Sega MegaPi (Formerly GenePi)

The Sega MegaPi (formerly GenePi, thanks to @TotalInsanity4 for the name!) is a project I've started. I'm taking my Sega Genesis and sticking a Raspberry Pi (Gen 1 Model B+)in the case.
Sounds simple, but I need some help.
First off, I must mention an idea I've had. Utilize the cartridge slot! Basically, I need to find the pinout for an SD card and Genesis game. Then I have to figure out where to wire it on the Raspberry Pi. The gimmick I'm trying to replicate is that the console doesn't turn on when there's no game in it. In reality, the Sega MegaPi won't turn on because the game is actually the SD card that has the operating system.
Another problem is the ability to switch out the Pi. If at all possible, I'd like to make it to where parts are replaceable. By parts, I of course mean the Pi itself.
Some minor things I'd like to do is redo the decals (like the Sega logo and the Genesis logo.) Anyone know what to do?
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Take a look at the NES Pi project to get an idea of how to read from a cartridge. It requires an Arduino, Teensy, etc.

Pi SAGE (hey it has all the letters)
 
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Changed the name. Thank you all for the suggestions. (Almost left it as GenePi because Linux and the Wine app, but I'm not really using a true Linux distro.) Also tweaked details to try to better explain my ideas and issues. And added the small part at the end. Again, thank you all for the help!
(Not going to lie, for novelty purposes, I might try to create a box, highly sarcastic instruction manual, and a how-to-build guide when it's all said and done. I'll then put it up online for people to make their own!)
 
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    They'll be getting in the territory of portable Pcs anyway
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    Again you get what you pay for, its like buying a S series for $300 but its only 1440p native, if you want true 4k, gotta get the X model for $500. But yea you right, when moms buying it anyways, you gotta stay cheap.
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    They could use HD out on their TV no real need for a monitor these days tbh the purists will disagree
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    I'm kind of phasing out on the need for wanting all these consoles cool to have but they just become dust build ups
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    I here ya there, I have too many myself, and have hard time letting them go, since most of mine I've modded at some point. Anymore I just play Switch on the go, seriesx at home.
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    ack my throat
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    I need to invest in some storage totes tbh
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    Tots?
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    Tootles
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    Tootles? Wtf
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    Oh tootles
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    Oh totes , lol, like Tupperware storage, I gotcha
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    But yea, I have frogger arcade cabinet that I gutted and put a Pi4 then Pi5 into, but it never gets played much anymore, should sell it. Even when the kids come over, they don't want to play on it, just the xbox. TMNT and Simpson's arcade is still so fun on it, esp w 2 players.
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    Gonna check out the new Garfield looks like garbage
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    Can't wait to see the new "stick" that can actually play Ps3 or 360 games. I know they are getting close.
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    @Xdqwerty didn't you see the new garfield?
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