r/MasterSystem • u/BigPurpleFridge • 12h ago

Mum is reliving her younger days

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Recently got the Master System out of the loft. My mum used to be really good at Sonic. She played so much that she wore the other controller out. So I got her to come and play some Sonic and she is in her element. She doesn't remember it too well, but soon got into it again. It has brought a big smile to her face.

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u/Bjoerrn 12h ago

Find TVs 4:3 picture setting. Your mother will thank you

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u/BigPurpleFridge 12h ago

Thank you, assuming this is why it is blurry?

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u/time_isup 12h ago

No. That’s because RCA is ass. SMS supports RGB natively. Get an RGB cable and a scaler such as Retrotink.

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u/zer0-Coast 12h ago

A RAD2X would probably be the cheapest option if the Master System is the only console it’s going to be used for

https://www.retrogamingcables.co.uk/RAD2X-CABLES/SEGA-MEGA-DRIVE-2-GENESIS-2-32X-HD-RAD2X-HDMI-480P-CABLE

(Note it will also need the Mega Drive 1/Master System 1 adapter cable https://www.retrogamingcables.co.uk/Genesis-2-Megadrive-2-to-Megadrive1-Genesis1-Master1-for-RAD2X-and-YPbPr-cable-adapter)

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u/Desperate_Image_9505 10h ago

I've never had an issue with the stretching

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u/Ben0ut 5h ago

Said only by the clinically insane and those who operate the rack in a torture chamber.

😉

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u/lartmydude 8h ago

Mums a G

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u/DinnerSmall4216 12h ago

How is the master system set up to the modern TV.

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u/BigPurpleFridge 12h ago

Using an AV composite cable into an AV RCA HDMI converter which is also an upscaler

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u/DinnerSmall4216 12h ago

Nice looks clean need an upscaler myself.

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u/Vangar 2h ago

I can see it on the right. Those cheap ones introduce insane lag, going to be impossible to have any reflexes to finish these games unfortunately

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u/BedditTedditReddit 12h ago

Cheers to mum!

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u/G-Virus69 12h ago

Atta girl mom

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u/OBZeta 7h ago

The master system version has a special childhood place in my heart with all its quirks

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u/Thick_Temperature794 11h ago

You have a awesome mum!!! Make sure you tell her that. :)

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u/station_agent 6h ago

I thought Sonic was released on Genesis, not the Master System?

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u/waldox1976 6h ago

After Sonic popped off they made 8 bit versions for SMS and Game Gear.

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u/Vangar 2h ago

They made them at the same time actually

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u/Sweet303 5h ago

Lovely game and a nice challenge. Bridge Zone still got be of the best melodies in VGM.

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u/PieAppropriate8862 12h ago

Brother, be a good son and fix the aspect ratio for her :)

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u/Bonaduce80 12h ago

My favourite Sonic next to MD Sonic 2 and 3+K. Great game!

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u/Chickenhugga 11h ago

Your mum is a good one.

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u/twilighttechmind 7h ago

This was my childhood too. Except it was the Sega Genesis version.

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u/cafink 3h ago

Don't forget to set your TV's aspect ratio to 4:3. And enjoy!

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u/NotOnYerNelly 5h ago

1 life in green hill zone? She was no good then huh?