Mega Everdrive clarity questions

[Madducky]

I've been very happy with my Everdrive GB and am looking at diving in to get one for my Genesis.

Stone Age Gamers has a few different ones to choose from and I can't really figure the main differences between the EverDrive-MD, Mega EverDrive.

Does anyone here have them? Do they perform about the same?

[TDIRunner]

The Mega Everdrive has some exclusive features that are not on the EverDrive MD.
  256Kbyte battery RAM
  quicker loading
  save states
  CD BIOS loading
  CD RAM cart feature
  in game menu (reset games with controller)

There are several others, but those are the big ones for me.  I don't have either at the moment, but I plan on getting the Mega Everdrive.  The big downside of course is the higher cost.

One other big downside is that some of those features will only work if you do NOT have a 32x installed.  I believe this includes the CD BIOS and RAM cart features and anthing that uses the in game menu.  But someone else might have to confirm that since I have not used one in person.

[KalessinDB]

I'm pretty sure it will load bios just fine with the he 32x attached, but it's been a long time since I used mine so I'm not positive (traded it off a while ago and haven't replaced it)... The on screen menu won't work, that's correct, system limitation... Biggest thing that doesn't work with the 32x, in my opinion, is master system games but again -system limitation, not Krikzz's limitation.

Speaking of which, try Krikzz's site directly for clarifications v

[TDIRunner]

I'm pretty sure it will load bios just fine with the he 32x attached

That's possible, but I know that the RAM cart feature won't work with the 32x attached for the same reason the original RAM cart won't work with 32x.  Like you said, it's a system limitation rather than a Krikzz limitation.

When I get my Mega Everdrive, I'm considering setting up two separate Genesis systems.  One with the 32x and CD and one just with CD. 

[Madducky]

Hmmmmm

Now I have a lot to think about. I checked Krikzz's website, but I couldn't make out the real differences.

I'd like to save some $$$, *BUT* I want to get the best that I can afford because this'll get many years of use.

I also want it before my HD Retrovision component cable is done. I'm going to have a sweet setup!!

[redsox2012]

I bought the basic Everdrive because I too wanted to save money, & I'm quite happy with it.  To many people, the major selling point of the Mega version is the save states.  Some people really want that feature, but it wasn't important enough to me to pay a significant premium.

[TDIRunner]

Hmmmmm

Now I have a lot to think about. I checked Krikzz's website, but I couldn't make out the real differences.

I'd like to save some $$$, *BUT* I want to get the best that I can afford because this'll get many years of use.

I also want it before my HD Retrovision component cable is done. I'm going to have a sweet setup!!

From what I've seen, Everdrives hold their value pretty well.  If you decide you want to upgrade, you shouldn't have much trouble getting most of your money back if you want to sell. 

[Madducky]

Well, after much thought, and soul searching.........

I've decided to take the plunge and get the Mega EverDrive Deluxe Edition!

I'm going for a clear case one with a red label and red anodized screws.

It was just shipped out 10/26/2015, so I should have it by the end of the week!!!

The save states and instantaneous loads are what pushed me over the edge, I think I'll be happy with this for a long time.

[TDIRunner]

Well, after much thought, and soul searching.........

I've decided to take the plunge and get the Mega EverDrive Deluxe Edition!

I'm going for a clear case one with a red label and red anodized screws.

It was just shipped out 10/26/2015, so I should have it by the end of the week!!!

The save states and instantaneous loads are what pushed me over the edge, I think I'll be happy with this for a long time.

Congrats.  I'll probably do the same eventually.  Right now I can't decide if I want to go SNES or Genesis next.  Either way, I have to decide between the more expensive version or the cheaper version.  First world problems. 

[FritzWhite]

Well, after much thought, and soul searching.........

I've decided to take the plunge and get the Mega EverDrive Deluxe Edition!

I'm going for a clear case one with a red label and red anodized screws.

It was just shipped out 10/26/2015, so I should have it by the end of the week!!!

The save states and instantaneous loads are what pushed me over the edge, I think I'll be happy with this for a long time.

Congrats.  I'll probably do the same eventually.  Right now I can't decide if I want to go SNES or Genesis next.  Either way, I have to decide between the more expensive version or the cheaper version.  First world problems. 

My SD2SNES is excellent. I haven't tried the Everdrive, but I liked the fact that SD2 is able to play games that Everdrive cannot

[Madducky]

Well, after much thought, and soul searching.........

I've decided to take the plunge and get the Mega EverDrive Deluxe Edition!

I'm going for a clear case one with a red label and red anodized screws.

It was just shipped out 10/26/2015, so I should have it by the end of the week!!!

The save states and instantaneous loads are what pushed me over the edge, I think I'll be happy with this for a long time.

Congrats.  I'll probably do the same eventually.  Right now I can't decide if I want to go SNES or Genesis next.  Either way, I have to decide between the more expensive version or the cheaper version.  First world problems. 

My SD2SNES is excellent. I haven't tried the Everdrive, but I liked the fact that SD2 is able to play games that Everdrive cannot

If I was ever going to go SNES, I would go for the SD2SNES!!! You are right, it runs more games that the Everdrive one, and seems to have more potential for future compatibility.

[TDIRunner]

Well, after much thought, and soul searching.........

I've decided to take the plunge and get the Mega EverDrive Deluxe Edition!

I'm going for a clear case one with a red label and red anodized screws.

It was just shipped out 10/26/2015, so I should have it by the end of the week!!!

The save states and instantaneous loads are what pushed me over the edge, I think I'll be happy with this for a long time.

Congrats.  I'll probably do the same eventually.  Right now I can't decide if I want to go SNES or Genesis next.  Either way, I have to decide between the more expensive version or the cheaper version.  First world problems. 

My SD2SNES is excellent. I haven't tried the Everdrive, but I liked the fact that SD2 is able to play games that Everdrive cannot

The SD2SNES is definitely tempting since it plays a larger list of games, but I'm trying to decide if the extra games are worth double the asking price of a Super Everdrive, especially since I own about 80% of the enhancement chip games that I would even want to play.

The big thing for me is the list of enhancement chip games that still don't work, but MIGHT work in the future.  I wish I could see into the future to see if that will ever work out. 

[Madducky]

The Mega Everdrive showed up.
OMG is it cool. Once the card was full, my Genesis loaded everything I could throw at it very quickly.
I am duly impressed

I'm going to try to mess with sound playback next.

How it the world can I convert a standard CD (or .mp3 for that matter) into an 8bit 22Khz stern WAV file??
I use iTunes on my Mac, I'm a gamer; not a music technician.

[TDIRunner]

How it the world can I convert a standard CD (or .mp3 for that matter) into an 8bit 22Khz stern WAV file??
I use iTunes on my Mac, I'm a gamer; not a music technician.

Try magic.  If that doesn't work, find someone who knows what they are talking about. 

[Madducky]

Magic?

Magic has only worked for me once in my life! My wife.

Either she's slumming it by being with me, or it's magic!

Short of that, I'll put that idea on the back burner for now. I'm really enjoying playing games on REAL hardware on my CRT, it's like a flashback to college but with less pot.