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Title: -GOT ONE- WTB: Official Sega brand DREAMCAST VGA BOX
Post by: crashwg on September 07, 2006, 12:23:22 am
I'm guessing that if I get any results, they will be more than I'm wanting to spend but I'm asking anyways just in case.

P.M., E-Mail, Post it here... you choose
Title: Re: WTB: Official Sega brand DREAMCAST VGA BOX
Post by: muell67 on September 07, 2006, 12:47:59 pm
on the off chance that there are two people willing to sell one of these I would also be interested.
Title: Re: WTB: Official Sega brand DREAMCAST VGA BOX
Post by: clanggedin on September 07, 2006, 03:15:52 pm
Is there a benefit that the official one has over a 3rd party VGA box? I bought a 3rd party and followed the wiring instructions on this board and it works flawlessly with my Arcade Monitor.

I picked up a NOS one on Ebay for $17.

Title: Re: WTB: Official Sega brand DREAMCAST VGA BOX
Post by: crashwg on September 07, 2006, 03:26:46 pm
Is there a benefit that the official one has over a 3rd party VGA box? I bought a 3rd party and followed the wiring instructions on this board and it works flawlessly with my Arcade Monitor.

I picked up a NOS one on EBay for $17.



I've read a review (couldn't find it if I tried so don't ask where it is) that stated the results are better with the official version than with others.  It also stated that you couldn't tell the difference unless they were put side by side.  Some might say "well then it shouldn't matter" and to that I say "good for you, buy a 3rd party adapter and leave the official ones for me."  ;) :P
Title: Re: WTB: Official Sega brand DREAMCAST VGA BOX
Post by: clanggedin on September 07, 2006, 03:34:42 pm
Is there a benefit that the official one has over a 3rd party VGA box? I bought a 3rd party and followed the wiring instructions on this board and it works flawlessly with my Arcade Monitor.

I picked up a NOS one on EBay for $17.



I've read a review (couldn't find it if I tried so don't ask where it is) that stated the results are better with the official version than with others.  It also stated that you couldn't tell the difference unless they were put side by side.  Some might say "well then it shouldn't matter" and to that I say "good for you, buy a 3rd party adapter and leave the official ones for me."  ;) :P


Now I know, and knowing is half the battle.
Title: Re: WTB: Official Sega brand DREAMCAST VGA BOX
Post by: Paik4Life on September 08, 2006, 01:00:56 am
You could find these on Yahoo Japan but I'm sure that doesn't solve your problem.  The one solution I could offer is to ask Per aka TheRealNeoGeo at www.akihabarashop.com  He can get you anything you want from Japan directly.  Keep in mind shipping though.  Also posting a price range would probably be helpful to those who might have one and are willing to let it go.

~Paik
Title: Re: WTB: Official Sega brand DREAMCAST VGA BOX
Post by: Goz on September 08, 2006, 04:48:25 pm
I'm 99% sure I have an official sega VGA new in box in my closet at home. I'll check when I get there.
Title: Re: WTB: Official Sega brand DREAMCAST VGA BOX
Post by: crashwg on September 16, 2006, 10:49:36 pm
Goz didn't have one...  Anyone else?
Title: Re: WTB: Official Sega brand DREAMCAST VGA BOX
Post by: nullb0y on September 17, 2006, 06:14:42 pm
ummm sega MADE? an official one? i had a knockoff i setup for arcade machine and traded all ive ever seen are the 3rd party ones (im shure u have but check ebay)

im not shure if this is sega brand:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Sega-Dreamcast-VGA-Cable-VGA-Box-NEW_W0QQitemZ320029298005
and of course the obvious off brands
http://cgi.ebay.com/Sega-Dreamcast-VGA-Cable-VGA-Box_W0QQitemZ190032131740
thats the one i used it worked good - i would personally sugest this one from my own experence if you cant get a sega one

and a couple more but of course no sega brand.....
http://cgi.ebay.com/Sega-Dreamcast-Performance-VGA-Adaptor-MINT_W0QQitemZ130026043911
http://cgi.ebay.com/Sega-Dreamcast-VGA-Cable-VGA-Box-DC-Brand-New-PC-AV-RCA_W0QQitemZ180029058478
Title: Re: WTB: Official Sega brand DREAMCAST VGA BOX
Post by: crashwg on September 18, 2006, 02:26:09 pm
Official:
http://www.segagagadomain.com/hard_dc-vgabox.htm
Title: Re: WTB: Official Sega brand DREAMCAST VGA BOX
Post by: nullb0y on September 19, 2006, 12:26:19 pm
yeah never seen one of those they are probably harder to find then an ethernet adaptor
Title: Re: WTB: Official Sega brand DREAMCAST VGA BOX
Post by: Paik4Life on September 19, 2006, 01:14:28 pm
I couldn't even find one on Yahoo Japan...sorry man... : /

~Paik
Title: Re: -GOT ONE- WTB: Official Sega brand DREAMCAST VGA BOX
Post by: crashwg on October 14, 2006, 07:13:13 pm
I have since posting last got my hands on an official adapter.  It was a bit more than I had initially planned on spending but it sure does look good so I'm not complaining.