Genesis Power Base Converter question...

[Markimus of K.]

Another solution not yet mentioned that worked for me.

 

I purchased (I think on ebay) a cart extender that gives you enough height to mount the PBC on a model 2 Genesis.

[godslabrat]

You could just get a Model 1 Genesis...

[thegamezmaster]

Anyone know where to get a replacement screw that screws into the Genesis for the Power Base Converter? PM me if you do.

Edited May 11, 2014 by thegamezmaster

[IrishNinja]

also, OP: DBelectronics @ Sega-16 is close to finishing an alternate power base converter with an FM sound chip within! this sadly won't work on games lacking it over here like Phantasy Star 1, but it's a neat alternative for those that do, and while we're waiting on price/etc all that info should be up soon.

[Andromeda Stardust]

Stone Age Gamer sells this alternative.

 

http://www.stoneagegamer.com/powerbase-mini.html

I've got one of these and it's an awesome piece of tech. The shells are not recycled games but newly manufactured. It has a cutout that makes it compatible with Japanese Model 1 Megadrives. The Everdrives and Retrode adapters also use these new shells.

 

Unless the lack of a card slot is a deal breaker to you, get the Powerbase Mini adapter instead. It even works with Super Retro Trio!