Someone broke into our house and stole our Genesis with all of the games. When insurance settled with us, we got a CDX and it was awesome.

The CDX-What the Sega CD should have been.

You should have mentioned that the CDX has quicker load times, and it only uses one power adapter (two if you use the 32x)

I have a Sega CDX and I highly recommend it. I got a great deal on mine years ago for $5. In my opinion this is the best Sega console to date.

The 32X makes it look like a toilet...

Sega should do another console called the Nemesis and just return to being awesome.

If you own a model 2 Genesis, go for the individual CD attachment. Much more affordable. However, if you own the Model 1 Genesis, I would recommend going for the CDX, as the Model 1 CD attachments are much more expensive. Although you can get the model 2 CD to work, just takes a lot more parts.

Why was the CDX so awesome back in its day? For taking your console to a friend's house without needing a backpack full of adapters, a power strip, and what not. I never did like the Sega CD that much, but always loved the design of the CDX.

Fun fact: This video came out on my birthday, exactly one year after I got a CDX as a birthday gift. I almost shat myself back when this video hit, but didn't want to make a mess at the Intergalactic Space Arcade.

I had no idea that this console existed! When I was growing up, I was more familiar with the model 1 and model 2 Sega Genesis consoles. I'm missing out on a lot of good stuff here! And I'm not the only one.

Love these hardware reviews with some games mixed in. Thanks for another great review, Mark!

You haven't mentioned it's also a discman... Yeah, it's a portable CD player... Just saying.

I feel like I might have one of those in my parent's garage, I'll need to go there once in awhile.

So my wife and I were watching this review, and she just wanted me to tell you that your voice is quite epic and you should have a radio show because it would be amazing.

I miss my CDX so much. I never should have sold it.

My favorite version of the Genesis, sleek, compact and has the capabilities of both the Genesis and the Sega CD in only 1/3 the size.

I had one of those back in 1998. My best memories was bringing it everyday back in early High School days, listen to CDs and everyone asking me 'what the hell is that?' Thrown it away a long time ago, but still have the Ecco the Dolphin/Sega Classics games that came with the console as good luck charms.

I'm so glad you are around man!

Probably the coolest combo console I've ever come across was a JVC X'EYE I found at a yard sale for ten bucks. Research tells me this was the American version of the Wondermega, and I absolutely ADORED it. The unit was tough as nails, and even though I bought it used I never once had an issue with it playing ANYTHING. The only problem I had was a lack of a six-button controller, but that was hardly an issue for the games I had on the thing (Mad Dog McCree a complicated game is not.) Anyone think Mark will ever get a hold of one of these? They seem to be pretty expensive.

Even in 2017, when you see silpheed on a screen from a different angle, it looks as amazing as any game released this year.

Bless you for mentioning Dark Wizard, one of my all time favorite games, which was leaps and bounds ahead of its time.

Trust me. Mark is no douchebag. He just rules. Watch a few reviews and you will be hooked for life.

CDX is the coolest looking console of all time in my opinion. I've owned two in my lifetime.

That's an awesome little system. If I knew about it back then I would of wanted one.

So, Silpheed, Truxton, and Shadow Squadron on a system with a smaller footprint than a Genesis MK1? Nice!

I'm Glad I Still Have One There Insanely Expensive Now Good Lord 😳.

I loved it. Played my music had my games and TV hook up. Then parts was hard to find.

Ps4 sucks. It can't play truxton

Not only is the cdx smaller & compact but it also saves you alot of wallet power and adaptors and space, am astonished how sega was able to shrink down their technology down into 1:6 the size of a genesis & mega cd combined, this is mind blowing considering it dates back from the mid-90's.

Lol the 90's was also the best time to be a gamer. Yes there were some garbage consoles that didn't last long. But it was fun to see so many companies and consoles on the Market. I think Segas brain trust was trying to hard to see into the future with many of their console failures instead of focusing on what was in front of them. Often times when you see people trying to predict the future they have outlandish ideas...Like look at one French picture from I believe the late 1800's trying to predict the year 2000. It had flying fire fighters & stuff. You want to be innovative but not outrages.

This is pretty much the only Sega console that I ever wanted in the 90's. Aside from the Master System when KB was selling them for $20. I should have cleaned them out and saved them to sell on Ebay.

The Sega CDX is the coolest console ever made. I remember it was so expensive.

IT'S A PORTABLE CD PLAYER!!! I used to use mine as such back in the day. it also does CDG which means it's stechnly a karaoke machine too.

if you are fortunate enough to own on of these they are well worth holding onto what he didnt mention in the review is that the cdx is also compatible with the power base converter with the need to modify it like on the genesis model 2

I like how it says "YOU NEED HELP" on the bottom

I'm glad to see that I'm not the only Silpheed fan in the world. The CDX looks awesome, but I'm not willing to shell out $250.

the graphics on that sega cd game are amazing, I didn't think that was capable on sega cd

I used to have a Sega CDX. Wish now I still had it. I had the games that made it worth having like Lunar The Silver Star and Eternal Blue, Dark Wizard, Shining Force CD,and Sonic CD.

"That's how it's done in Truxton, son."

Never heard of this version! Seems brilliant!

I’m up late at night watching 1990’s video game videos. I’ve watched: #1. The history of 3DO #2 Why Saturn failed #3 a play through of SHINOBI X #4. A review of PS classic #5. A review of NES classic #6. A review of SNES classic #7. A review of TG16 classic #8. WHY DREAMCAST FAILED #9 CDi #10 TOP 10 WORST GAME CONSOLES #11 CDX I always wanted a CD X but when I was a kid $300 for one of these was kind of like asking your parents to spend $1000 now. It’s funny that now that I am 38 years old and I have so much money that I can go out and buy any video game console I want I still can’t bring myself to bring up enough desire to buy one of these off of eBay. I kind of want the CD X, the Turbo Express and Turbo Duo because I still have leftover advertising in my mind from 25 years ago It would be nice to have a single classic console with all the Master system, Genesis, 32X, Saturn, SEGA CD, and Dreamcast games on it.

From all the game reviewers/commentators/analysts I´ve seen on youtube I like lord karnage the best. you make the clips with a fresh and appealing approach putting things simple while remaining informative rather than turning them into a boring forecast report. although PC gaming is not the medullar line of your project I would like to perform a request as your never ending mission to review everything should include PC by definition, being it part of the everything. I would like to ask you to review Battlefield 1942 if possible including its both expansion packs and some mods like forgotten hope 0.7, it is a very addictive game given the online multiplayer experience but still I might not know some things about it. It is free to download and play as are its mods so that would not be an issue, Hope it can be done....... :)

I own one, and it is really amazing. Never knew these were expensive.

My friend had one of these and a bunch of CD games. I beat Popful Mail, Snatchers...oh, I think he had Lunar as well. Awesome little system. :)

Who had ever tout that condencing technology was already advanced enough in 1995 to shrink both a sega CD and sega genesis not only into a single unit but even make it smaller then the sega genesis 2 as well, this is just mind blowing.

If you ever happen to come across a Hori Gamecube controller and review it, I would die. Those look so cool.

TRUXTON! ... also congratulations on showing a console I never heard of. Been a while since that has happened!

Now you're playing with power. SUPER POWER!

You can't live without it!!!

Here in Brazil, one of those cost ~130 dollars, but, thats beauty!

silpheed is frikkin' amazing!

Always a good exit. Great reviews. Thanks guys

Great review. Never knew about this console and it has that compact look as well.

great i always wanted one when i was a child but o saw it only on video games magazines

I have the Genny 1/Sega CD 1 hooked up and playing fine, but if I came across this at a decent price (I've found things like the Virtual Boy at my local thrift for less than 3 bucks), I'd still get the CDX. It just looks that cool.

Is it really that bad that I can't decide between owning a Sega CDX or owning a PS4?

I saw truxton for sale at my local game store (surprise suprise there's actually one that isn't a gamestop!) And I bought it instantly. I don't even own a Genesis.

It is a sharp looking machine. Only 1 plug needed!

Outside America it is called the Sega Multi-Mega

I sold my boxed CDX in mint condition for over 500 bucks. :-x

YOU CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT IT.

This is exciting a co worker is giving his for free today im so excited to get this Also plays Famicom games i heard from another youtuber. I cant wait to do a video on this Awsome SEGA CDX ❤️

this is badass i always wanted that one …its like they got it right

Man, would I LOVE to get a Sega CDX! The problem is that they cost several hundred dollars on Ebay. And I doubt they're cheaper anywhere else.

It does NOT use the model 2 power supply. Use that and kill the CD drive motor! The model 2 power supply does not have enough amperage. Many have killed the unit using one.

I'd like to get one of these at some point. I never had a Sega CD. I want to play Snatcher on it as well as Sonic CD and a couple of others. I do have a Genesis (with a working 32X, by the way) but never had a Sega CD. This is definitely the model I'd want.

I just bought a sega cdx I love it.

That technology has NEC written all over it. It looks just like the CD drive for the TurboGrafx 16 CD rom.

Always wanted one

Minor gripe but no talk about it's portability? From looking at it it seems to be usable as a walkman and possibly a battery powered sega but no real coverage of those aspects.

oh to start collecting now on things that are actually worth keeping...

I gotta get one now. Ill get a cdx then the 32x. Genesis is a great system.

You can also use it as a portable cd player.

That's pretty cool. I haven't played a sega cd game in years.

I love CGR !

A very Badass looking console!

Did you know that the Genesis CDX/Multi-Mega was later repackaged as the Linguaphone Education Gear?

The SEGA CDX is great! I regret that i sold my Multimega back then... :(

I have a question for the great Lord Karnage! Well, it's more of a comment/question. I've hunted through more used game stores and antique shops than I care to admit but I've never found any Sega CD games outside of sports titles. If I'm not willing to go to ebay, where should I go to find Sega CD games without having to sell a piece of my soul?

To me this is what the Sega CD should've been and the sega cd was ahead of its time

Good review, Silpheed is a great game!

I got this on clearance when all the wacky new Genesis add-ons/variations were being abandoned by Sega around the time of the Saturn release. I loved it... for the short time it lasted. It failed within a year or two after I bought it.

Yea I miss this til this day..

I have one and yes, I have used the 32X with it. Mine looks a look better. I guess because one owner. It is a very nice unit.

If you just want to play genesis games, I recommend getting the model 3

Boy, the Nerd would have MASSIVELY appreciated this years ago. XD

wow, silpheed looks fucking awesome.

its plays truxton - 10/10 ign

Such a nice combo, sega cd also had some great games. Such a shame that it's too expensive

Wow, that guy really likes the Truxton...

I've read it can also be used as a portable CD player, so if you get it stolen, you also lose your Genesis and Sega CD.

I had no idea that you can use the 32x on it. on the 32x box it says not compatible. you learn something everyday

Can you review Popful Mail for Sega CD?

Wait. Is this an official Sega Console? How have I not heard of this?!

Is it compatible with the Power Base Converter? If so it might be the most useful albeit expensive Genesis model out there.

Such an awesome channel...

trucks of truxton trunks trade "tronks" travelling triumphantly down the track. right to the used game store.

This would be quite a beauty if it also played 32X and 32X CD games.

Lord Karnage how much did this go for when it first came out? I am pretty sure it was quite expensive!

Small correction - you mention that the CDX uses the Model 2 power supply - while it will work in the short term, that power supply is not correct and the unit that ships with the CDX is more powerful. A number of people using Model 2 power supplies have eventually had problems with their CDX's. I'd recommend getting a supply equal to the rating of the OEM power supply. I know, for example, that the JVC X'Eye supply is correct for the CDX as well.