Update to the Everdrive Knock Off situation

[@Chris-Courage]

All the files on my generic Everdrive say .md even if it is a North American version. So it could still be the rom format that's at fault. Also, when mine flashes the game, the progress bar does go all the way from left to right where I notice yours cuts off in the middle.

[@infinity2z3r07]

long shot but I would try it on a model 1 or 2 just in case

[@MaximumRD]

My understanding though FYI is the SMS roms will NOT work on the Genesis Model 3 regardless because the compatible circuitry was not integrated in that model as a cost cutting measure. 🤷🏼‍♂From the MegaEverdrive Pro manual (same would obviously apply to all) "SMS games do not work on Nomad and Genesis3 due the lack of SMS mode on these systems."

[@TigerClawTV]

Oh wow. I tried this on a model 2 that I have handy but I dont think I tried any sms games. Ill have to see if the model 2 will run sms roms off this thing

[@MaximumRD]

@@TigerClawTV Funny enough if you do some googling like "Sega Genesis Model 3 mod SMS" you will actually find people that have modded them to restore SMS an even 32 x Add-on support, nothing I would personally attempt but someone always finds a way.

[@WhatsOnMyShelf]

@@MaximumRD I can't remember, but doesn't the 32X passthrough also not include that SMS pin in the cartridge slot? For clarification, those SMS adapters for Sega Genesis and hence these flash carts also do not work, if you have the 32X mushroom on top of your system. At least, that is what I recall.

[@MaximumRD]

@@WhatsOnMyShelf Yes I believe I read something like that as well.

[@pooksthepossum]

Yeah you really need a Model 1 or 2. This does actually work with 32x given you have one, and Master System games. However with SMS you do not need any attachment. The Genesis Model 3 is the outlier here for sure. I wouldn't use a Model 3 for anything other than Genesis games unless you're willing to mod hardware and reconnect circuits that have been intentionally disconnected. Why mess with a Genny 3 when Model 2 is so cheap and Model 1s aren't that much more expensive? Just curious.

[@MaximumRD]

Oh yeah and I have even loaded SMS roms on mine, even 32x roms though it still requires my actual 32x hardware but that's fine.

[@ChrisTallant]

Have you tried that cart on a model 1 with a 68000 CPU and no rbg mods? I’m curious if the original chip handled emulation better than the upgraded ones designed for speed more than compatibility?

[@TigerClawTV]

I suspect that would work, but I dont have a model 1 unfortunately

[@ChrisTallant]

@@TigerClawTV Let me see if I can get something together for you and I’ll send one over. Give me a few weeks.

[@TigerClawTV]

@@ChrisTallant oh wow that's so nice! Thanks!

[@MaximumRD]

Yeah, they cost more but I had heard too many stories, even knockoffs that work initially but just die suddenly or that they tend to be made from an older specific version and even trying to update them with official Krikzz firmware can brick them etc. So I was just never tempted and only ever bought official KrikZZ. Yeah you get many that are happy with the knockoffs or swear it's not worth the extra $$$ but for me it was always an investment, now it's been so long that sure all my Everdrives are older versions but hey they still all work so no complaints. When some people griped over the prices I am always like well OK but hell, typically just an expensive rare cart or two justifies the cost if you want to play the games on original hardware 🤷🏼‍♂Anyway, odd how it seems to work right up to the point of flashing but then just goes blank, weird thought, it couldn't possibly be an issue with the Genesis 3 could it? I mean I have not heard this but it's an odd problem you seem to be having.

[@christopherdecorte1599]

The model 3 has alot od stuff not connected internally try a model 1 or 2. Or add the missing circuits.