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The '''X'eye''', also called the '''Wondermega''', is a combined [[Sega Mega Drive]] and [[Mega CD|Mega CD]] which was made by JVC and was released in Septermber 1994. It featured improved sound capabilities, [[MIDI]] connections, two microphone inputs and a S-VHS Connector.
 
The '''X'eye''', also called the '''Wondermega''', is a combined [[Sega Mega Drive]] and [[Mega CD|Mega CD]] which was made by JVC and was released in Septermber 1994. It featured improved sound capabilities, [[MIDI]] connections, two microphone inputs and a S-VHS Connector.
  
At one point it was packaged with a CD called ''[[Game Garden]]'' that included ''[[Flicky]]'' (a quiz game) and ''[[Pyramid]]'' (a puzzle game.). It was also packaged with ''Prize Fighte'' and a Karaoke CD that included the songs ''Achy Breaky Heart'' and ''Two Princes''  
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At one point it was packaged with a CD called ''[[Wondermega Collection]]'' that included ''[[Quiz Scramble Special]]'', ''[[Flicky]]'', ''[[Pyramid Magic]]'' and ''[[Puzzle Fighter]]''. It was also packaged with ''Prize Fighter'' and a Karaoke CD that included the songs ''Achy Breaky Heart'' and ''Two Princes''.
  
 
The CD-ROM is compatible with [[CD plus G|CD+G]] (CD and Graphics) enabled CD Players. The X'eye also supported the "Wonder CD" peripheral that allows someone to create music and connect to MIDI-enabled devices, as well as a music keyboard called the "Piano Player" that allowed you to create music and learn to use the keyboard. It was later given a redesign with a softer, more curved look. Some of the extra features were removed, and the joypads were remodeled infrared joypads.
 
The CD-ROM is compatible with [[CD plus G|CD+G]] (CD and Graphics) enabled CD Players. The X'eye also supported the "Wonder CD" peripheral that allows someone to create music and connect to MIDI-enabled devices, as well as a music keyboard called the "Piano Player" that allowed you to create music and learn to use the keyboard. It was later given a redesign with a softer, more curved look. Some of the extra features were removed, and the joypads were remodeled infrared joypads.

Revision as of 22:57, 10 December 2010

The JVC X'eye console

The X'eye, also called the Wondermega, is a combined Sega Mega Drive and Mega CD which was made by JVC and was released in Septermber 1994. It featured improved sound capabilities, MIDI connections, two microphone inputs and a S-VHS Connector.

At one point it was packaged with a CD called Wondermega Collection that included Quiz Scramble Special, Flicky, Pyramid Magic and Puzzle Fighter. It was also packaged with Prize Fighter and a Karaoke CD that included the songs Achy Breaky Heart and Two Princes.

The CD-ROM is compatible with CD+G (CD and Graphics) enabled CD Players. The X'eye also supported the "Wonder CD" peripheral that allows someone to create music and connect to MIDI-enabled devices, as well as a music keyboard called the "Piano Player" that allowed you to create music and learn to use the keyboard. It was later given a redesign with a softer, more curved look. Some of the extra features were removed, and the joypads were remodeled infrared joypads.

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Wondermega, Sega Model

Wondermega, Victor RG-M1 Model

Wondermega, Victor RG-M2 Model


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