behold its beauty

[17daysolderthannes]

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s190/specv4life/highdefinitiongenny.jpg

1 high definition model 1 Genesis
1 RF cable
1 A/C adapter
1 red button 3 button controller
1 white button 3 button controller

$20

owning what may be the best condition existing example of a high definition Sega Genesis (spare for overpriced NIB systems on eBay)

Priceless


Every single connection is super clean and super tight, it makes me wonder if the thing has even been played before.

[Christuserloeser]

Congrats man. It's beautiful!


EDIT: Seriously. I mean it. I can't stop staring at it :sonic:

[Joe Redifer]

The volume is all the way down. Why do you hate the Genesis sound so much?

A real Genesis fan would ONLY have the volume all the way up.

[Melf]

I so desperately want a model 1 Genesis. :(

[Rusty Venture]

Melf, the man who created this very forum, does not own a Model 1?

I think you need to ban yourself.

[Melf]

Too true. I have a modded model 2 that's been with me since '96, but it's not the same.

[Rusty Venture]

A Model 2 can never take the place of a Model 1, modded or not.

[TmEE]

It has done so at my place... my MD1 sees much less use. If I'd bother to add headphone possibility to my MD2, there will really be no reason for MD1, except for the looks.... I want MD1 VA7... MD2 inside MD1 shell .......


This Genny looks great... RF cables should all be burned though

[17daysolderthannes]

The volume is all the way down. Why do you hate the Genesis sound so much?

A real Genesis fan would ONLY have the volume all the way up.

thanks for reminding me, actually, I was going to do a photoshop and make "10" "11" so my speakers can go up to 11 (Spïnal Tap FTW). I would do it for real if this thing wasn't so amazingly perfect that it would be a criminal act.


It has done so at my place... my MD1 sees much less use. If I'd bother to add headphone possibility to my MD2, there will really be no reason for MD1, except for the looks.... I want MD1 VA7... MD2 inside MD1 shell .......


This Genny looks great... RF cables should all be burned though

I'm using RF for now until I decide whether or not to buy the official Sega cables or just get the generic ones they sell on eBay. I mean, a cable is a cable, its just a matter of how original I want to keep it. I also kind of want to have the authentic ~1990 (its a TMSS model) experience because, well, no one used A/V back then. Even with RF the picture is still stunning and hearing the sound on my dad's old stereo headphones (as seen in the picture) is mind blowing. Seriously, if you have a model 1 and don't plug in some headphones every once in a while you are doing yourself a big disservice.

P.S. about the A/V cables, I know I can use the headphone jack to give stereo sound output (something most Genesis A/V cables lack), so is there something I could buy for cheap to be video only? I ask this because somehow or another there is a cable at the Play N Trade I work for that is just a male/male yellow video cable with an adapter at the end that works on a Genesis model 2, which leads me to believe its just something you could buy at Radio Shack.

P.P.S. If anyone around here edits Wikipedia, feel free to use this image on the Genesis wiki for an example of a High Definition model

[Christuserloeser]

It has done so at my place... my MD1 sees much less use.

Yeah, but yours is audio modded, not (only) region modded (as that's what I think Melf meant).


P.P.S. If anyone around here edits Wikipedia, feel free to use this image on the Genesis wiki for an example of a High Definition model

That'd be great! I actually was going to ask. It's really a super sexy shot. :notworthy:


- To use it with Wikipedia, you should release it under the GNU Free Documentation License:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GNU_Free_Documentation_License

or one of the Creative Commons licenses, or just into the public domain.

[Aqua Hedgehog]

Too true. I have a modded model 2 that's been with me since '96, but it's not the same.
OOH! Could you post pictures of your mod so we can use it for reference?
EDIT: I winder why people are ignoring this post.

[Benjamin]

Can it play Populous? If not, bin it. :)

[Dirt Ball Gamer]

I knew right when I saw the volume slider all the way down that it wasn't going to sit well with Joe. Thats a rookie mistake there:)

[17daysolderthannes]

I knew right when I saw the volume slider all the way down that it wasn't going to sit well with Joe. Thats a rookie mistake there:)

shit, I knew that the second I took the picture. Its my rule that the slider stay down until the speakers are ready to go up to 11, then its on.

[Christuserloeser]

To use it with Wikipedia, you should release it under the GNU Free Documentation License:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GNU_Free_Documentation_License

or one of the Creative Commons licenses, or just into the public domain.

I went ahead and added it to WP under the GFDL. I hope that's okay. When trying to list it as "the author gave me permission to post it at Wikipedia" it warned me that it might fall under the criteria for a speedy deletion.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mega_Drive#Audio

[Mark Robert]

It is indeed a beautiful thing. I only have a model 2 right now. I also want a Model 1 pretty badly.

[17daysolderthannes]

dude, holy crap! I never noticed he added me to wikipedia, I'm fuckin honored!

[sketch]

That is the nicest Genesis I have ever seen; it's P-R-I-S-T-I-N-E. I think I have a tear in my eye.

And Melf, I'm a fairly modest collector, and even I have all three models of Genesis;)

[17daysolderthannes]

That is the nicest Genesis I have ever seen; it's P-R-I-S-T-I-N-E. I think I have a tear in my eye.

And Melf, I'm a fairly modest collector, and even I have all three models of Genesis;)

then you should see my NES, SNES, PS2, XBOX, Dreamcast, Laserdisc player, FC Twin, the non-metal scraped parts of my Sega CD, 32X, Wii, every computer I've ever had, all of my controllers, etc. etc. The only stuff that ever got beat up was handhelds, and that usually wasn't my fault (in many cases because they were acquired used, especially the PSP, its gotta be pretty messed up for the UMD not to work, but for $45 and 100% functionality, its good enough for me). I'm not kidding when I say I probably clean my used purchases more thoroughly than just about anyone out there.

[sketch]

then you should see my NES, SNES, PS2, XBOX, Dreamcast, Laserdisc player, FC Twin, the non-metal scraped parts of my Sega CD, 32X, Wii, every computer I've ever had, all of my controllers, etc. etc. The only stuff that ever got beat up was handhelds, and that usually wasn't my fault (in many cases because they were acquired used, especially the PSP, its gotta be pretty messed up for the UMD not to work, but for $45 and 100% functionality, its good enough for me). I'm not kidding when I say I probably clean my used purchases more thoroughly than just about anyone out there.

I'm very lazy with my consoles myself. And most of my genesis equipment is used, with the exception of my Genesis 3 which, upon closer inspection, is in pretty good shape and would polish up nicely.

My games tend to stay in the condition I received them, so if I got them in great shape (or new), they stay that way. I treat my stuff nice, but am not very anal about cleaning them. Poor neglected Genny...

[sketch]

Were all of your systems purchased NIB?

[17daysolderthannes]

Were all of your systems purchased NIB?

Many of them were, but the XBOX, Dreamcast, Sega CD, 32X, Laserdisc player, and both Genesis...isisisis were not. I'm also very picky when buying video game systems since those will have problems long before the games will. No use buying a worn out system when you can buy a much better one 2 weeks later at the same price. Of course there will always be those scratches you just can't get rid of, but most used systems just need to be cleaned to look like new.

[genesisguy]

That is pretty. I never thought about collecting pristine consoles. Although I doubt I'd trade all mint model 1s for my late version model 1 I received back in 5th grade.

[stalepie]

I'm using RF for now until I decide whether or not to buy the official Sega cables or just get the generic ones they sell on eBay. I mean, a cable is a cable, its just a matter of how original I want to keep it. I also kind of want to have the authentic ~1990 (its a TMSS model) experience because, well, no one used A/V back then. Even with RF the picture is still stunning and hearing the sound on my dad's old stereo headphones (as seen in the picture) is mind blowing.
Probably no one's going to listen to me when I say this, but when I first heard the Genesis with A/V cables, I thought something was wrong with the sound! I didn't like it as much. I was very used to the somewhat muddier and deeper (?) sound of RF. To this day I'm not quite sure which I like more, but I keep it plugged into A/V because of the superior picture quality. (It's plenty good to me, and I doubt I would like it with component or s-video or RGB or whatever).


Seriously, if you have a model 1 and don't plug in some headphones every once in a while you are doing yourself a big disservice.
Totally agreed! The Genesis sounds so much better that way and it's a shame the thing didn't originally output in stereo.

[17daysolderthannes]

Probably no one's going to listen to me when I say this, but when I first heard the Genesis with A/V cables, I thought something was wrong with the sound! I didn't like it as much. I was very used to the somewhat muddier and deeper (?) sound of RF. To this day I'm not quite sure which I like more, but I keep it plugged into A/V because of the superior picture quality. (It's plenty good to me, and I doubt I would like it with component or s-video or RGB or whatever).


Totally agreed! The Genesis sounds so much better that way and it's a shame the thing didn't originally output in stereo.

lol, remember, that's a REALLY old post, this thread is from quite a while back, I've long since started using A/V cables for it and never looked back. High Def+headphones+A/V picture=better than XBOX 360 for sure.

[Christuserloeser]

epic bump for we need confirmation on whether or not you release your photo under GFDL (see page 1 of this thread).

Status: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Genesis_Model1_High_Definition_Graphics.jpg


This image or media is missing evidence of permission. It is sourced to someone other than the uploader and while a copyright tag has been applied, there is no proof that the author agreed to license the file under the given license. Unless a link to a webpage with an explicit permission is provided, or an email from the copyright owner is sent or forwarded to permissions-en@wikimedia.org, the image will be deleted after Monday, 15 March 2010. Please remove this template if a link to a webpage with an explicit permission is provided, or a tag with a volunteer response team ticket number has been added.

[Speedle]

thats Mega Drive porn right there! and Sonic in the slot! Beautiful!!!

[runback22]

The genesis is still the nicest looking console of all time....I have a model 1 that I picked up off ebay last year that is still in pristine condition.....I treat it like Camerons dad on Ferris Bueller.....I dont use it, I just sit around and wipe it with diaper all day......

[17daysolderthannes]

epic bump for we need confirmation on whether or not you release your photo under GFDL (see page 1 of this thread).

Status: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Genesis_Model1_High_Definition_Graphics.jpg

I release my photo under GFDL.

If I need to say anything else, let me know, or if I have to, I'll upload it myself. USE THE PICTURE WIKIPEDIA! THAT'S WHY I TOOK IT!

I also give permission for any non-profit use of the photo (Genesis FAQs, etc.)

[17daysolderthannes]

oh, and just as an interest sampler: I'll be giving a touch up cleaning to all of my systems before they go into storage when I move to NYC (I won't have room for my collection, at least not at first), would anyone like me to take pictures of my other systems in a similar fashion? I have: NES, SNES, FC Twin, Genesis 1 and 2, 32X, Sega CD model 2, PS2 Fat, Dreamcast (regular and Sega Sports), Saturn, XBOX, N64, Game Gear, Gameboy (original), N-Gage QD (RayR DaWG!), PSX (SCPH-1001), Sega Master System, Pioneer Laserdisc CLD-V2800 (not a game system, but whateva), X-Arcade Joystick, Namco ?Tekken? joystick, Logitech Driving Force Pro Steering Wheel, PSP 1000 and 2000, etc. etc.

[Da_Shocker]

Nice I bought a HDG model 1 last year I need to buy the A/V cords for it and it could use some cleaning.

[djshok]

I clicked on this and thought to myself, hey that's the same photo from Wiki, then I realized this thread is 2 years old, lol. Anyway, it turly is a sight to behold. I stick to my theory that the Genesis is the sexiest console design of all time.

[OldSchool]

Enh, mine's even more Mint... glows, and it was only $1.99 and it came with 20 Controllers in fantastic condition and 33 Games all for $12.35.


beat that

[NeoVamp]

glows


aah old Chernobyl stock!

[BetaWolf47]

Am I the only one who actually prefers the smaller, more aesthetically appealing model 2 with the proper encoders?

[17daysolderthannes]

Am I the only one who actually prefers the smaller, more aesthetically appealing model 2 with the proper encoders?

there are no proper encoders on the Model 2, everything you have been told is a lie.

[OldSchool]

aah old Chernobyl stock!

right on



I forgot to mention that the entire order was shipped to me for free and the guy threw in a Neo Geo with 4 games just to be nice.

[Mark Robert]

It is indeed a beautiful thing. I've had my modded S-video with region switch and overclock capability HD Model 1 Genesis since June and I've been deeply in love ever since. :love:

[PimpUigi]

Is there a reason this was deleted off of Wikipedia?!
I thought 17days said it was fine.
So lame.

[17daysolderthannes]

Is there a reason this was deleted off of Wikipedia?!
I thought 17days said it was fine.
So lame.

mother fucker, they did delete it!

Hey Christuserloeser, would it be easier if I just uploaded it myself and then you came behind me and edited it? what would be the best way to go about that? Ooooh this pisses me off! This is why I hate the way copyrights work, you can't even give people permission to use your works!

[Christuserloeser]

I emailed them plus posted at the admin's talk page as soon as I noticed your reply here, 17days.

Prior to you or me re-uploading it, it should be re-released under the GNU Free Documentation License plus the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 (I wasn't even aware that Wikipedia switched to Creative Commons now).

Other restrictions such as your previous remark that you would allow non-commercial use for FAQs aren't helpful as they do imply that you did not read the GFDL (which allows free commercial and non-commerical use of your work).

[Christuserloeser]

Some links to relevant topics at WP:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:PERMISSION
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Declaration_of_consent_for_all_enquiries

[QuickSciFi]

... RF cables should all be burned though

Hehehe. After getting my first stereo AV cable for my model 2 last week (for the first time ever), I'd have to agree.

[17daysolderthannes]

I emailed them plus posted at the admin's talk page as soon as I noticed your reply here, 17days.

Prior to you or me re-uploading it, it should be re-released under the GNU Free Documentation License plus the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 (I wasn't even aware that Wikipedia switched to Creative Commons now).

Other restrictions such as your previous remark that you would allow non-commercial use for FAQs aren't helpful as they do imply that you did not read the GFDL (which allows free commercial and non-commerical use of your work).

so wait, I can't reserve the rights to commercial use and still have it on Wikipedia? I gotta tell you, this is one big PITA to just try to get my picture cleared for Wikipedia. Again, what the fuck is going on with copyright law that the CREATOR can't give permission to use his photo without jumping through hoops?

[PimpUigi]

Wikipedia is made of sad panda bears.
: (

[NeoVamp]

RF cables should all be burned though

But how will we play Duke3D properly then?

[ApolloBoy]

But how will we play Duke3D properly then?
Do the right thing and play the original. :p

[Christuserloeser]

so wait, I can't reserve the rights to commercial use and still have it on Wikipedia?

That is correct. Imagine 5 billion contributors suddenly claiming royality fees for their contribution, either from WP or whoever does a print run of its content.

It's not as complicated as it seems though: You just upload the picture and say that you release it under the GNU Free Documentation License plus the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0.

That's all.

(wouldn't hurt to read the licenses before uploading though)

[17daysolderthannes]

That is correct. Imagine 5 billion contributors suddenly claiming royality fees for their contribution, either from WP or whoever does a print run of its content.

It's not as complicated as it seems though: You just upload the picture and say that you release it under the GNU Free Documentation License plus the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0.

That's all.

(wouldn't hurt to read the licenses before uploading though)

Ugh, this is bullshit.

How do I upload it myself? I tried last night and I was like "OMGWTFBBQ, where is the picture upload thing?" I did it once before, but I don't remember what I did.

[Christuserloeser]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Genesis_Model1_High_Definition_Graphics.jpg

http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:Upload&wpDestFile=Genesis_Model1_High_Definition_Graphics .jpg (scroll down a bit)

[17daysolderthannes]

it says I'm "Unauthorized: limited to autoconfirmed uses, confirmed users, and administrators". So now what?

[PimpUigi]

I think it means you need to make a wikipedia name?

[Christuserloeser]

Yeah, you'll need to register first.

[MrX]

Heres Mine

http://img689.imageshack.us/img689/2036/mymegadrive.jpg (http://img689.imageshack.us/i/mymegadrive.jpg/)

Model 1s are SEXY :p

Do we have a 'post your megadrive picture thread' here? If not, we should i think......

[17daysolderthannes]

Yeah, you'll need to register first.

I am registered.

[Hiarcs]

Congrats man. It's beautiful!


EDIT: Seriously. I mean it. I can't stop staring at it :sonic:

You did read my mind! i was thinking the same pal :cool:

[PimpUigi]

Well the pic is back up.
Random people keep taking it out of the Mega Drive article for some reason though.

[Nuxius]

And I just added the pic to the article again.

Some idiot will probably come along and remove it again though. :p

[TmEE]

But how will we play Duke3D properly then?

I live in PAL land and neither composiht or RF has the effect one seeks in that game so I might aswell juast use RGB like with all else :P

[NeoVamp]

I live in PAL land and neither composhit or RF has the effect one seeks in that game so I might aswell juast use RGB like with all else :P

RF doesn't have that blending effect that some people claimed made the game look good?
hmm, guess i won't have to look up that RF cable then, because i played some Duke3D on my NEO cart last night and its just horrible to look at.
I mean why not use normal looking sprites and art, its not like the stuff in Duke3D had complex color use.

But the entire game is a bad effort, it even shows directly on the title screen,
I could have made that title screen look so much better, its like they just converted the static image directly with mspaint.

[Christuserloeser]

Added it back to the article.



17daysolderthannes also grants permission for "any non-profit use".

This is implied in the GFDL but also seems to contradict it as you highlight non-profit use when GFDL guarantees free commercial and non-commercial use to everyone.

[17daysolderthannes]

the thumbnail shows up, but it says the file doesn't exist when I click on it. It says I need to edit at least 10 entries before I get upload permission or some BS like that, so when I get the time I'll do some minor grammatical changes so I can upload pics. I plan on taking sexy money shot pictures of all of my consoles before they go into storage (they all literally look this good) so all of the wikipedia pages can have a pretty picture.