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megadrive32x universal?

siamese - Jan 21, 2004

		siamese		Jan 21, 2004
			comparing my euro md32x with my genesis32x i was surprised to read both circuit boards were marked the same: 1994 837-10926 IC BD MARS SUB VAO NTSC does any one know why? does it explain why using a 32x corrects video output from a mod megadrive (60 hz)? has it an universal video output converter? currently i dont have any 32x euro games but i will try running us games on it to see how it works (if it works :lol: )

		gameboy900		Jan 21, 2004
			It probably wont. Each 32x has a small bios in it which most likely controls the region.

		WiseMan		Jan 21, 2004
			yes dont get me wrong siamese, the country code protection still applies.

		Mask of Destiny		Jan 21, 2004
			The region information is not contained in or checked by the BIOS. It is read from a register by the game itself, much like with the Genesis.

		siamese		Jan 23, 2004
			YOU ALL WERE RIGHT! doesn't work with US GAMES i'll keep looking for euro stuff, that's how collections build up isn´t it?

		DeV0		Jan 26, 2004
			Hmm, i noticed when i open the door on my 32x it clearly says NTSC on the board and no sign of pal