Rex Dart Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 Like it says in the title & sub-title, I was wondering if genesis carts are playable in a genesis with the power base converter attached, or if it needs to be removed first. Thanks! Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/186057-quick-genesis-power-base-converter-question/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldSchoolRetroGamer Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 It must be removed, Power Base fits SMS carts only. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/186057-quick-genesis-power-base-converter-question/#findComment-2344642 Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisbid Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 you have to remove the convertor to play genesis carts but the convertor is basically just an oversized cart. there are no cables, power adapters or anything to attach when you want to use it. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/186057-quick-genesis-power-base-converter-question/#findComment-2344921 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jferio Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 you have to remove the convertor to play genesis carts but the convertor is basically just an oversized cart. there are no cables, power adapters or anything to attach when you want to use it. I bought the PBC I have specifically because it was just a cartridge, versus getting a whole Master System that I'd then have to find places to plug in the RF/AV and power connections in my rig. Yes, I have to remove it to play Genesis games, but that's a small price to pay versus storage and cable management. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/186057-quick-genesis-power-base-converter-question/#findComment-2345222 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rex Dart Posted August 9, 2011 Author Share Posted August 9, 2011 Would it be possible to modify the adapter to allow genesis cart pass-through? Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/186057-quick-genesis-power-base-converter-question/#findComment-2345226 Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldSchoolRetroGamer Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Would it be possible to modify the adapter to allow genesis cart pass-through? Anything is possible if your skilled enough, I would not think it would be worth the trouble though........ Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/186057-quick-genesis-power-base-converter-question/#findComment-2345257 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jferio Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Keep in mind that the PBC grounds a contact or two in order to invoke the Master System mode of the Genesis. Is there any particular reason you'd rather leave the PBC in place? Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/186057-quick-genesis-power-base-converter-question/#findComment-2345492 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rex Dart Posted August 9, 2011 Author Share Posted August 9, 2011 Keep in mind that the PBC grounds a contact or two in order to invoke the Master System mode of the Genesis. Is there any particular reason you'd rather leave the PBC in place? Yeah, it looks totally bitchin'. So you think it could maybe be done with either an external switch, or maybe a logic chip or two? Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/186057-quick-genesis-power-base-converter-question/#findComment-2345504 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jferio Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 Yeah, it looks totally bitchin'. So you think it could maybe be done with either an external switch, or maybe a logic chip or two? very likely not. You'd wind up making most of the mods to the Genesis... and given the way that the PBC covers most of the system front to back when it's attached, there isn't a lot of places you can drop a second cart slot and a switch in that will look decent, AND be accessible. It would either be sticking out the right side on the top, sideways, or out one of the sides. And I don't know how many connections the PBC grounds out, or how many get joined up in the cart adaptation. I just leave my PBC on, and pull it off when I intend to play a Genesis or SegaCD game. It hasn't been a big deal, and I usually drop the PBC back into the slot when I'm done just to store it. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/186057-quick-genesis-power-base-converter-question/#findComment-2346179 Share on other sites More sharing options...
the.golden.ax Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 An everdrive is your solution to not having to take anything out of your system to play genuine SMS and Genesis titles from one thing plugged in to your system. Worth every penny of the $70 - $90. AX Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/186057-quick-genesis-power-base-converter-question/#findComment-2346181 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rex Dart Posted August 10, 2011 Author Share Posted August 10, 2011 (edited) You'd wind up making most of the mods to the Genesis... and given the way that the PBC covers most of the system front to back when it's attached, there isn't a lot of places you can drop a second cart slot and a switch in that will look decent, AND be accessible. It would either be sticking out the right side on the top, sideways, or out one of the sides. And I don't know how many connections the PBC grounds out, or how many get joined up in the cart adaptation. Well, now that just sounds like a challenge. An everdrive is your solution to not having to take anything out of your system to play genuine SMS and Genesis titles from one thing plugged in to your system. Worth every penny of the $70 - $90. I've actually already ordered one, but who the hell knows when that might arrive? Not exactly genuine, though. But hey, wouldn't a big fat power base converter make a cool shell for an everdrive? I might look into that, too... Edited August 10, 2011 by Rex Dart Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/186057-quick-genesis-power-base-converter-question/#findComment-2346182 Share on other sites More sharing options...
the.golden.ax Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 You'd wind up making most of the mods to the Genesis... and given the way that the PBC covers most of the system front to back when it's attached, there isn't a lot of places you can drop a second cart slot and a switch in that will look decent, AND be accessible. It would either be sticking out the right side on the top, sideways, or out one of the sides. And I don't know how many connections the PBC grounds out, or how many get joined up in the cart adaptation. Well, now that just sounds like a challenge. An everdrive is your solution to not having to take anything out of your system to play genuine SMS and Genesis titles from one thing plugged in to your system. Worth every penny of the $70 - $90. I've actually already ordered one, but who the hell knows when that might arrive? Not exactly genuine, though. But hey, wouldn't a big fat power base converter make a cool shell for an everdrive? I might look into that, too... F* yeah, that would be awesome AX Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/186057-quick-genesis-power-base-converter-question/#findComment-2346196 Share on other sites More sharing options...
A2600 Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Power Base Everdrive now with High Resolution Graphics and Sound Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/186057-quick-genesis-power-base-converter-question/#findComment-2346949 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koopa64 Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Please, stop thinking of hacking up a PBC to work with Genesis carts. It's simply not possible. For one thing the SMS cart slot has fewer pins than the Genesis slot AND it's also differently designed. Genesis carts sort of snap into the slot, whereas SMS carts can insert of varying degrees into the slot. Not to mention, as others have said here, the SMS grounds some of the Genesis cart slot connections to switch the machine into SMS mode. Just stop being a lazy ass and learn to remove the PBC when you want to play Genesis games, or buy a separate SMS console. Is it really so hard to do that?! Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/186057-quick-genesis-power-base-converter-question/#findComment-2347136 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rex Dart Posted August 11, 2011 Author Share Posted August 11, 2011 SMS cart slot has fewer pins than the Genesis slot AND it's also differently designed. Genesis carts sort of snap into the slot, whereas SMS carts can insert of varying degrees into the slot. Not to mention, as others have said here, the SMS grounds some of the Genesis cart slot connections to switch the machine into SMS mode. So you're saying that if I replace the cart connector in the PBC (maybe with one from a busted Genesis) & put a switch on those connections that get grounded, I could pull this off with about the same effort as a homemade Neptune? Cool! Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/186057-quick-genesis-power-base-converter-question/#findComment-2347140 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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