Everdrive MD vs. Mega Everdrive (Page 1) - Sega - Forums

1 Apr 12, 2012 7:40 pm

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Can anyone explain to me the difference between these two cartridges?
I understand the Mega Everdrive has a USB port for dev purposes, and that it can support savestates. But other than that, what is the difference? Yeah you can go back to the menu without hitting the power button, but I understood the latest version of the software for the Everdrive MD will do the same.

It says the games load in 1/2 seconds. Is flashing faster or does this not flash at all (kinda working like a NDS Acekard or something)? The description does refer to both as "flash cartridges" though.

I don't understand what is the vast improvement over the Everdrive MD and why it costs 140+ dollars (almost double the price an EMD).
I would like to hear it from those who have one or understand what's so much better!

2 Apr 12, 2012 8:17 pm

thebitman

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My roommate owns one of each (he's into the MD dev scene), he says the MD is the one to go for, for sake of ease of use, flashing, and general compatibility with ROMS. Not to mention it will do 32X stuff.

EDIT: relevant thread on ASSEMBLERgames to skim through http://www.assemblergames.com/forums/sh … EverdDrive

Last edited by thebitman (Apr 12, 2012 8:35 pm)

3 Apr 12, 2012 10:09 pm

akira^8GB

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But supposedly the MegaED is a better device, high end as krikz say, and still compatible with 32X.
I'm quite happy with my MD excpet for the revision I have which has no hardware Megakey. The software Megakey introduced on the 3.x OS just doesn't work, I still need a hardware Megakey.

Feels to me like it's not worth it at all.

4 Apr 13, 2012 5:38 am

Tinctu

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Slovakia / European Union

And dont forget that MegaED firmware can be updated via SDCard!

5 Aug 29, 2012 11:51 pm

Delek

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Buenos Aires, Argentina

Sorry for revive this but nobody have a MegaMD or Everdrive to sell?.

6 Aug 30, 2012 1:29 am

dsv101

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Medina, Ohio

If you don't mind price, This is your definite best option for n64 emulation: http://64drive.retroactive.be/

This was made by marshallh, who is a shear genius. at $199 or $179 without shell/CIC Installed you get an amazing tool.

7 Aug 30, 2012 3:24 am

Downstate

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shanghai

whats an N64 cart got to do with the Everdrive MD ? anyway i have the everdrive md, seems to be fine for me, but then im not doing any developing, just take the megadrive to the monday night i host in shanghia. nerd beats. nerd entertainment yo !