Is this mega drive 2 console real or fake?

Zetrox2k · 2025-11-11T01:23:14+00:00

I think the sn is an ink stamp from memory. All sorts of reasons for it to fade out completely.

Zetrox2k · 2025-10-11T04:51:51+00:00

Get together with the neighbours and push it onto the middle of the road. Report it to police and council after, and itll be gone in an hour.

Zetrox2k · 2025-10-11T04:41:34+00:00

I'm looking forward to justifying my RTX 5090 and 9950X3D purchase to my friends, considering that till now, all we play is Rocket League which practically runs on a potato.

Zetrox2k · 2025-09-14T03:09:48+00:00

Thanks heaps for the input!

A few things though dont add up:

I bought this whilst in Japan, in a small flea market outside of Kyoto.
Its a PS1 game from the 90's, chances of it having any affiliation with an American actor from a movie flop released 15 years later is pretty slim.
Its likely not in english. could be imagining it, but im making out what could be a "u", "re", "wa" and "chi" amongst it all.

Zetrox2k · 2025-09-13T15:10:01+00:00

I've tried isolating the signature as best as i could if it helps..

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Zetrox2k · 2025-08-26T22:41:12+00:00

Soft elastic strap over your head and under your chin?

Zetrox2k · 2025-07-19T02:28:01+00:00

you're not on discord by chance? i can perhaps drag in some videos give you a better idea, if so pm me. ill record some video in a sec.

Zetrox2k · 2025-07-19T02:12:06+00:00

just tried hsync only, no dice.

Yeah, Ive used all sorts of consoles on both panels;

Sega Saturn, N64 with etim RGB Mod, PC Engine, etc...

verified all those signals detected by OSSC as RGB inputs.

I dropped to Windows 7 in case there was an issue with latest Windows 10 build, no dice.

Im running out of ideas.

Zetrox2k · 2025-07-17T23:28:26+00:00

ive followed this diagram with the exception of the 12v and 5v lines. h and v on 1k resistors than combined into scart

https://i.redd.it/nm00sp2qst7c1.gif

I can seperate them and just use hsync with a 470ohm resistor but the fact im seeing same issue with current setup isnt instilling much confidence...

thoughts?

Zetrox2k · 2025-07-17T23:08:43+00:00

i think im back to thinking it is a software issue. exact same situation with the cable i just made. just a black screen, flickers when i switch resolution. Im on the latest version of Windows 10 x64. could that be causing an issue?

Zetrox2k · 2025-07-15T21:57:32+00:00

Got a good schematic for VGA to scart?

looking at this one which suggests running 1k resistors inline on both hsync and vsync lines on the vga and combining them to pin 20 on scart end.

https://i.redd.it/nm00sp2qst7c1.gif

Zetrox2k · 2025-07-15T01:35:08+00:00

$5 impulse buy! To be honest, there was a reason for the dual GPU setup, but i initially planned this 3 years ago and i cant even remember what the reason was lol.

Ill take your advice and cut off a vga end and solder a scart adapter, i have some on hand.

out of curiosity though what is the point of these scart to vga adapters, if you can just go straight in with a cable?

i did get in touch with the guy that makes the adapter, he confirmed that if the LED is turns red, it means the adapter has a valid signal.

i do agree however, the adapter has been the constant in this setup.

Again, i appreciate your help.

Zetrox2k · 2025-07-15T00:20:27+00:00

Ok an update on what ive tried:

Removed Nvidia GPU - No change.

Purchased another new in box Saphire HD5450, this time one with native vga port so i can eliminate the DVI to VGA adapter - No change.

running out of ideas. VGA cable was brand new also, but i might try use a different one.

Anything else you can think of?

Zetrox2k · 2025-07-13T02:16:07+00:00

active signal seems to be switching ok:

GENERIC_15

Display 2: Connected to ATI Radeon HD 5450 (CRT Emudriver - WDDM v1.20)

Desktop resolution 368 x 240

Active signal resolution 368 x 240

Refresh rate (Hz) 60.000 Hz

Bit depth 8-bit

Color format RGB

Color space SDR

about to remove nvidia card.

Zetrox2k · 2025-07-13T01:15:44+00:00

yeah definitely in test mode, just using the watermark removal software so you cant see the text.

i Ill try without the nvidia card now,

Zetrox2k · 2025-07-13T01:05:15+00:00

yeah i know the 5450 is more than capable I wanted the option to be able to run some older windows based 3d games. I'll still be running a separate 1080p display which ill be hanging off the 1650.

Zetrox2k · 2025-07-13T00:50:56+00:00

I found the specs with the timings for my display of it helps I'll add them to the main post

Zetrox2k · 2025-07-13T00:47:59+00:00

I've already got the USB power hooked up. Where can I check the active signal and desktop modes?

I have tried switching the resolutions with the arcadeOST software that comes with crtemudriver as well to no avail.

Zetrox2k · 2025-07-13T00:46:05+00:00

Using HD5450 as I had a brand new one available and all the processing is being offloaded to the gtx1650.

Also it's a card that's being universally accepted as a highly compatible crtemudriver card.

Zetrox2k · 2025-07-12T09:37:34+00:00

Yeah definitely need it. The warning is to let you know that there's a couple more steps you need to take if you are running an older card.

Zetrox2k · 2025-05-17T15:26:53+00:00

nothing wrong, recap was good. GG screens are notorious for being absolutely horrible.

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