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Dreamcast Tips & Tricks

I just posted a video that showcases my favorite Dreamcast mods.  Please note that I didn’t cover every mod available, just the ones I felt would be relevant to your average retro gamer.  The video is below and here are links to everything discussed:

VGA+SCART Cable from thefoo.83:  https://ebay.to/2OVIFL3
Retro Gaming Cables:  https://bit.ly/2EOKp4c

OSSC (Open Source Scan Converter):  http://retrorgb.com/ossc.html

Cheap HDMI Cable #1:  https://amzn.to/2yGMiue
Cheap HDMI Cable #2:  https://amzn.to/2Jpq3gg

Dreamcast arcade stick shown from this review:  https://youtu.be/Qn8DNjUPxH0
High-end arcade stick shown in the video:  http://www.jasenscustoms.com/

VMU Battery (CR2032, NOT for internal battery replacement!!!):  https://amzn.to/2qiSYda

Desoldering Gun: https://ebay.to/2U5Djfg
Internal Replacement Battery (ML2032):  https://amzn.to/2Dd81xB
Cheaper Alternative (LIR2032, untested):  https://amzn.to/2qlSJOt
Vertical Holder for Dreamcast Battery:  https://console5.com/store/vertical-holder-for-2032-batteries.html

3D Printed Fan Kit (no fan):  https://ebay.to/2C2DwZr
Fan for kit:  https://amzn.to/2qjJK0A
3D Design Files:  https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2308549

3D printed GDEMU tray:  https://bit-district.com/gd-emu-sd-card-tray.html
3D Printed USBGDROM tray:  https://ebay.to/2Q6cJjD

Resistor for voltage regulator mod (if you decide not to remove it):
https://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/stackpole-electronics-inc/RSF1JT300R/RSF1JT300RCT-ND/2021770
https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Xicon/261-300-RC?qs=sGAEpiMZZMsPqMdJzcrNwuMbOLsXaMHMWF7FHCcrt%252bs%3d

My SD Card:  https://amzn.to/2Jrt3bY
SD that fits pretty much the whole library:  https://amzn.to/2PwPvpH

Upcoming DCHDMI Solution:
https://shop.dansprojects.com/video-output-upgrades.html
https://twitter.com/citrus3000psi

 

 

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