What to do with a Sega Genesis model 1 case

**skateforjondoe** · 04-20-2010

I took apart my Genesis model 1 and ended up wrecking the board. Now all I have is the case. What should I do with it?

**alecjahn** · 04-21-2010

Usually when I've had an extra case around for whatever reason, I use it as an excellent opprotunity for a trial paint-job.

(It's too bad they're black, I really want to attempt plastic dying on something other than just old Game Boys)

**8bitplus** · 04-21-2010

install a EPIA pc board perhaps.

randyrandall · 04-21-2010

Yeah get a PC inside it. Thats the obvious answer!

**alphagamer** · 04-21-2010

And use the cartridge slot as HDD dock ;-)

**8bitplus** · 04-22-2010

USB joypad ports and a custom OS booting to Kaga Fusion or some other Sega emulator would be cool.

This reminds me of an old project of mine:

http://www.8bitplus.co.uk/mainsite/p.../saturnpc.html

**Calpis** · 04-22-2010

Fix the board and put it back in.

**alphagamer** · 04-22-2010

Originally Posted by Calpis

Fix the board and put it back in.

Possibly the best option.

**skateforjondoe** · 04-22-2010

@8bitplus Sounds like a good idea. But I'm not sure yet.
@Calpis I can't. It's beyond repair. Trust me

Any other ideas?
Thanks :)

**Playgeneration** · 04-22-2010

Stick a different console in it, or perhaps one of those TV game plug in units. You could get a megadrive one, and have twenty games (or whatever it is) built in.

**Calpis** · 04-22-2010

Beyond repair like an irreplaceable chip's pins were broken off? I still think it would be better to keep the console whole. Maybe sell it to someone damaged, or as parts. Sure you won't recoup much money or anything but someone could probably make use of it by fixing their broken console or upgrading their ugly case. When people try to put stuff inside cases usually it's not a good idea, it looks horrible, it's thrown out and stuff is wasted.