A long while ago, I purchased an S-video modded Genesis 3 from Matt and instantly fell in love with the Genesis all over again. I still have and treasure it. But I recently read an ariticle from sega-16.com about a little device called XMD which allows one to hook up a MegaDrive to a TV through S-Video and other video hook ups.
I would love to see some of my Sega CD games in this form. Do any of you know if this device is worth it? As for Genesis hardware, I have a Nomad, CDX, and a spare Gen 3...all US. Is the XMD compatible with these US hardware? I noticed one on ebay and the seller says it is compatible with Nomad and CDX but I assume he's talking about the JP versions. The seller is from Japan.
Please help...and I greatly appreciate any help you can give.
XMD question
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GateofThunderforceIII
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The XMD is just a vedio encoder which encode the RGB out of MD and out put NTSC S-Vedio.
Your GEN have to got the same pin out as a Japanese MD to have it work. IIRC Jap MD model 1 and Model 2 got different pin out. So the XMD might only work on one model, unless you jam a cable yourself.
BTW, some membee had mensioned in here of the idea of converting a XMD unit to an universal RGB to S-Vedio converter. But I think XMD only work on system outputing 60fps.
Your GEN have to got the same pin out as a Japanese MD to have it work. IIRC Jap MD model 1 and Model 2 got different pin out. So the XMD might only work on one model, unless you jam a cable yourself.
BTW, some membee had mensioned in here of the idea of converting a XMD unit to an universal RGB to S-Vedio converter. But I think XMD only work on system outputing 60fps.
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AFAIK (and I could be wrong), the Micomsoft Gen/MD video converters are:
XMD-1 = for model 1 consoles, only provides a pass through for the RGB signal via DB-15 port and 8 pin DIN
XMD-2 = for model 1 consoles, converts RGB into S-video signal and provides an RGB pass through via DB-15 port and 8 pin DIN
XMD-3 = for model 2 consoles, converts RGB into S-video signal and provides an RGB pass through via DB-15 port and 8 pin DIN
S-video is definitely better than the standard Composite out, but I'd recommend saving the money to buy a 15khz compatible RGB monitor.
XMD-1 = for model 1 consoles, only provides a pass through for the RGB signal via DB-15 port and 8 pin DIN
XMD-2 = for model 1 consoles, converts RGB into S-video signal and provides an RGB pass through via DB-15 port and 8 pin DIN
XMD-3 = for model 2 consoles, converts RGB into S-video signal and provides an RGB pass through via DB-15 port and 8 pin DIN
S-video is definitely better than the standard Composite out, but I'd recommend saving the money to buy a 15khz compatible RGB monitor.
Re: XMD question
I've got a 32X and was hoping to use my XMD-2 on it but couldn't. If the eBay seller says it's compatible with Nomad and CDX, I think you can take his word for it. JPN version of these systems should be the same as American, at least in terms of hardware ports.GateofThunderforceIII wrote:I would love to see some of my Sega CD games in this form. Do any of you know if this device is worth it? As for Genesis hardware, I have a Nomad, CDX, and a spare Gen 3...all US. Is the XMD compatible with these US hardware? I noticed one on ebay and the seller says it is compatible with Nomad and CDX but I assume he's talking about the JP versions. The seller is from Japan.
Please help...and I greatly appreciate any help you can give.
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Yes. I got my XMD-2 connected to my US model 1 Genesis and it works like a dream. It was expensive but definitely worth it.GateofThunderforceIII wrote:Thank you all for your replies! Azmum, are you able to use your XMD-2 with at least the Genesis? If so, how is it? Hope you're happy with it at least.
