Consoles a little bit of both But retro games are from forums and eBay for sure since can't find in shops nowadays

Hey gundamalpha, just realized you also have the Sega CDX console. Sweeet..

For the MD2 it's using 10V, while the older MD1 using 9V (U can see the voltage spec on the bottom of your MD console). If you have a famicom, the adapter will also working with MD and PC-Engine too, as they are about the same (+/-) voltage and are DC. But do not use the NES adapter as it's not DC but AC I believe, so pls don't do this unless you want to fry your adapter (and possibly your console)

Yes, I have also Mega Key 2. For console of certain region, u cannot just put the cart inside the console so it serves as an adapter. I'm not sure whether it's only due to the different cart shape, but I heard that some games have a software region lock-out. Also there's a jumper you can set on the Mega Key (to set whether your console JPN, EUR or US), so it can be used on different consoles.

This post has been edited by chronims: Jan 11 2009, 07:33 AM

Chronims, thanks for the valuable information. So, it must be DC type and not AC right, bro? This is the exact adaptor right?

http://cgi.ebay.com.my/SEGA-MEGA-DRIVE-2-A...emZ380077776931

I have a question. What does the "INPUT: AC100V" mean? Does it have to be "AC100V" and not "AC110V"?

As for the Mega Key, mine jumper switches at the back of it too. I seem to have peeled of the yellow sticker for the jumper settings on the cart itself (when I was younger). Now I don't know the correct settings for each region.

Thanks for the help. I appreciate it.

AC100/110V means the voltage on the wall socket.. that's US/JP standard. M'sia uses 220-260V, so you have to be careful on this

Ok, thanks bro. I understand now.

Yes, it's DC. Just like Gundamalpha told u, 100V is Japan, 110-120V is US normally, so even for people in US (when they use JPN console) they should use the stepdown converter as the extra 10-20V can cause extra heat.

If u have 100V/ 110-120V adapter you definitely need a stepdown converter, because MY uses 220-240V outage. You can buy this in many electronic/ computer shops. Or you can find asian/ australian/ european MD2 adapter which has an input of 220-240V, so you can just plug straight away. Or you can buy an auto-sensing adapter (3rd party) which can auto adjust 100-240V, which some Ebay sellers from HK has to sell (but dunno whether will last as long the original or not).

Yes mine still has the yellow sticker in tact. If u need a reference for this, u can ask me later or u can google urself

This post has been edited by chronims: Jan 11 2009, 06:04 PM

Thanks. I think, in the meantime I'll look for the adaptor in electronic shops. For the Mega Key reference, I'll PM you when I need the settings, ok bro? I appreciate all the help.

Hope my MD still works. coz the metal part of the AV cable looks like in a bad shape.

Let us all know how it goes. Good luck!! Re-live the classic moment!!!

good luck..!!
my MD still OK but with faulty controller(Six-button)..

good luck bro !!

Thanks everyone. I can't wait to keep in touch with this 'old-girlfriend' of mine.

colt_508, I think play-asia still selling the MD controller, if i'm not mistaken. But I think it's pre-owned.

nah... jz keep my MD as a Hiasan

Retro magazine news.... sad one... EGM (electronic gaming monthly)

will discontinue the magazine!!!... after 20 good years.. anybody here growing up together with EGM reading in your gaming age?
really sad.. use to be my most favourite gaming mag..

JAN 2009 will be the last issue.

Don't really care for EGM.. too American

It was way overpriced. I only read the montly issues from newstand (provided it's not sealed)

hahaha.. get PDF instead.

saya sapot brand malaysia

cheers up gundam