Dreamcast Modding Is Getting Out Of Hand

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Check Out HAKKO Soldering Equipment Here: https://hakkousa.com/fx-888dx.html In 2024, the Sega Dreamcast celebrated its 25th anniversary—an incredible milestone for a console that was ahead of its time. To mark the occasion, we're diving into the world of Dreamcast modding. Over the past year, modding this iconic system has evolved, with exciting new upgrades joining some tried-and-true classics. In this video, I'll be combining the best of both worlds to create the ultimate Sega Dreamcast. // Build Parts (Some Links are Affiliate): ► PixelFX HDMI Kit: https://www.pixelfx.co/product-page/retro-gem-universal-hdmi-upscaler-kit ► Retro_Robot USB-C: https://www.robotretro.co.uk/ ► Pre-Configured BIOS: https://modzvilleusa.com/collections/dreamcast ► GDEMU (Affiliate): https://amzn.to/3ZSMbYe ► Resistor’s for VA0 GDEMU Mod: https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Bourns/CAY16-1000F4LF?qs=2hAPiALdQ0nAuzgmnoRPdg%3D%3D ► Thundertronics Clock Battery Mod: https://thundertronics.net/store/ ► Retro Fighters Wireless Controller (Affiliate): https://amzn.to/3PdKjV6 ► Dreamcast Shell (Affiliate): https://amzn.to/3ByIv5W ► Anker PD Charger (Affiliate): https://amzn.to/3BB1MUj //Other Items ► PixelFX GitHub: https://docs.pixelfx.co/GEM-DC-Installation.html ► VA0 GDEMU Bracket: https://www.printables.com/model/881326-dreamcast-gdemu-mounting-bracket-va0 ► Hakko Vacuum Pickup: https://hakkousa.com/394-vacuum-pick-up-tool.html ► DreamConn+: https://www.dreammods.net/dreamconn.html ► Custom VMU Shells/Membranes: https://videogamesnewyork.com/vmu-shells/ //References// ► Obscure Gamer’s Resistor Thread: https://www.obscuregamers.com/threads/dev-mod-dreamcast-rev0-va0-with-gdemu.2722/ // Support Macho Nacho: ► PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/MachoNachoProductions ► eBay STORE: https://www.ebay.com/usr/machonachovideogamemods ► MERCH: https://www.artisticpixels305.com/machonacho ► WEBSITE: https://macho-nacho.com/ ► JOIN our DISCORD Community: https://discord.gg/4c3fCnfdaH ► AMAZON Store For Tools/Supplies I Use (Affiliate): http://www.amazon.com/shop/machonachoproductions // Follow Macho Nacho On Social Media ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/machonachomedia ► Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/machonachomedia.bsky.social ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/machonachoproductions/ ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MachoNachoProductions —-- Timestamps 0:00 Intro 2:49 About The VA0 Dreamcast 4:37 GDEMU Resistor for VA0 Mod Part 1 7:00 GDEMU Resistor Mod For VA0 Part 2 8:24 Custom BIOS Chip 10:34 PixelFX RetroGEM HDMI Mod 13:53 Custom Shell 14:11 Servicing/lubricating the fan 15:00 New Thermal Pads for CPU and GPU 15:27 Install GDEMU (Need to do resistor mod first!) 15:39 Retro_Robot USB-C PSU Mod 16:23 Thundertronics 18650 Clock Battery Mod 17:56 The Results/Troubleshooting 21:49 Wireless Controller 22:57 Not a VMU but a VM2 23:38 VMU Shell and Membranes ----- // TOOLS AND GEAR I Use For Video Game Console Modding (Soldering Equipment, Flux, ►All other stuff I use: http://www.amazon.com/shop/machonachoproductions ----- // These stores provide fantastic GEAR and MODS for RETRO CONSOLES! If you use the following links below, I received a small percentage from sales at no cost to you. This is a great, free way to support the channel (Affiliate)! ○ eBay (Second Hand Retro Gaming Gear and More. It’s where I buy a lot of the consoles I mod!) ► https://ebay.us/NCwNkl ○ Sendico (Proxy Service to bid on Japanese Auctions. I use Sendico to get great deals on Retro Consoles directly from Japan!) ► https://www.sendico.com/register/2d5a5cf98826c580535586c73fce0a03e4c6f513 ----- // Intro Music for Retro Renew Series by Matthew McCheskey: ► https://matthewmccheskey.bandcamp.com/ ----- Disclaimer: This video is only for entertainment purposes. Any injury, damage, or loss that may result from improper use of tools, equipment, or from the information in this video is the sole responsibility of the viewer and is to be used at the discretion of the end user/viewer and not Macho Nacho Productions or Tito Perez. If you are uncertain about any step of the process or feel unsure about your skill level, seek a more authoritative source. Affiliate Disclosure: I get a small percentage of each sale that uses an affiliate link or coupon code. It’s a great way to help SUPPORT my channel at no cost to you so I can continue to make these videos for all of you, everyone wins! And as always, thank you for your continued support of my channel! Giveaway Instructions: Deadline to enter: 11:59pm January 3, 2025 Leave a comment about your favorite Dreamcast Mod Follow me on Bluesky: machonachomedia.bsky.social Limited to North America Only #Dreamcast #Sega #MachoNacho