Got a 32x...

[DragonmasterDan]

Personally I haven't picked up a cable yet due to being poor and all. I was writing from the perspective of the average Joe who doesn't have access to a PVM. 

The average Joe could buy (when they're in stock at least) those HDRetrovision Component cables and use those too.

[Black Tiger]

An XMD3 will give you vibrant RGB based s-video from your 32X or Genesis 2/CDX and with the 32X model 1 cable adapter you can use it on model 1 Genesis and SMS (no direct audio for SMS though).

[Bloufo]

An XMD3 will give you vibrant RGB based s-video from your 32X or Genesis 2/CDX and with the 32X model 1 cable adapter you can use it on model 1 Genesis and SMS (no direct audio for SMS though).

Not easy finding one of those (XMD-3), though. I recall that was the case even quite a few years ago.

You can get audio out of the SMS with that $8 cable adapter from HD Retrovision.

[BigusSchmuck]

I gotta say the most impressive game on the system is Shadow Squadron. I personally think it looks better than Star Fox but lacks that game's charm and atmosphere. If you enjoy Wing Commander and Colony Wars-style games you'll enjoy SS at least a little bit.

My biggest gripe with the 32X is its video output. Even if you have an S-Video modded Genesis you'll still be stuck with Sega's horrible composite output as your only option. I'll have to ask some of my friends to see what an S-vid mod would entail on the little mushroom.

I would definetly be interested in something like that. Would love to see the mushroom at its best.

[Medic_wheat]

I gotta say the most impressive game on the system is Shadow Squadron. I personally think it looks better than Star Fox but lacks that game's charm and atmosphere. If you enjoy Wing Commander and Colony Wars-style games you'll enjoy SS at least a little bit.

My biggest gripe with the 32X is its video output. Even if you have an S-Video modded Genesis you'll still be stuck with Sega's horrible composite output as your only option. I'll have to ask some of my friends to see what an S-vid mod would entail on the little mushroom.

I would definetly be interested in something like that. Would love to see the mushroom at its best.

Dude. Phrasing.

[DragonmasterDan]

I would definetly be interested in something like that. Would love to see the mushroom at its best.

Dude. Phrasing.

His user ID IS Biggest Shmuck.

[Black Tiger]

An XMD3 will give you vibrant RGB based s-video from your 32X or Genesis 2/CDX and with the 32X model 1 cable adapter you can use it on model 1 Genesis and SMS (no direct audio for SMS though).

Not easy finding one of those (XMD-3), though. I recall that was the case even quite a few years ago.

You can get audio out of the SMS with that $8 cable adapter from HD Retrovision.

I don't look for them, but regularly come across them fairly cheap on eBay. Even though I use RGB for pretty much everything now and already have an XMD3, I still picked up an XMD1 when I saw one cheap (this past year). At the time, there were also three XMD3's available.

[exodus]

I like chaotix! it has great music, weird effects, not many enemies, and is mostly a hangout game. it's fun multiplayer as long as you don't get too frustrated.

Other 32x games I like:
- Zaxxon Motherbase 2000. isometric shooter where you can jump into the husks of enemies you've killed and control them.
- virtua racing. I like the music in this version best!
- shadow squadron/stellar assault - if you like low poly graphics and cool music without a lot of complicated stuff going on, this is neat for a short play.

I'm not super into space harrier or afterburner but those are good ports. there's not much that's amazing on the system, but it's got a few games I quite like, so I'm generally positive on it.

[Mathius]

Personally I haven't picked up a cable yet due to being poor and all. I was writing from the perspective of the average Joe who doesn't have access to a PVM. 

The average Joe could buy (when they're in stock at least) those HDRetrovision Component cables and use those too.

I have never heard of these!

[DragonmasterDan]

I have never heard of these!

They're out of stock now but can be found here.
https://shop.hdretrovision.com/collections/component-cables/products/genesis-component-cable?variant=22630695427

[Mathius]

I have never heard of these!

They're out of stock now but can be found here.
https://shop.hdretrovision.com/collections/component-cables/products/genesis-component-cable?variant=22630695427

Thanks! Bookmarked.

[GaijinD]

I've got the HDRetrovision cables. They're a little pricey, but they're well-built as far as I can tell and I can't complain about the picture.

Anyhow, I remembered Digital Foundry did a couple videos on 32X where they looked at all of the games on the system, which I thought were pretty good. Perhaps they'll be useful:

[Bloufo]

An XMD3 will give you vibrant RGB based s-video from your 32X or Genesis 2/CDX and with the 32X model 1 cable adapter you can use it on model 1 Genesis and SMS (no direct audio for SMS though).

Not easy finding one of those (XMD-3), though. I recall that was the case even quite a few years ago.

You can get audio out of the SMS with that $8 cable adapter from HD Retrovision.

I don't look for them, but regularly come across them fairly cheap on eBay. Even though I use RGB for pretty much everything now and already have an XMD3, I still picked up an XMD1 when I saw one cheap (this past year). At the time, there were also three XMD3's available.

The last of that micomsoft line of products that I picked up was the XNEO-1. But that as well was years ago. Even then they were scarce.

BTW, have never used an XMD-1. How is it different to the others?

[Bugo3s]

I recomend you pick up Chaotix, it is a bit pricey but it's good. If you pick it up, spend some time to learn the fundamentals or you will regret your purchase.
Once you learned the basics you will love that game, great music, very good art and a lot of exploration needed!
Tempo is another very good platform game, its game system is a lot more easy to grasp compared to Chaotix.

of course I recomend you the holy Model 1 trinity Virtua Racing 32X (even if you already have the Megadrive/Genesis one)  Virtua Fighter (especially if you only have the Saturn version, 32X is a lot more playable)and Star Wars Arcade (this can get a bit frustrating at times).

Last game i'd recommend you is Stellar Assault, takes quite a bit of time to get into but once you do you'll play for hours.

[Black Tiger]

XMD-1 has a model 1 sized plug.