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Cannot get genesis cart to work (sh.itjust.works)
submitted 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago) by bridgeenjoyer@sh.itjust.works to c/retrogaming@lemmy.world
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I have a cart of Star Control that refuses to read. Ive cleaned multiple times. It does sound like something small is loose inside the cart which I find weird. Going to take it apart to see.

Anyone else have this game ?

EDIT: Took the cart apart (need security torx bit) and the rattling was just a couple broken plastic clips inside. It didn't look that dirty but I really scrubbed at the contacts with q tips and some de-oxit this time, and I did have to re seat it a couple times in the genesis (as usual) but then it did work! And man, this game is worth it. Get the cart or the ROM if you haven't and play it (I'm sure the Amiga version is probably the best since this was a port) but man this game really holds up today. If you like Asteroids (one of my favorites) at all, this is similar to that but on steroids. Such creative ships and gameplay, and awesome music, and 2 player to boot! Definitely underrated (i'd never heard of it)

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[–] bridgeenjoyer@sh.itjust.works 3 points 6 days ago (1 children)

Do only certain genesis carts have batteries ?

[–] jordanlund@lemmy.world 4 points 6 days ago (1 children)

Only games with save features and I believe Star Control was one of them.

[–] EvilBit@lemmy.world 4 points 6 days ago (2 children)

I don’t think Star Control has battery backup. I’m pretty sure it’s just scenarios with no save state. I can ask my stepson.

[–] jordanlund@lemmy.world 4 points 6 days ago

Looks like you're right, it used a password system for saves.

[–] bridgeenjoyer@sh.itjust.works 2 points 6 days ago

Correct, it does not have battery backup.