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djimi · 08-10-2010, 20:00

So I recently revived my Megadrive after finally getting around to aquiring some working controllers, and Im noticing the games are slower than what Ive been used to playing (emulators). From what Ive read this is down to my games being PAL, is that correct?

If that is the case, I have some questions if I may!

1. Is it possible to mod a Megadrive so it can switch between PAL and NTSC
(I think I remember reading on here it can be done)?

2. If this is possible is it expensive to get done?

3. Will it speed up my PAL games or would I need to get NTSC games in order to notice a difference?

Appreciate any help with this

Jack burton · 08-10-2010, 20:16

Well just do a 50/60 Hz and a region mod and you'll be sorted.

Both can be done at the same time and are easy and cheap to do

Mega Drive Mod is a good guide that helped me when i was doing it

djimi · 08-10-2010, 21:19

Hmmm Im not the best with soldering and the likes and Im not fond of the idea of bricking my childhood pride and joy! Is there anyone around who mods old consoles? I took a look in the console modding thread but anyone in the sticky seems to only be doing new consoles.

Jack burton · 08-10-2010, 21:22

Well I would offer but im no expert, but EnterNow is really good

**o1s1n** · 09-10-2010, 01:11

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Originally Posted by djimi

So I recently revived my Megadrive after finally getting around to aquiring some working controllers, and Im noticing the games are slower than what Ive been used to playing (emulators). From what Ive read this is down to my games being PAL, is that correct?

Yep, for all these years, you've been playing neutered slow games.

Quote:

Originally Posted by djimi

If that is the case, I have some questions if I may!

1. Is it possible to mod a Megadrive so it can switch between PAL and NTSC
(I think I remember reading on here it can be done)?

Indeed it is.

Quote:

Originally Posted by djimi

2. If this is possible is it expensive to get done?

Depends who does it, but in the region of €20.

Quote:

Originally Posted by djimi

3. Will it speed up my PAL games or would I need to get NTSC games in order to notice a difference?

The Megadrive's speed is controlled by the console. So you can put a PAL game in and at the flick of a switch, it'll run in NTSC at full speed.

Some PAL games are region locked, but you can get around this easily with a modded console and run them at full speed.

djimi · 09-10-2010, 02:26

Cool, cheers for that guys. Definately sounds worth it for that kind of money!!!

08-10-2010, 20:00	#1
djimi Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 6,762 Adverts \| Friends	Megadrive modding So I recently revived my Megadrive after finally getting around to aquiring some working controllers, and Im noticing the games are slower than what Ive been used to playing (emulators). From what Ive read this is down to my games being PAL, is that correct? If that is the case, I have some questions if I may! 1. Is it possible to mod a Megadrive so it can switch between PAL and NTSC (I think I remember reading on here it can be done)? 2. If this is possible is it expensive to get done? 3. Will it speed up my PAL games or would I need to get NTSC games in order to notice a difference? Appreciate any help with this

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08-10-2010, 20:16	#2
Jack burton Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 3,542 Adverts \| Friends	Well just do a 50/60 Hz and a region mod and you'll be sorted. Both can be done at the same time and are easy and cheap to do Mega Drive Mod is a good guide that helped me when i was doing it

08-10-2010, 21:19	#3
djimi Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 6,762 Adverts \| Friends	Hmmm Im not the best with soldering and the likes and Im not fond of the idea of bricking my childhood pride and joy! Is there anyone around who mods old consoles? I took a look in the console modding thread but anyone in the sticky seems to only be doing new consoles.

08-10-2010, 21:22	#4
Jack burton Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 3,542 Adverts \| Friends	Well I would offer but im no expert, but EnterNow is really good

09-10-2010, 02:26	#6
djimi Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 6,762 Adverts \| Friends	Cool, cheers for that guys. Definately sounds worth it for that kind of money!!!