Dreamcast VGA

[paulwestphal]

Hey guys, just wanted to know what the best vga adapter / box is. I want to have both the 'cast and my computer hooked up at the same time, and pump the sound through my pc speakers (self amplified) for sound. Could I go to radio shack and make one myself for a reasonable price? Someone once said the 'german' one had problems... not sure what to do...

> Paul

[Bob Dobbs]

Well, from what I am reading, you will need:

1. One 2x1 VGA switcher.
2. One 3.5mm stereo "Y" adapter.
3. One Dreamcast VGA adapter/box.

I have one for my Dreamcast and it works perfectly.

2x1 VGA Switcher & Audio "Y" Adapter

[spinksy]

I made my own - I done the internal VGA mod.

Awesome picture although I wouldnt attempt it if you arn't confident with a soldering iron.

[Dihnekis]

http://www.racketboy.com/store/sega-dre ... e-box.html

Works great, and has a 3.5mm jack for pc audio.

I use this with a 37" 1080p TV and logitech z5500 surround sound (although obviously the DC is stereo only).

[paulwestphal]

Great! thanx for the advice dudes.. and thanks for the pic... I am not shy of using a solder either.. once again, thanx. >paul

[paulwestphal]

Thanks for the link, I think I will pick one of these up, although the cable doesn't seem very long...

[Dihnekis]

You need a vga cable also, it has a female vga connector. So you need a regular vga with male on both ends. But you can get however long of a vga cable you want, which is cool