Is the Sega CD Worth It? - Retro Bird

[@RetroBirdGaming]

Games played: Robo Aleste (0:00), Final Fight CD (0:15), Snatcher (0:29), Batman Returns (0:45), Sonic CD (1:00), Ecco the Dolphin (2:10)

[@Gametester110-qf8vs]

I had a U.S Model 2 Sega CD when it was New. Loved it. There is much goodness in it's library. The boot-up intro theme is Legendary also (Again, U.S. model 2. The other models and regions had different music).

[@Cafeman_2D]

I love all those.

[@michaelharris5281]

I'm not sure if you already have a Thanksgiving video planned for next week, but I just want to say I'm grateful for you

[@RetroBirdGaming]

Taking the week off to spend with family. I'm grateful for all of you too!

[@Gutsyredcoat]

@@RetroBirdGaming gonna ride the op and say I'm grateful for you as well, enjoy your holiday

[@michaelharris5281]

@@RetroBirdGaming enjoy spending it with your family! You definitely deserve a break haha

[@meme_phis]

🧐 pretty sure thanks giving already happe d in October 🫣

[@Mastersaifer]

You say that, but I know damn well I'm gonna be feasting on some nanners until I hear, "you don't deserve to Donkey Kong..." repeatedly

[@Cellfix]

Been having some really tough times for the last year or two, so thank you for releasing content that are wholesome and not filled with the "hate" that the internet is filled with.. it helps me face the world in front of me.. thank you...

[@RetroBirdGaming]

Glad to do it and it means a lot that you appreciate it. I'm very intentional about that aspect of my channel.

[@GeistInTheMachine]

1:05 Sonic Curry? Oh no... That'll make you gotta go fast in a bad way.

[@SightlySinner]

Sonic: that’s no good

[@REVOLVERE]

My cousin had the Sega CD. There were three games that i distinctly remember playing on that system. Sonic CD, Shining Force CD and Lunar: The Silver Star. Those games will always hold a special place in my heart ❤️

[@RetroBirdGaming]

Three really good ones!

[@melvinburchett]

Shining Force CD and Lunar are both in my top ten, Lunar is Choice 🤌

[@goatbone]

I'm so jealous of your cousin. Fantastic titles.

[@mark6302]

hell yeah Lunar for life

[@alex64gaming]

Good old tower of power you can’t go wrong

[@DB3XVI]

Always liked the side loader more, much more slicker imo.

[@jaycromer]

I'm currently playing through the Sega CD version of Popful Mail and loving it.

[@RockyP77]

I have a model 1 tower of power.... I got in a bidding war on ebay for the Sega CD portion.... I paid dearly, but I think it's the absolute COOLEST looking setup of all game consoles. I generally play emulation, but I bring it out every now and then to "give it a workout" and see that everything still works. Thanks for another great video this week!

[@brentbieber1278]

I agree. Model 1 tower of power is where it’s at!

[@Gamevet]

I didn't get the Sega CD until the clam shell unit was on sale for $149. I ended up having about 70 games for it, including Dark Wizard, Vay, Sonic CD, Snatcher, Lunar, Thunder Strike and about a dozen FMV games. When I got a Saturn, I traded in my Sega CD and Genesis collection to Die Hard Game Club, so I could get an Import of Wing Arms and an Action Replay cart. They gave me $15 credit for Snatcher. :(

[@0x44_]

This is basically the same story I had, but with a lot fewer games. I got it in the bargain bin in Blockbuster, and spent so many hours on Dark Wizard, not going very far. That game is so hard 😅

[@bl1gh7y]

Ouch! I feel ya, sold my complete copy of Panzer Dragoon Saga for a £5 😩

[@caseyhayes4590]

@@bl1gh7y I sold mine for $180 on eBay in 2003 and that’s almost as bad now.

[@WilRJennings]

I laughed out load when you used Ecco the Dolphin as a coaster

[@thestuff10]

Best thing about Retro Bird: CD QUALITY MUSIC.

[@awill891]

I'm a poor gamer but I got a Sega CD in 2019 on Ebay for $60 and installed a new $5 fuse to fix it! It's worth it alone to play Snatcher in 240p RGB. All games being free with no need for modding is what makes it a fun and easy system to own.

[@craigflegel8450]

My first Gamepro magazine was Sept ‘93. Rocket Knight, Ranger X and Robo Aleste all reviewed. Robo was the one game I dreamed about playing but to this day I never have. Luckily I have the other two which has made my misery slightly less. I think I’m going to go buy a CD next week

[@ChesterMan-qd3xj]

Emulation is a great way to at least play these games.

[@jeremiahthomas8140]

I have had a Sega CD since Christmas of 1993. Just started playing Dark Wizard this week. Sonic CD is my second favorite Sonic game after the original Genesis one.

[@billysunshine9100]

Had over 50 titles, loved this system, still have it, and only Dark Wizard remains….i used to own Snatcher

[@mark6302]

The soundtrack on Sonic cd is pure magic.

[@RekkaAlexiel]

I always appreciate your videos and your taste in humor. It's really helped on difficult days. Thank you!

[@RetroBirdGaming]

Glad it helps!

[@Lando00100]

Popful Mail was what convinced me to dig deeper in sega cd. It's similar to pc engine cd. Both quality we should have got more of.

[@TheKill3rShark1]

Yay! The Potassium man has uploaded another banger of a video.

[@MetalTiger88]

my rich kid buddy had a sega multimega back in 1994 wich cost around 1000DM in germany back then. we played a lot of sonic cd wich was cool and spiderman. but i always wanted to play road avenger he won't. it had such a cool cover, but he said that it is not a good game. around 2010 i bought my own multimega with road avenger and yeah it is an fmv game, but i really liked it😅ps: my favorite mega cd game is lords of thunder😊

[@rars0n]

While there are quite a lot of bad FMV games out there, they manage to capture a certain era of gaming that is mostly gone for good, and some of them can still be quite entertaining. They're definitely not for everyone, especially back then because they were so different in terms of gameplay compared to traditional games, but I definitely still hold a place in my heart for them. Or at least some of them. The games that do it the best are the ones that tell a story with moments where the player has to react with input, like Road Avenger. The games that try to turn FMV into gameplay tend to suck (the ones that immediately come to mind are Slam City, Fahrenheit, and Supreme Warrior).

[@astrozork321]

Dude, I love your channel. Makes me happy every time I see a new video.

[@jonzo22]

You know what's crazy, Hideo Kojima is 61

[@koolaid33]

No, this cannot be! I don't believe this!

[@tguit-fiddler5692]

time is a ruthless bastard.

[@prezidenttrump5171]

61 isn't old. 78 is old. 80+ and we're dead as men.

[@KaneAsIAm]

Thanks Retro Bird for another fun video! I’m happy to watch, even when the topic is on a retro console I’m probably never going to own. Happy Thanksgiving!

[@bradbrown8759]

Plain Awsome! The only FMV game I ever liked and finished was Wire Head. Good fun. Soul star, Battle core, Stellar fire, Raceing Aces and Wing Commander are some of my treasured favorites.

[@Blas4ublasphemy]

I thought that just having home versions of Dragon's Lair and Mad Dog Mcree made it worth the console price alone!

[@erneststackhouse1133]

Happy Thanksgiving Retro Bird! i can see your house now playing quality Ecco CD Sounds while feasting on Bananas...i mean Turkey! Ha-Ha!

[@brichan1851]

RetroBird, I have recently fallen on really hard luck in life. I’ve also been suffering some big ol’ depression. Your video(s) is/are a breath of fresh air. From the bottom of my heart, thank you so much. I truly needed this one, tonight. ❤🥹

[@weirdtoddedd2082]

Me too!!

[@bl1gh7y]

Same, easily my favourite KZbinr 😎👍 I love the humour in these awesome videos. I’d absolutely love to be in one 😊👍

[@grawman67]

I absolutely understand that. Sending you a big hug and support, friend. You'll get through this and do great

[@brichan1851]

@@grawman67 thank you for your kindness. I so appreciate it.

[@grawman67]

@@brichan1851 You're welcome! Hope you're having a better day today 😊

[@kingedwin]

Obviously, a REAL Sega fan would get both the Sega CD and 32X so they can play all four games released for the double add-on monstrosity, including the re-release of Night Trap.

[@ryanstewart4444]

Another Amazing and thought provoking video from Retro Bird! I was Genesis kid that only ever saw the Sega CD and never played one in period - now I am thankful. I bought the Genesis Mini 2 partially so I could play the CD games and get a taste only to find out that I didn't like it. As a Genesis owner, when I want nostalgia I go for the Genesis itself, and while the SegaCD is close, it is also far enough away that it doesn't tickle the same spots. When I want to experience new things in old games I go for something I never played when I was younger. Funny you mention the retro gamers that retroactively discover handheld gaming as I am definitely one of those.

[@emmanuelguerrero3071]

Man your videos are so entertaining. Keep going man. I think you/yourteam have a real knack for this.

[@RetroBirdGaming]

Thank you! It is just me :)

[@ResidentXombie]

I have a Mega Everdrive Pro and I find that more reliable than original Sega CD hardware.

[@nisus8]

Got a Sega CD system (the v.1 "Tower of Power" version, with _Sol-Feace_ and other games) for Christmas '93, and it was amazing. Our cousins already got one the previous year, which let us play a bunch of games in advance. Though there *_were_* definitely at least a couple of FMV games worth picking up on the system -- _Sherlock Holmes: Consulting Detective_ Vols. 1 and 2, which were also released on Turbografx CD and PC (my high school's library lab had them available for play on CD-ROM). Spent I don't know how many hours playing endless matches of _Bill Walsh College Football_ as well as _Lunar: The Silver Star_ and _Lunar II: Eternal Blue_ -- the Sega CD had such an underrated lineup of titles.

[@stephenshelottiii3272]

I finally picked up a Sega CD over the summer. This is the most underrated add-on of any game console.

[@SaturmornCarvilli]

I just have the Genesis Mini 2 for Sega CD games. I'm glad they are on there. From either a historic, genre or excellent game of the Sega CD games there are fantastic. Because I haven't really been able to play MUSHA, Robo Aleste is my favorite Genesis game due to the Genesis Mini 2. Even though I think the mini console craze is over, I still hold out hope for a Genesis Mini 3. Or any of the Sega consoles, honestly. What got me into Yakuza/Like A Dragon are the arcade ports in them. Which I can play for hours. So, if there isn't ever another Sega retro console, that series and its spin-offs is a fine by me as a place to play all those old Sega games, too.

[@rars0n]

I noticed while watching this video that your voice somewhat reminds me of Will Forte. I love your humor, by the way. And I don't know how you capture such gorgeous CRT footage, but it's excellent!

[@RetroBirdGaming]

Thanks! Glad you like the footage.

[@rars0n]

@@RetroBirdGaming The CRT footage is my favorite part of your videos. No wait, it's actually the humor. But the CRT footage is so good, it's a REALLY close second.

[@izzatsufian2796]

I have mixed opinion about Sega CD, the add on for Genesis failure would destroy Sega console market but on the other hand, the graphics and games are looks more better especially using CD than cartridges, which handles more storage. If Sega of Japan isn't massive doofus, Sega would compete Xbox, PlayStation and Nintendo.

[@Gamevet]

No, that would be the 32X and the early launch of the Saturn.

[@KaitenKenbu]

Very cool video. I encounteered the Saturn way vefore i ever heard about rhe CD back in the day. Have been playing some of the bangers of the Sega CD recently and they rock.

[@lemonfraid8136]

Had the model 2. Jurassic Park, Star Wars Chess, a couple others (Sewer Shark, never beat that one) but mostly, my brothers and I played Lethal Enforcers.

[@Totavier]

Since never own a Genesis, well didn't have any idea of their add-ons like the CD and 32X (and both combined). But thanks to the emulation and ports at least I could play Snatcher (in an emulator on a modded PSP) and Sonic CD on PS3 (the HD port), only game that I never could play was the Earthworm Jim Special Edition one..., but at least I managed to get the ripped files of the soundtrack, lol!. 😂 And luckily I have seen that various of the FMV games were ported to modern consoles, mostly on PS4.

[@weirdtoddedd2082]

Love this channel.

[@Sly88Frye]

Even though I grew up in the 90s somehow I did not know about the Sega CD back then. I mean my family and I we did have a Sega Genesis that had the second channel on it although we also had an SNES as well. Maybe I might try and emulator for the Sega CD when I have a working computer again. The first time I ever played Sonic CD was some demo on my smartphone like 10 years ago. But the first time I ever played the game all the way through was thanks to Sonic origins plus and I played as knuckles

[@s-zz]

Retro Bird is basically the polar opposite of The Angry Video Game Nerd, when you think about it. instead of talking about games he dislikes, he talks about things he enjoys.

[@CrowsSalvation]

Sega cd will always be my favorite. Shining Force cd and the lunars changed gaming for me when they came out. The music and cut scenes for the games blew my mind.

[@Lonewolfz24]

Hello sir, this is directly aimed at you retro bird, love the channel, been with you for a while, great videos and humor. I would like to ask that you get your CRT calibrated so the current image warble is removed , its hurting my eyes, and soul =) Most CRTs have a deep config settings menu to adjust all aspects of the image on screen (usually a button sequence on the remote while the TV is off, google your brand). And then use a grid pattern (on a test cart (or rom)) to correct any geometric issues (as yours has some big ones)

[@RetroBirdGaming]

I appreciate you trying to help, but trust me, I've gone deep into the service menu and the TV is calibrated about as good as I can get it. CRTs will never be perfect.. mine could be better, but it doesn't bother me.

[@Lonewolfz24]

@RetroBirdGaming well, glad to hear you are good with it, yes, they can sometimes never be fixed completely without tear down and adjustment of the magnet weights on the barrel of the tube, not something for most to try.

[@RetroBirdGaming]

For sure. I do have a PVM that may need to be sent in for a tune up at some point.. so perhaps the Trinitron will be dropped off with it. Main problem is that then I'll be without my CRTs for a while. Boo!

[@lordlycanthrope7059]

Obligatory sacrificial post to the algorithm gods.

[@temporaryhandle802]

Sega CD has cool game cases looks similar to Saturn ones. That's got me sold

[@FleaMarketFalcon]

The Sega CD was one of my favorite systems, but not because it like Genesis, but because it was so different. It was the only way to play PC style games on console at the time. Monkey Island, Rise of the Dragon, Snatcher. Also Genesis was lite on RPGS but Sega CD offered VAY and lunar 1 and 2.

[@ReaperPC-live]

I had wanted the SegeCD briefly as a kid but quickly realized that wasn't going to happen. 😂 Glad that I got it now to add to the Sega collection

[@Dorelaxen]

I love my Sega CD. Yep,. even the FMV games. Oddly enough, the 3 rarest games I own are on the SCD.

[@IamMarkSmith]

Real deal, for the price of a Sega CD in good condition I highly recommend to people who are interested to buy an Everdrive X7 or a Terraonion Mega SG and set themselves up with what they need to run it through one of those. If then you love the Sega CD so much you want one physically, then you’ll know whether one is worth it for you. I own a CDX that I bought about 19 years ago, and I love it. Final Fight, Sonic CD, and Jaguar XJ220 are my favorites.

[@yagisencho]

I owned a MegaCD briefly in the mid-90s, mainly to play Lunar and Lunar 2. Thankfully emulators can play its games now with ease (including the Mega Drive Mini 2).

[@leehamilton7788]

@@yagisencho lunar rocks

[@karimcheese7257]

Sega CD would have been a successful add-on had Sega actually supported it and realized its full potential rather than abandon it when it didnt sell as well as they expected

[@Gutsyredcoat]

Nah, it was simply a test/experimental filler cash grab until the Saturn came out. You Could argue that it would have been a better business decision to support it more during its lifespan yes, but I think even better would have been to not even bother with it at all and just have everyone's pants blown off by the Saturn. They were just scrambling, trying to one up nintendo that was out selling the christ out of them and tried for every gimic that they possibly could

[@daedalus547]

Nah, the SegaCD was SEGA's answer to the NEC PC-Engine CDROM^2, after 1992 NEC announced it was going to make a 32bit system (the PC-FX) SEGA started working on the Saturn. See in Japan the console wars was mostly a 3 company war (Nintendo, NEC and SEGA) SEGA wanted to win Japan's fan base but actually did horrible in Japan. It was only when NEC and Nintendo dropped the ball with their failed 32bit consoles (PC-FX and Virtual Boy) the Saturn finally was a Japan favorite.

[@RetroBirdGaming]

There's definitely some really cool games we could have gotten had they brought some of their other big IPs to it.

[@karimcheese7257]

@@daedalus547 yes, but the US would have been a great market for Sega CD considering the Genesis's large install base in North America vs Japan. Sega just got lazy and stretched itself thin. But the animosity of the company on opposite ends of the Pacific Ocean didn't help

[@cd5sircoupe]

I think there's a little more to it rather than just lacking support. I'm of the opinion that the marketing behind it went in the completely wrong direction by throwing it all in on FMV game promotion. You see a similar issue later with the Saturn marketing trying to push polygons when the hardware was clearly meant for sprites, in a nutshell. I had a discussion recently about what Sega could have done differently in this era, specifically 94-96. In the scenario I created, Sega has already hit peak installation base of the CD by 94 and is still looking to market a 32bit stopgap before the Saturn rolls out. Also to capitalize on the huge North American Genesis install base as well. What we do is clear existing model 2 Genesis & CD inventory from the shelves and halt production. The 32x project is still going to be an add-on for people who already have the standard Genesis or Gen/CD combo but it gets shifted around in priority, it'll come to market later if there's demand. Instead, Sega goes all in on the Neptune concept. Spend the extra R&D to make those three boards from each component into one or two boards, we know they had the capability to consolidate boards as with the CDX and X-Eye. The Neptune is now placed in the lower price bracket taking over the Genesis/CDs as well as having the 32x tech, make it like 200-250$ compared to the Saturn's 400$+. In turn, Sega positions the Saturn more like the Neo Geo systems, high end boutique shit. Of course, they would want to bump up the hardware specs to reflect that and make it an absolute powerhouse for that time. Saturn's problem was price/performance ratio; they just couldn't get the cost down compared to Sony who just smoked them in performance typically, so embrace the higher cost and make it a beast. The Saturn becomes the low volume Halo car like the Corvette ZR1 or the Nissan GT-R, while the Neptune is the high volume breadwinner of the company like the Honda Accord or the Nissan Altima. As a byproduct of the Neptune existing, logically there should also be more than four games total which take advantage of the CD & 32X's strengths in the new library with all of that tech in one place now. Even though Sony's price point would be on par with Neptune, I think Sega'd move more units than they actually did with this strategy. Especially if they give the Saturn a proper value for the much higher price tag. If you think about it, super early PS1 & Saturn 3d games not only looked like dogshit, but for the first year or so both kind of relied on older styles of games and ports. One that I looked over and saw on my shelf was Viewpoint on PS1, that's a Genesis game. After 97 though I feel like the Neptune's gonna have a tough time, I give it to like 98 at the maximum depending on how development progresses. Hopefully the Saturn is doing much better than it really was that year, and it allows Sega to put further R&D into the Dreamcast platform... maybe get a DVD drive in there and not rush it to market to beat PS2 in a desperate bid to save the company...

[@Forrealsyall]

I got my Mega Drive model 2 with a Mega CD 2 from Japan a while back, alongside 6 games, among them was Final Fight CD and Sonic CD. My Mega Drive collection has become a kind of funny mix of PAL, NTSC and NTSC-J games. But as for the CD, I've only gotten Japanese games so far. But I've been loving it regardless. I mostly got the console for Sonic CD since it's my favorite classic Sonic game, while the level design encourages exploration, I love playing it as fast as I can. The levels still work well for fast paced gameplay, especially if you love doing time trials hehe.

[@shayne1062]

In a weird backwards approach, back in 2009, I started buying Sega CD games well before I ever got the console. My logic was to get the games I knew I wanted when I could and pick up a console when the right opportunity came along. I knew I wanted all the Working Designs releases, but found all the amazing shooters on the console like Android Assault, Robo Aleste, Lords of Thunder, Keio Flying Squadron, SIlpheed and Soulstar and went after those next. Then, an opportunity on a forum presented itself to get a CDX with the official carrying bag for $125, and I've never looked back. Playing Snatcher with the gun, Terminator, Mickey Mania, Shining Force...my collection is complete (for me) at 18 games and each one is amazing fun. I whatever way you can play them that works for you, there is a pretty awesome list of games on this console (add-on) that I hope anyone even remotely interested gets to enjoy!

[@dougefresh8952]

I picked up one of these for $29.99 on clearance at KB Toys back in the mid/late 90s. I only had Sewer Shark and a handful of FMV games I bought for a few bucks a piece so I never appreciated the system and sold it. Now I wish I still had it (and my Turbografx 16 and every game from the 80s/90s I ever sold…). Tip of the day: Hang on to those childhood systems unless you’re 100% sure you’ll never want them back 😭

[@TurtleSauceGaming]

Popful mail is such a surprisingly fun game. It's nothing inventive, but when a lot of the lesser known games just don't hold up modernly. Like even something like Shining Force, while fun, it sucks to be merc'd halfway through one of those large battles and have to start over. Popful Mail doesn't really do that. The levels are pretty short and plenty of ability to save. I do want to buy it physically, and it'll probably be my first Sega CD purchase (well, technically I have Fahrenheit for the CD 32x, but CD 32x is kinda it's own thing.)

[@TheRedlotusblossom]

This is totally off topic and completely irrelevant but I just wanted everyone to know that I got gauntlet Legends for the Nintendo 64 a couple of days ago and I've been playing it basically the last 2 days and I have been loving it. I overlooked the Nintendo 64 version and at this point I'm glad I did because I've had a great 2 days

[@RetroBirdGaming]

Glad you're enjoying it!

[@cd4playa1245]

You gotta play the Aleste Collection, most notably Power Strike 2 and GG Aleste 3. Dude, if you like Musha and Robo then you’ll be in heaven knowing they made so many other games.

[@piccolo1976]

Loved my Mega CD one unit in the '90's, made my Megadrive look like a futuristic Hi-Fi!

[@TheMinchio]

I didn’t know there is an English version of Snatcher, and for the Sega CD out of all the consoles, now I wonder why they didn’t release it for the most popular consoles too. The Sega CD is a good piece of history of Sega hardware, and those FMV, though not good, they are a nice collectible rarity of the times.

[@nickbuis3307]

I remember being 13 years old and waiting for the release of the Super NES CD-ROM. Then Sony said F U Nintendo. I'm still hurt 😖😂

[@rockguitarist931]

It was more like Nintendo saying F U to Sony who proceeded to ask Sega if they wanted to release the Playstation with their name on it but Sega Japan was butthurt about the Genesis doing better then the Megadrive so the deal was sabotaged from within, and Sony eventually took the risk to release it under their name, then WHAM-O!!!! They carved off an entire chunk of the gaming market for themselves that they still hold to this day. Sega could've also had the processor that went in the N64 but wouldn't you know that Sega Japan undermined that plan as well.

[@mark6302]

Imagine where we would be today if nintendo embraced the CD

[@rockguitarist931]

@@mark6302 Imagine what would've happened if Sega had managed to secure both the Playstation and N64 processor for the next generation console, they would've been unstoppable with a 64-bit Sega Playstation.

[@8bitjoystick]

I love my TerraOnion MegaSD Pro with an FPGA Sega CD in a handy Genesis game size mega cart. Also, FPGA Master System with FM Sound!

[@mattb6522]

Good video! 0:08 His name is my name, too! Anyways, I've loved the Sega CD! I got my first taste of it as a kid since a friend of mine owned it on release. Sonic CD blew me away with its soundtrack and it probably is still one of my favorite Sonic games due to the uniqueness of it. The CD versions of both Ecco games still gives me goosebumps as the music really sets the atmosphere _perfectly_ ! I still enjoy Sega CD games to this day and you can't go wrong with it if you're a 16-bit game fan! It only has two problems: there was never a CD version of Rocket Knight Adventures or Ristar. 😭

[@SkyScourgeGod]

The Sega CD is really misunderstood by many gamers. The FMV reputation it gained back in "ye olden days" really damaged its long-term popularity despite having some genuinely good software. Terminator, Lunar, Shining Force, Sonic CD, Sol Feace, Ecco, Battelcorps and many others I'm not mentioning made for some quality fun on the Sega CD. The audio that came from playing games off of a CD was also an excellent selling point and I wish that aspect alone got more attention. It's the same feeling I have for the Neo Geo CD: the audio alone makes it worth choosing to try out. Unfortunately, today's prices for all of this stuff is a MAJOR barrier of entry for anyone, even those with a fair amount of disposable income. The money you would need to even get started (meaning the console + the CD add-on OR an all-in-one unit like the CDX or JVC X-Eye and a few games) can cost more than most modern console setups do today and diving deeper into the Sega CD library can reveal prices that rival games found on the TurboGrafx/PC Engine or even the Sega Saturn's NTSC offerings, all of which can get mind-boggling pricey. Keio Flying Squadron and Snatcher anyone? Even I don't have a Sega CD right now, though I wish I did and would like to get one someday. I'd personally want a CDX for my setup because of its small size, but I'd recommend an X-Eye (or Wondermega for anyone outside of the States) if you want an all-in-one unit that's actually reliable and, unlike the CDX, is easy to repair if needed. Otherwise, just make room for the super-long Model 2. Model 1 units are not worth it at all unless you want bragging rights for owning a Tower of Power assuming you have a 32X.

[@riversart2030]

I can't imagine Retro Bird's favorite Sonic game being controversial. He seems like a Sonic 2 kind of guy to me, maybe Sonic 3.

[@RetroBirdGaming]

You'd be surprised how controversial any choice can be with such passionate fans :)

[@JB-mm5ff]

he's into 3d pinball puyo puyo sonic

[@bl1gh7y]

I always say that sonic 1 on Master System is my favourite, it just plays differently and is a nice change to the Megadrive original.

[@BURRITO44]

Great video. !! Great channel !! CD offered better sound with better music !! Way more data can be stored on CDs. Had best version of Final Fight !! Batman Returns -- excellent !! Sega tried to be innovative !! You can’t fault them for that !! FMV -- not that great but still fun !! Sega Genesis had a great marketing team !! It worked !!

[@bhrenrarevalo7230]

His favorite Sonic is '06 isn't it... Hurt him.

[@Gutsyredcoat]

Could only imagine. Thats a secret you keep in the basement like a decomposing corpse

[@3dmarth]

Maybe it's Sonic 3 & Knuckles, like everyone else... and that one should make people angry, as it's totally cheating! (If we're going to play that game, then my favourite is Sonic Mega Collection Plus. Take that!) >:)

[@mark6302]

im callin the cops!!

[@rickykeim2005]

My brain came up with Sonic 3D Blast but nobody likes that one so Id be surprised if that was his favorite.

[@SoberJokR]

I started my sega cd collection 2 years ago when I found one at village des valeurs(which is like a good goodwill in Quebec Canada) for 100$. I have a tech friend who repaired it for almost nothing and bought good games not too expensive and I fell in love for this console. Sad part is the price for most of these game but still fun to collect. Even the sega cd boxes are appealing

[@supersmallchibiwolf872]

i have seen many wonderful Sega CD games on modern gaming consoles and even remakes announced. But even with all of that companies do tend to make different games or change things around. I think the Sega CD is great to have if your into collecting a lot of consoles but for me I am interested in the games only. Also Sonic Curry looks funny and interesting. Cool video. ^_^

[@donaldxavier2056]

I love the sega cd. The FMV games were so unique at the time and I played the hell out of them as a kid. I couldnt get enough of Sewer Shark, Tomcat Alley, and Prize Fighter. It’s a shame the library was so small. It’s definitely an underrated and under appreciated system.

[@danielsuniga4596]

Lords of thunder is easily my favorite soundtrack of any sega game. Most any game for that matter

[@RetroBirdGaming]

Amazing soundtrack for sure.

[@wulver810]

makes me want to shred just thinking about it.

[@rickykeim2005]

I actually got a Sega CD when the Model 2 came out. I found the CD quality music to be a huge upgrade. for example I had Hook based on the Movie of the same name the game itself isn't terrible but the CD quality soundtrack was awesome. I never got far in Ecco but I enjoyed the scenery in it. I had an FMV game called Road Avenger that I enjoyed it's a Game set in a dystopian future where Gangs Run wild and they cause the Protagonist to crash his car which results in the Death of his Girlfriend so he fixes his car and sets off to destroy the Gang responsible. it was made by Data East I think. and the Sega CD start up music was so good. Luckily there are videos showcasing the Startup music from the Sega CD.

[@raliger]

Sonic CD. Silpheed. Lunar: Silver Star Story. Lunar 2: Eternal Blue. Popful Mail. Lords of Thunder. Robo Aleste. A-H3 Thunderstrike. Soul Star. Batman Returns CD. Shining Force CD. The Misadventures of Flink. Vay. Snatcher. All great games that those alone make the Sega CD worth it.

[@grpdadgod]

Had the model 2 but just have a cdx now if I want to play legit hardware.

[@darktetsuya]

honestly if you look past all the digital pictures crap there's some great gems on SEGA CD! (although I will admit I'm morbidly curious about the one they did with Shaw Bros... Supreme Warrior?) but I do have a list in mind I'm hoping to pick up a new one at some point soon! and yeah in all likelihood for the bigger ticket items I'm just gonna have to find reproductions, no way I can justify the prices for a real copy.

[@CustomGames-wg9gv]

Good video, but you didn't mention the 2 games that I have for the SCD. The 2 Star Wars games! Those were my only must-haves so far...

[@bdillmore40]

Bought my model 2 Sega CD back in 2017 for $80 with AC adapter from my local game store! Still have it and glad i bought it when i did!

[@CasepbX]

You only have one judgmental relative?! Dude, what a drama free Thanksgiving that must be!

[@andreschiriff4354]

Everybody forgets that at the time the Sega CD come out any type of CD player cost over $400 And the Sega CD only cost $300 and you could play the best home version of Mortal Kombat and a few other great games and play your music in CDs

[@danbauer3669]

Nice. MK is the only game in my Sega CD collection.

[@mrburns366]

If the Sega CD had seen ports of PC games like point-and-click adventure games from Sierra or LucasArts, It would have been amazing. What we got was basically cartridge games with CD audio and slow loading times.

[@bl1gh7y]

I used to take Batman to work and play it on my personal cd player. Loved the soundtrack to that game. Not used my MegaCD for years now. Not even powered it on since I got my MegaSD 😍

[@darkhierophant4914]

I didn't have the console on its og release. 12 years later before the console was extremely hard to find at a reasonable price, i managed to find a JVC x'eye, Sega CDX and a bunch of games. I found out that i missed out that this was truly a great console. I have some of the gems, but wish i had Snatcher and some other games that are really expensive.

[@danbauer3669]

I've had a Sega CD for years and years and years but I've never even plugged it in to use it even one time. Only one game, Mortal Kombat, but I have MK on everything. I have 20+ consoles. Do I really want to expand collecting for another? Yeah, I probably do. Please reply with game recommendations, people!!

[@christopherdarling95]

Soul Star and Batman Returns had some incredible visuals and exciting gameplay that was quite revolutionary at the time. I wish they made more games like this for the CD system. I also enjoyed the incredible soundtracks like Earthworm Jim SE, Mickey Mania, Ecco, and Sonic CD. Also Monkey Island was great to have as I didn't have a PC at the time, and you couldn't find something like this on cartridge systems. If only we got Street Fighter II on Sega CD. That would have been special!

[@adamkane7513]

Not really, no. I had one about 25 years ago. I bought it specifically for *Final Fight* as was told it was _the best version._ With only 3 credits available whether it be 1 or 2 players it meant I never played it to completion with my friend who loved SOR2. I sold it a few months later.

[@chaospoet]

What I love about the Sega CD is it has a bit of everything from that era. All the stuff you mentioned but then there's some unique games for it you wont find anywhere else like some of Core Designs (who would go on to make Tomb Raider) games such as BattleCorps and SoulStar or Game Arts' Silpheed. Then you've got amazing strategy RPG games with a ton of content like Shining Force CD and Dark Wizard. Even point and click style adventure games like Rise Of The Dragon, The Space Adventure Cobra and The Secret Of Monkey Island. Or games that combine genre's like Dune. You even had Dungeon Crawlers like Eye Of The Beholder that works with the Sega Mega Mouse for a PC like experience but with music by Yuzo Koshiro! One of my few complaints is I wish there had been a Sega CD version of Pirates Gold! Aka Sid Meier's Pirates but not a port of the Genesis game with better music but remade from the ground up using the Sega CDs scaling and rotation effects to do something like roam the ship/towns in 3Dish environments or have a first person view of traveling the open seas with a map in the corner. That would have been cool, but alas.

[@bobbyo5807]

Played a lot of Sewer Shark and Mortal Kombat just to have the original arcade music and sound.Night trap is good too! 🎮💿📺🍌

[@osgeld]

I mean back when the SCD was relevant a CD burner might as well cost as much as a (cheap no frills) new car, my first one as a teenager was a server model HP single speed model with a SCSI interface, and that cost me 200 bucks even though it was effectively obsolete overstock, and that's 1998 dollars, back when gas was below a buck a gallon

[@overnightdelivery]

I got into trying to repair old systems and Sega CD Model 1 is a challenge for sure. Especially the common Sony CD drives. I got lucky finding a much more rare JVC Sega CD drive. The video and audio board was bad needing trace repair but was able to swap those with other working Sega CD boards and the system is actually (gasp) reliable. For now...

[@magnus87]

I wish they would develop more games that used SEGA CD + 32X

[@tolerants231]

Fmv games were the only games I played on it and I loved em all. Sewer Shark, Night Trap, Double Switch, Prize fighter, Corpse Killer, Ground Zero Texas, Bram Stokers Dracula. All great

[@williamburrows6215]

Your favorite Sonic game is obviously Dr. Robotnic's Mean Bean Machine 😁

[@mekman4]

Great Stuff, as always!

[@PoutingTrevor]

It's probably best to buy the Mega Everdrive Pro which allows you to play SEGA/Mega CD games on real hardware without the unreliable CD add-on.

[@Mikelp73]

Yes, it was. Bought on day one and never regretted it

[@arenschultz]

My next console I’m planning to get is either a PC Engine or a Sega CD. I was one of the few who did have a Sega CD and had fond memories of it and would like to relieve that. Im probably going to get the PC Engine mini to get a taste for it

[@tangreen7267]

Video is short and sweet. Would love a part 2.

[@TheMatthiasRiots]

Ultra Verse prime! Such a weird game lol. Only released on Sega cd.

[@akiraokami]

I love my Sega CD, I even have 2 of them that are fully functional, I had to replace the fuse on both though, with one of them I went the extra mile and made an easy access for the fuse so it's just a twist cap to access the fuse to replace it, should the fuse blow again. With that said, optical drives are always living on borrowed time, so what I want is to get a Mega Everdrive Pro which lets you play Sega CD games straight from the cartridge.

[@edmontoniangamer]

Friggin love the Sega CD! Dare I say I'd trade a banana for one!

[@DB3XVI]

😮....😅

[@RetroBirdGaming]

Blasphemy... but I'll allow it :)

[@DB3XVI]

@@RetroBirdGaming lol, man loves his nanners 🍌 Edit: Happy Thanksgiving Retro, grateful for the content!

[@chocolocojames213]

Another Aleste Collection with Robo Aleste and MUSHA would be so, so, sweet 😁😁😁

[@SpongeyBubby]

5:22 -slowly raises hand up-

[@samamir8765]

Not anymore is it worth it you have all those amazing powerful consoles Xbox series X PS5 PS4 and of course the PC that has the 4090 graphics card nothing is going to beat that the last time I played on the sega cd was in the 90’s when consoles were weak the arcade rules the world of video games