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The '''Aiwa Mega CD''', also known as the '''Aiwa CSD-G1M''', is an Aiwa CD player which can also play [[Sega Mega Drive]] and [[Mega CD]] games.  
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The '''Aiwa Mega-CD''', also known as the '''Aiwa CSD-GM1''', is an [[Aiwa]] CD player which features compatibility with [[Sega Mega Drive]] and [[Sega Mega-CD]] games. Released exclusively in Japan in September 1994, the device is notable for being one of the rarest Mega Drive variants ever produced.
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==Hardware==
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The Aiwa Mega-CD is comprised of two components: a [[wikipedia:CD player|CD]] and compact cassette player with radio functionality, and a matching dock which adds the game hardware. The two components interface via a separate connection cable.
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Due to the [[Sega Mega Drive]] cartridge slot being located on the very bottom-front of the dock, there is not enough clearance to attach a [[Sega 32X]]. However, if the unit is seated on the edge of a shelf, or rotated and seated on its side, a 32X can be attached and will function properly (although the weight of the 32X will place unnecessary wear on the cartridge connectors, and is not advised for such limited-release hardware.)
  
The unit is made up of two components - an Aiwa bookshelf-size CD radio and a dock which added the Mega Drive connections (apart from sound, which the main radio unit handled.) Oddly, Aiwa chose not to place the interface between the two on the sides that would connect, but instead opted to use a connection cable on the back. This variant of the Mega Drive is one of the rarest made, and only saw limited release in Japan in 1994.
 
 
==Gallery==
 
==Gallery==
 
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File:Aiwamcd2.jpg|The units detached
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File:Aiwamcd6.jpg|Everything included with the unit.
File:Aiwamcd3.jpg|The connection cable on the back.
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File:Aiwamcd7.jpg|The front of the unit.
File:Aiwamcd4.jpg|The unit wrestling with a [[Sega 32X]]. Due to the shape of the add-on, it is impractical to stand the system up normally.
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File:Aiwamcd8.jpg|The rear of the unit.
File:File-Aiwamcd5.jpg|High quality picture of the Aiwa Mega CD.
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File:Aiwamcd9.jpg|The included control pad.
File:Aiwamcd6.jpg|High quality picture of the Aiwa Mega CD top.
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File:Aiwamcd2.jpg|The components detached from another.
File:Aiwamcd7.jpg|Close up.
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File:Aiwamcd3.jpg|The separate connection cable.
File:Aiwamcd8.jpg|Back.
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File:Aiwamcd4.jpg|The unit with an attached [[Sega 32X]].
File:Aiwamcd9.jpg|Controller.
 
 
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==Physical Scans==
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==Physical scans==
 
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==References==
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Latest revision as of 06:22, 15 April 2022

Aiwasegacd.jpg
CSD-G1M
Manufacturer: Aiwa
Release Date RRP Code
Sega Mega Drive
JP
¥45,000 (46,350)45000e[1] CSD-GM1

The Aiwa Mega-CD, also known as the Aiwa CSD-GM1, is an Aiwa CD player which features compatibility with Sega Mega Drive and Sega Mega-CD games. Released exclusively in Japan in September 1994, the device is notable for being one of the rarest Mega Drive variants ever produced.

Hardware

The Aiwa Mega-CD is comprised of two components: a CD and compact cassette player with radio functionality, and a matching dock which adds the game hardware. The two components interface via a separate connection cable.

Due to the Sega Mega Drive cartridge slot being located on the very bottom-front of the dock, there is not enough clearance to attach a Sega 32X. However, if the unit is seated on the edge of a shelf, or rotated and seated on its side, a 32X can be attached and will function properly (although the weight of the 32X will place unnecessary wear on the cartridge connectors, and is not advised for such limited-release hardware.)

Gallery

Physical scans

Mega Drive, JP
Segararee.jpg
Cover

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 http://black16bit.pixnet.net/blog/post/65506396 (Wayback Machine: 2017-08-11 12:24)


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