Dreamcast Component output possible?

13-10-2002, 9:53 AM

Can someone tell me how to get component output from my Dreamcast. It is a UK model and I would very much like to know if this is possible and where I can get a suitable lead for it.

Many thanks,
Richard.

museumsteve · 13-10-2002, 3:19 PM

there isn;t one mate. VGA is definately worth a try though cos the quality is fantastic. Unfortunately in VGA mode the DC wont allow a 16:9 mode..

13-10-2002, 4:20 PM

Thanks for that.
Thought I'd read it was possible somewhere.
Mind you - with all the info available on this site, it's no wonder a man can get confused!

Appreciate the reply though.

Richard

15-10-2002, 2:26 PM

I want to get component out from my DC as well and from what I know it can only be done via a VGA adapter, then use a VGA to component adapter. First though I want a good quality VGA adapter for the DC and I have been told that many of the 3rd party ones are very poor >_< I have a diagram on how to make one but then I'm not an electrition and I can't remember what certain symbols are >_<

Nike · 15-10-2002, 4:46 PM

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Originally posted by museumsteve
there isn;t one mate. VGA is definately worth a try though cos the quality is fantastic. Unfortunately in VGA mode the DC wont allow a 16:9 mode..

How do you select 16:9 mode on the Dreamcast? I wasn't aware of this. Is it just on certain games?

I use S-video connection btw.

"stranger to the video games forum..."

15-10-2002, 11:48 PM

I can't remember any games that support 16:9 on the Dreamcast right now... Mind you my collection is slightly limited but at least I have Ikaruga ^_^ Must buy this for the Gamecube once its out in Japan or US.

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13-10-2002, 4:20 PM	#3
ricdiggle Guest Posts: n/a	Thanks for that. Thought I'd read it was possible somewhere. Mind you - with all the info available on this site, it's no wonder a man can get confused! Appreciate the reply though. Richard
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15-10-2002, 2:26 PM	#4
NeoBlade Guest Posts: n/a	I want to get component out from my DC as well and from what I know it can only be done via a VGA adapter, then use a VGA to component adapter. First though I want a good quality VGA adapter for the DC and I have been told that many of the 3rd party ones are very poor >_< I have a diagram on how to make one but then I'm not an electrition and I can't remember what certain symbols are >_<
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15-10-2002, 11:48 PM	#6
NeoBlade Guest Posts: n/a	I can't remember any games that support 16:9 on the Dreamcast right now... Mind you my collection is slightly limited but at least I have Ikaruga ^_^ Must buy this for the Gamecube once its out in Japan or US.
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