
Well, the My Life in Gaming video points out that M2 tweaks each game individually to run well with their emulator, so throwing a bunch of ROMs on this thing may not work (or work well).
Well yes and no, it means adding other regional games should be easy at least as they already have presets. But for stuff that's not on there yeah things might get dicey, depends on how versatile the base code is. Might take longer for new games but should be doable(I mean there's retroarch too but it'll be interesting to see)
Sounds like the SNES Mini and most games ran just fine right out the gate. Some do require configuration/patching to work on it. We'll see how M2's emulator fares when it gets cracked open
Just what I was hoping to hear, look forward to you guys digging into this one, hopefully it winds up quick and painless and something convient like the snes mini. I'm sure putting the regional exclusives will be achieved quickly(like that yu yu Hakasho fighting game)
Still sounds like it just the basic and the fact there only three button pad in the box and they cant get Sonic 3 & K still makes this a easy pass
Only game that really required 6 button was street fighter. I'm all in on this as a huge sega fan, and a huge genesis fan.
what is basic about this game selection? don't really get this criticism AT ALL. it is way less "basic" than both the NES/SNES mini consoles.
Yeah the need for the 6 button here and in general is a smidge overstated imo.
Yeah, Dave left recently on good terms to focus on family/personal life.
Ah thanks, I should watch and catch up. A bit bummed he left, but glad it's on good terms.
Watched some videos. The sound lag is very noticeable, but it's not bad enough for me to cancel my pre-order. I should be able to get used to it. Hopefully.
it's not only the extra buttons. The 6 button controller feels way better ergonomically