Minigen HD Video Entertainment System - Compatible with Sega Genesis & Mega Drive Games
Bottom line: The Gamerz Tek Minigen HD Video Entertainment System: HDMI output plays Genesis carts in HD on modern TVs; main trade-off: no games included in the box.
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Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓ HDMI output plays Genesis carts in HD on modern TVs
- ✓ Runs 99%+ of North American and Japanese Genesis/Mega Drive games
- ✓ Ships with two controllers, HDMI cable, and AC adapter
Cons
- ✗ No games included in the box
- ✗ Cartridges must be cleaned with rubbing alcohol or it won't boot
- ✗ Clone console, not official Sega hardware
- ✗ Bundled controllers are wired, not wireless
Manufacturer description
Gamerz Tek Minigen HD Video Entertainment System, Sega Genesis clone console, plays both North American and Japanese Sega Genesis games. Compatible with over 99% of American & Japanese games. Comes with two controllers, stereo a/v cable, and ac adapter.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Gamerz Tek Minigen HD Video Entertainment System using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro consoles category. Gamerz Tek's retro consoles lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.
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Key Features
- Play all your favorite Sega Genesis & MegaDrive games again in HD ( NO GAMES INCLUDED ).
- Comes with two controllers, HDMI Cable & Micro USB AC Adapter.
- Must clean your games with rubbing alcohol and cotton swab or system will not work.
Full Specifications
| Brand | Gamerz Tek |
|---|---|
| Color | Black |
| Platform | Sega Genesis |
| Model Name | GT-MG-HD |
| Resolution | 720p or higher |
| Connectivity | USB |
| Input Device | Gamepad |
| Model Number | GT-MG-HD |
| Connectivity Technology | HDMI |
| Manufacturer Part Number | Zed-7 |
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