📰 New article from RetroRGB
MSDEXP – Injection Molded Version
https://retrorgb.com/msdexp-injection-molded-version.html
Ever wanted your Sega Genesis / Mega Drive to launch CD‑based games straight from a modern flash cart? Mobius Strip Tech just made that painless. Their new MSDEXP adapter lets the Terraonion Mega SD plug into the console’s expansion slot, so you can fire up Sega CD and 32X‑CD titles without pulling cables or swapping hardware.
The kit comes in two flavors: a full adapter for $70 (in stock now) or just a replacement injection‑molded shell for $20 if you already have one. Only one per order, so act fast. A quick reset after power‑up is required to actually load the Mega SD—easy once you remember it, but easy to forget and start “troubleshooting” (we’ve all been there).
A couple of caveats:
- It works only with the Mega SD, not Krikzz’s Everdrive Pro.
- You still need a 32X attached for CD games; the adapter simply bypasses the bus limitation that prevents ROM carts from launching CDs.
If you don’t own a 32X or never play CD titles, you can safely skip this gizmo. Otherwise, it’s a tidy way to keep your Mega SD on hand and swap between cartridge‑style loads and CD runs without a hardware circus. Check out the live‑stream demos for a hands‑on look—and consider backing Bob on Patreon if you love the retro hustle!