Mod to restore Master System & Magic Key III compatibility to Sega 32X

I have a Japanese Sega Mega Drive II that my grandmother purchased for my sister and I back in the day. I recently got it set up with all my other equipment, and have since acquired a Japanese Mega CD, a Master System Converter II, a Magic Key III for post-1993 cartridge games, and an Ever Drive flash cartridge for loading Sega CD bios.

Everything works pretty well. But I recently got a Sega 32X. With the 32X attached, the Master System converter and Magic Key no longer work. They work if I take the 32X off. But it is becoming a huge hassle to constantly plug and unplug the 32X, since it requires is own AV link cable between it and the Mega Drive.

I was discussing this in the chat of a My Life In Gaming stream and someone mentioned this forum. So here I am. Is there a mod that can be made to the 32X to restore compatibility with the Master System Converter and Magic Key? Thanks.

 

I think there is a mod that will allows SMS mode through the 32X but I couldn't point you to it. Not sure about the Magic Key thing.

 

This post from sega16 outlines how to enable SMS on 32X
http://www.sega-16.com/forum/showth...ing-on-the-32X&p=687032&viewfull=1#post687032

It does require soldering to fine legs of chips so approach with care.

 

Thanks! I've just joined that forum, but can't seem to access the pictures yet. Waiting for my account activation to finish pending.

Unfortunately, I don't have any soldering skills. Can you recommend anyone who can install the mod? That DogP fellow who posted those pictures doesn't seem to be a regular on that forum and hasn't been online since September 2015.

 

Depends on where u live. There are many skilful modders on this site as well as Sega16. Maybe put out a request for service post. This mod looks like it needs someone experienced. Not sure how well it works, I may try it on my Neptune mod when it's complete but may not be worth the risk compared to benefit.

 

As I recall, this mod only works with certain model 2 Genesises/MD's. It doesn't work with model 1's at all and may or may not work with some Sega Master System converters. But it does seems to play SMS games using the flash carts.

 

I'm in Sydney, Australia. As I said, the Mega Drive I have is a Japanese model 2, a Sega Master System Converter II (the official one without the card slot), and a Magic Key III. The reason I use a Magic Key III is because it wouldn't flip between 50/60Hz, so a PAL/NTSC switch couldn't be installed. Would this 32X mod work with that type of console and converters?