Can I play Japanese Megadrive games on my Genesis?
Yes, with a few provisions. Take note: Some Japanese and European games have a software lockout in place that affects every US version of the console (yes, including the Genesis 3), described in full below. Genesis 1/Genesis 2/CDX The cartridge slot on the Genesis 1, 2, and CDX is different from that of the Japanese Megadrive. Japanese cartridges are rounded on the ends, so you won’t be able to get a Japanese cartridge to fit into the slotted and narrower cart slot on a Genesis 1/2/CDX. This can be taken care of by either using a passthrough cartridge (see below) or removing the tabs in your system’s cartridge slot (not really recommended, but hey, it’s your choice). Nomad/Genesis 3 The cartridge slot on the Genesis 3 is wide and spacious, and leaves plenty of room for the extra plastic on the sides of Japanese cartridges. Japanese carts will fit without any trouble. On the Nomad, there is enough room for Japanese carts, but it’s a tight fit and it may prove a bit difficult getting gam
