tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post2895772730727637396..comments2023-06-24T04:29:24.130-07:00Comments on The Gay Gamer: Happy 26th anniversary, PC Engine, and ever-so-slightly belated 25th anniversary, Mega Drive!Bryan Ochallahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16256591698209804728noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-75589969211712189342013-10-31T08:49:52.983-07:002013-10-31T08:49:52.983-07:00Well, seems I'm in the minority here. Which is...Well, seems I'm in the minority here. Which is fine with me! I understand preferring the original system's design, really I do. It certainly has more ... verve than the MD2's design, that's for sure!thegaygamer.comhttp://www.thegaygamer.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-29863899901753602122013-10-31T08:49:00.415-07:002013-10-31T08:49:00.415-07:00Oh, yes, I agree about the control pads, Sean. Tha...Oh, yes, I agree about the control pads, Sean. That said, are you talking about the smaller ones that launched around the time of the MD2's release or the bulkier ones that came with the original MD? I prefer the smaller ones myself, although the bigger ones are at least a novelty I guess :)thegaygamer.comhttp://www.thegaygamer.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-44845465861706240732013-10-31T05:44:34.167-07:002013-10-31T05:44:34.167-07:00I simply prefer the design of the MD1.
And for...I simply prefer the design of the MD1. <br /><br /><br /><br />And for an European gamer the MD1 should be the choice because it can be easily modded with a 50/60hz switch, and I also like the headphone jack which the MD2 doesn't have.Bodonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-31164647650763709462013-10-31T04:25:46.426-07:002013-10-31T04:25:46.426-07:00Yeah, I kind of just like the look of the original...Yeah, I kind of just like the look of the original MD. It is hard to put a finger on exactly what, actually it would make more sense for me to like the smaller MD2 (living in a tiny Japanese apartment as I do). <br /><br /><br /><br />Anyway, good luck with your quest! One other good thing about the MD which you wouldn`t catch playing them on emulators is the awesome control pads!Seannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-2016887686743741452013-10-30T17:41:26.664-07:002013-10-30T17:41:26.664-07:00Hey there, Sean! Oh, I've definitely played a...Hey there, Sean! Oh, I've definitely played a slew of MD games, but only via emulation. And of course I've played many actual MD games that were localized for the US market (as Genesis games). I've just never owned an actual MD system or cartridge. <br /><br /><br />As for why I prefer the MD2: I just like that it's smaller and sleeker. Also, I really like the Mega Jet and the CD-X, to tell you the truth. Sadly, I don't think the CD-X was released in Japan, so should I ever get one of those it'll have to be a US one.<br /><br /><br />Why do you prefer the original MD, if you don't mind me asking? I'm guessing you just like the design better? (Don't get me wrong, I like it. It's just a bit too bulky and 90s-ish for me to prefer it to the MD2 design.)thegaygamer.comhttp://www.thegaygamer.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-17269217896365590682013-10-30T17:34:30.842-07:002013-10-30T17:34:30.842-07:00You should, Sam! There are some real gems in the ...You should, Sam! There are some real gems in the PCE games catalog. If you ever want some recommendations, just ask me :)thegaygamer.comhttp://www.thegaygamer.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-80378769691939794972013-10-30T17:07:02.518-07:002013-10-30T17:07:02.518-07:00Interesting, The Famicom just passed its 30th birt...Interesting, The Famicom just passed its 30th birthday a couple of months ago too. I think you will definitely enjoy a Mega Drive when you do get one, it is one of my favorites. I never owned or even got a chance to try a Genesis back in the day, so when I got my first MD about 3 years back it was an eye opening experience. <br /><br /><br /><br />Any reason that you specifically want to get an MD2 instead of an MD1? I had one of each until I moved last year and was forced to downsize my console collection a bit. I ended up keeping the MD1 and selling the MD2, but it wasn`t an easy choice.Seannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-16718749275970247662013-10-30T17:00:24.415-07:002013-10-30T17:00:24.415-07:00I should play a PC engine game someday.I should play a PC engine game someday.Monster_Hunter2882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-23310422060885190542013-10-30T16:28:27.208-07:002013-10-30T16:28:27.208-07:00Oh, I like the original MD and Genesis design well...Oh, I like the original MD and Genesis design well enough, too Michael. It's so 90s! That said, I think I prefer the MD2 design, just because it's a bit smaller and more streamlined. <br /><br /><br />Also, you're right that the one I included here is the Euro MD2--or at least I'm pretty sure that's the case. Anyway, I also like the Japanese MD2 more than its EU and NA counterparts. <br /><br /><br />Finally, I love the story about your friend's cat! I think I would've quickly found another place for my Genesis 2 if I were your friend :)thegaygamer.comhttp://www.thegaygamer.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-75641616916551962672013-10-30T16:13:15.560-07:002013-10-30T16:13:15.560-07:00I've never owned a Mega Drive either, but the ...I've never owned a Mega Drive either, but the Genesis that I do have is one of my favorite consoles, for sure! I'm more of a fan of the original asymmetrical design with the headphone jack than any of the redesigns, but I do like the Japanese MD2 (I think the one you're showing here is the European one), with the red cart slot and on-off-switch, not one of those little press-buttons like the western ones have: http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%95%E3%82%A1%E3%82%A4%E3%83%AB:Mega_Drive_2.jpg<br /><br /><br />A friend of mine actually had a cat who would walk on his Genesis 2 at inopportune moments and step on the power button--clearly a design flaw! (The reset button's no good for kitties in any design!)michaelstearnsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-11931262629664227842013-10-30T13:07:11.043-07:002013-10-30T13:07:11.043-07:00You're certainly right with that first sentenc...You're certainly right with that first sentence/paragraph, Bodo! One of my favorite eras of gaming, too :)<br /><br /><br />I really need to increase my collection of Genesis/MD games in the coming years. It's one of my least represented systems at the moment, which is sad. I've just been too focused on Famicom, GB, GBA, PCE and PS1, I guess...thegaygamer.comhttp://www.thegaygamer.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-26555634739458002752013-10-30T12:33:12.360-07:002013-10-30T12:33:12.360-07:002 great gaming systems from the golden age of vide...2 great gaming systems from the golden age of videogames where cartridges, sprites, parallax scrolling and chipmusic were king.<br /><br /><br />I've owned a japanese Megadrive back in 1988/89, and it's still one of my favorite game consoles ever.Bodonoreply@blogger.com