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| − | [[File:GN_Twin.jpg|thumb|GN Twin with controllers]] |
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| − | The '''GN Twin''' is a combination |
+ | The '''GN Twin''' is a combination Famicom and Mega Drive clone manufactured by [[Qi Sheng Long]] & distributed in the US by [[Yobo Gameware Co.]], where it is sold for $39.99 and available in both black and silver or silver and grey versions. Its competitors include the [[Gen-X Dual Station]] and [[SG/FC Dual Action]]. |
| − | The console comes with two six-button controllers, but is not compatible with original Mega Drive |
+ | The console comes with two six-button controllers, but is not compatible with original Mega Drive controllers<ref>http://www.retrojunk.com/details_articles/3682/</ref> or any accessories for that console (such as the 32X, Mega CD or Master System converter); neither is it compatible with original NES controllers. |
It has a switch to play both Japanese Mega Drive and US Genesis games but unusually Mega Drive games are inserted backwards<ref>http://segaretro.org/GN_Twin</ref>; it does not have an NTSC/PAL switch so PAL Mega Drive cartridges that perform a region check will not work. It is also not compatible with Famicom cartridges without an adapter as it only has a 72-pin NES port. The Mega Drive side uses a [[Tec Toy]] chip<ref>http://forums.benheck.com/viewtopic.php?t=23166&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0</ref>, but as with most clones suffers from some sound issues and is not 100% compatible. |
It has a switch to play both Japanese Mega Drive and US Genesis games but unusually Mega Drive games are inserted backwards<ref>http://segaretro.org/GN_Twin</ref>; it does not have an NTSC/PAL switch so PAL Mega Drive cartridges that perform a region check will not work. It is also not compatible with Famicom cartridges without an adapter as it only has a 72-pin NES port. The Mega Drive side uses a [[Tec Toy]] chip<ref>http://forums.benheck.com/viewtopic.php?t=23166&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0</ref>, but as with most clones suffers from some sound issues and is not 100% compatible. |
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Latest revision as of 20:45, 4 November 2018
GN Twin with controllers
The GN Twin is a combination Famicom and Mega Drive clone manufactured by Qi Sheng Long & distributed in the US by Yobo Gameware Co., where it is sold for $39.99 and available in both black and silver or silver and grey versions. Its competitors include the Gen-X Dual Station and SG/FC Dual Action.
The console comes with two six-button controllers, but is not compatible with original Mega Drive controllers[1] or any accessories for that console (such as the 32X, Mega CD or Master System converter); neither is it compatible with original NES controllers.
It has a switch to play both Japanese Mega Drive and US Genesis games but unusually Mega Drive games are inserted backwards[2]; it does not have an NTSC/PAL switch so PAL Mega Drive cartridges that perform a region check will not work. It is also not compatible with Famicom cartridges without an adapter as it only has a 72-pin NES port. The Mega Drive side uses a Tec Toy chip[3], but as with most clones suffers from some sound issues and is not 100% compatible.