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Overclocking Your Sega Genesis/MegaDrive

Posted by simoniker on from the sonic-go-faster dept.

Deven "Epicenter" Gallo writes "I've recently been working on a project to alleviate the slowdown inherent in older game systems. How you ask? By overclocking them! I've managed to perfect overclocking the Sega Genesis / MegaDrive. The processor (a Motorola 68000, running at a stock speed of 7.6 MHz) can be pushed to 16.0 MHz in my experience, and I am still working on higher. The machine doesn't overheat and is entirely stable at these higher speeds."

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  1. Next up.... by tktk · · Score: 0, Offtopic


    I'll be overclocking my analog clock. It'll be stable since the hands will do a full sweep in 1 minute without them disintegrating and flying apart.

  2. Re:I already have a hard enough time... by crgrace · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    you should get a +1 funny just for your sig.