My brother and I had a SNES growing up and our friend down the street had a Genesis. None of us chose one over the other, we just liked the fact that we could play both. The older I get (35 now) the more I love collecting stuff for Genesis and also Sega in general. CHEERS FELLAS 🍻
Thats a good way to look at it! We argued with each other but we knew we liked going to each others houses to play the others console and games! great times! Cheers!
Same, my cousin who lived next door had the SNES and we had the Genesis - great games for all! We'd never take the system to each other's house, just decide which one we wanted to play and post up
Scott was the only genesis kid in his neighborhood among a sea of SNES kids. It was the same with us too. My brother had a genesis and I think when I was a bit older my mom got me a SNES. Definitely have a lot of love for Streets of Rage, played some Sonic for sure. It was the same for both of us, no one I knew had a master system. Sega Genesis is absolutely alive and well in 2023.
Genesis hits my nostalgia. My first console. So many great games. Love how you guys suggest the bangers. Great way to collect and actually play retro games! College Football National Championship is my “hidden gem.” I got hooked on it from an early age. Great video!
My favorite thing about the Genesis is probably the fact that CIB games are typically more affordable since people didn’t throw the boxes away as much. Also the six button controller was pretty dope.
I grew up with the Genesis and was great! Sonic 2, True Lies, Gunstar Heroes, Contra Hard Corps, castlevania : Bloodlines Madden & NHL 96 and Vectorman. There are more , but these are my favorites ! 👍🏻🍺
X-Men, X-Men 2 Clone Wars, Batman Returns, Batman Animated Series, Jurassic Park, Alien 3, Maximum Carnage, Rocket Knight, Taz Mania, Punisher (Dang Marvel killed it in the 16bit era), Mortal Kombat, Street Fighter 2 Hyper Fighting, TMNT Hyperstone Heist, Wolverine Adamanteum Rage, Comix Zone, Eccho the Dolphin (still never beat it), The Flintstones, Gargoyles, Donald Duck Quackshot, Robocop vs Terminator, Thunder Force, Tiny Toons, The Incredible Hulk, god I could go on all day. I go back and forth on Snes vs Genesis so much. Honestly probably tied. Also if you want to save money and are just looking to play. On Amazon I got a Sega Genesis Cart that has 200 games on it for $35 and it has most if not all the games I mentioned above on it. Collecting is always more fun and satisfying but times be tight. Just got towards the end of the video and noticed they mentioned the carts I'm talking about.
I always grew up with nintendo. I didn't play a genesis until I started collecting again, which I believe was 2007. The very first game I remember playing on the genesis was aladdin. Very fun and challenging game at times, but I still to this day prefer the super nintendo. Great video as always and see you soon at MGC!
❤ I grew up during the Nintendo/Sega console wars and was a staunch Nintendo kid. But I have to admit having feelings of envy while playing the Genesis for the first time at a friend’s house in 1989. The release of the SNES definitely helped me outwardly cope with how good the Genesis was, but I secretly wished I owned one. I finally picked up my own (model 2) a few years ago at a thrift store, and since then I’ve curated a nice little collection of arcade action awesomeness.
I just recently got the Tower of Power. Sega CD Sega Genesis and 32 x all model 1 and the Genesis and 32 X have S-Video mod and the Genesis is overclocked. And it came with an everdrive X5. So damn cool!!! I like collecting for the Genesis now more than I collect for the SNES because it's easier to find Genesis games in the box with the manual for a lot cheaper than trying to find an SNES game in the box with the manual because Sega was smart and used plastic clamshell cases instead of cardboard. Great video as always!
I had both by 1993, MD and SNES, best gaming years ever, but it was seening sonic 1 for the first at my friend's place that was incredible.. coming from the master system it was a massive jump and like playing the arcade at home.
We had both, but that was because everyone worked in our household! One hidden gem for Genesis would be….. Rocket Knight Adventures, the first one! Great Stuff, as always!
I remember my family getting the model 2, 32x, Mortal Kombat II, Star Wars 32x, Doom 32x, 6 pac, and extra 6 button controller for Christmas. Looking back, it was probably when everything was clearanced for the 32x but we loved the genesis for YEARS!
Genesis was the first console I purchased with my own money & I still have it CIB. I had the Super Nintendo back then too and both consoles received play time pretty much equally. Experiencing the progression of Genesis game releases in the 90’s was incredible and Genesis still receives continued support with new game releases to this day. I have a model 2 with triple bypass looks & sounds incredible on LCD & especially on CRT via component cables
I eventually got those expensive component cables and a Power Converter in less than perfect condition. It works so. I got an okay deal on the converter it came with CIB games as-well so I can’t complain.
Punisher music in the background and that Wily Wars looks sexy on your shelf. Lol. As a kid/teen I had the Nes, Snes and Genesis. In my younger days I mostly stick to the Nintendo stuff, but as an adult I find I'm more drawn to the Genesis stuff. Weird how that works huh? Don't get me wrong I love both. I only knew one person who had a Master System back in the day. This dude Shawn. Never really knew anyone who played that though. Everyone had the Nes. Great vid as always. Cheers fellas!
Yeah we love Genesis music so we through a few games songs in there! We have grown to love the Genesis more as adults also so we understand what you mean! Cheers!
The release date of Genesis 2 is a bit hazy. I’m almost positive it came out before 1994, I had the model 2 and I sure as hell did not get it as late as Christmas 94. I got it Christmas of 93 and it was bundled with Sonic 2. A google search does come up with a 94 release so I can understand how you got that info, but alas it’s wrong lol. Good video love watching you guys.
Wikipedia has it released in 93 which sounds right to me. Remember that they redesigned the Sega CD in 93 as well. And it paired with the model 2 Genesis perfectly.
Just putting this here for anyone perusing the comments who might not know: Loose Genesis cartridges can store great in things designed for cassette tape collections... slide-out drawers, wooden racks that can be wall-mounted... pretty much your pick. Check size first, but there's some easy storage with retro vibes. ✌️ If you're into beat'em-ups, don't miss Growl and Mystical Fighter.
Grew up with NES and straight to Genesis model 2 with Super Street Fighter 2. Cousin had model 1. Great memories all around. Brilliant guide guys! Brings back memories.
I love the Genesis, so I'm glad you guys did a buying guide! I think you touched on all the pertinent points, as well. It's good you guys are building a collection, because the games on the console stand the test of time, without a doubt. Batman Returns sucks on the Genesis, sadly...but Batman The Video Game is a dinger. I could ramble about Sega all day, but you know the deal 😎
I had binged your "buying guide" series over the last few days and given all the Mega Drive games in the background I was surprised you hadn't done one for this console, and here it is! Born in 1990 and growing up in the UK, we were firmly a Mega Drive house. I didn't know a single person with a Super Nintendo. Entirely different market. Since moving to the States in 2008 it's been weird seeing this polar opposite in 'culture' where Nintendo were the dominant platform back in the day. I have a Model 1 in near mint condition and a bunch of games, but these days I rock an Analogue Mega SG with a Mega SD flash cart with full Sega CD support. It's the end game for Mega Drive gaming! Anyway, comfy video as usual!
Thanks for binging our videos! We appreciate all views! Yeah We waited a little longer to do this one! We been collecting heavier for the Genesis the last few years! Cheers!
So....we went from NES, to the Sega Genesis (model 2), then to the old school Playstation. I never experienced the SNES until my early to mid 30's. My wife actually bought me my first SNES for my birthday this year. As far as Sega, I never experienced the model 1. I never knew anyone that had one & still don't to this day. I'd have to say, because of that, the model 2 is where it's at. PERSONALLY I think it looks better but to each their own. I'll never forget the day my dad bought ours at Target. As far as games....it's TOUGH to choose my top 5 but I'd have to say Mortal Kombat 2, Robocop vs The Terminator, Aladdin, The Lion King, & Vectorman. You guys ROCK! Keep on being AWESOME!! 🤘🤘
Awesome video guys thanks I really enjoy the genesis and had it and nes both as a kid along with Atari 2600. I got nes first but when my brother brought home a Sega Genesis with ghouls n ghost i was instantly amazed by it. I actually snuck into his room through the window to play it. I still have the first genesis i ever owned and a handful of games and still play it often. Nothing beats the original console but it is nice to have all the games through emulation too. Some of those cheapy consoles from china are down to under $40 and have full libraries of all the retro games. I also bought a multi cartridge with 210 games on it for my genisis and it's great. Not an everdrive either its just a cartridge. To me its worth like a thousand dollars lol. Sorry for dragging on i get excited about Sega Genesis. I would like to see you guys play Herzog Zwei on the genesis. Me and my brothers favorite game on the system. Thanks for the good video👍
I got lucky and bought a Sega Genesis Model 2 CIB for $60 including shipping from an auction site recently! I did an unboxing video on my channel, but like you guys I did not grow up with the Genesis, it's odd how it was popular yet we only played on it second hand through other friends. can't wait to dive more into the world of the Genesis!
Sega kid here and I am still discovering great titles years later. I tried to fit several games in my top 5 that may not be in your library to switch it up a bit; NBA Hangtime, Splatterhouse 3, Jungle Strike , Streets of Rage 2 and NBA Live 96..I was a sucker for sports games...each year I'd do my own roster updates to keep up with the league trades, even created rookies the best I could LOL. Couldn't always get the newest game release every year. Awesome episode guys, this one was a treat that hit home with some great memories. Cheers!
I remember seeing the genesis in 89 for the first time. My buddy got it and seeing revenge of shinobi amazed me. I got mine in 93 with wwf royal rumble, street fighter champion, 6 button controller, got sonic 2 and a fee mail always for sonic 1 and that Christmas I got Montana 93. I love the genesis and still collect. Thank god I started back 5 years ago
The 6 button controller may have came with later releases of the model 2 Genesis but I bought a model 2 Genesis for myself for my birthday in 1994 and it came with a 3 button controller. I had to buy a 6 button controller separately later on that year when Mortal Kombat 2 came out. I'm in my mid-40s now so I grew up with an Atari, had an NES at 10 years old so I was a teen during the console wars. The Sega Genesis was marketed for my age group and I bought into it hook line and sinker. I kept mine and even got a 32X for it until 1997 when I moved on to the original Playstation.
Having an older brother, I had the Mega drive in the UK but also had access to my brother's SNES and Amiga. There was a lot of Amiga ports (both had the same Motorola 68000 chip so I think they were easy to convert) Like Lotus Turbo Challenge, RoboCod, Speedball 2 and Lemmings which are easier to to get hold of than the Amiga hardware and discs. I also have Battletoads and Snake, Rattle and Roll and think it is interesting to see games by Rare on a Sega on the 90s.
Great work guys! I subscribed. Just broke out and hooked up my original Genesis model 1 bought in 1989 that I played for endless hours in the 90s. I’ll never forget when I fired up Altered Beast and watched the character transform to the Werewolf on the screen! Awesome. As far as a hidden gem of a game, I offer Gauntlet 4!
Thanks for subscribing! Much appreciated! Altered Beast is such an amazing game! We have heard of Gauntlet 4 just havent played it! Might need to give it a try! 🍻
I was a Sega kid as were most of the kids I knew. Streets of Rage 2 was my favourite, but other great titles include Alien Storm, Comic Zone and Golden Axe 2.
I am a 86 Kid from Germany and became the Genesis (Mega Drive in Europe) for Xmas92 and I was totally in love with the Sonic 1 and the Hang-On/Columns/World Cup bundle. Later on my parents bought me Turtles Hyperstone Heist & WWF Royal Rumble. But the most games I played via rental from a video shop. I rented World of Illusions uncountable times :D Great Time to be a Kid! I was the only Genesis Kid bytheway.
If you are looking to get the actual hardware, you want to try and get your hands on the Model 1 Genesis that has the "High Definition Graphics" on it. That version has by far the best audio output, which you can still do stereo through the headphone port, and it's also compatible with the most add-ons like the Power Base Converter, which is a bit pricey, yes, but it's wayyy cheaper than getting an actual Master System.
As a kid I grew up with the Sega Master System when all my friends had the NES. I also got a Genesis which I enjoyed. All my friends all had Nintendo products. My first Nintendo Home system was the Wii. Lol
Similarly to you I didn't grow up with Genesis and I didn't hear about it until 1995. In September 2022 I bought my Mega Drive(Genesis) and as for now it's my favourite console. I have only a few boxed games and then I also have "all" games on Everdrive clone and I plan to slowly complete some significant part of its huge library. Great video, thank you!
@@GamingOffTheGridRight? Also after checking RF I prefer to play it that way on my CRT, scart RGB is too clear and this blurry image seems more suitable. Once again thank you for this video, you’re awesome!
I had borrowed a genesis from a friend in 92 and he had my nes. He moved and I had to give it back. 93 I bought a model 2 with my own money. Got sonic 2 with sonic 1 mail away, street fighter 2, 6 button controller and wwf royal rumble. Then Xmas my co worker game me joe Montana 93 because he got a extra one for Xmas. Still love my genesis. Play it regularly.
@@GamingOffTheGrid I remember the one downfall was you could only play new games for a short amount of minutes. I played the first level of sonic 3D blast a shit ton......but never got to the second one. 🤣
I love the Genesis and agree with most things in your video. Probably it would be nice to create a second part on the Genesis mods like the triple bypass which can greatly improve the experience for people who do not have CRT monitors.
I was a Sega household as a kid, still have all my original Genesis stuff and then some over the years. Like, a lot over the years. Probably have a dozen model 2s now, a complete model 3, and two model 1s. One of my model 1s is in brand new condition, doesn't even look like it's ever been powered on or had a cart inserted. The other was a really rough late revision right before the switch to model 2, generally considered the worst of the 1s. I decided to preorder the first aftermarket shell on the market last year and I can't complain. It's a transparent smoke grey and comes with different panels so it'll fit all the model 1 revisions with their different port configs on the back, and it has different graphics for the top so you can make it look like a US, Pal, or JP version. It was expensive but worth it.
This is so cool!! Growing up, I didn't the SNES existed...it was all Sega after NES for me and everyone I knew. Of course, I didn't get one til the Gen 2 (or 2 1/2?). The original is totally the best for sound quality. I just got the original after thinking I had one for quite a while. Turns out if it doesn't have 'High Definition Graphics' on the top and an extra port in the back it's the 2nd version...Who knew there were 4 versions? Not me. They're all awesome though, I would've loved to grow up with both Genesis and SNES...But Atari, NES and Genesis wasn't bad either. :) Good stuff guys!
Still have my Genesis 1 I bought in '91 with my original box. I have about 25 Genesis games cib but I stopped collecting for the Genesis years ago... but I have the ones I really wanted in my collection.....including the two Splatterhouses. I haven't played my original Genesis and games in years....I have other ways to play the games with my two mini's and my Rasberry Pi. Great video.👍
I love these buying guides. Personally I had a Master System growing up, but I knew plenty of people who had a Mega Drive (I'm from the UK, so that's what we knew it as).
Born in 83 so I get your perspective Wes. I grew up on the Atari 2600, NES, Genesis, SNES, N64 and PlayStation. N64 I don't have much experience with or much of a library since I had a PlayStation back then.
My brother had the NES which he rarely let me play. I would sit and cheerlead while he played Zelda, Mario, Goonies... I ended up with a Master System which I upgraded to a Genesis a few years later. Favorites were Master of Monsters, Jungle Strike, NBA Live 95, P.T.O., and Shadowrun. A few years after getting a PS1 I sold the Genesis, 32X with 17 games along with the Master System and 12 games for $40. Just replacing Master of Monsters cost me more than that ten years later.
I was one of those kids who convinced their parent to get them both 16-bit machines (later in their cycles for cheaper of course). I started out with NES, but Game Brick and Genesis 2 (which awkshually released in '93) really got me into gaming. Nowadays, the JP Mega Drive 1 is my favorite of the variants. By the way, the Genesis 3 is a great little console. It can be modded to to restore stereo and it can be forced to run CD and 32X games through some shenanigans.
@@GamingOffTheGrid I'd definitely say the 90s were a true golden age of games. Still have my Super Nintendo games and console from that time (has a lot less bromine in the plastic so it never even yellowed). Unfortunately killed my childhood Genesis 2; still have the games and use my modded Japanese Mega Drive. Cool thing about the Genesis 3 is it doesn't have physical lockout, so it just needs a region mod to run newer software-locked games. The RGB output is also really nice.
CRT is the way to go. I own three of them. They're 25", 27", and a 25" wood cabinet RCA floor console. I still don;t have much room for them until I rearrange my room. I am so happy to have them though!
I had an NES, and then a SNES and Sega. My older neighbor friend gifted me his Sega CD and 32X when he got a Saturn, and the Genesis became my favorite system. That said, Top 5 (Genesis only): Shining Force 2, Sonic 3/Sonic and Knuckles (counting this as one game), Gunstar Heroes, Streets of Rage 2, Dynamite Headdy.
i sadly didn't have either for the longest time but i had friends that had them both and i loved both. finally when i was about 17 my parents got a genesis and i was in heaven lol. my 2 favorite games back then (and still today) were / are : Dungeons and Dragons Warriors of the Eternal Sun ,Eternal Champions, Gauntlet IV, Mutant League Hockey, Pigskin Footbrawl ,Shadowrun ,Shining Force ,Shining Force 2, Mortal Kombat 1-3 , Primal Rage, Virtua Fighter, Lethal Enforcers 2 Gun Fighters, Streets of Rage 2 & 3, and WWF Wrestlemania The Arcade Game
1986 and 1994! Damn I feel old (Nov of 1979) the first time I experienced Super Mario Bros was in the arcades. Back in the day the Genesis was the enemy since I grew up during the Console Wars and my allegiance was for Nintendo😆 The Genesis is a tremendous console worth investing in. Fun fact: the model 3 can play Japanese games. Some Japanese games play on the other two models but you’ll need a Game Genie.
Oh man, I first played the NES at a really cool older friend of my family’s when it launched, and I was 6 years old. Shortly after that I was thrilled to see it in the arcade, but couldn’t get very far at all! Awesome times.
Had a SNES myself but like you Wes I had friends that had the Genesis (and the SEGA Channel) so I was one of those lucky kids that experienced both. The 16-bit Era in general was just an amazing time to be a kid playing games. Top 5 Genesis games: 1. Gunstar Heroes 2. Streets of Rage 2 3. Comix Zone 4. Golden Axe 5. Shinobi 3
@@GamingOffTheGrid all is well on my end man! I'm actually a Dad now (Player 2 has entered the game), had a kid last April and he's about to be a year old. Just trying to balance that with work and still trying to stay active collecting. Hope all is well with you and Robert as well. Keep up the good work with the channel. You guys rock.
@@GamingOffTheGrid thanks! Being a Dad is pretty rad! Having a lot of fun with it so far and can't wait for this little dude to be old enough for some couch co-op.
i grew up on arcades, then the NES by 1985, then genesis by 89. then tg16 briefly in 90 then snes in 91. sega cd in 92. neo geo in 93. then doom, wolfenstein. then N64 by 96. then full on pc gaming by 98 with half life. then 2009-ish the 360. then 2014 the ps4. then 2021 the ps5. i still buy and collect retro carts today, just got another good batch in the mail of NES games actually. as for genesis, i loved the look of model 1. didnt like how model 2 looked and i liked my model 1 sega cd. but i was all in for games like herzog zwei, revenge of shinobi, ghostbusters, biohazard battle, pit fighter, shadow dancer, starflight, batman, streets of rage and more. i also got Crack Down in the mail today, too. i love my sega genesis mini 1 and 2, especially 2 with the final fight CD game on it, i play it on Mania difficulty, love it. im a slight bit more snes fan, but, i'll always love genesis, it had games the snes just didnt have. i have original consoles, but, i play all my carts now on the Retron5 and have wireless pads, such as 8bitdo's SNES pad and Retrobit's "Big 6" pad thats an original genesis pad but with 6 buttons. its awesome.
Mad Stalker is a recent Genesis release and is pretty badass ! And my hidden gem is an awesome game that doesn't get enough love . Saint Sword !!! It's a great Taito release check it out fellas .
I really can't decide what console I liked more. I first got the Genesis (Mega Drive), but I instantly knew I wanted a Super Nintendo, when the first pictures of it were shown. Both have so many great games! ✌🏼🙂
I was a SEGA kid growing up. My top 5 are pretty boring. But here's two series you didn't mention that should be in every Genesis discussion: Shining Force and Road Rash. Hidden gem, Marvel Land. Very rare to hear anyone bring that game up.
I was one of the few kids back in the console wars that had both systems. My friends would come to me and ask which version was better. It was great a time to be a gamer, miss those days.
@@GamingOffTheGrid it wasn’t that great , it was stressful choosing what versions to purchase. and also my friends would get upset at my opinions when they didn’t have the answer they wanted.
I really enjoyed the clips of commercials from Sega they were the best back then. I would suggest Home Alone on Genesis because it is hands down best Home Alone video game you can play.
12:40 The master system was not Sega's first home console. That would be the SG-1000 that came out a few years before it. Not that anyone remembers it, lol. LONG LIVE THE GENESIS! Great video as always guys
Very similar to you Wes, born in '87 and was Nintendo kid from NES through N64. I even had my PS1 before I picked up my OG Genesis. But two of my close friends had Genesis so the main classics were still a part of my childhood. Hidden Gem that isn't too expensive (loose at least) Mystic Defender.
I remember using the three button controller to play fighting games. Lol, it was quite the experience, especially playing SF2 having to press start to switch back and forth for punches and kicks. Great times man.
I just bought my first Genesis (Model 1), so I'm glad you agree that it was a good idea. :) Great discussion about the console -- I'm excited to dive into its library, as well as Master System games!
A hidden gem I recommend is Landstalker. Its an action adventure game thats is from an isometric view point. It can be a bit tough but the music, witty writing and intricate design of the world and puzzles definitely make it worthwhile. Just recently picked it up and its still affordable loose if anyone is interested in owning it. I wouldn't say its my favorite genesis game but i still absolutely love it. Probably top 10
Y'all should do a guilty pleasures video. Like what's one game that almost everyone agrees sucks, but you actually enjoy playing yourself for whatever reason.
I love the Genesis. I didn't get one at first, but by the Summer of 94, I had the Genesis and Sega CD. Today, I have every Sega Genesis game, as well as every Sega Master System game, and SNES game. As for my Top 5 games, Sonic Contra: Hard Corps Castlevania: Bloodlines Ranger X Gunstar Heroes
Definitely a SNES Kid. I did get a Genesis later on so I got to enjoy the best of both worlds. One correction with your video is I don't believe the Model 2 Genesis had the stereo sound. I think the stereo sound was done through the headphone jack of the Model 1 & that was removed in the Model 2. Great video as always!
I don't have a preference in terms of consoles, I was born in 1981 and my neighbors and myself had everything from Atari/Colecovision to Sega and Nintendo while we were growing up. But the Genesis had a few games I really loved (Contra Hard Corps, Phantasy Star IV, Ghouls & Ghosts...). I played a lot of SNES of course, but the Genesis had less lags and seemed more powerful in certain games. To get a stereo sound, I used to plug a stereo jack (1/8) to RCA at the front, but recently I decided to hijack the signal inside and install RCA outputs at the back. Cheers!
1.- I was a Sega Genesis guy and I still finding cool hidden games for it today! 2.- You guys should try Trouble Shooter, which also got a Japanese exclusive sequel, the game's true name is Battle Mania, these games are pretty fun...
I was born in 86 too and I grew up with Nintendo products except for my cousin lived a couple hours away near Seattle and he had a Genesis and I always loved playing it. Now I have the Genesis Mini and the SNES Classic Edition and I always leaned towards Super Nintendo being my favorite because it's what I'm more used to and it has some of my favorite games, but now I have to say that yes I love Super Nintendo however the Genesis I feel is what I would choose if I could only have one. Both the Genesis Mini and SNES Classic have most the games I loved as a kid and some I've never tried so I love both of them. I had the Genesis Mini 2, but didn't like the lineup much.
the model 3 does have a list of things that it can’t do and games it won’t play. Most notably the Genesis 3 is missing any port to hook it up to a Sega CD, so that’s out. The Genesis 3 also, from what I understand, has a stripped down and rearranged motherboard, although I’m told they used the same chips, making it incompatible with the 32x add-on and even Virtua Racing. I have read, however, there may be a quite substantial mod to make the Genesis 3 compatible with the 32x and Virtua Racing, but still not the Sega CD.
I recently came across the PS3 Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection and my local retro game store and it has a ton of great games from the Phatasy Star games to their Tetris™ clone Columns. I couldn't pass up the price and it had the games I actually enjoy playing. We need another "let's talk about this beer" review once Lent is over.
The first game I played in my life was, Alex kid in miracle world, it was in 1988, the master system 1, I really enjoyed gaming in the 8,16 and 32bit eras
I grew up as a Sega kid ,having a Mega Drive (Portugal) ,but now i have both Mega Drive 1 and Super Nintendo originals from 1991 with everdrives from krikkz.. Now i also got a crt Sony Trinitron to play has it was meant to be.. Also have a Mega Drive mini and a Saturn ❤️
You know am a master system fan and yes it fair to say about the control pad in the master system. It is the down side of the controller. But when I comes to game don’t ignore them. There a lot of good games for it.
Wow im shocked im a super Nintendo kid never did i own a Genesis but now looking at your video you change my mind im going to start collecting this year too
I was 14 when the original Genesis launched and I picked it up on launch day at Kay-Bee. Much of the reason I did was because I knew Sega and the quality of the hardware and games from the Sega Master System which I had for years before. I eventually got a Sega CD (model 1) and a 32X. It wasn't until the early 2000's that I was able to obtain and try a Genesis 2, Sega CD model 2 and a Genesis 3. The Genesis 3 is actually an excellent console. It has probably the best composite out of any Genesis model. It has an excellent video decoder. The drawbacks are mono audio (even if you connect a Genesis 2 stereo cable), no Sega CD support, no SMS support (unless you hack it back in) and no 32X support...and it won't work with Virtua Racing. BUT, if all you need is a tiny reliable Genesis with crisp visuals it is great....and easy to pack along on trips. It is compatible with every cartridge as far as I am aware except that crappy Virtua Racing cart.
The good ol days. 1. I had the Sega Genesis (and still do) 2. Top 5 games: Streets of Rage 2, Road Rash, X-Men 2: Clone Wars, Golden Axe II, TMNT: Hyperstone Heist 3. Bonus game: Eternal Champions.
@@GamingOffTheGrid ya man, it's a fighting game like Mortal Kombat but instead of the characters doing fatalities the stages are what determines what kind of fatality. The music in it is awesome too!
Genesis... a console that I wanted for so long, and got that dream come true at January 2013, I don't have a 32X, nor a Sega CD but still I love my model 2, only got 6 button controllers and with an everdrive I can't ask for more... well, maybe getting a 32X but not a priority.
@@GamingOffTheGrid Thanks, my struggle to get the console was something to behold for me back then, as I had to save money or have some miracle stuff to happen (the later was the reason as one youtuber did a challenge type giveaway for a model 2 console with a Mega Man game marathon in December 2012 and got the jackpot there), as for the 32X... once my current situation gets better I may hunt for it, same for the Sega CD... unless I upgrade my Mega Everdrive X7 to the PRO or it's equivalent rival, also... it's pretty convenient that (aside of the model 3) the Genesis is backwards compatible with the Master System, having 2 retro consoles at the price of 1, something that was rare to find back in those days.
I had a genesis growing up and just started collecting again about 12 years ago. I think I’m up to 112 games maybe 60 or so are CIB. I love this system so much lol
Not that it matters but I have the same Mortal Kombat shirt seen at 4:57. I was born in 1980. Where I lived the Genesis was a big deal when it came out and especially in 1991 when they included Sonic. I only knew one NES owner but had several friends with Geneses, Master Systems and TurboGrafx-16s. Although, I was a huge Nintendo fan myself and picked up an NES in 1991 when I got my Genesis (bought simultaneously) and then a SNES a while later. I eventually got a SEGA CD, too. At the time, I'd have considered the SNES the better although I was a fan of both. Nowadays, I actually find myself playing Genesis games more. I am still discovering some of the more obscure Mega Drive/Genesis games that are super addictive and fun.
Great video. The Genesis is one of the more affordable retro consoles to collect for. It's also pretty reliable both in hardware and cartridges. Has to be played on a CRT to truly appreciate. I think this generation represents the pinnacle of pixel art games and remains super playable today.
What it do ! HulkaManiac's , I did have both in 95 I got both mainly cause the folks split like the red sea. Top 5 Streets of Rage 2, Street Fighter II special championship edition, Sonic 2, WarSong, Shining Force 2. Hidden Gem- Vapor Trail , solid co op vertical shooter not the most talked about game by Renovation. Not sure if you boys have any Renovation Titles but their easily my favorite Company for Gemesis titles. Cheers fellas
Havent played War Hogs before! Need to look into it! Vapor Trail havent even heard of it and Renovation were arent familar with! We still have lots of wood to chop on the Genesis! Cheers!
Growing up with divorced parents “helped” and I was fortunate enough that my father bought both and I had a genesis at home with my mother. Far and away the SNES got way more love but the genesis had its high points. The entirety of the Sonic series, NHL 94/95 , Road rash and Comix Zone were some of my favorites as a kid.
I was a nintendo kid, but I had a genesis and other consoles, even the Sega master system, (dope name by the way) I never let a good game/consoles pass me. Nintendo is definitely my favorite but I wasn't like most folks that lie to themselves that the console they own is the best and they don't need anything else, depriving them of good games. The genesis was more than definitely a worthy challenge to the snes and that's coming from a Nintendo fan. The genesis was a great, legendary and phenomenal console and will always remain in my heart. Nintenso for life though lol. Lastly I do agree, the first model genesis is the best and the 2nd gen model a close 2nd. The genesis also had better cases than the cardboard snes boxes. The Genesis is Sega doing a console right. I wish they were still making consoles
Yes the sega was a very worthy challanger! We feel like they did different things well so if you play them both you get the best of both worlds! Yeah sega needs to get back into the console scene! 🍻
Good stuff guys. If anyone is interested in the Genesis, watch this video. I agree with just about everything you mention here. I was always and still am partial to the SNES so I sold my entire Genesis/32X/CD collection in 2021 and I am still ok with that. (3 power bricks sucked) I did buy several OG Genesis games to play on the Retron hardware and I have both Mini Consoles. Not to mention the various Sega compilation games on more modern consoles which all scratch that Sega Genesis itch for me. I'm hoping to snag a few loose carts at this years gaming conventions I'm planning on attending to rebuild a small physical OG Genesis collection. That's part of the fun I suppose - no pressure to pay a lot for CIB anymore!
Was totally a Sega kid growing up, first master system, then genesis Still remember when I picked it up with nhl hockey, life changed from that day Hidden gem (more of a cult favorite I guess for me), the immortal, specifically for horror fans due to the graphic killing scenes Challenging games with puzzles, but check it out if you can 😊
I remember I had a sega and a nes growing up and so did my best friend and my little sister got a snes for Christmas ( which sorta became my snes 😃😃😆😆) We had such a great 16 but era life .. renting games watching war movies . We used to play the crap out of MK1&2 on both systems .... I remember the best thing about the sega was the 2 player games with violence :)) ... sega classic brought back so many memories . At some point I got rid of all my sega stuff but this year I've decided to start a collection again .
My brother and I had a SNES growing up and our friend down the street had a Genesis. None of us chose one over the other, we just liked the fact that we could play both. The older I get (35 now) the more I love collecting stuff for Genesis and also Sega in general. CHEERS FELLAS 🍻
Thats a good way to look at it! We argued with each other but we knew we liked going to each others houses to play the others console and games! great times! Cheers!
Same, my cousin who lived next door had the SNES and we had the Genesis - great games for all! We'd never take the system to each other's house, just decide which one we wanted to play and post up
Scott was the only genesis kid in his neighborhood among a sea of SNES kids. It was the same with us too. My brother had a genesis and I think when I was a bit older my mom got me a SNES. Definitely have a lot of love for Streets of Rage, played some Sonic for sure. It was the same for both of us, no one I knew had a master system. Sega Genesis is absolutely alive and well in 2023.
Our love for the genesis keeps growing more and more! Its a hammer! Cheers!
Genesis hits my nostalgia. My first console. So many great games. Love how you guys suggest the bangers. Great way to collect and actually play retro games! College Football National Championship is my “hidden gem.” I got hooked on it from an early age. Great video!
One of our friends told us that College Football game is amazing! Hes also a big college football fan! Cheers!
My favorite thing about the Genesis is probably the fact that CIB games are typically more affordable since people didn’t throw the boxes away as much. Also the six button controller was pretty dope.
That is probably true! And we love the six button controller! Cheers!
I grew up with the Genesis and was great! Sonic 2, True Lies, Gunstar Heroes, Contra Hard Corps, castlevania : Bloodlines Madden & NHL 96 and Vectorman. There are more , but these are my favorites ! 👍🏻🍺
Nice list of games! The staples for the console! Cheers!
When the Genesis came out I was still playing Atari. I did not get the NES until the SNES came out.
X-Men, X-Men 2 Clone Wars, Batman Returns, Batman Animated Series, Jurassic Park, Alien 3, Maximum Carnage, Rocket Knight, Taz Mania, Punisher (Dang Marvel killed it in the 16bit era), Mortal Kombat, Street Fighter 2 Hyper Fighting, TMNT Hyperstone Heist, Wolverine Adamanteum Rage, Comix Zone, Eccho the Dolphin (still never beat it), The Flintstones, Gargoyles, Donald Duck Quackshot, Robocop vs Terminator, Thunder Force, Tiny Toons, The Incredible Hulk, god I could go on all day. I go back and forth on Snes vs Genesis so much. Honestly probably tied.
Also if you want to save money and are just looking to play. On Amazon I got a Sega Genesis Cart that has 200 games on it for $35 and it has most if not all the games I mentioned above on it. Collecting is always more fun and satisfying but times be tight.
Just got towards the end of the video and noticed they mentioned the carts I'm talking about.
I always grew up with nintendo. I didn't play a genesis until I started collecting again, which I believe was 2007. The very first game I remember playing on the genesis was aladdin. Very fun and challenging game at times, but I still to this day prefer the super nintendo. Great video as always and see you soon at MGC!
Aladdin was amazing grew up with the snes version but genesis version is great also! See you at MGC! cheers!
❤ I grew up during the Nintendo/Sega console wars and was a staunch Nintendo kid. But I have to admit having feelings of envy while playing the Genesis for the first time at a friend’s house in 1989. The release of the SNES definitely helped me outwardly cope with how good the Genesis was, but I secretly wished I owned one. I finally picked up my own (model 2) a few years ago at a thrift store, and since then I’ve curated a nice little collection of arcade action awesomeness.
Yeah same here! Didn't deep dive into the Genesis until later in life! Cheers!
I just recently got the Tower of Power. Sega CD Sega Genesis and 32 x all model 1 and the Genesis and 32 X have S-Video mod and the Genesis is overclocked. And it came with an everdrive X5. So damn cool!!! I like collecting for the Genesis now more than I collect for the SNES because it's easier to find Genesis games in the box with the manual for a lot cheaper than trying to find an SNES game in the box with the manual because Sega was smart and used plastic clamshell cases instead of cardboard. Great video as always!
Yeah Genesis is a little easiee than SMES tight now! Yeah we love the Genesis cases! Cheers!
I had both by 1993, MD and SNES, best gaming years ever, but it was seening sonic 1 for the first at my friend's place that was incredible.. coming from the master system it was a massive jump and like playing the arcade at home.
For sure! The difference between the Master system and Genesis was pretty big! Genesis was ahead of its time! Cheers!
We had both, but that was because everyone worked in our household! One hidden gem for Genesis would be….. Rocket Knight Adventures, the first one! Great Stuff, as always!
Epic game! Konami was on a ROLL back them. Cheers 🍻
I remember my family getting the model 2, 32x, Mortal Kombat II, Star Wars 32x, Doom 32x, 6 pac, and extra 6 button controller for Christmas. Looking back, it was probably when everything was clearanced for the 32x but we loved the genesis for YEARS!
Hey nothing better than gettinf games or consoles on deals/clearance! Thats how we roll! Cheers!
Genesis was the first console I purchased with my own money & I still have it CIB. I had the Super Nintendo back then too and both consoles received play time pretty much equally. Experiencing the progression of Genesis game releases in the 90’s was incredible and Genesis still receives continued support with new game releases to this day. I have a model 2 with triple bypass looks & sounds incredible on LCD & especially on CRT via component cables
Nice! Yeah Sega still lives on but be cool if they released a new console! Cheers!
I eventually got those expensive component cables and a Power Converter in less than perfect condition. It works so. I got an okay deal on the converter it came with CIB games as-well so I can’t complain.
Punisher music in the background and that Wily Wars looks sexy on your shelf. Lol. As a kid/teen I had the Nes, Snes and Genesis. In my younger days I mostly stick to the Nintendo stuff, but as an adult I find I'm more drawn to the Genesis stuff. Weird how that works huh? Don't get me wrong I love both. I only knew one person who had a Master System back in the day. This dude Shawn. Never really knew anyone who played that though. Everyone had the Nes. Great vid as always. Cheers fellas!
Yeah we love Genesis music so we through a few games songs in there! We have grown to love the Genesis more as adults also so we understand what you mean! Cheers!
The release date of Genesis 2 is a bit hazy. I’m almost positive it came out before 1994, I had the model 2 and I sure as hell did not get it as late as Christmas 94. I got it Christmas of 93 and it was bundled with Sonic 2. A google search does come up with a 94 release so I can understand how you got that info, but alas it’s wrong lol. Good video love watching you guys.
Very possible! We did google that Date so if its wrong than thats our bad! Cheers!
Wikipedia has it released in 93 which sounds right to me. Remember that they redesigned the Sega CD in 93 as well. And it paired with the model 2 Genesis perfectly.
Just putting this here for anyone perusing the comments who might not know:
Loose Genesis cartridges can store great in things designed for cassette tape collections... slide-out drawers, wooden racks that can be wall-mounted... pretty much your pick. Check size first, but there's some easy storage with retro vibes. ✌️
If you're into beat'em-ups, don't miss Growl and Mystical Fighter.
Oh for sure. I just commented I sold my Genesis collection a few years ago an now I only buy loose. They are just so much easier for me to store.
Agree!
Didnt know that! Thanks for the tip! Cheers!
Grew up with NES and straight to Genesis model 2 with Super Street Fighter 2. Cousin had model 1. Great memories all around.
Brilliant guide guys! Brings back memories.
Awesome! Yeah these videos bring back alot of memories and nostalgia! Cheers!
I love the Genesis, so I'm glad you guys did a buying guide! I think you touched on all the pertinent points, as well. It's good you guys are building a collection, because the games on the console stand the test of time, without a doubt. Batman Returns sucks on the Genesis, sadly...but Batman The Video Game is a dinger. I could ramble about Sega all day, but you know the deal 😎
Nowadays we could ramble all day about it too! We are glad a few years back we decided to dive deeper into the Genesis! Cheers!
I had binged your "buying guide" series over the last few days and given all the Mega Drive games in the background I was surprised you hadn't done one for this console, and here it is!
Born in 1990 and growing up in the UK, we were firmly a Mega Drive house. I didn't know a single person with a Super Nintendo. Entirely different market. Since moving to the States in 2008 it's been weird seeing this polar opposite in 'culture' where Nintendo were the dominant platform back in the day.
I have a Model 1 in near mint condition and a bunch of games, but these days I rock an Analogue Mega SG with a Mega SD flash cart with full Sega CD support. It's the end game for Mega Drive gaming!
Anyway, comfy video as usual!
Thanks for binging our videos! We appreciate all views! Yeah We waited a little longer to do this one! We been collecting heavier for the Genesis the last few years! Cheers!
So....we went from NES, to the Sega Genesis (model 2), then to the old school Playstation. I never experienced the SNES until my early to mid 30's. My wife actually bought me my first SNES for my birthday this year. As far as Sega, I never experienced the model 1. I never knew anyone that had one & still don't to this day. I'd have to say, because of that, the model 2 is where it's at. PERSONALLY I think it looks better but to each their own. I'll never forget the day my dad bought ours at Target. As far as games....it's TOUGH to choose my top 5 but I'd have to say Mortal Kombat 2, Robocop vs The Terminator, Aladdin, The Lion King, & Vectorman. You guys ROCK! Keep on being AWESOME!! 🤘🤘
Thats awesome story man! And love the top 5! All Bangers! Cheers!
Love the sonic music in the background! Heavy nostalgia for me!
Very Solid Soundtrack!
Awesome video guys thanks
I really enjoy the genesis and had it and nes both as a kid along with Atari 2600. I got nes first but when my brother brought home a Sega Genesis with ghouls n ghost i was instantly amazed by it. I actually snuck into his room through the window to play it. I still have the first genesis i ever owned and a handful of games and still play it often. Nothing beats the original console but it is nice to have all the games through emulation too. Some of those cheapy consoles from china are down to under $40 and have full libraries of all the retro games. I also bought a multi cartridge with 210 games on it for my genisis and it's great. Not an everdrive either its just a cartridge. To me its worth like a thousand dollars lol. Sorry for dragging on i get excited about Sega Genesis. I would like to see you guys play Herzog Zwei on the genesis. Me and my brothers favorite game on the system. Thanks for the good video👍
Thats a game we need to play for sure! Genesis was such a great console! Cheers!
I got lucky and bought a Sega Genesis Model 2 CIB for $60 including shipping from an auction site recently! I did an unboxing video on my channel, but like you guys I did not grow up with the Genesis, it's odd how it was popular yet we only played on it second hand through other friends. can't wait to dive more into the world of the Genesis!
Yeah we definitely missed out! Genesis is such an amazing console! 🍻
Sega kid here and I am still discovering great titles years later.
I tried to fit several games in my top 5 that may not be in your library to switch it up a bit; NBA Hangtime, Splatterhouse 3, Jungle Strike , Streets of Rage 2 and NBA Live 96..I was a sucker for sports games...each year I'd do my own roster updates to keep up with the league trades, even created rookies the best I could LOL. Couldn't always get the newest game release every year.
Awesome episode guys, this one was a treat that hit home with some great memories. Cheers!
Lol yeah i did that with sports games also! Load my team up! Favre to Jerry rice lol! Cheers!
I remember seeing the genesis in 89 for the first time. My buddy got it and seeing revenge of shinobi amazed me.
I got mine in 93 with wwf royal rumble, street fighter champion, 6 button controller, got sonic 2 and a fee mail always for sonic 1 and that Christmas I got Montana 93.
I love the genesis and still collect. Thank god I started back 5 years ago
Nice man! Lots of good games there! Yeah thats roughly when we started collecting for the Genesis! Cheers!
My favorite console of all time. Happy to see you guys cover it.
Its a great console that we have fallen in love with more and more every year! Cheers!
The 6 button controller may have came with later releases of the model 2 Genesis but I bought a model 2 Genesis for myself for my birthday in 1994 and it came with a 3 button controller. I had to buy a 6 button controller separately later on that year when Mortal Kombat 2 came out. I'm in my mid-40s now so I grew up with an Atari, had an NES at 10 years old so I was a teen during the console wars. The Sega Genesis was marketed for my age group and I bought into it hook line and sinker. I kept mine and even got a 32X for it until 1997 when I moved on to the original Playstation.
Yeah people have made that aware to us that early model 2 was 3 button! Nice man you were in your gaming prime during those wars! Cheers!
I also want to say that out of all the gaming channels I look forward to you guys' content first every time😊😊😊
Thanks man! Appreciate comments like this! Cheers!
Having an older brother, I had the Mega drive in the UK but also had access to my brother's SNES and Amiga. There was a lot of Amiga ports (both had the same Motorola 68000 chip so I think they were easy to convert) Like Lotus Turbo Challenge, RoboCod, Speedball 2 and Lemmings which are easier to to get hold of than the Amiga hardware and discs. I also have Battletoads and Snake, Rattle and Roll and think it is interesting to see games by Rare on a Sega on the 90s.
Nice! We dont know much about those Amigas! Battletoads is amazing! Cheers!
Great work guys! I subscribed. Just broke out and hooked up my original Genesis model 1 bought in 1989 that I played for endless hours in the 90s. I’ll never forget when I fired up Altered Beast and watched the character transform to the Werewolf on the screen! Awesome. As far as a hidden gem of a game, I offer Gauntlet 4!
Thanks for subscribing! Much appreciated! Altered Beast is such an amazing game! We have heard of Gauntlet 4 just havent played it! Might need to give it a try! 🍻
@@GamingOffTheGrid Music on Gauntlet 4 awesome!
I was a Sega kid as were most of the kids I knew. Streets of Rage 2 was my favourite, but other great titles include Alien Storm, Comic Zone and Golden Axe 2.
All great games! SOR2 is one of the best Genesis games of all time! Cheers!
I am a 86 Kid from Germany and became the Genesis (Mega Drive in Europe) for Xmas92 and I was totally in love with the Sonic 1 and the Hang-On/Columns/World Cup bundle. Later on my parents bought me Turtles Hyperstone Heist & WWF Royal Rumble. But the most games I played via rental from a video shop. I rented World of Illusions uncountable times :D Great Time to be a Kid! I was the only Genesis Kid bytheway.
Awesome story! Lots of great games you mentioned here! I remember renting games every Friday! I remember being so excited for that! Cheers!
If you are looking to get the actual hardware, you want to try and get your hands on the Model 1 Genesis that has the "High Definition Graphics" on it. That version has by far the best audio output, which you can still do stereo through the headphone port, and it's also compatible with the most add-ons like the Power Base Converter, which is a bit pricey, yes, but it's wayyy cheaper than getting an actual Master System.
Thanks for the info! We still have lots to learn about the Genesis! Cheers!
As a kid I grew up with the Sega Master System when all my friends had the NES. I also got a Genesis which I enjoyed. All my friends all had Nintendo products. My first Nintendo Home system was the Wii. Lol
Oh man thats crazy to think but everyone has there own gaming journey! Cheers!
Similarly to you I didn't grow up with Genesis and I didn't hear about it until 1995. In September 2022 I bought my Mega Drive(Genesis) and as for now it's my favourite console. I have only a few boxed games and then I also have "all" games on Everdrive clone and I plan to slowly complete some significant part of its huge library. Great video, thank you!
Yeah we are in a similar boat! We played alot more in 2020 and love the console more and more every year! Cheers!
@@GamingOffTheGridRight? Also after checking RF I prefer to play it that way on my CRT, scart RGB is too clear and this blurry image seems more suitable. Once again thank you for this video, you’re awesome!
Your welcome!
I had borrowed a genesis from a friend in 92 and he had my nes. He moved and I had to give it back. 93 I bought a model 2 with my own money. Got sonic 2 with sonic 1 mail away, street fighter 2, 6 button controller and wwf royal rumble. Then Xmas my co worker game me joe Montana 93 because he got a extra one for Xmas.
Still love my genesis. Play it regularly.
Nice man! Sounds like you had some bangers! 🍻
Man, the Sega Channel was just fucking amazing. I was that neighbor as a kid and I had more friends than I should have for that reason. 🤣
😂! It was 20 years ahead of its time for sure! Cheers!
@@GamingOffTheGrid I remember the one downfall was you could only play new games for a short amount of minutes. I played the first level of sonic 3D blast a shit ton......but never got to the second one. 🤣
Need more Sega Content . Love these vids . I had a Sega Genesis, CD, Saturn & DreamCast.
We agree! We were late to the party on the Genesis and learning more and more! We will have more content in the future! Cheers!
I love the Genesis and agree with most things in your video. Probably it would be nice to create a second part on the Genesis mods like the triple bypass which can greatly improve the experience for people who do not have CRT monitors.
We are still learning alot about the Genesis! We were nintendo kids! We basically shot off the hip! Cheers!
Triple bypass sounds like something you do when you consume too much cholesterol.
I was a Sega household as a kid, still have all my original Genesis stuff and then some over the years. Like, a lot over the years. Probably have a dozen model 2s now, a complete model 3, and two model 1s. One of my model 1s is in brand new condition, doesn't even look like it's ever been powered on or had a cart inserted. The other was a really rough late revision right before the switch to model 2, generally considered the worst of the 1s.
I decided to preorder the first aftermarket shell on the market last year and I can't complain. It's a transparent smoke grey and comes with different panels so it'll fit all the model 1 revisions with their different port configs on the back, and it has different graphics for the top so you can make it look like a US, Pal, or JP version. It was expensive but worth it.
Nice man! You seem to love the Genesis which is awesome! Cheers!
The Mega Drive was my first console and the reason I’m still a gamer today. Such a great system.
Awesome first console to begin with! Its a hammer! Cheers!
This is so cool!! Growing up, I didn't the SNES existed...it was all Sega after NES for me and everyone I knew. Of course, I didn't get one til the Gen 2 (or 2 1/2?). The original is totally the best for sound quality. I just got the original after thinking I had one for quite a while. Turns out if it doesn't have 'High Definition Graphics' on the top and an extra port in the back it's the 2nd version...Who knew there were 4 versions? Not me. They're all awesome though, I would've loved to grow up with both Genesis and SNES...But Atari, NES and Genesis wasn't bad either. :) Good stuff guys!
Thanks man! Sounds like you were sitting pretty well back then! Cheers!
Still have my Genesis 1 I bought in '91 with my original box.
I have about 25 Genesis games cib but I stopped collecting for the Genesis years ago... but I have the ones I really wanted in my collection.....including the two Splatterhouses.
I haven't played my original Genesis and games in years....I have other ways to play the games with my two mini's and my Rasberry Pi. Great video.👍
Nice man! Sounds like a good collection! Glad you enjoyed it! Cheers!
My nostalgia comes from the model 2 as well. I remember getting one.. good times.
Yeah it was such a hammer! Cheers!
I love these buying guides. Personally I had a Master System growing up, but I knew plenty of people who had a Mega Drive (I'm from the UK, so that's what we knew it as).
Glad you love the buying guides! I think Sega in general was more popular there than the US! Cheers!
Born in 83 so I get your perspective Wes. I grew up on the Atari 2600, NES, Genesis, SNES, N64 and PlayStation. N64 I don't have much experience with or much of a library since I had a PlayStation back then.
Understandable! Everyone has there own gaming story how they went about it! Fun to hear peoples memories! Cheers!
My brother had the NES which he rarely let me play. I would sit and cheerlead while he played Zelda, Mario, Goonies... I ended up with a Master System which I upgraded to a Genesis a few years later. Favorites were Master of Monsters, Jungle Strike, NBA Live 95, P.T.O., and Shadowrun. A few years after getting a PS1 I sold the Genesis, 32X with 17 games along with the Master System and 12 games for $40. Just replacing Master of Monsters cost me more than that ten years later.
Yeah we all been there selling retro stuff for too cheap! Its tough to think about when you see prices now! Cheers!
I was one of those kids who convinced their parent to get them both 16-bit machines (later in their cycles for cheaper of course). I started out with NES, but Game Brick and Genesis 2 (which awkshually released in '93) really got me into gaming. Nowadays, the JP Mega Drive 1 is my favorite of the variants. By the way, the Genesis 3 is a great little console. It can be modded to to restore stereo and it can be forced to run CD and 32X games through some shenanigans.
Nice man! Sounds like you had a great 90s! Alot of people are recommending the model 3! Cheers!
@@GamingOffTheGrid I'd definitely say the 90s were a true golden age of games. Still have my Super Nintendo games and console from that time (has a lot less bromine in the plastic so it never even yellowed). Unfortunately killed my childhood Genesis 2; still have the games and use my modded Japanese Mega Drive.
Cool thing about the Genesis 3 is it doesn't have physical lockout, so it just needs a region mod to run newer software-locked games. The RGB output is also really nice.
CRT is the way to go. I own three of them. They're 25", 27", and a 25" wood cabinet RCA floor console. I still don;t have much room for them until I rearrange my room. I am so happy to have them though!
Nice man! Yeah we have about 20 crts so we always will have a reserve we hope! Cheers!
I had an NES, and then a SNES and Sega. My older neighbor friend gifted me his Sega CD and 32X when he got a Saturn, and the Genesis became my favorite system.
That said, Top 5 (Genesis only): Shining Force 2, Sonic 3/Sonic and Knuckles (counting this as one game), Gunstar Heroes, Streets of Rage 2, Dynamite Headdy.
Nice list! Alot of the heavy hitters! Cheers!
i sadly didn't have either for the longest time but i had friends that had them both and i loved both. finally when i was about 17 my parents got a genesis and i was in heaven lol. my 2 favorite games back then (and still today) were / are : Dungeons and Dragons Warriors of the Eternal Sun ,Eternal Champions, Gauntlet IV, Mutant League Hockey, Pigskin Footbrawl ,Shadowrun ,Shining Force ,Shining Force 2, Mortal Kombat 1-3 , Primal Rage, Virtua Fighter, Lethal Enforcers 2 Gun Fighters, Streets of Rage 2 & 3, and WWF Wrestlemania The Arcade Game
We still have tons of Genesis games to play and see some on this list! We will check them out! Cheers!
1986 and 1994! Damn I feel old (Nov of 1979) the first time I experienced Super Mario Bros was in the arcades. Back in the day the Genesis was the enemy since I grew up during the Console Wars and my allegiance was for Nintendo😆 The Genesis is a tremendous console worth investing in. Fun fact: the model 3 can play Japanese games. Some Japanese games play on the other two models but you’ll need a Game Genie.
Didn't know that about the 3rd model! That makes us interested in a 3rd one! Cheers!
Oh man, I first played the NES at a really cool older friend of my family’s when it launched, and I was 6 years old. Shortly after that I was thrilled to see it in the arcade, but couldn’t get very far at all! Awesome times.
@@OriginalMasters the arcade version is on the Switch and it’s tougher than the NES. Great memories playing it in the arcade.
“I feel old”
I hate to break it to you…
Had a SNES myself but like you Wes I had friends that had the Genesis (and the SEGA Channel) so I was one of those lucky kids that experienced both. The 16-bit Era in general was just an amazing time to be a kid playing games.
Top 5 Genesis games:
1. Gunstar Heroes
2. Streets of Rage 2
3. Comix Zone
4. Golden Axe
5. Shinobi 3
Dude it was! I truly think we grew up at the perfect time. Wouldn't chose a different era if I could. Hope all is well man!
@@GamingOffTheGrid all is well on my end man! I'm actually a Dad now (Player 2 has entered the game), had a kid last April and he's about to be a year old. Just trying to balance that with work and still trying to stay active collecting.
Hope all is well with you and Robert as well. Keep up the good work with the channel. You guys rock.
Congrats! Greatest thing you will ever do!
@@GamingOffTheGrid thanks! Being a Dad is pretty rad! Having a lot of fun with it so far and can't wait for this little dude to be old enough for some couch co-op.
Genesis kid, got mine Christmas 95. Top 5 games for me tmnt hyperstone heist, gunstar heros, Madden 94, Mortal Kombat 2, Real Deal Holyfield Boxing
Havent played Real Deal Holyfield Boxing but love those style games but the rest are absolute gems! Cheers!
i grew up on arcades, then the NES by 1985, then genesis by 89. then tg16 briefly in 90 then snes in 91. sega cd in 92. neo geo in 93. then doom, wolfenstein. then N64 by 96. then full on pc gaming by 98 with half life. then 2009-ish the 360. then 2014 the ps4. then 2021 the ps5. i still buy and collect retro carts today, just got another good batch in the mail of NES games actually.
as for genesis, i loved the look of model 1. didnt like how model 2 looked and i liked my model 1 sega cd. but i was all in for games like herzog zwei, revenge of shinobi, ghostbusters, biohazard battle, pit fighter, shadow dancer, starflight, batman, streets of rage and more. i also got Crack Down in the mail today, too. i love my sega genesis mini 1 and 2, especially 2 with the final fight CD game on it, i play it on Mania difficulty, love it. im a slight bit more snes fan, but, i'll always love genesis, it had games the snes just didnt have. i have original consoles, but, i play all my carts now on the Retron5 and have wireless pads, such as 8bitdo's SNES pad and Retrobit's "Big 6" pad thats an original genesis pad but with 6 buttons. its awesome.
Nice! I grew up heavy on arcades also! Yes we are slightly more snes than genesis also but love both! Cheers!
I got model 2 as a kid. It came with a 3 button controller, not 6. But it did come with the amazing 6 pack game.
Thats awesome! Yeah alot of model 2 came with 3 not 6! Cheers!
Mad Stalker is a recent Genesis release and is pretty badass ! And my hidden gem is an awesome game that doesn't get enough love . Saint Sword !!! It's a great Taito release check it out fellas .
We will have to check out both those games! Cheers!
I really can't decide what console I liked more. I first got the Genesis (Mega Drive), but I instantly knew I wanted a Super Nintendo, when the first pictures of it were shown. Both have so many great games! ✌🏼🙂
Model 1 Genesis: "Don't worry about it. There's more to being a good person than just having a stereo television."
Agreed! Cheers!
I was a SEGA kid growing up.
My top 5 are pretty boring. But here's two series you didn't mention that should be in every Genesis discussion: Shining Force and Road Rash. Hidden gem, Marvel Land. Very rare to hear anyone bring that game up.
We will have to check those out! Plenty of Sega Bangers we need to play! Cheers!
I was one of the few kids back in the console wars that had both systems. My friends would come to me and ask which version was better. It was great a time to be a gamer, miss those days.
So awesome to hear the people who had both! Your sitting very well back in the 90s having both! Cheers!
@@GamingOffTheGrid it wasn’t that great , it was stressful choosing what versions to purchase. and also my friends would get upset at my opinions when they didn’t have the answer they wanted.
The six button didn’t come with model 2, the controller was identical to the model one only the printing was white instead of red on the buttons
Nice! Didn't know that! Thanks! Cheers!
I really enjoyed the clips of commercials from Sega they were the best back then. I would suggest Home Alone on Genesis because it is hands down best Home Alone video game you can play.
We need to play that version! Only played the SNES version! Cheers!
12:40 The master system was not Sega's first home console. That would be the SG-1000 that came out a few years before it. Not that anyone remembers it, lol. LONG LIVE THE GENESIS! Great video as always guys
Actually didnt know that! Our Sega history knowledge is fully up to snuff! Cheers!
Genesis first (later SNES), favorite games Phantasy Star 3, Sword of Vermillion, Sonic 2, Super Street Fighter 2, and MK2. Good show guys!!
Nice list! Glad you enjoyed our video! Cheers!
Very similar to you Wes, born in '87 and was Nintendo kid from NES through N64. I even had my PS1 before I picked up my OG Genesis. But two of my close friends had Genesis so the main classics were still a part of my childhood. Hidden Gem that isn't too expensive (loose at least) Mystic Defender.
Heard of Mystic Defender but habent played it yet! We need to get on it! Cheers!
F ing genesis !!!! Let’s go !!!! Bro when I went from small time gaming to big time … was late to the party though in 1994
Late is better than never! It was ahead of its time! Cheers!
I remember using the three button controller to play fighting games. Lol, it was quite the experience, especially playing SF2 having to press start to switch back and forth for punches and kicks. Great times man.
😂! Yeah i wouldnt have the patience for that! Cheers!
HD retrovision cables on a compatible CRT makes a very noticeable difference btw. Worth it
We will have to check that out sometime! Cheers!
I just bought my first Genesis (Model 1), so I'm glad you agree that it was a good idea. :) Great discussion about the console -- I'm excited to dive into its library, as well as Master System games!
Nice man! Hope you enjoy them both! We need to dive deeper into the Master System but the Genesis is a hammer! 🍻
A hidden gem I recommend is Landstalker. Its an action adventure game thats is from an isometric view point. It can be a bit tough but the music, witty writing and intricate design of the world and puzzles definitely make it worthwhile. Just recently picked it up and its still affordable loose if anyone is interested in owning it. I wouldn't say its my favorite genesis game but i still absolutely love it. Probably top 10
Heard of it but havent got a chance to play it yet! We will! 🍻
@@GamingOffTheGrid Whenever y'all get to it I hope y'all enjoy it!
Y'all should do a guilty pleasures video.
Like what's one game that almost everyone agrees sucks, but you actually enjoy playing yourself for whatever reason.
That is a good idea! Could be something be down the line! Cheers!
I was a SEGA kid, and started with the SMS. But the Genesis Powerbase Converter is amazing.
Awesome! Yeah the Genesis is amazing all together! Cheers!
I love the Genesis. I didn't get one at first, but by the Summer of 94, I had the Genesis and Sega CD. Today, I have every Sega Genesis game, as well as every Sega Master System game, and SNES game. As for my Top 5 games,
Sonic
Contra: Hard Corps
Castlevania: Bloodlines
Ranger X
Gunstar Heroes
Wow thats very impressive! Cheers!
Definitely a SNES Kid. I did get a Genesis later on so I got to enjoy the best of both worlds.
One correction with your video is I don't believe the Model 2 Genesis had the stereo sound. I think the stereo sound was done through the headphone jack of the Model 1 & that was removed in the Model 2.
Great video as always!
Thats a possibility! We are still learning the Genesis so very possible we goofed! Cheers!
I don't have a preference in terms of consoles, I was born in 1981 and my neighbors and myself had everything from Atari/Colecovision to Sega and Nintendo while we were growing up. But the Genesis had a few games I really loved (Contra Hard Corps, Phantasy Star IV, Ghouls & Ghosts...). I played a lot of SNES of course, but the Genesis had less lags and seemed more powerful in certain games. To get a stereo sound, I used to plug a stereo jack (1/8) to RCA at the front, but recently I decided to hijack the signal inside and install RCA outputs at the back. Cheers!
Yeah Genesis definitely had more power than the SNES! Genesis was ahead of its time on a few things! Cheers!
1.- I was a Sega Genesis guy and I still finding cool hidden games for it today!
2.- You guys should try Trouble Shooter, which also got a Japanese exclusive sequel, the game's true name is Battle Mania, these games are pretty fun...
We will have to check that game out! Cheers!
Great Video as always but Bro did you get a little too much sun? We aren’t seeing that much love from the sun in the Sioux City, IA area 😂
Yeah im outside sometimes for my job! Little more sun here! Cheers!
I was born in 86 too and I grew up with Nintendo products except for my cousin lived a couple hours away near Seattle and he had a Genesis and I always loved playing it. Now I have the Genesis Mini and the SNES Classic Edition and I always leaned towards Super Nintendo being my favorite because it's what I'm more used to and it has some of my favorite games, but now I have to say that yes I love Super Nintendo however the Genesis I feel is what I would choose if I could only have one. Both the Genesis Mini and SNES Classic have most the games I loved as a kid and some I've never tried so I love both of them. I had the Genesis Mini 2, but didn't like the lineup much.
the model 3 does have a list of things that it can’t do and games it won’t play. Most notably the Genesis 3 is missing any port to hook it up to a Sega CD, so that’s out. The Genesis 3 also, from what I understand, has a stripped down and rearranged motherboard, although I’m told they used the same chips, making it incompatible with the 32x add-on and even Virtua Racing. I have read, however, there may be a quite substantial mod to make the Genesis 3 compatible with the 32x and Virtua Racing, but still not the Sega CD.
You can get stereo sound from the model one by using the headphone jack on the front of the console.
Nice man! We are still learning about the model one! Thanks for the info! Cheers!
I recently came across the PS3 Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection and my local retro game store and it has a ton of great games from the Phatasy Star games to their Tetris™ clone Columns. I couldn't pass up the price and it had the games I actually enjoy playing. We need another "let's talk about this beer" review once Lent is over.
Nice pickup! Sounds like a plan! Cheers!
In Argentina we had the official Megadrive from a brazilian company named tec toy. Playing that 16 bit power coming from famiclones was memorable 😊
Its such an amazing console! Cheers!
The first game I played in my life was, Alex kid in miracle world, it was in 1988, the master system 1, I really enjoyed gaming in the 8,16 and 32bit eras
Nice! Yeah those eras were amazing and lots of great pick up and play games! Cheers!
My uncle had a master system when I was a kid .he lived in same house..we played Shinobi and the Rocky 4 game .oh and chop lifter!
Nice! We need to dive deeper into the master system! Cheers!
I got Genesis Christmas of 1991, and still have it.
Nice man! Perfect Christmas Present! Cheers!
I grew up as a Sega kid ,having a Mega Drive (Portugal) ,but now i have both Mega Drive 1 and Super Nintendo originals from 1991 with everdrives from krikkz.. Now i also got a crt Sony Trinitron to play has it was meant to be.. Also have a Mega Drive mini and a Saturn ❤️
Nice man! Wish we would of dove more into the Genesis when we were younger! Cheers!
You know am a master system fan and yes it fair to say about the control pad in the master system. It is the down side of the controller. But when I comes to game don’t ignore them. There a lot of good games for it.
Yeah we have alot of wood to chop on the Mastee System! We will plug away on it and check the games out! Cheers!
Wow im shocked im a super Nintendo kid never did i own a Genesis but now looking at your video you change my mind im going to start collecting this year too
Was in the same boat but my genesis love has grown over the years! 🍻
I was 14 when the original Genesis launched and I picked it up on launch day at Kay-Bee. Much of the reason I did was because I knew Sega and the quality of the hardware and games from the Sega Master System which I had for years before. I eventually got a Sega CD (model 1) and a 32X. It wasn't until the early 2000's that I was able to obtain and try a Genesis 2, Sega CD model 2 and a Genesis 3.
The Genesis 3 is actually an excellent console. It has probably the best composite out of any Genesis model. It has an excellent video decoder. The drawbacks are mono audio (even if you connect a Genesis 2 stereo cable), no Sega CD support, no SMS support (unless you hack it back in) and no 32X support...and it won't work with Virtua Racing. BUT, if all you need is a tiny reliable Genesis with crisp visuals it is great....and easy to pack along on trips. It is compatible with every cartridge as far as I am aware except that crappy Virtua Racing cart.
Thats awesome you own all those! Sega was on fire back then! 🍻
The good ol days.
1. I had the Sega Genesis (and still do)
2. Top 5 games: Streets of Rage 2, Road Rash, X-Men 2: Clone Wars, Golden Axe II, TMNT: Hyperstone Heist
3. Bonus game: Eternal Champions.
Never played Eternal Champions! Will look into that one! Great top 5 list! All are hammers! Cheers!
@@GamingOffTheGrid ya man, it's a fighting game like Mortal Kombat but instead of the characters doing fatalities the stages are what determines what kind of fatality. The music in it is awesome too!
Genesis... a console that I wanted for so long, and got that dream come true at January 2013, I don't have a 32X, nor a Sega CD but still I love my model 2, only got 6 button controllers and with an everdrive I can't ask for more... well, maybe getting a 32X but not a priority.
Thats awesome man! Better late than never! Wish you good luck on acquiring a 32x! Cheers!
@@GamingOffTheGrid Thanks, my struggle to get the console was something to behold for me back then, as I had to save money or have some miracle stuff to happen (the later was the reason as one youtuber did a challenge type giveaway for a model 2 console with a Mega Man game marathon in December 2012 and got the jackpot there), as for the 32X... once my current situation gets better I may hunt for it, same for the Sega CD... unless I upgrade my Mega Everdrive X7 to the PRO or it's equivalent rival, also... it's pretty convenient that (aside of the model 3) the Genesis is backwards compatible with the Master System, having 2 retro consoles at the price of 1, something that was rare to find back in those days.
I had a genesis growing up and just started collecting again about 12 years ago. I think I’m up to 112 games maybe 60 or so are CIB. I love this system so much lol
Sounds like a nice collection you got there! Its a hammer to collect for now! 🍻
Not that it matters but I have the same Mortal Kombat shirt seen at 4:57.
I was born in 1980. Where I lived the Genesis was a big deal when it came out and especially in 1991 when they included Sonic. I only knew one NES owner but had several friends with Geneses, Master Systems and TurboGrafx-16s.
Although, I was a huge Nintendo fan myself and picked up an NES in 1991 when I got my Genesis (bought simultaneously) and then a SNES a while later. I eventually got a SEGA CD, too.
At the time, I'd have considered the SNES the better although I was a fan of both. Nowadays, I actually find myself playing Genesis games more. I am still discovering some of the more obscure Mega Drive/Genesis games that are super addictive and fun.
Great video. The Genesis is one of the more affordable retro consoles to collect for. It's also pretty reliable both in hardware and cartridges. Has to be played on a CRT to truly appreciate. I think this generation represents the pinnacle of pixel art games and remains super playable today.
What it do ! HulkaManiac's , I did have both in 95 I got both mainly cause the folks split like the red sea.
Top 5
Streets of Rage 2, Street Fighter II special championship edition, Sonic 2, WarSong, Shining Force 2.
Hidden Gem- Vapor Trail , solid co op vertical shooter not the most talked about game by Renovation. Not sure if you boys have any Renovation Titles but their easily my favorite Company for Gemesis titles. Cheers fellas
Havent played War Hogs before! Need to look into it! Vapor Trail havent even heard of it and Renovation were arent familar with! We still have lots of wood to chop on the Genesis! Cheers!
Growing up with divorced parents “helped” and I was fortunate enough that my father bought both and I had a genesis at home with my mother. Far and away the SNES got way more love but the genesis had its high points. The entirety of the Sonic series, NHL 94/95 , Road rash and Comix Zone were some of my favorites as a kid.
Nice you had both! Thats awesome! Best of both worlds! Cheers!
I was a nintendo kid, but I had a genesis and other consoles, even the Sega master system, (dope name by the way) I never let a good game/consoles pass me. Nintendo is definitely my favorite but I wasn't like most folks that lie to themselves that the console they own is the best and they don't need anything else, depriving them of good games. The genesis was more than definitely a worthy challenge to the snes and that's coming from a Nintendo fan. The genesis was a great, legendary and phenomenal console and will always remain in my heart. Nintenso for life though lol.
Lastly I do agree, the first model genesis is the best and the 2nd gen model a close 2nd. The genesis also had better cases than the cardboard snes boxes. The Genesis is Sega doing a console right. I wish they were still making consoles
Yes the sega was a very worthy challanger! We feel like they did different things well so if you play them both you get the best of both worlds! Yeah sega needs to get back into the console scene! 🍻
Good stuff guys. If anyone is interested in the Genesis, watch this video. I agree with just about everything you mention here. I was always and still am partial to the SNES so I sold my entire Genesis/32X/CD collection in 2021 and I am still ok with that. (3 power bricks sucked) I did buy several OG Genesis games to play on the Retron hardware and I have both Mini Consoles. Not to mention the various Sega compilation games on more modern consoles which all scratch that Sega Genesis itch for me. I'm hoping to snag a few loose carts at this years gaming conventions I'm planning on attending to rebuild a small physical OG Genesis collection. That's part of the fun I suppose - no pressure to pay a lot for CIB anymore!
Yeah We love CIB but sometimes its about having the game to play! Cheers!
Was totally a Sega kid growing up, first master system, then genesis
Still remember when I picked it up with nhl hockey, life changed from that day
Hidden gem (more of a cult favorite I guess for me), the immortal, specifically for horror fans due to the graphic killing scenes
Challenging games with puzzles, but check it out if you can 😊
We will have to check that out! Thanks for the recommendation! Cheers!
Hidden gem on MS, Kenseiden
I remember I had a sega and a nes growing up and so did my best friend and my little sister got a snes for Christmas ( which sorta became my snes 😃😃😆😆) We had such a great 16 but era life .. renting games watching war movies . We used to play the crap out of MK1&2 on both systems .... I remember the best thing about the sega was the 2 player games with violence :)) ... sega classic brought back so many memories . At some point I got rid of all my sega stuff but this year I've decided to start a collection again .
Awesome you decided to collect again! Yeah Sega was very edgy! Cheers!