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Will a 32X break Genesis games?...

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While I seriously doubt that the 32X upscales the graphics of Genesis games, a bigger concern for me is hearing that the unit can break Genesis games-if this is true.

Perhaps they're just talking about EA carts, that have a different shape then most Genny carts?
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I've never heard of that; got a link? Many games will not boot/run if plugged into an unpowered 32X, but I've never heard of permanent damage caused by a 32X.
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Of course it won't, it's designed to be used with Genesis and/or 32X games. As for the slot, it's actually bigger than the one on the Genesis. I have about 130 Genesis games and have never had a problem with any of them after playing them through the 32X.
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it290 wrote:Of course it won't, it's designed to be used with Genesis and/or 32X games. As for the slot, it's actually bigger than the one on the Genesis. I have about 130 Genesis games and have never had a problem with any of them after playing them through the 32X.
Good news, thanks! :D What about it supposedly enhancing the graphics of Genesis games plugged into it?
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dave4shmups wrote:Good news, thanks! :D What about it supposedly enhancing the graphics of Genesis games plugged into it?
No. It might be possible for a game to be programmed to use 32X if it's present and otherwise only use Genesis hardware, but I've never heard of one that does so.
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Post by Ganelon »

LOL at enhancing the graphics. Anyway, the 32X doesn't work period for Virtua Racing due to the SVP chip (MegaCart doesn't work either for what it matters). Not sure if there are any other compatibility issues. Never had any issues reading other games though. Also, the metal shield plates are really just for extreme precautions and aren't necessary for use (in fact, they won't fit on a 32X).
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