IrishNinja
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ah, for real? i was being cheap holding out for sub $20, didn't think it was nearly as bad as some others left on my list - space channel 5 part 2, yu suzuki game works, segagaga LE etc
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Sega Dreamcast - Appreciation and Emulation Thread
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ah, for real? i was being cheap holding out for sub $20, didn't think it was nearly as bad as some others left on my list - space channel 5 part 2, yu suzuki game works, segagaga LE etc
Cheap ? Yup that's me
Nah your right not one of the most expensive it's just that I bought all of my games at the time when they were cheap. Guess I should feel lucky to have most of what I want. Hate the inflated prices!Laevateinn
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IrishNinja
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there's a workaround to have that + a cheap adapter to get your ethernet cable plugged into a phone line converter & get it up for dreamcastlive or something like that, they have way more games (and a cool setup) online than the broadband adapter gets!
Laevateinn
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Can I play PSO this way?
IrishNinja
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it looks like it! ill report back whenever i get this going, not sure if it'll be in time for 9/9 this year though
...gonna be so bummed i don't have my old PSO data though. had that cool darth maul bo/sword thing an an Opa-Opa mag!
...gonna be so bummed i don't have my old PSO data though. had that cool darth maul bo/sword thing an an Opa-Opa mag!
I finally went and bought me a Dreamcast today for $45, along with Ferrari F355, and I love it so far. It's my third console, as my first one was stolen and the second died out on me a few years back. I also have several old games including Cannon Spike, Gunbird, and Shenmue.
My problem is my old Sony WEGA tv seems to be on the fritz and the picture screws up every 30 seconds or so. It looks great even with the RF input on the Sony but my only reasonable option is to plug it into my HDTV. It looks pretty muddled on that. What's my best option for hooking it up to my HDTV? I have a 2-hole Component Input but I can't seem to find any Dreamcast Component cables on ebay or Amazon, only VGA and Composite.
I know nothing about this stuff but I'm learning. Could I use a VGA cord with a VGA box and have it work fine?
My problem is my old Sony WEGA tv seems to be on the fritz and the picture screws up every 30 seconds or so. It looks great even with the RF input on the Sony but my only reasonable option is to plug it into my HDTV. It looks pretty muddled on that. What's my best option for hooking it up to my HDTV? I have a 2-hole Component Input but I can't seem to find any Dreamcast Component cables on ebay or Amazon, only VGA and Composite.
I know nothing about this stuff but I'm learning. Could I use a VGA cord with a VGA box and have it work fine?
alf717
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If this is like the other hacked server method then you might not like it when they match you with PC players. =P I got into a group with two other PC players and every boss was dead before the DC was done loading the level. ^_^
it's like $15 on eBay CIB.
NOLA_Gaffer
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So I dug out my Dreamcast stuff last night (Console, 4 controllers, something like 5 VMUs, 2 Jump Packs, 65-70 retail games) and I'm considering parting with it.
There's just no proper way to play it on a modern television and I've got so many other games and consoles still left to play.
It sucks but I'm gonna have to do some serious soul searching soon.
There's just no proper way to play it on a modern television and I've got so many other games and consoles still left to play.
It sucks but I'm gonna have to do some serious soul searching soon.
sixteen-bit
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[citation needed]
If you don't want it, that's one thing, but there's definitely some great solutions out there for playing DC on an HD set.
Dreamcast Component cables are in development.
Personally, I would wait for those because they will absolutely be your best option. They also promise be capable of 480p which would be huge if your TV accepts it.
Another option would be to output via SCART then convert that to Component. It will be high quality and lag-free. Most importantly, many gamers do this and it's a tried and tested method that everyone agrees leads to great results. Please note, this will limit you to only 480i and 240p output. So if your goal is 480p, avoid this method.
Finally, (and this is something I do NOT recommend), you can try to convert from VGA to component. But this is dodgy and most converters that do this are not designed for gaming. You'll need to experiment with a lot of subpar converters out there and I recommend you simply don't go down that road. I've tried this many times and am always disappointed with the results. Plus Dreamcast outputs a very awkward 480p resolution that is never converted correctly by these adapters. They're made more for displaying PC's on HDTVs in an office like setting for powerpoints and such, and are not designed for gaming at all. And it shows.
NOLA_Gaffer
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My TV doesn't have S-Video or VGA inputs, and without an official component cable I'm stuck with composite video and hahahaha no.
NOLA_Gaffer
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$85 is a bit steep, but I guess it's a specialty product so the cost justifies the necessary R&D.
Though I feel like I've been waiting for that and HDRetroVision's component cables forever. Here's hoping the end product is decent.
But I may end up liquidating my collection anyway. As meaningful as the Dreamcast was for me, I'm trying to minimize my videogame collection. The eternal struggle continues.
A dude I talked to on Reddit recommended getting a VGA cord and a VGA-HDMI converter and doing it that way. I would also need some RCA adapter.
It may not be an option for you but VGA and the Dreamcast is a match made in heaven. It's what I like to call HD Dreamcast, it really does look that crisp. If you have the ability to get a VGA monitor (LCD or CRT) of any kind and a VGA box or Hanzo box (which has a built in scanline generator), you will be blown away at how good your Dreamcast's visuals will look.
Wondering the same. Any impressions?
sechsterangriff
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I use my akura directly connected to my TV. My TV doesn't have a very good upscaler but after playing with some image settings I actually like the image quality I'm getting. It's supposed to be using the same VGA signal but my TV seems to treat in a different way just because it's coming through HDMI. I may actually prefer this way over using a dedicated upscaler since I usually see a lot artifacts resulting from the upscaling in 3D games on YouTube. The scanline generator also helps.
The sound quality gets a huge boost compared to my old VGA box, no more hissing.
Still, it has the same limitations as a VGA box so I haven't get rid of my SCART cable yet.
The sound quality gets a huge boost compared to my old VGA box, no more hissing.
Still, it has the same limitations as a VGA box so I haven't get rid of my SCART cable yet.
Laevateinn
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You don't but it'll be difficult to accidentally take too long.
Thanks!
Shadow Hog
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You have until the cherry blossoms bloom to beat the game (March/April-ish) - which is a lot more time than you need.
IrishNinja
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in my experience, it's a complete crapshot. i bought a handful of PS2 games a while back & got mostly discs, then like a sealed SOTC.
i'd only go in if you're okay with the strong likelihood that you're paying just for a disc or cart at that price, and then you're pleasantly surprised if there's anything there as well
Shadow Hog
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Pretty much every disc-based game I've bought from them has been disc-only, with the only exception being a CIB copy of Virtua Tennis.
socksfelloff
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GET FUCKING READY THIS WONT BE ANY PUSSY SNES CLASSIC SHIT
https://gdemu.wordpress.com/2017/08/22/wishes-and-truth/
gdemus available this weekend.
https://gdemu.wordpress.com/2017/08/22/wishes-and-truth/
gdemus available this weekend.
I received some complete and disc only stuff. The bigger issue is the shitty disc condition. They run everything through resurfacing machines which grind and crack the plastic and data layer.
sixteen-bit
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Have you looked into the Akura?
Thanks for pointing me towards this. They don't seem to be taking orders right now but I'll pick one up when they do.
Have you personally used one? Reading about it and watching some videos makes it sound incredibly useful
sixteen-bit
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Is it plugged in all the way? Otherwise it may be defective.
Laevateinn
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IrishNinja
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...now i'm sad this doesn't yet exist
Nice, how are you liking it? That's one that I've looked at picking up, but I only have a JPN DC right now and would probably enjoy it a lot more in English.
IrishNinja
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18 Wheel Pro Trucker was my last new one! i revisit Rez alla time though
I like the combat but the lock on can be awkward. The narrative/voice acting leaves a bit to be desired but I like the combat enough to overlook that aspect. The soundtrack is also kind of bland but the game stands out visually and runs very well so far. Seems like a good addition to my library.
Yup, double-checked it at the time to make sure that wasn't the problem. It's not a terrible situation, tbh, just down to the monitor I'm using it with at the moment not having speakers. I'll move it back to my main setup again if I feel the urge for some DC lovin'.
Theonik
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With AR Kit it can be true easily but sadly illegal.
MarmiteBadger
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After playing some Skies of Arcadia on AV cable connection for some time. I'm about to throw down some money for an HDMI box as well..
sechsterangriff
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Just a reminder that the PAL version does not support VGA.
MarmiteBadger
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Ah gotcha, I believe I have the U.S. version. I'll have to take a look at the list of VGA compatible games just to make sure my small collection is on it.