Sega Genesis Firecore Classic Console

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Product Features

• 1 x Sega Genesis video game system
• 1 x 2 Wired Controllers
• 1 x AC Power
• 1 x AV Cable Included
• 1 x Game cartridges not included

Product Details

• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B002SRQ3QI
• Item Weight: 1 pounds
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: October 17, 2009
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #24,154 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Sega Genesis Firecore Classic Game Console - 20 games The Firecore classic console not only plays most of your old Genesis cartridges, but is also packed with 20 licensed Sega games including Sonic and Knuckles, Ecco, and Sonic Spinball among others. The Firecore features a built-in IR receiver to support wireless Firecore controllers (not included), and is also compatible with the Firecore SD cartridge. The Firecore is also built to support newly developed games which use true color technology.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars It's OK, August 5, 2010

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William D. Bradford - See all my reviews
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= Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Sega Genesis Firecore Classic Console (Video Game)

A quick Google search will result in both glowing reviews and opinions of purists that detest this product. The truth is that it can be great and it can be useless depending on the buyers expectations. The unit itself is much lighter and smaller than the original Genesis. The controllers are miniature versions of the originals as well. The controllers have a cheap feel to them and mine tended to stick a bit. I found no compatibilty issues as all the games I have work on the Firecore. A lot has been made of the inferior sound of the firecore emulating games. That hasn't been an issue for me as with the exception of the Sega CD the sounds of 16 bit gaming were pretty pathetic to begin with. Something that was already very unimpressive is even worse? Really? Anyway, I do notice some graphic degradation playing Vectorman. The characters just look better on my model 1 Sega Genesis even with an RF adapter. Which brings me to the deal breaker for the Firecore for me. You can't save games with it. If you like RPGs or strategy games that can't be played in one sitting, you're out of luck here. That is unless you want to start from the beginning everytime on a game that will take 20-30 hours to finish. So after purchasing my favorite games from the Genesis era and finding that I couldn't save my progress I went and bought a model 1 Genesis like I had back in the day.

Pros:
20 included games (including the classic Gain Ground that I had forgotten all about)
Cheap (I got mine for $25 shipped)
Easy setup (but to be honest the Genesis is not that difficult to hookup either)
Plays original Sega Genesis cartridges too
Component cables

Cons:
Cannot save games
Some graphic degradation
Cheap small controllers
Cannot add Genesis add-ons Sega CD or 32X (some may consider this a pro)

Conclusion: If you are a casual gamer looking for a quick retro fix, this may be for you. If you're a hardcore gamer into lengthy games like rpgs you'll want to get a real Genesis.

20 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great retrogaming option...especially if you loved the Genesis., February 15, 2010

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Marshall Carter "Ornery Gamer, Fiend Club Member" (Lexington, SC United States) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Sega Genesis Firecore Classic Console (Video Game)

The Firecore console is a great little plug-and-play system. The 20 included games (includes Altered Beast, Golden Axe, Shinobi III, Sonic & Knuckles and 16 others) are fun, and unlike a lot of the other plug-and-play systems, it has a cartridge slot so you play all of your old Sega Genesis cartridges (it's a shame that Atari didn't implement that feature on their Flashback consoles). If you turn the system on without a cartridge inserted, you'll get the menu where you can select one of the 20 built-in games. If you turn it on with a cartridge, that game will load (played a few rounds of Mortal Kombat and it was just as I had remembered it). The controllers are nice enough, if a bit light, with the signature Sega "floating" D-Pads in place (this should be the standard D-Pad on all controllers).

If there's one disappointment it's that the unit only offers mono sound (the original Genesis had stereo sound, so this should have been included). Less of an offense, but still worth noting, is that the only video option available is composite (RCA). While that's what the original Genesis had, SD video sources (consoles included) don't always look great on HD displays. If you don't like seeing big blocky pixels, you might want to steer clear (or use it on another TV). Still, I think the Firecore is a nice, affordable way to enjoy your old Genesis carts, especially for the price. Short of the original hardware, you won't find a better option.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Sound cards needs updating, November 18, 2010

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Johnson - See all my reviews

= Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Sega Genesis Firecore Classic Console (Video Game)

Plays games great. Video is alright, resembles that of the 1st gen Sega Genesis. Sound is horrible though. I feel the Sega Master System has better sound quality then this. If this is to replace a broken Genesis, GO FOR IT! worth the money. If you have a working Genesis/Nomad, DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT, NO BUENO, NO GOOD, NOT WORTH IT!