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Great game. Play the sequel, if you haven’t, free on Steam:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2645580/Free_Stars_The_UrQuan_Masters/
I think sometimes loose noises may just be plastic tabs, but doesn’t hurt to check.
One thing you can try is DeoxIT. It’s a non-conductive corrosion cleaner than you can go nuts with on contacts.
It’s expensive, but this is enough to last you roughly forever unless you're a hardcore electronics refurbisher (~1250 drops, you’ll use just a few at a time):
One thing you can try is DeoxIT.
Just adding on that I've found white eraser to also be very effective on contacts, altho getting the right size for the cart can be somewhat of an issue, depending. But they're cheap, last a long time, and are very gentle on contacts. You might think of it as a first or second-line cleaning tool, before breaking out the DeoxIT.
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Had no idea it had a sequel! Thank you much I will for sure get it.
Ah I actually have some de ox. I usually use 99% isopropyl
Duuuuude. It’s literally one of the greatest games ever made. It’s not a strategy game though. It’s a space RPG/adventure with the same combat. It’s insane and it’s one of the biggest inspirations for Mass Effect.
Plus, the music is incredible. The Steam version lost permission for a few of the songs, but you can find it in SourceForge and I think you can get it with the original tracks.
I had no idea how good this game is. Worth the amount I thought I overpaid... I finally got it workin! took it apart and gave it a good clean. This game actually does not have a battery in it.
Excellent! Now play the sequel and come back to tell me how amazing it is.
Edit: if you need more enticement, it’s got way more ships too.
It's not one I own, but as to what could be lose inside, possibly bits of the horribly corroded battery cell, when they go it tends to be a bit nuclear.
Do only certain genesis carts have batteries ?
Only games with save features and I believe Star Control was one of them.
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.
Looks like you're right, it used a password system for saves.
Correct, it does not have battery backup.
Not in this instance in particular, but I have a copy of Fantasia (i.e. the recalled/rareish game, which makes this even more annoying) which also refuses to boot. I've never been able to determine why. The contacts look good, all the traces look good, no part of the board is cracked, and staring at it under magnification doesn't reveal any of the pins on the chips lifted or anything. It's the only cartridge game I have for any system that doesn't work. 'Tis a mystery.
Maybe try REALLY cleaning it with deoxit and maybe a light non-abrasive scrub pad if you really want to give it a try. Genesis games are the most picky carts I've ever experienced other than maybe the OG NES.
The funny thing is, i've NEVER had cart issues with either a 2600 or 7800. they work perfectly even being total grime. basically the ak-47's of consoles, ha!
Star Control was on the Genesis? 😮
Yes and damn is this game amazing!