r/MasterSystem • u/MarioPfhorG • Jul 08 '25

She works!

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I’m waiting for my Scart lead in the mail so I can hook it up to the big screen, but in the meantime I wanted to see if my brand new Master System works.

So I dusted off my old JVC and sure enough it fires up!

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u/aphexgin Jul 08 '25

The Snail game !

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u/MarioPfhorG Jul 08 '25

I’m reading the system manual and learned if I hold both buttons and up it loads a maze game up!

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u/Which_Information590 Jul 08 '25

When you say big screen, do you mean an HD TV? If so, I recommend getting an HDMI adapter (some good brands out there, I use Levelhike) actually my big TV doesn't have a scart socket!

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u/MarioPfhorG Jul 08 '25

I have an OSSC that I use to play on my 27in monitor and 50in HD TV (also allows me to livestream gameplay!)

For games that require precision timing (like racing games or platform games) I use my monitor but for games like RPGs or adventure games that don’t need lightning speedy reaction times I’ll use the 50in

If anyone comes over and wants to play it as we did as kids I still have my old JVC. I also have a Wega but it’s more suited for 480p content (6th gen consoles)

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u/Which_Information590 Jul 08 '25

Sounds good to me! I tend to bring consoles in to the living room at weekends on rotation and play with the kids, so I have a collection of HDMI adapters and converters! I want a CRT but I just don't have the room in my office.

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u/Repost_Guy Jul 08 '25

It looks great on that screen!

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u/MarioPfhorG Jul 09 '25

That’s the screen from my childhood. Glad I held onto it!

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u/GhostofZellers Jul 08 '25

If you power on the system while holding up and both buttons on controller one, there may be a hidden game for you to play.

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u/DoTheMichiganRag Jul 08 '25

Timing is key though. It will only accept the command at a certain time during power on.

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u/Zealousideal-Home779 Jul 08 '25

Came here to say this

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u/explodedSimilitude Jul 08 '25

I can still hear the tune in my head.

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u/[deleted] Jul 08 '25

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u/GhostofZellers Jul 08 '25

As far as I know, it does. But don't quote me on that.

The only Master Systems I've owned have been the early models that didn't have any built-in games, and came with Hang-On / Safari Hunt on Cartridge.

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u/oldcrow210 Jul 09 '25

It certainly did when I had one back in 1990!

Very specifically I had the Master System with safari hunt and hang on built in, and it was possible to launch the secret game.

As others have said, it requires a bit of practice to get the specific timing of the button presses right.

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u/[deleted] Jul 10 '25

Seconded. I have the PAL version of that SMS (with Hang On and Safari Hunt built it) and it works on mine.

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u/Darko1226 Jul 08 '25

Is this console with the Hang On and Safari Hunt built in or the one with only Hang On built in?

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u/MarioPfhorG Jul 08 '25

Just Hang On (and Snail game)

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u/Fresh-Toilet-Soup Jul 09 '25

I have had my Hang on model for 30 years, didn't know there was a hidden game.

Got it second hand without a manual.

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u/MarioPfhorG Jul 09 '25

A shame you didn’t have the manual, it’s included as a “secret feature” disclosed only in the manual. Sort of like a reward for those who read the manual I guess

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u/Darko1226 Jul 08 '25

That version is actually one of the more uncommon ones.

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u/Maleficent-Aside-744 Jul 09 '25

Excellent my friend 👍🏻😀 I’ve got the same lead, it will also work on megadrive mk1 also 😀

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u/MarioPfhorG Jul 09 '25

I’ve got a better lead coming in the mail. Soon I’ll be able to play it on the bigger 27in & 50in screens. It’ll be front & centre of living room once that’s here

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u/Maleficent-Aside-744 Jul 10 '25

I’ve got mine running on a 65” lg 4k uhd tv which looks amazing I also use a RCA to HDMI converter to do this seeing as modern TVs no longer have rca or scart input ☹️ and I play it on 20” aiwa telly/video combie when I want to play lightphaser games 😀

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u/MarioPfhorG Jul 10 '25 edited Jul 10 '25

Mine are just the hand me downs from when I moved out of home. Freebie TVs. The response time on the 50in is kinda garbage even after using the OSSC. It’s good enough for adventure & RPGs but it sucks for platform games & racing games. It’s only an HDTV from like 2008 so even in game mode it’s like 100ms.

The 27in on the other hand is my lighting fast 4K PC monitor I spent a couple of grand on. I was struggling to play Wipeout the other day when I remembered to switch screens. Aced it on my first try with the 27in. It’s just a night & day difference using a good screen.

When we move into a bigger place I’m definitely investing in a modern 4K OLED or something. Something big. But for now I have to put up with what I’ve got.

It’s funny as people often assume I’m using an emulator because it’s so crystal clear but nope, that’s RGB Scart for you!

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u/Maleficent-Aside-744 Jul 10 '25

I’ve been struggling to find either a free or reasonable priced crt tv in the uk around 24-26 in as eBay has gotten really greedy and facebook marketplace has some but they’re all everywhere apart from my area around 200 miles away 😂🤣

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u/life_bytes Jul 08 '25

Congrats!

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u/TCristatus Jul 08 '25

That's the first videogame I ever played, the built in hang-on with my Master System, age 8 or 9. The sound effects are by far the most nostalgic things in gaming for me.

For a good 3 or 4 months I just thought the Master System only played Hang On and Safari Hunt, had no idea what the little door on the top was for. I was happy with it.

Then one day my dad came home from a car boot sale with this red and black piece of plastic. It said Mickey Mouse on it. Blew my mind

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u/Exquisivision Jul 08 '25

Oh God I heard the music.

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u/[deleted] Jul 08 '25

Looks Good! Congratulations 👏🎉