If you’ve ever wanted to play the Master System version of Golden Axe and you only have a Genesis, now is your chance! Castlemania Games are now taking pre-orders for two adaptors that will allow you to fully enjoy Master System games on North American hardware.
The Power Base Mini and Power Base Mini FM are both available to pre-order and function much like the Master System’s original Power Base Converter. The FM Power Base includes a YM2413 FM Synthesizer, which was originally only available in Japanese Master System consoles, and enabled FM soundtracks for games that supported it.
There’s a full list of FM compatible games on the product page, so be sure to check that out. The only consoles that it will not work on is the SEGA Nomad and the Genesis 3, which will be in need a modification before installation.
The Power Base Mini, similar to SEGA’s original Power Base Converter, allows you to play SEGA Master System games on the SEGA Genesis / Mega Drive. The Power Base Mini only supports cartridge games, card games are not supported.
Features:
Mini size that fits in any official Genesis / Mega-Drive System†
Works in some clones, including the RetroN5 and Retro Freak*
Pause Button
Supports Master System Carts**
Specifications:
50 Pin Master System edge connector
Active reset circuit
Pause button
PowerBase Mini– CastleMania Games
The PowerBase Mini FM and the PowerBase Mini are now on pre-order through Castlemania for $69.99 and $49.99, respectively. If you’d rather play using original hardware, the SEGA Power Base Converter will allow you to play the card games are going for around $60.
If you would like to play original hardware, or support the clone manufacturers, sound off in the comments!!
