Sega Nomad - Is It Worth It?

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  • Опубліковано 14 лип 2024
  • Let's take a look at the Sega Nomad: a portable Sega Genesis/Megadrive released only in North America in 1995.
    Check out my old Nomad review:
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 29

  • @travisbowmanmusic
    @travisbowmanmusic  2 місяці тому +2

    Is it worth it? Here's the cost of this stuff in 2024 (estimated):
    Nomad Console: $250
    LCD Screen: $80
    Nomad Pak MKII: $55
    Two 18650 batteries: $25
    Everdrive X7 (used): $120
    That's an estimated total of $530, not taking shipping into account. I'm curious to know what you guys think about it!

    • @stevemelo
      @stevemelo 2 місяці тому

      With all the retro handhelds on the market, absolutely not unfortunately.

    • @byronlaw6491
      @byronlaw6491 2 місяці тому

      It’s worth it if you really love the mega drive. I got one about 2 years back. Was expensive to import into the U.K. but I love the system. Had screen modded and had the original battery pack. It took less power due to the new screen but would eat batteries still. I got the laser bear pack this year and it’s enabled me to play it even more. I’m very careful with it as I don’t want to have to get another.

  • @goclunker
    @goclunker 2 місяці тому +11

    When the Nomad was $70, sure. Now? NOPE

  • @Siyual
    @Siyual 2 місяці тому +2

    7:27 I had this back when it was released. There was another option for the power. There was a rechargeable battery pack that you can recharge by plugging the console in.

  • @emiliazero7723
    @emiliazero7723 2 місяці тому +2

    Right now i only have access to DS lite, but thanks for the vidio!
    I 100% will consider Nomad as my next buy!
    And thanks for mentioning Everdrive! It's really a pain to find cartriges nowdays.

  • @Thekash415
    @Thekash415 Місяць тому +2

    Super cool!! Awesome video 💯

  • @exodous02
    @exodous02 2 місяці тому +2

    Loved my Nomad until the contrast wheel busted :( The external battery pack was insane, I never played it not plugged in. We had a van that had cigarette lighters by all the doors so I could sit in any seat and be able to power it. At home I was always tethered as well.

  • @Mrcharrio
    @Mrcharrio 2 місяці тому +1

    It was when it came out, I remember going to school and being the Cool Kid with a Nomad or the Gameboy Advance Micro.
    Battery pack was a must or a large supply of extra batteries.

    • @SKAR__FOX
      @SKAR__FOX 2 місяці тому

      No one ever has been considered cool for owning a gameboy micro, especially at school.

  • @ValcortYT
    @ValcortYT 2 місяці тому +1

    Hey man pretty good vid. Only criticism i got is its a little rambly. Probably could cut like 30-40 percent out and the info would remain the same

  • @MrAxelStone
    @MrAxelStone 22 дні тому

    PROTIP: Make sure you're using the correct power adapter. I was lazy, didn't look and used a Sega adapter with a different polarity and fried my LCD modded Nomad...still have my original Nomad though.

  • @willsxx1
    @willsxx1 2 місяці тому +1

    For me totally worth it, for diehard fans for sure, now i need that storage box!

  • @Stellerex
    @Stellerex 13 днів тому

    Seen a ton of epic mods to modernize these things but Ive kept mine unmodded for nostalgia purposes. I mean I have a 6"5" Android with LED screen in it that Ive turned into a retro system that does the same exact things a modded one would do and have a bigger screen. Either way still pretty sick what people come up with for them.

  • @11Eighty6
    @11Eighty6 2 місяці тому

    Personally, i have covered my handheld needs with the analogue pocket.
    I do love the lcd options that are available for all of the old handhelds giving them new life

    • @travisbowmanmusic
      @travisbowmanmusic  2 місяці тому

      There are so many great options for handheld gaming these days, and I'm really digging it!

  • @eiv-gaming
    @eiv-gaming 2 місяці тому

    First vid ive watched. Subbed. Can i ask, do you have a link for the pixel display you have in the background? Its awesome tbh.

    • @travisbowmanmusic
      @travisbowmanmusic  2 місяці тому +1

      Thanks very much! You can find that right here 😊 amzn.to/3ZrJdrB

    • @eiv-gaming
      @eiv-gaming 2 місяці тому

      @@travisbowmanmusic Thanks a lot. Its now sitting on my wishlist :D

  • @ccsniper
    @ccsniper 29 днів тому

    I'm from Arkansas. What roundabouts are you from? Northwest River valley? That forbidden zone the southeast region?

  • @MatticusFinch1820
    @MatticusFinch1820 6 днів тому

    Too late I already bought one LOL got the modded screen the modded board and the ability to play Sega CD and SMS with the audio mod and full recap.
    When matched up with a mega everdrive pro it is 😘

  • @z3razerviper
    @z3razerviper 2 місяці тому

    I still have my nomad cant find the power supply but would love an lcd mod.

  • @emiliazero7723
    @emiliazero7723 2 місяці тому

    I just watched untill the end.
    Personally I use R and L buttons in DS very often. So it's a severe problem.

    • @travisbowmanmusic
      @travisbowmanmusic  2 місяці тому

      You can still find a DSi in great condition for $50-$70. They're great systems!

  • @shivasthong4924
    @shivasthong4924 Місяць тому +2

    Nah a hacked 3DS is the way to go.
    The Nomad is entirely too bulky to fit in a pocket.

  • @MaxAbramson3
    @MaxAbramson3 Місяць тому

    Honestly, SEGA had a potential winner that could've sold like the Gameboy. The ever changing, confusing roadmap killed consumer confidence and killed off any developers who didn't move to the PC or PlayStation.

  • @iwanttocomplain
    @iwanttocomplain 2 місяці тому

    It's No..t a Mad idea! It was only on sale for 1 year and sold over a million I think. I think they were just not confident to scale up production or something? Or wanted to migrate people to Saturn... :/

  • @brianwalker7771
    @brianwalker7771 2 місяці тому

    CAPACITORS! IF they have not already been properly replaced GET IT DONE! Nomads are NOT as death prone as game gears but close enough. Thus making it well worth your time.