Wanted: A Sega CDX system and any nostalgic memories you have with it...

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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.
 
I'd imagine the laser can be swapped out with one from another CD player.

My only memories of it are seeing it in the case at the store and a kid in third grade who kept bull shitting he had one.
 
Bought my CDX in 1994 as a gift to myself for completing 8 months of Army individual training. At the time it had the best port of Dragons Lair. I also enjoyed playing Dark Wizard.
 
Both good games, the port of Dragon's Lair is generally forgotten about and dumped upon, but it was the first way to play the entire game at home (except the PC, I think). I thought the port of Space Ace was even better.

Loved the cinemas in Dark Wizard when I got it a couple of years ago. I need to get into the gameplay, for some reason hex games aren't usually my thing. I do love the Shining Force series, though, which is a hex game at its heart.
 
I picked up a CDX with a 32X at a yard sale for 25 bucks about 2 years ago. Great little system. I use it all the time and put my model 2 Sega CD in storage.
 
I always liked the look of the model 1 version that stacked with the Genesis. One day I'll have one.
 
I always liked the look of the model 1 version that stacked with the Genesis. One day I'll have one.

Yeah it looks a lot nicer. I've heard the tray mechanisms tend to wear out though, but if I happened across one at a reasonable price I'd buy it. So far though I've only come across model 2 versions.
 
Yeah it looks a lot nicer. I've heard the tray mechanisms tend to wear out though, but if I happened across one at a reasonable price I'd buy it. So far though I've only come across model 2 versions.
A friend of mine BITD had a model 1 Genesis and model 1 CD. Very classy. But yeah, it wore out after a while and I remember us tearing it apart just to see what it looked like. Sigh - if I'd known better back then...on the plus side, I got him to give me all his games years later, and he had all the good ones (all the Working Designs stuff, for example).

Beat this...

Nice. But does it work? I always heard mixed reports on if the 32X would work properly on a CDX.
 
Never tried it. The 32X just sits here and collects dust. The MS converter does work with a hack to the back casing to allow room for the AC adapter. I've also heard you can link them with a game genie but never tried it.
 
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Not mine, but I thought of it when I saw the other stack
 
I used to love mine - wish I still had it. I have gotten to the age now where I will never get rid of a system. Heck, I even miss my Dreamcast. Should never have gotten rid of any of them. Except my 3DS.:rolleyes:
 
I used to love mine - wish I still had it. I have gotten to the age now where I will never get rid of a system. Heck, I even miss my Dreamcast. Should never have gotten rid of any of them. Except my 3DS.:rolleyes:

I learned this lesson very early on. I traded in my NES and all my games to FuncoLand when I was a kid. It didn't take but a few years before I regretted that.

I've managed to hold on every console since then...except those that got left at some chick's house and it wasn't worth seeing them again to recover...but I've replaced those since...

And shame on you - Dreamcast rules!
 
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I learned this lesson very early on. I traded in my NES and all my games to FuncoLand when I was a kid. It didn't take but a few years before I regretted that.

I've managed to hold on every console since then...except those that got left after some chick's house and it wasn't worth seeing them again to recover...but I've replaced those since...

And shame on you - Dreamcast rules!

Me too. I had gooten the Deluxe NES set for Christmas with the Robot and my Mom made me give it to my cousin after I bought my Genesis for $189.00. After that I never got rid of any system.
 
I still play my CDX. I like it better than the Model 1 or 2 SEGA CD systems because you only need 1 power adapter and it takes up less space. I enjoy playing Snatcher on it and Dungeon Explorer which is a Gauntlet type of game for 4 players using the multitap. I've also made isos of import games I have like Ninja Warriors and Night Striker and changed the region and burned it to CD so I can play them on the CDX.

I like Spider-Man vs. The Kingpin for SEGA CD but I think the music sucks. What's up with those lyrics? "Bring home the bacon!, Swing time!". In a Spider-Man game? I always thought that song was crap. I'm eventually going to rip the CD into iso format and replace the original music with some better tracks. I'm also going to do the same for Dungeon Explorer. Anyone else done this before? I know how to do it but I'm just curious if anyone else has actually done it because they didn't like the original soundtracks on their SEGA CD games. Final Fight needs some real fighting music as well. I may burn a copy with some SF3rd Strike tracks added. Good music really does make a good game better!

I also have a CDX that has a non-working lens. I bought a replacement lens and installed it but it does the same thing as the original and acts like it's trying to read but doesn't. I think maybe the motor that moves the lens may need replacing. Or maybe it's some other part that powers the lens and motor that needs repair?
 
I learned this lesson very early on. I traded in my NES and all my games to FuncoLand when I was a kid. It didn't take but a few years before I regretted that.

I've managed to hold on every console since then...except those that got left at some chick's house and it wasn't worth seeing them again to recover...but I've replaced those since...

And shame on you - Dreamcast rules!

I'm pretty sure I've kept every console I've had. The only exception being when I traded a GBA or DS for an upgrade because it was that sweet spot where in a few months the new ones would be super cheap.

The saddest thing for me is my SNES Jr. I bought new at Target with the exclusive Zelda pack in... I don't know what happened to the box and I really wish I did.

I gave my NES box away to my neighbors so they could use it for packing (WTF was I THINKING???)
 
I also have a CDX that has a non-working lens. I bought a replacement lens and installed it but it does the same thing as the original and acts like it's trying to read but doesn't. I think maybe the motor that moves the lens may need replacing. Or maybe it's some other part that powers the lens and motor that needs repair?


From what I have read, the latch that senses the CDX "hood" has become misalligned. In other words, it thinks the "hood" is still open and won't spin the disc for safety reasons. It should be pretty easy to get around...
 
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