Get the best audio & video quality out of your old consoles with the latest V2.1 revision of the Sega MD/Genesis Triple Bypass!
This kit is for the Sega Mega Drive/Genesis Model 2/3 consoles. The kit for Mega Drive/Genesis 1 console can be found here: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/115573187503
Features:
- Both video and audio optimisation for Mega Drive & Genesis consoles
- Uses the latest THS7374 amp and uses bypass circuitry to improve RGB signal clarity.
- Utilises the Mega Amp 2.0 audio amp which vastly improves the audio compared to stock.
- Low-pass filter toggle.
- V2.1 (03/2025): Headphones (MD1) and composite video restoration implemented.
- Professionally assembled using high-quality components from JP & USA. Brands such as Nichicon, Vishay, Panasonic.
- Jumpers which allow you to choose between many audio configurations.
- Audio optimised with the MDFourier project to match the best audio quality that comes from a new Model 1.
What are the three included resistors for? Essentially they are only for installations that require the lifting of VDP pins (MD2 VA3/VA4 only). See here: https://www.retrorgb.com/fix-for-all-rgb-bypassed-sega-genesis.html
Previous upgrades to this kit: Since March 2025, 3BP boards upgraded from V2 to V2.1.
Installation guides:
https://www.retroupgrades.co.uk/guides/sega-mega-drive-model-2-triple-bypass-v2-1-mod-kit-installation-guide/
Included:
Sega Mega Drive/Genesis 2 Kit: x1 3BP V2.1 mod board & x3 5.6k ohm pull-up resistors for Model 2 VA3/4 boards only.
The kit is sold as DIY and requires soldering skills, please make sure you are confident in installing before purchasing.
The reverse side of the board displays the various configurations that you can set via the jumpers.
Components for all configurations are assembled on the board. *No 9pin mini din is included with this listing.
Huge thanks to db electronics, RetroRGB, Cruzlink2, Artemio, Ace,
Mobiusstriptech, Firebrand X, Tian Feng and Bfbiii for working on this
awesome project.
Combining shipping for international orders:
We will always combine shipping costs on all orders. If you are purchasing multiple items from our store and the eBay website does not allow you to request to combine shipping when the items are in your cart, we will manually combine the costs after purchase and refund you the difference. Please message if you require a combined shipping quote beforehand.
EU shipping notice (no import tax upon delivery):
All orders with a total value of under 150 euros that are shipped to countries where the destination country is within the European Union include import tax in both the product and shipping price. The price seen upon checkout is final, and you will not be subjected to any import tax or handling fees upon delivery unless the total order value is above 150 euros.