Sega Mega Drive/Genesis Triple Bypass V2.1
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Sega Mega Drive/Genesis Triple Bypass V2.1

£17.99 – £23.99 £14.99 excl. VAT

Get the best audio & video quality out of your old consoles with the latest V2.1 revision of the Triple Bypass for Sega MD/Genesis Model 1, 2 & 3 consoles!

Features:

  • Uses the latest THS7374 amp and uses bypass circuitry to improve RGB signal clarity.
  • Utilises the Mega Amp 2.0 audio amp which vastly improves the audio compared to stock.
  • Jumpers which allow you to choose between many audio configurations.
  • Audio optimised with the MDFourier project to match the best audio quality that comes from a new Model 1.
  • Low-pass filter toggle.
  • V2.1 (03/2025): Headphones and composite video restoration implemented.
  • Professionally assembled using high-quality components from JP & USA. Brands such as Nichicon, Vishay, Panasonic.
  • Premium ENIG (gold immersion) finish.

Installation guides & more information below!

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Description

Included:

Sega Mega Drive/Genesis 1 Kit: x1 3BP V2.1 mod board, x1 Mini DIN 9 AV connector, x2 AV connector mounting plate, VDP to 3BP board with integrated 5.6k ohm pull-up resistors (also eliminates the need for VDP decoupling capacitors).

Sega Mega Drive/Genesis 2 Kit: x1 3BP V2.1 mod board & x3 5.6k ohm pull-up resistors for Model 2 VA3/4 boards only.

Installation guides:

Sega Mega Drive 1 / Genesis 1

Sega Mega Drive 1 / Genesis 2

*Difficulty level is the opinion of Retro Upgrades. This kit is sold as DIY and requires soldering skills and lifting pins for the Model 1 install. Please review the documentation and make sure you are confident in installing this kit prior to purchasing!

Previous upgrades to this kit: Since mid-2024, model 1 kits include MD1 VDP RGB board.
Since March 2025, an additional mounting board is included for Japanese consoles & 3BP boards upgraded from V2 to V2.1.

Thanks to db electronics, RetroRGB, Cruzlink2, Artemio, Ace, MobiusStripTech, Firebrand X, Tian Feng and Bfbiii for their work on the Triple Bypass. Thanks to Zaxour for his research on composite video and headphones restoration.

Additional information

Console Type

Sega Mega Drive 1/Genesis 1, Sega Mega Drive 2/Genesis 2

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