nosweargamer Posted October 23, 2016 Report Share Posted October 23, 2016 I'm scheduled to be a guest on The Pie Factory Podcast tomorrow to talk about all things Sega Genesis. I was wondering, which name did you like best: Genesis or Mega Drive? DCG, Atari Creep, Rowsdower70 and 1 other 4 Quote The No Swear Gamer on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChtJuo040EOCTVziObIgVcg Host of The Atari 7800 Game by Game Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher and YouTube Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowsdower70 Posted October 23, 2016 Report Share Posted October 23, 2016 That's a good question! The Sega Genesis is one of my favorite systems, but honestly I think Mega-Drive sounded a bit cooler. Lost Dragon and nosweargamer 2 Quote "For you - Rowsdower from the 70 - have been appointed Omnivisioner of the Game Grid." ~ Atari Adventure Square Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atarifan95 Posted October 23, 2016 Report Share Posted October 23, 2016 Too bad there isn't a way to vote "both names were equally good," because I can't decide. I went along with Genesis because it's what I've been calling the system for years. Lost Dragon, nosweargamer and greenween 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickR Posted October 23, 2016 Report Share Posted October 23, 2016 Genesis! Mega Drive sounds like it should play CD's. greenween and nosweargamer 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaximumRD Posted October 24, 2016 Report Share Posted October 24, 2016 I remember seeing a MEGADRIVE bundle back in the day, I liked the name and the look better overall. Rowsdower70, nosweargamer and Lost Dragon 3 Quote I am Rob aka MaximumRD aka OldSchoolRetroGamer and THIS is my world http://about.me/maximumrd "For you, the day Bison graced your village was the most important day of your life. But for me, it was Tuesday." - M. Bison Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmjustin6 Posted October 24, 2016 Report Share Posted October 24, 2016 It has and always will be Genesis to me greenween and nosweargamer 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeJ07 Posted October 24, 2016 Report Share Posted October 24, 2016 Genesis. It may not have been the first console Sega released (more like the third...), but it was the first to make a real mark in America, a true "Beginning" or Genesis, for Sega's best years. nosweargamer 1 Quote "I'd buy that for a dollar!" -Smash T.V. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowsdower70 Posted October 24, 2016 Report Share Posted October 24, 2016 I knew when I declared Mega-Drive to be my choice, Genesis would win the poll. nosweargamer, MaximumRD and Lost Dragon 3 Quote "For you - Rowsdower from the 70 - have been appointed Omnivisioner of the Game Grid." ~ Atari Adventure Square Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormSurge Posted October 24, 2016 Report Share Posted October 24, 2016 I had no idea Mega-Drive was even a thing for years. Genesis for me. nosweargamer and greenween 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Professor Posted October 24, 2016 Report Share Posted October 24, 2016 Mega Drive and PC Engine both sounded to me like game companies were making heir consoles sound like computers. Lost Dragon and nosweargamer 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nosweargamer Posted October 25, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2016 I liked Genesis better as it meant the start of something great. Mega Drive, to me, sounded like either a monster truck or 1980's Heavy Metal Band. I think what you grew up with, can influence your vote however. The guys at the Pie Factory Podcast, also thought Genesis was the better name. Side note: I thought Nomad was an awesome name for a portable Genesis. greenween 1 Quote The No Swear Gamer on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChtJuo040EOCTVziObIgVcg Host of The Atari 7800 Game by Game Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher and YouTube Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starbuck66 Posted November 2, 2016 Report Share Posted November 2, 2016 Personally I prefer the name Genesis, but Mega Drive isn't bad either. Lost Dragon 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari Creep Posted November 19, 2016 Report Share Posted November 19, 2016 I am a huge Genesis fanboy but I always liked the Mega Drive branding better. Great topic!!! Quote Don't just watch TV, PLAY IT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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