iq_132 Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 So... I just bought a Sega Genesis, Sega CD, and more than a dozen games for $10 from a friend.The only problem I've run into is that the Genesis doesn't work! The red power LED does come on, and the screen goes black (from static). I'm using a standard RF adapter (I know, it's crap, but it's what I've got ATM), and have tried checking to see if the games are actually running and it's just not outputting video (by checking the sound via the headphone jack). It's a standard USA Model 1 Genesis: Model No. 1601, I'm using the proper power supply for it -- MK-1602. I've tried multiple cartridges, checked the cartridge connector on the PCB, and traced a few of the lines. The only questionable thing I've seen is a discoloration on the lines around IC4. I know an e-bay/amazon/whatever one is cheap, but I really hate to see old hardware get scrapped (I cobbled two Atari 2600s together for this reason). Anyway, I guess my question is -- any advice on what to try and get this little beastie running? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tynvar Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 Did you try a power adapter that's not the original. I had one do that I just used a generic and it worked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iq_132 Posted May 20, 2008 Author Share Posted May 20, 2008 Hmm. I hadn't thought of that. ^^ I'll have to scrounge around to see if I can find anything that's the right size/voltage/etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tynvar Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 I bought one of those cheap multi ones and it works great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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