# Sega CD drive FGPA replacement callled Mega SD announced **URL:** \ **Category:** Video Games\ **Created:** [June 17, 2019, 6:04pm UTC](https://www.retrogameboards.com/t/sega-cd-drive-fgpa-replacement-callled-mega-sd-announced/1564 "2019-06-17T18:04:47Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Timu321](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex036/user_avatar/www.retrogameboards.com/timu321/32/25_2.png) [@Timu321](https://www.retrogameboards.com/u/Timu321)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2019, 3:13am UTC](https://www.retrogameboards.com/t/sega-cd-drive-fgpa-replacement-callled-mega-sd-announced/1564/21 "2019-06-20T03:13:59Z")
Ah, ok, that’s good to hear. ---
**Author:** ![Septer\_Sever](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex036/user_avatar/www.retrogameboards.com/septer_sever/32/10806_2.png) [@Septer\_Sever](https://www.retrogameboards.com/u/Septer_Sever)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2019, 12:09am UTC](https://www.retrogameboards.com/t/sega-cd-drive-fgpa-replacement-callled-mega-sd-announced/1564/22 "2019-06-23T00:09:12Z")
Go watch the Retro RGB video reviewing the Mega SD on YouTube. I respect what Bob thinks of a TerraOnion offering . TLDR…it’s a solid product. ---
**Author:** ![Septer\_Sever](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex036/user_avatar/www.retrogameboards.com/septer_sever/32/10806_2.png) [@Septer\_Sever](https://www.retrogameboards.com/u/Septer_Sever)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2019, 12:12am UTC](https://www.retrogameboards.com/t/sega-cd-drive-fgpa-replacement-callled-mega-sd-announced/1564/23 "2019-06-23T00:12:07Z")
I have the same problem with space in my entertainment center. I really just want an actual ODE that replaces the optical drive…but this will do. ---
**Author:** ![Listai](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex036/user_avatar/www.retrogameboards.com/listai/32/7564_2.png) [@Listai](https://www.retrogameboards.com/u/Listai)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2019, 2:30am UTC](https://www.retrogameboards.com/t/sega-cd-drive-fgpa-replacement-callled-mega-sd-announced/1564/24 "2019-06-24T02:30:35Z")
Krikkz just responded to a few people on Twitter after he announced that his next project after the N8 Pro will be a new Mega Everdrive that it will indeed have Sega CD report. In his words “I will probably have to :)” ---
**Author:** ![Timu321](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex036/user_avatar/www.retrogameboards.com/timu321/32/25_2.png) [@Timu321](https://www.retrogameboards.com/u/Timu321)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2019, 2:41am UTC](https://www.retrogameboards.com/t/sega-cd-drive-fgpa-replacement-callled-mega-sd-announced/1564/25 "2019-06-24T02:41:45Z")
Wow, really? That’s crazy! I wonder what’s that going to be like. ---
**Author:** ![D.Lo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex036/user_avatar/www.retrogameboards.com/d.lo/32/4116_2.png) [@D.Lo](https://www.retrogameboards.com/u/D.Lo)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2019, 2:41am UTC](https://www.retrogameboards.com/t/sega-cd-drive-fgpa-replacement-callled-mega-sd-announced/1564/26 "2019-06-24T02:41:55Z")
Flash cart wars. Whoever loses, we win. ---
**Author:** ![Listai](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex036/user_avatar/www.retrogameboards.com/listai/32/7564_2.png) [@Listai](https://www.retrogameboards.com/u/Listai)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2019, 2:50am UTC](https://www.retrogameboards.com/t/sega-cd-drive-fgpa-replacement-callled-mega-sd-announced/1564/27 "2019-06-24T02:50:58Z")
My thoughts exactly. I’m going to wait to see how Krikkz’ cart shakes out before I make any purchasing decision. Here’s hoping he shoots for the moon and implements a 32x core with a video out. ---
**Author:** ![bodine1231](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex036/user_avatar/www.retrogameboards.com/bodine1231/32/1373_2.png) [@bodine1231](https://www.retrogameboards.com/u/bodine1231)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2019, 3:21am UTC](https://www.retrogameboards.com/t/sega-cd-drive-fgpa-replacement-callled-mega-sd-announced/1564/28 "2019-06-24T03:21:43Z")
I wonder if we’ll ever get something like this (solid state for cd) for the Gamecube? I’m guessing not since we have the Wii. ---
**Author:** ![Peltz](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex036/user_avatar/www.retrogameboards.com/peltz/32/6142_2.png) [@Peltz](https://www.retrogameboards.com/u/Peltz)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2019, 12:56pm UTC](https://www.retrogameboards.com/t/sega-cd-drive-fgpa-replacement-callled-mega-sd-announced/1564/29 "2019-06-24T12:56:03Z")
Amazing to hear this. In any event, I’ll wait for this to see if he can undercut his competition on price. ---
**Author:** ![MonadoBlade](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex036/user_avatar/www.retrogameboards.com/monadoblade/32/92_2.png) [@MonadoBlade](https://www.retrogameboards.com/u/MonadoBlade)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2019, 1:59am UTC](https://www.retrogameboards.com/t/sega-cd-drive-fgpa-replacement-callled-mega-sd-announced/1564/30 "2019-06-26T01:59:50Z")
I love Krikkz and his products but I suspect his Sega CD ODE will still be some ways off. I can’t wait, so I’m going with the Mega SD. ---
**Author:** ![Bozo\_Cyborg](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex036/user_avatar/www.retrogameboards.com/bozo_cyborg/32/6122_2.png) [@Bozo\_Cyborg](https://www.retrogameboards.com/u/Bozo_Cyborg)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2019, 2:44am UTC](https://www.retrogameboards.com/t/sega-cd-drive-fgpa-replacement-callled-mega-sd-announced/1564/31 "2019-06-26T02:44:21Z")
> [@Listai](#): > > Krikkz just responded to a few people on Twitter after he announced that his next project after the N8 Pro will be a new Mega Everdrive that it will indeed have Sega CD report. > > In his words “I will probably have to :)” Wow, I’m pretty surprised that’s something he could fit in there! I hope it comes in under $200, but I’m not too optimistic. > [@bodine1231](#): > > I wonder if we’ll ever get something like this (solid state for cd) for the Gamecube? I’m guessing not since we have the Wii. I’ve been thouroughly surprised how much attention GC video out options have gotten in the last couple years, so I definitely wouldn’t rule it out! > [@MonadoBlade](#): > > I love Krikkz and his products but I suspect his Sega CD ODE will still be some ways off. I can’t wait, so I’m going with the Mega SD. You know, hearing that I wonder if there is some open source FPGA core for Sega CD or some other breakthrough that has led to this seemingly sudden possibility. ---
**Author:** ![MonadoBlade](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex036/user_avatar/www.retrogameboards.com/monadoblade/32/92_2.png) [@MonadoBlade](https://www.retrogameboards.com/u/MonadoBlade)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2019, 3:04am UTC](https://www.retrogameboards.com/t/sega-cd-drive-fgpa-replacement-callled-mega-sd-announced/1564/32 "2019-06-26T03:04:22Z")
> [@Bozo\_Cyborg](#): > > You know, hearing that I wonder if there is some open source FPGA core for Sega CD or some other breakthrough that has led to this seemingly sudden possibility. Hmm, I dunno. Did Mister get a Sega CD core recently? The Terra Onion one sounds like they developed it themselves though. They spent years developing it. ---
**Author:** ![SupaNintendoChalmers](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex036/user_avatar/www.retrogameboards.com/supanintendochalmers/32/711_2.png) [@SupaNintendoChalmers](https://www.retrogameboards.com/u/SupaNintendoChalmers)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2019, 10:37am UTC](https://www.retrogameboards.com/t/sega-cd-drive-fgpa-replacement-callled-mega-sd-announced/1564/33 "2019-06-26T10:37:15Z")
Was looking into upgrading to a X7 at last year’s Black Friday sale but couldn’t. Only found out about the Mega SD the other day and I definitely will be looking into getting it instead of the X7. Unsure if its stated but do you still need a Sega CD add-on to operate it? You definitely need the 32X apparently. Still! Pretty cool 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Peltz](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex036/user_avatar/www.retrogameboards.com/peltz/32/6142_2.png) [@Peltz](https://www.retrogameboards.com/u/Peltz)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2019, 12:54pm UTC](https://www.retrogameboards.com/t/sega-cd-drive-fgpa-replacement-callled-mega-sd-announced/1564/34 "2019-06-26T12:54:12Z")
You don’t need a Sega CD to operate it. ---
**Author:** ![SupaNintendoChalmers](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex036/user_avatar/www.retrogameboards.com/supanintendochalmers/32/711_2.png) [@SupaNintendoChalmers](https://www.retrogameboards.com/u/SupaNintendoChalmers)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2019, 1:03pm UTC](https://www.retrogameboards.com/t/sega-cd-drive-fgpa-replacement-callled-mega-sd-announced/1564/35 "2019-06-26T13:03:47Z")
Woah! Game Changer then. I can finally pack away my Sega CD II since it is so bulky. ---
**Author:** ![Bastia](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex036/user_avatar/www.retrogameboards.com/bastia/32/9937_2.png) [@Bastia](https://www.retrogameboards.com/u/Bastia)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2019, 1:32pm UTC](https://www.retrogameboards.com/t/sega-cd-drive-fgpa-replacement-callled-mega-sd-announced/1564/36 "2019-06-26T13:32:06Z")
The price is pretty high, but this is really cool. I don’t own a Mega CD or Everdrive, so this seems worth it. Too bad you still need a 32x to play those games, on the other hand, can’t win 'em all and 32x kinda sucks anyway. ---
**Author:** ![Radarscope1](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex036/user_avatar/www.retrogameboards.com/radarscope1/32/200_2.png) [@Radarscope1](https://www.retrogameboards.com/u/Radarscope1)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2019, 4:04pm UTC](https://www.retrogameboards.com/t/sega-cd-drive-fgpa-replacement-callled-mega-sd-announced/1564/37 "2019-06-26T16:04:24Z")
My thoughts exactly ---
**Author:** ![Listai](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex036/user_avatar/www.retrogameboards.com/listai/32/7564_2.png) [@Listai](https://www.retrogameboards.com/u/Listai)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2019, 10:34pm UTC](https://www.retrogameboards.com/t/sega-cd-drive-fgpa-replacement-callled-mega-sd-announced/1564/38 "2019-06-26T22:34:41Z")
It’s definitely worth it considering the alternative. But don’t forget that Krikkz is coming out with his own solution so it might be a good idea to wait (if you can) until then to see how it shakes out. I’m tempted but I don’t want to drop $300 on the definitive Sega flashcart only for a better one to come out a year later. ---
**Author:** ![Timu321](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex036/user_avatar/www.retrogameboards.com/timu321/32/25_2.png) [@Timu321](https://www.retrogameboards.com/u/Timu321)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2019, 10:41pm UTC](https://www.retrogameboards.com/t/sega-cd-drive-fgpa-replacement-callled-mega-sd-announced/1564/39 "2019-06-26T22:41:15Z")
I’ll wait for Krikkz if he’s up to something with that. Either way I’ll wait this out and check on the Sega CD library as well. ---
**Author:** ![apathetic](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex036/user_avatar/www.retrogameboards.com/apathetic/32/4119_2.png) [@apathetic](https://www.retrogameboards.com/u/apathetic)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2019, 2:27pm UTC](https://www.retrogameboards.com/t/sega-cd-drive-fgpa-replacement-callled-mega-sd-announced/1564/40 "2019-06-28T14:27:49Z")
> [@Bastia](#): > > can’t win 'em all and 32x kinda sucks anyway. No 32x support poisoning the device sounds like a win to me. \>:C [Previous page](https://www.retrogameboards.com/t/sega-cd-drive-fgpa-replacement-callled-mega-sd-announced/1564.md?page=1) [Next page](https://www.retrogameboards.com/t/sega-cd-drive-fgpa-replacement-callled-mega-sd-announced/1564.md?page=3)