32X
The 32x is an add-on which sots on top of a megadrive/genesis console.
It is most notable for providing some of the first texture mapping seen on a console.
The 32x slots into the cartridge port of the Genesis and via a pass through cable on the back. It
contains its own microprocessors to enhance the abilities of the
Genesis, mostly by providing better graphics and some 3D abilities. The 32x can be
used on conjunction with the Sega CD. There are however only a few
US FMV games which support it.
Neptune would have been a megadrive with a 32X built in (Prototype only)
Specs
| CPU |
TWIN Hitachi SH2 32-bit RISC Chips 23Mhz each |
| Sound |
Stereo PCM Chip. Adds an 2 extra channels
|
| RAM |
512 Kilobytes
|
| Display |
32768 colours, 50000 texture-mapped polygons per sec. Hardware scaling/rotation.
|
Games
The games come on carts similar to the standard
Mega Drive carts but slightly heavier. There is not a huge range of
them (about 32). Recommended titles include Virtua racing Deluxe,
Space Harrier.
Virtua racing Deluxe. One of the best versions of Virtua racing, as good if not better than
the saturn version. This game was a great example of what could be
done with the improved 3D capabilities.
Star Wars Arcade. You shoot 3D tie fighters, graphics were ok for the time. One for Star Wars fans and collectors.
Space Harrier is one of the better 32x games. Its quite close a conversion
of the arcade version.
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