Spotting a Majesco model 2

[BetaWolf47]

Does anyone know how to tell if a model 2 is a Majesco model without opening it up? I have a theory.

As you may know, Majesco also rereleased some SNES games. These games are identical to the original release in every way except for on the back. The rear label, which says "Do not clean with alcohol, immerse in water, etc.) is molded out of the plastic instead of being on a sticker.

Now, on craigslist, someone said they were selling a Genesis model 2. I asked for pictures, and this is what I got:


A normal model 2 has this kind of bottom:


Both are 3/4 motherboard units, but there is a clear difference here. Can anyone with a Majesco model confirm this?

[retrospiel]

I'd love to hear an audio recording of a Majesco model 2.

[BetaWolf47]

Well, I am going for that sale. If it's a Majesco model I'll make a recording for you.

[NCrouther]

The model number is different (MK-1451) on Majesco units. The first picture is indeed a Majesco unit.

[pocketprobe]

I'd too like to hear a Majesco Model 2. I wonder if they managed to use a decent mixing circuit?

[Ace]

Does anyone know how to tell if a model 2 is a Majesco model without opening it up? I have a theory.

As you may know, Majesco also rereleased some SNES games. These games are identical to the original release in every way except for on the back. The rear label, which says "Do not clean with alcohol, immerse in water, etc.) is molded out of the plastic instead of being on a sticker.

Now, on craigslist, someone said they were selling a Genesis model 2. I asked for pictures, and this is what I got:


A normal model 2 has this kind of bottom:


Both are 3/4 motherboard units, but there is a clear difference here. Can anyone with a Majesco model confirm this?

Wow, that bottom looks a lot different than any Genesis 2 I've ever seen. This COULD VERY WELL BE the super-elusive Majesco Genesis 2. Pick it up and fill us in on its motherboard. I can pretty much predict it's a VA4, as I can see holes on the bottom RF shield. On a VA3, those holes are not there.

Hey, wait a minute, do I see 0.3A as the current rating? Is this a Genesis 3 in a Genesis 2 shell complete with disconnected pins on the cartridge slot and a useless or absent Sega CD slot? BetaWolf, you MUST pick this up. For all I know, this could be an undiscovered motherboard(VA5 or a modified VA4).

[retrospiel]

Well, I am going for that sale. If it's a Majesco model I'll make a recording for you.

Thanks ! Really looking forward to hear it in action.

[TmEE]

I'm 2nding the idea of showing its internals and sound recording

[BetaWolf47]

Will do if he responds to my email!

[kool kitty89]

The VA0 model 2 has that same moulded text on the back, the paper lable is stuck on top of that. Someone partially peeled off the paper so that was exposed.

So, if that's any indication of the majesco models, it would mean they just didn't bother with the label.

That or it's a coincidence and someone has removed the label cleanly.

[Ace]

All Genesis 2 bottom cases have the same molded text on the back. Motherboard revision and region doesn't mater.

[BetaWolf47]

One way or another, it's easy to tell that the bottom of that Genesis looks different than others.

[kool kitty89]

Do you have anything to test the compatibility once you get the Majesco unit? (ie virtua racing)

[BetaWolf47]

No, nothing that isn't already confirmed, sadly. A user on DP by the name of nebrazca78 posted a pic of the motherboard on a Majesco unit already, and stated that Sega CD and 32X work. There was actually a big discussion on revisions in that thread.
http://www.digitpress.com/forum/showthread.php?t=140351

[Ace]

Made in Japan, MK-1451 model number... that's undoubtedly a Majesco Genesis 2 he's got. It's just a repackaged VA4 Genesis 2 sold by Majesco, by the looks of it.