Wanted: A Sega CDX system and any nostalgic memories you have with it...
It seems as my current CDX nears drinking age, the laser mirror is either dusty or the laser is dimming. I have tried the usual easy things that have improved it slightly: cleaning the lens with alcohol, blowing and vacuuming around the laser lens.
I don't want to risk damage opening it, the system is only slightly bigger than a CD player and is very complex and fragile (per online FAQs). I rescued it from a thrift store a decade ago and have used it since then.
I would like another that is a bit better off, it doesn't need to have a controller, or games, or the AV cable. All I want is the AC adapter and unit. Looking for under $100, which seems reasonable after looking at Amazon, auctions, completed items, etc.
Anyone else remember and love this ultra portable system? Even 20 years later, it is still a cool piece of tech. I am currently playing Shining Force CD on it, and the audio tracks are dropping out now and then. Other games give similar behavior or give read errors.
It seems as my current CDX nears drinking age, the laser mirror is either dusty or the laser is dimming. I have tried the usual easy things that have improved it slightly: cleaning the lens with alcohol, blowing and vacuuming around the laser lens.
I don't want to risk damage opening it, the system is only slightly bigger than a CD player and is very complex and fragile (per online FAQs). I rescued it from a thrift store a decade ago and have used it since then.
I would like another that is a bit better off, it doesn't need to have a controller, or games, or the AV cable. All I want is the AC adapter and unit. Looking for under $100, which seems reasonable after looking at Amazon, auctions, completed items, etc.
Anyone else remember and love this ultra portable system? Even 20 years later, it is still a cool piece of tech. I am currently playing Shining Force CD on it, and the audio tracks are dropping out now and then. Other games give similar behavior or give read errors.


