Starting a Sega Genesis portable

[Dariusa2a]

I just took my genesis apart and I was wondering what all can you desolder on the board.(I dont want to screw anything up)
I already know you have to desolder the RF box.
can some one help me with this please?

[Taiben]

Theres three Genesis models. The mobos are all different. What one do you have?

[Dariusa2a]

i think its one of the earlier model genesis

it looks like this
http://www.geocities.com/compcloset/SegaGenesis1.jpg

[eagle5953]

i think its one of the earlier model genesis

it looks like this
http://www.geocities.com/compcloset/SegaGenesis1.jpg

The answer is right in the name of the file: Genesis 1. First revision.

The second is far, far smaller and even easier to find.

The third revision is smaller yet, not compatible with everything, and somewhat more difficult to find.

[Taiben]

I got a scan of a board somewhere that I could mark up for you, but youre gonna end up wit a huge honking portable.

[Dariusa2a]

I got a scan of a board somewhere that I could mark up for you, but youre gonna end up wit a huge honking portable.

ok that would be cool
I gotta work with what I have for now. I might try and find a 2nd style genesis later on this week

[themadhacker]

A genesis 1? have fun with a big huge clunky portable. Seriously, the mobo is almost as big as the case. It would be much easier to buy a genesis 2.

[Taiben]

Look. Hes working with what hes got. Why does someone have to tell someone to buy new stuff everytime they have an idea? Yah its big but sometimes its cheaper and easier to stick with what you have.

[eagle5953]

I've bought rev. 2 Genesis consoles for as low as $4, and they're seriously everywhere! I see more of those at thrift stores than any console (other than original playstations).

Look. Hes working with what hes got. Why does someone have to tell someone to buy new stuff everytime they have an idea? Yah its big but sometimes its cheaper and easier to stick with what you have.

Yes, but the size difference is HUGE and the price difference negligible. A rev. 1 would be too large for even a laptop-style portable.

[Dariusa2a]

I've bought rev. 2 Genesis consoles for as low as $4, and they're seriously everywhere! I see more of those at thrift stores than any console (other than original playstations).

thanks for mentioning that. I'll make sure I stop by a pawn shop today or tommorow if I go anywhere.
Ebay is not an option with these segas...the avg price on ebay is about $40. sheesh . when I could probably find one for $4

[themadhacker]

Tibia is selling a bunch for $5

[Dariusa2a]

Use the Genesis 3 (only game that doesn't work is virtua console, has no stereo, and can't use cd addon but 32x works!) It's really small

If you want to get even smaller try grabbing one of the retro duo things with the genesis part ($40 bucks on ebay)

But I suppose the Genesis 2 is okay if you want if you compare price to size since they're like... everywhere

could you name someplaces where I could get one?
none of the pawn shops or anything like that have any where I live. I went to 4 today and had no luck at all
Themadhacker said Tibia had some but I want to see if there's other sites too

[eagle5953]

Don't think you'll be able to beat $5 plus shipping from Tibia...

[Dariusa2a]

I went to Tibia but its a game site.
is there some type of shop on the game site?

[themadhacker]

Game site? Umm. tibia is a member here. She is selling a lot of genesis 2 consoles. just PM her. She is usually on once a night.