HD Sega Genesis / Mega SG Review - Rerez 

So what does everyone think, is this something you'd want to add to your collection?

I just got notifications for 3 different channels reviewing this thing lol. Was there a review embargo or something that expired at a set date and time?!

Now this is better than what Sega is cooking for their Sega Mini Console *Not made by ATgames.* Analogue had beat them to the punch.

This is probably the most positive review I've ever seen on this channel. Not a single flaw.

Thank you for testing Virtua Racing. That's always a go-to 'if this works, most other games won't have a problem.

That's odd, the M30 bluetooth version controller used USB-Type C for charging, why would the M30 2.4ghz used microUSB to charge? Oh well at least now we could distinguish the difference between the two now.

The Mega SG not compatible with the Light Gun isn't Analogues fault. The fault is at the LCD screen, not the console. You can plug in a regular SNES or Sega Genesis on modern TV's and you will suffer the same failure. If you use the Light Gun on anything other then the CRT. The Light gun will be unable to read the sudden brightness change in time from the screen and fail. That is why Sensor Bars were made by the newer consoles. it was to fix that problem. In short, 1 MS of input lag is enough to make the light gun unable to capture the sudden flash on a modern LCD Screen. That's why Hyperkin's hyper blaster HD. I mods the Duck hunt game to literally Delay the flash from the trigger, so the sensor on the light gun can capture on the LCD screen. Unfortunately, it will only work with Duck hunt, and even then, it has bugs.

I gotta admit, I might actually order this thing.

So the question is, can the M30 with a dongle connect to a Cool Baby?

Sega Really should have endorsed this thing and made it an official product. They could have actually started making re-releases of all their old games in compilation carts to be sold directly from their website too akin to something like Limited run. It coulda been a whole thing lol.

Wow. This is impressive. This would have made people go crazy if released in 1989, and it makes me feel amazed now. It could actually surpass its retro gaming purposes and make it an interesting indie platform, at least if there's a cheap way to get Mega CD quality games running. Didn't know about Analogue until now - thank you guys, you're awesome!

Finally, a clone machine that does Sega CD things. I actually might get it.

hopefully they also make their own Sega CD add-on eventually, but yeah this looks like a must-have for Genesis collectors

Just once, I wanna see one of these clone systems that's an all-in-one unit. Genesis, 32X, and Sega CD without the need to hunt down the add-ons.

I just gotta say the quality of your productions is amazing. Love the channel! You need more recognition, and wont be surprised to see your pass 1 millions subs by this time next year!

Note: The Bluetooth version of 8bitdo's M30 is also compatible with PC, Phones, and Nintendo Switch. Just keep in mind about that when there's a shoulder buttons and 2 more buttons for function for modern console. Also, seeing that you had Sonic & Knuckles without the door that close the lock-on slot to prevent dusk is bothers me...

Now, THIS looks cool as hell. Seems like a real hardware reproduction and improvement instead of a laggy and inherently incomplete software emulation. And I love it.

Having the Master System support gets me excited as I always notice it is the more 'neglected' Sega console when these sorts of devices are made. But as it was the one I grew up playing having it included and work well really makes me want to look into it more.

Rezez review, wanted to see you video. Ow yeah Sega T-Shirt ... details for the review :P

had to breakdown and order one. While waiting plugged in my original genesis with the 8bitdo controllers and wow. just work and work well. Graphics were obviously horrible (original cable connector on channel 3) but gameplay was dead on. Needless to say I am so freakin excited to get this console.

While I won't be getting the Mega SG anytime soon due to the price. I AM Interested in the Bluetooth 8BitDo Genesis Controller as it would be a fun idea to play Genesis games on RetroArch using said Controller

UltraCore is awesome I wish it got a physical cartridge release as I definitely would buy a copy

Hooo boy, I really wish I bough that sonic and knuckles cart I saw in a charity store a few months ago now. I didn't get it because I don't own a genesis and thought I'd never play one; UNTIL TODAY!

Great video! I'm finally sold on Analogue!

@Rerez - at 12:37 minutes you called it the "Sega SG" 😉 Little blooper! Loved the review!

Just got the email from Analogue saying that mine is shipping today. Can't Wait!!!!!

Received mine today I love it so far

I don’t know if anyone has pointed this out but the audio comparison is kinda botched. The model 2 uses a slightly different model of the same synthesizer chip than the model 1. (The mega Sg has both chips as a setting) so what the sound comparison is really comparing is the original genesis’s sound chip against the model 2 sound chip.

Audio quality side by side tests should have been done with a Model 1 Genesis unit. The Model 2 Genesis has a scaled down Yamaha FM chip and doesn't sound as good as the first model. I'd say the Sg sounds very nice, but it has room for improvement so it can sound exactly like the Model 1 Genesis.

I may get this, I loved the Genesis growing up and this looks to be the perfect way to play it

They've actually changed the controller that comes with this system. It now comes with the M30 that connects via Bluetooth, just FYI.

Not crapping on this guys review since I Pre-Ordered the Mega SG Day one but comparing Mega SG HDMI to Model 2 Composite is unfair. Had he compared Mega SG HDMI to First Model 1 RGB to CRT it would have been hard to tell the difference.

The thought of playing games that never came to America ....is especially exciting.

I will probably be ordering this. Sega Genesis was my first video game console and there are so many games I'd like to play again. Can't wait to get one.

it would be cool if they had a small Sega cd to go underneath

6:29 look at the sky gradient and then how it looks on the analog. It's completely wrong. Same with Sonic 2 title screen. Dithering is supposed to be smoothed out, not have the pixels visible like that!

Can't wait for mine to arrive!

One day I'll get one of these systems. They make amazing stuff.

Genesis 2 has crappy sound though. Try it with a Genesis 1.

Another thing about the difference between the Bluetooth and the 2.4Ghz controller is that the Bluetooth has a bigger latency than the 2.4Ghz. I think the 2.4Ghz version has a 5 ms latency and the bluetooth has 25 ms. I could be wrong on the numbers but overall, 2.4Ghz version is better in terms of faster response for those who who are curious

I really do hope one say analogue goes back and re-releases a cheaper nt mini more in line with these consoles than the ultra-premium thing that was the nt mini.

Been waiting for something like this for YEARS! Kiss my grits AtGames

Did they ever release any other adapters for this? I was looking forward to the Game Gear adapter

Great review!

I love the Sega Genesis. It's my Number 1 All-Time Favorite console. I have to get me one of these.

You covered the sega cd attachment to the console but does it work eith 32x? Cause i got 32x an genesis an they run great an look great (genesis games theough 32x an hyperlink/hyperkin hdmi converter) so does this console operate with the 32x? (Btw with 32x my genesis with 32x on hyperkin/hyperlink hdmi display in 720p vs the dreamcast with same brand hdmi converter displays at 640p)

Ok buddy, you flexed your knowledge muscle a bit more in this vid. I was quite impressed that you know about and have Monster World 4 too, aka probably my favorite game for the system. A hidden gem if there ever was one.

This is awesome! Do you think someone will ever make something like this for the PS1?

They should work on a N64 version!

Wow, I shall be grabbing one of these.

This is just awesome and brilliant. Finally a good neo-retro console on the market. The downside isn't even the price, it's the shipping costs that are enormous. Still try to get my hands on it.

Great review, bruh 👍

I finally got my hands on one when they went back in stock. Wish I could get the Super NT to go beside it 😢

This system sounds really awesome honestly. Analogue makes really good products and I want to buy their stuff. The only thing this system is missing is 32x support. Then, it'll be the perfect genesis

Love your reviews

I have Sonic's UGS on the Xbox 360, it's pretty good. The audio, the quality, and you can save your game and change the aspect ratio, you can even turn smoothing on

Alot of RU-vidrs are reviewing this console right now, but I simply had to watch your opinion on it first. Game Sack will be next. Great Review as always Shane. :)

Love the 8bitdo controllers. I have a SN30 pro. Essentially an updated SNES controller

I just had a thought on how to run lightgun games on modern screens: Turn on the pixels, one at a time, individually, like on a CRT, or better yet have an internal script that functions like a timer to tell the game "Hey, this pointer is at pixel XY on the screen!" So it can go "Oh, then the player hits their target!"

So, given this thing has an FPGA, is it possible that this thing may eventually support playing 32X games without the other console attached? Or, perhaps they might make an adapter? Similarly, do you think they might make a Sega CD clone peripheral that would match the styling of this thing?

This is a MUST HAVE for genesis/megadrive fans. The Sega CD compatibility alone makes it worth the buy. The Master System adapter included is a major bonus.

Do have a question about the adapter: Some Master System games included FM sound (The hardware was only released in Japan but many North American carts included the FM Sound). Does the Adapter or Mega SG itself include the ability to play the FM versions of the audio or is it not currently possible?

I would absolutely kill for a Neo Geo and library to go with it. Loved those games as a kid...so many quarters. I am a huge fan of cartridge and console systems, not too happy that almost everything is digital or disc these days

Wow. I'm sticking with my Megadrive Mini since I don't have any original cartridges (I was old enough to know about the Megadrive at the time, but I had an Amiga instead), but those comparisons are amazing.

Got to give props to analog love my super nt!! Hope the come out with an fpga n64 one day

I love the fact that your wearing a sega shirt while covering sega stuff.

It's great that you showed Popful Mail...an excellent action-RPG sidescroller. That said, people ought to be aware that said game currently sits around the $200 mark on a good day.

the fedex guy was just here andgave me my mega sg, nice

New sub and wanted to say, I am loving your videos. Also, seeing the Sega CD run flawlessly on this cloned system is nothing short of astonishing. Thanks for the review and now I have to start looking at the Super NT as well.

**Looks at subscription feed** OMG! Rerez and Game Sack uploaded their own reviews of this system AT THE SAME TIME! :O Huge coincidence.

If no one said anything... The reason the sound sounds weird is because the best audio gen is a specific model 1. some model 1 and Model 2 use cheaper hardware so they sound crapier.

Of course the SG is going to look better when you use composite out on the Mega Drive.

Yeah of course the image is blurry if use a composite cable.But with RGB it's better than any of HDMI cable can offer

A very cool feature would be to activate the dithering filter to to rid off those dithering & grainy artifacts from many genesis & sega cd games, sothat those games will look better then ever before.

Great review

Original Genesis can do RGB over scart, which technically comes close to the output of the mega sg. Where it may lose quality is your TV's upscaler, but if its upscaled via an external box, it will look just as good

That composite footage is very fugly :) Love this thing, for sure. So glad we have a better clone than what AtGames kept shoveling at us.

This sounds even better than official Genesis mini that Sega just announced.

When that Game Gear adapter comes out, I'll have to get one.

Such original naming for the D.A.C... which is probably one of the main components in the hdmi to composit converter

This looks really great!!!

I would pose a question to analogue what if they could create their own add-ons and support hdmi pass thru and powering options off the base

I recommend for an audio comparison using a model 1 Genesis. I think you might find there is a difference there. Also nice deeper dive in the controllers but you forgot an important difference and that is input lag of the bluetooth over the 2.4GHz. I think your audience looking to drop amount $200 on a Genesis clone might look at spending that money on an upscaler and RGB cables. They might already have an upscaler but this is just a simpler option. For me I'm waiting on the GameGear adaptor as this seems like a good solution for playing Game Gear games on the TV short of Software emulation.

The reason to get the blue tooth version of the controller adapter is that you’ll be able to use any of the 8bitdo controllers with it.

I hope one day Analogue make a console that can play N64 games

Mine arrives tomorrow. I agree the raw image is the best.

no shit the music wasn't good you were using a model 2 genesis.

seeing these old genesis games in such a high graphics quality and smooth 60fps is so oddly satisfying to watch

Instant remaster. Impressive. ^^

Did you notice any different or lag between the two controllers? I just got the Analogue Mega SG and not sure which controller to purchase. I've heard the blutooth might have more lag on an original Genesis, but it's more of the dongle and connection issues I am not as found of. I know I love 8bitdo's controllers, so just trying to get the best bang for my buck!

It's a shame it's not compatable with the 32X because of the S-Video output adapter and the 32 bit adapter. maybe one day they'll make another model to allow 32X games.

If I hadn't bought the AtGames HD Genesis flashback 2018 and didn't have the entire Sega Master System Sega Genesis Sega Game Gear and Sega CD catalog on it for about $39 total I might consider this....

Will multi carts work? Sorry if you mentioned, didn’t catch it

I need to get this!

So with the everdrive, even tho it uses sd card to play games, the console still gives it the improvements in graphics and sound??

Do u know if this clone console can play the Japanese version games and the same goes for the super nt can it play super famicom games?

I want to see them play sewer sharks for sega cd . Just so I could see how it turned out . It was really hard to play .

Bro. Can you try playing golden axe 2? There was a problem with the 6 button controllers . I just want to make sure if this console fixes that.

Great video & nice production quality. However: None of the Sega 8bitdo controllers are being sold _directly from their website_ (analogues) as you claim @ 02:58 . They are being sold on an external link to amazon. Just saying.

Beautiful. Time to scrounge up the cash for this and that flashcart for any games that won't work anymore.