For saving progress, each Sega CD unit had 64kb of internal back up RAM, or could purchase an Back-Up RAM Cart that would fit into the Mega Drive/Genesis cartridge slot for 1MB of RAM. Users could make use of the built in CD player for playback of audio soundtracks, which were amplified with the ability to attach stereo speakers to your Mega Drive system for karaoke or just blaring out the rocking 16-bit synthesizer. It wasn’t entirely fool proof, but for the most part the codec fared well for the otherwise slow 1x speed (800ms) of the internal laser. Sega would continue to use the codec up until the middle of the lifespan of the Sega Saturn. FMV games introduced the Cinepak codec that would provide video compression primarily used for live-action video. The system allowed for additional graphical techniques including scaling and rotating that would compete with the basic functionalities of the SuperFX chip found in several Super Nintendo carts. The CD based format allowed for additional space (from 24 to 500MB) and introduced new sound channels including the higher quality PCM and CD redbook audio.
The CD based add-on connected to the Core unit through connections to the extension bay and drew power from its own AC adaptor. What a shame! On the bright side this is a good of time as any to highlight the add-on’s history and to show that it was more than just ‘The Sonic CD add-on.’ The add-on brought upon innovative gameplay, political controversy, expanded the possibilities of sound, graphics, storytelling, and of course helped with the transition of a cartridge based format to compact disc as a storage medium. Without a doubt there should be a buzz of excitement around the upcoming re-release of Sonic CD despite not actually coming out on a CD based consumer format. While not as successful as the Core system, the Sega Mega CD still acts as a milestone of game development that would bring the game industry it’s future, today.
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Competing with the CD-Rom technology of the PC Engine, and to attempt to stay above the rest of the competition, Sega was ready to stay among the pioneers of the uncharted fathoms of a disc-based medium.
After all, it was one of those schemes from the higher ups of Sega who were ready to capitalize on the popularity of their new flagship console of the 90’s.
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