So I was having a look around for the best cart to get, and I'm thinking of getting this one, the MD Everdrive Flash Cart. The SD cart slot looks like an easy way to load ROMs, but would something like that be good for testing homebrew code? Is there anything better I should look into? Of course the added bonus would be to play a full SD card of ROMs on the real hardware! Does anyone here have one of these, and if so, what are your thoughts about the cart?
I have one of these, and I think it is good for testing homebrew, since it has the right amount of flash and SRAM to run nearly every Genesis game (except for EEPROM and SVP games, of course), and I haven't had any problems with it. However, keep in mind that the shell for the cart is not included, but it is designed to fit any standard US/EU cart shell. Also, since it uses flash, the times to re-flash the cart may take a few seconds, especially for large games.
http://stoneagegamer.com/everdrive_deluxe.aspx It will cost you a bit more for the bigger package. Never used one of these and have no plans to due to the price, but I've seen some of what they can do. What's really impressive is how many consoles have support now. EverDrive 64 is coming out soon. If you want a much cheaper alternative, you could try a Genesis clone - several AtGames models have SD Card support. Of course the sound emulation isn't perfect, but it's the next best thing: Arcade Ultimate Arcade Motion Dual Arcade Master They might not run homebrew, though.
Another plus of getting a flash cart like the Everdrive is the ability to run 32X and SMS games. That allows for testing two more platforms on real hardware: SMS, MD, and 32X. A clone will only handle most (not all) MD games and nothing else.
I've used my Everdrive for various things, and I can vouch for its sheer awesometasticness. I very highly recommend getting one.
If you get one without the shell you can just find and old Genesis sports game to use for it's case. That's what I hear alot of people do. There's even a user at another forum I frequent(mrbigreddog from Sega-16) that prints out HQ Cart Stickers and Clamshell Inserts for the Genesis EverDrive. Only thing is that he hasn't been online for a while. His work:
I have been planning recently to start writing Mega console homebrew myself, and have thought about possibly getting a flashcart like this to try my code (and official games!) on actual hardware (after getting a Genesis). Where is the best place to buy one, and how much is it? Don't include shaddy Asian websites in your search!
I know that on Sega-16 people sell them every now and then. Also, the ones that do are usually in the US. Prices vary, but you could always make an offer to the user that has one to sell. In fact, that's probably where I'll get mine. Along with the Cart Sticker and Clamshell Insert.
I've got a cart in mind to replace it with: W Royal Rumble. Tamkis, I was thinking of buying mine from here: http://www.tototek.com/store/index.php?mai...products_id=141
I'd recommend StoneAgeGamer, but his web site is down for some reason. EDIT: It's back up. You can find the links for this up in post #3.
