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CSD-G1M

Manufacturer: Aiwa

Release	Date	RRP	Code
JP	1994-09-01^[1]	¥45,000 (46,350)45000e^[1]	CSD-G1M

The Aiwa Mega CD, also known as the Aiwa CSD-G1M, is an Aiwa CD player with 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 released.

Hardware

The Aiwa Mega CD is comprised of two components: a CD 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 unit, 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 itself will place unnecessary wear on the cartridge connectors, and is not advised for such limited-release hardware.)

Gallery

The components detached from one another.
The separate connection cable.
The unit wrestling with a Sega 32X. Due to the shape of the add-on, it is impractical to stand the system up normally.
File-Aiwamcd5.jpg

High quality picture of the Aiwa Mega CD.
High quality picture of the Aiwa Mega CD top.
Close up.
Back.
Controller.

Physical scans

Mega Drive, JP
Cover

References

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

Sega Mega Drive
Topics	Technical specifications (Hardware comparison) \| History \| List of games \| Magazine articles \| Promotional material \| Merchandise \| Cartridges \| TradeMark Security System
Hardware	Japan \| North America \| Western Europe \| Eastern Europe \| South America \| Asia \| South Korea \| Australasia \| Africa EZ Games \| Genesis 3 \| LaserActive \| Mega Jet \| Mega PC \| Mega Play \| Mega-Tech System \| Mega 6 \| Nomad \| Teradrive \| Mega Drive Mini \| Mega Drive Mini 2 New Mega Drive \| Tianli VCD/DVD Players \| "Consoles on a chip" \| Licensed clones (Magic 2 \| Mega Game II \| Power Pegasus \| Super Bitman) Unlicensed clones
Add-ons	Game Box \| Power Base Converter \| Mega-CD \| 32X (Mega-CD 32X) \| Mega Modem \| Demo System DS-16
Cases	Sega Genesis Nomad Carrying Case \| System Carry Case
Controllers	Control Pad \| Six Button Control Pad \| 6 Button Arcade Pad \| Arcade Power Stick 6B \| Konami Justifier \| MK-1470 Action Chair \| Activator \| Arcade Power Stick \| Keyboard \| MegaFire \| Mouse \| Mega Stick \| Menacer \| Remote Arcade System \| Ten Key Pad \| Third Party Controllers
Accessories	4 Way Play \| AC adaptor \| Cleaning System \| Control Pad Extension Cord \| Game Factory \| Genesis Speakers \| Headset \| HeartBeat Catalyst \| Microphone \| Region converter cartridges \| Mega Terminal \| Nomad PowerBack \| RF Unit \| SCART Cable \| Stereo Audio Video Cable \| Team Player \| Video Monitor Cable \| Third-party AC adaptors \| Third Party Accessories
Network services	Sega Channel \| Sega Game Toshokan \| Mega Anser \| Mega Net \| TeleBradesco Residência \| XB∀ND
Development tools	ERX 308P \| ERX 318P \| Sprobe \| SNASM68K \| SNASM2 (Mega Drive) \| SNASM2 (32X) \| PSY-Q Development System (Mega Drive) \| PSY-Q Development System (32X) \| 32X CartDev \| Sega Mars Development Aid System \| Sega 32X Development Target
Unreleased	Edge 16 \| Floppy Disk Drive \| Mega Play 1010 \| Sega VR \| Teleplay System \| Video Jukebox

Sega Mega-CD
Topics	Technical specifications \| History \| Magazine articles \| Promotional material
Hardware	Mega CD (Asia \| North America \| Western Europe \| Eastern Europe \| South America \| Australasia \| Africa) Sega Multi-Mega (Asia \| North America \| Europe \| South America \| Australasia) Wondermega \| LaserActive \| CSD-G1M
Misc. hardware	CD BackUp RAM Cart \| Mega-CD Karaoke \| Pro CDX
Development tools	SNASM Mega-CD \| PsyQ Mega-CD SDK \| PSY-Q CD Emulation System (Mega-CD)
Unreleased hardware	Game Genie

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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.
+The '''Aiwa Mega CD''', also known as the '''Aiwa CSD-G1M''', is an [[Aiwa]] CD player with 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 released.
+==Hardware==
+The Aiwa Mega CD is comprised of two components: a [[wikipedia:CD player|CD 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 unit, 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 itself 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>
-File:Aiwamcd2.jpg|The units detached
+File:Aiwamcd2.jpg|The components detached from one another.
-File:Aiwamcd3.jpg|The connection cable on the back.
+File:Aiwamcd3.jpg|The separate connection cable.
 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.
 File:File-Aiwamcd5.jpg|High quality picture of the Aiwa Mega CD.