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#REDIRECT [[Sega Genesis#Variations]] |
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[[Image:Sega Multi Mega.jpg|right|thumb|Sega Multi Mega (1994)]] |
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[[Image:Sega Genesis CDX.jpg|right|thumb|Sega Genesis CDX (Available in North America only) (1994)]] |
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[[Image:Sega Genesis CDX Box.jpg|right|thumb|Sega Genesis CDX Box (North America Version)]] |
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The '''Sega Multi-Mega''' (or the '''Sega CDX''' in North America) was a 16-bit video game console released in 1994, combining the [[Mega Drive]] (Sega Genesis in North America) and one of its add-ons, the [[Mega-CD]] (Sega CD in North America), into a single compact unit as a final attempt by [[Sega]] to encourage consumer interest in its fledgling Mega-CD format. It was sold under the name '''Multi-Mega''' in Europe ([[Pound sterling|GB£]]350 or 999 [[German mark|DM]]), '''Genesis CDX''' in [[North America]] ([[United States dollar|US$]]399) and '''Multi-Mega CDX''' in [[Brazil]]. |
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==Capabilities== |
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The Multi-Mega could play both Mega Drive and Mega-CD games, thanks to its rear-mounted cartridge slot and its front-mounted flip-top CD drive. Like the Mega-CD, it was also capable of playing audio and [[CD+G]] format CDs. Unlike the Mega-CD, its compact size and addition of a headphone port enabled it to play audio CDs on the move, powered by three [[AA battery|AA batteries]]. However, unless high end batteries such as lithiums were used, it would drain the batteries fairly quickly. The unit featured front-mounted CD control buttons as well as a backlit LCD screen to display the track number. An extra line-out port was provided for connection to stereo equipment. However, games could only be played while the unit was powered by its main PSU and connected to a television, unlike the portable [[Sega Nomad]]. |
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== Compatibility with Sega 32X == |
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[[Image:Multi Mega mobo.jpg|right|thumb|Mainboard]] |
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There is some confusion as to whether the [[Sega 32X]] add-on actually works with the Multi-Mega. While Sega stated in the 32X manual that it does work, it added an insert into the North American retail box retracting this statement. This was likely due to the Multi-Mega/32X combination never receiving U.S. [[Federal Communications Commission]] (FCC) approval for use in the United States. Advertisements for the Mega Drive 32X in Europe, however, where it was often shown attached to a Multi-Mega, suggest otherwise. Despite the lack of Sega's approval, the 32X is compatible with the CDX if [http://www.sega-16.com/feature_page.php?id=6&title=Connecting%20a%2032X%20to%20a%20Sega%20CDX properly connected]. |
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==Game Issues== |
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Some Mega CD games when played on the Sega Multi-Mega had freezing and lock-up issues during heavy [[FMV]] sequences, or graphically intense areas. |
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==Datel CDX cartridge== |
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An adapter cartridge from [[Datel]], also called the CDX, often causes confusion due to its name and function. This cartridge was sold in Europe and allowed Mega-CD games from all regions to be played on any Mega-CD. |
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== External links == |
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* [http://www.sega-16.com/feature_page.php?id=105&title=The%20Many%20Faces%20of%20Genesis:%20The%20CDX Sega 16] Sega-16 article on the Sega CDX. |
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{{Sega|Mega Drive/Genesis}} |
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[[Category:Sega Mega Drive|Multi-Mega]] |
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[[pt:Sega CDX]] |
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