In North America, the name was changed to "Genesis". David Rosen (Co- founder of Sega)said he insisted on the name as he disliked "Mega Drive" and wanted to represent "a new beginning" for Sega. *Sidenote- the name Sega originates from SErvice GAmes Japan
Thank you, this is a great video and shows that the issue isn't always something like a re-cap job. Basic troubleshooting led to a simple yet solid fix.
Sega for a short time sold a 286 PC with a built-in Mega Drive called the Teradrive. It was actually built by IBM. It came out rather late- in 1991, was only sold in Japan and sold rather poorly. The Amstrad Mega PC came out in Britain not long after and was 386 based.
Nice one Artie! I believe the name Genesis is more of a biblical reference. Sega trying to say that it was a giant leap from all previous video game consoles. The birth of a new era. (Genesis).
I always enjoy and learn from your videos Art! I was a little worried about ya! You've been pretty quiet for a while! With this C thing lurking around one never no's! But thanks for sharing and I be here when you feel the urge to entertain and educate an old man like me
The story I heard was that "Megadrive" was already a trade marked name in the U.S., but I can't remember hearing any explanation as to why they went with Genesis, possibly a next generation connotation of 16 bit over 8 bit architecture?
This is correct. It was a pretty small hard drive/storage company that serviced enterprises from what I recall. So little chance of infringement, different industries, but I guess they didn't want to risk it.
Yes, the big ASIC has all the Sega custom ICs and the Yamaha in it. The only discrete ICs are the 68k, the SRAM/VRAM, and the Z80 (small square chip).
Cool little screen, nice fix !.....cheers.
In North America, the name was changed to "Genesis". David Rosen (Co- founder of Sega)said he insisted on the name as he disliked "Mega Drive" and wanted to represent "a new beginning" for Sega.
*Sidenote- the name Sega originates from SErvice GAmes Japan
Thank you, this is a great video and shows that the issue isn't always something like a re-cap job. Basic troubleshooting led to a simple yet solid fix.
Grazie
For the common corroded contacts in the power switch on the Genesis I use Deoxit or BW100 instead of IPA.
Sega for a short time sold a 286 PC with a built-in Mega Drive called the Teradrive. It was actually built by IBM. It came out rather late- in 1991, was only sold in Japan and sold rather poorly. The Amstrad Mega PC came out in Britain not long after and was 386 based.
A good simple fix. Probably can sell it for a nice profit now :)
Nice one Artie! I believe the name Genesis is more of a biblical reference. Sega trying to say that it was a giant leap from all previous video game consoles. The birth of a new era. (Genesis).
At the time is probably was.
I always enjoy and learn from your videos Art! I was a little worried about ya! You've been pretty quiet for a while! With this C thing lurking around one never no's! But thanks for sharing and I be here when you feel the urge to entertain and educate an old man like me
Don't worry, I'm like a Timex watch
It always reminded me of the "Genesis Device" from the Wrath of Khan.
good job old timer,
Phil Collins was an influent with his band but Mister Drive was better known in Europe
Just a reminder to provide vintage info on the stuff you fix.
I'll be adding the why, when, where and how much in upcoming videos
Speaking of dead hard drives. I've had more modern ones fail than vintage ones....and I have quite a few of.both
I had no idea you could clean power switches with India Pale Ale :) (j/k)
My power switch does have continuity where yours didn't. Why do I only have half a volt going into the input of the voltage regulator, then?
The story I heard was that "Megadrive" was already a trade marked name in the U.S., but I can't remember hearing any explanation as to why they went with Genesis, possibly a next generation connotation of 16 bit over 8 bit architecture?
This is correct. It was a pretty small hard drive/storage company that serviced enterprises from what I recall. So little chance of infringement, different industries, but I guess they didn't want to risk it.
Yeah, by Mega Drive Systems; guess Sega didn't want even a potential lawsuit.
Why "Genesis"? Aiming at customers in the Bible belt?