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Sega Mega Drive Model 2 Switchless Region Free & 50/60HZ Mod

This switchless mod kit for the Mega Drive allows you to switch region between Japanese, Europe and USA as well as between PAL 50Hz or NTSC 60Hz.

24/05/2024: NEW 2024 version released! We've revised the layout of this kit to improve wire routing and make it an easier install overall. New documentation also provided below.

This kit is for Model 2 consoles. For Model 1, please see this listing: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/114279264544

Features:

Switch between PAL 50hz & NTSC-U/NTSC-J 60hz from the reset button with no drilling of the shell required.
Includes Tri-color LED to display which region you have currently selected. Included LED is red/blue/purple and fits both models.
Includes double-sided adhesive tape for mounting.
Premium ENIG (gold immersion) finish

Please note: The kit is sold as DIY and requires soldering skills, please make sure you are confident in installing before purchasing. The install instructions are below.

This kit officially only supports UK/EU PAL consoles and our guides are written for PAL consoles. Most NTSC MD/Genesis 2 revisions are not supported. Please use this kit if using a NTSC MD/Genesis 2 as it supports all revisions. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/115503208627

Install instructions: https://www.retroupgrades.co.uk/guides/sega-md2-region-free-installation-guide/

Full guide for MD2 is published. MD1 is currently available as install map. Please see the link above.

Thanks to ArcadeTV, wshadow & Borti4938 for their work on the original design. 2024 board layout by Retro Upgrades.

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.

Please feel free to message us if you have any questions.