I want to buy a working Sega CD add-on

[KMSoulja]

I want to buy a working Sega CD add-on for my Model 1 Sega Genesis.
disc drive or lid? which would be model would be better?
Also I'll be looking for a 32x add-on in the near future.

Would somebody be willing to take a look at ebay and let me know their opinion on what would be the best for me to pick up right now?

Thanks in advance.

[Blumpkin]

I'm in the same boat as you. A Sega CD add-on is at the top of my console desires right now. Unfortunately you rarely see them by themselves, and eBay seems very inconsistant with final values (anywhere from $35-80 for a working model). I think I'll end up stalking garage sales and flea markets this spring for one.

[segamer]

Get an X'Eye.

[oatmeal flavor]

I have a model one genesis and sega cd but hated the fact that it required 2 power adaptors.  So I bought a cdx and would highly recommend it.
I have read that a model 2 sega cd is more reliable then a model one. I bought my model one sega cd from a thrift store for $20 and the cdx from ebay for $100. I think the x'eye is going for around 220ish.

[JDavis]

The general wisdom is that the model 2 Sega CD is more reliable because it doesn't have the drawer (more moving parts = more likely to fail)

General wisdom is also that the model 1 Genesis is the model to have (for superior sound and compatibility and such)

This leaves you with a very wide Genesis and, if you care about the looks of the system itself, an extra piece to get ahold of that extends the base of the model 2 CD to the full width of the model 1 Genesis. Or you could just put a book or something under it. Whatever.

[Vt102]

Get an X'Eye.

No 32x compatibility.. Remember that.

[Dr.Agon]

Get an X'Eye.

No 32x compatibility.. Remember that.

what?, why?

[Lexi_177]

In the same boat.  I have a genesis 1 but perhaps I'll just get a model 2 with cd and 32x that way I won't have to struggle locating a separate unit. Plus I quite like having the different models for the older consoles.

[wiggy]

I've got an extra model 1 CD. Just need to put it back together. The tray popped off the track at some point. Fixed it forever ago to trade with another member, but he sorta dissapeared. Lemme dig it out. Gotta do that and get one of the these PS2s together...

[Nacho3]

If that PS2 is for me don't worry about it, my cousin had one he hasn't used for years that I'm "borrowing"

[segamer]

Get an X'Eye.

No 32x compatibility.. Remember that.

Use the 32X on the model 1 Genesis.

[FFXIK]

I'm currently looking for a model 1 Sega CD, but it's not too high on the priority list. 

If I could recommend one, it would be the model 2.  It scores better in the reliability department.   It just doesn't look very good with the model 1 Genesis.  That and trying to track down that base extender.

[KMSoulja]

I've got an extra model 1 CD. Just need to put it back together. The tray popped off the track at some point. Fixed it forever ago to trade with another member, but he sorta dissapeared. Lemme dig it out. Gotta do that and get one of the these PS2s together...

can u send me a picture of this please?

[palmer6strings]

They actually both are highly notorious for blowing fuses. I have both models and I like the model 1 way better than the model 2.

I would just be careful with either one lol.

[Dr.Agon]

why wouldnt the 32x work with the X'eye?

http://www.whipassgaming.com/genesisreviews/32X_xeye.html

http://www.racketboy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=20237

http://www.justanswer.com/electronics/6c55t-sega-32x-attach-work-jvc-eye-spence.html