What's the best way to hook up a Saturn?

[djshok]

So then the PAL cable would not work on the NTSC console? (Sorry I have not idea about PAL SNES).

[GohanX]

On the SNES, no, the PAL SNES cable will not work with a Japanese or US SNES system without modifying the cable. A PAL Gamecube Scart cable will work though.

I'm not sure about the Saturn, this is the first I've heard about PAL and US systems being different. I'm pretty sure I got my Saturn RGB cable from a dude in Scandinavia, and it works fine. I assumed that the US version had audio cables just because most people in the states are using the transcoders that do not pass along audio without modding or using a breakout box.

[lumclaw]

If I recall, PAL Saturn replaced raw sync with voltage that some European TVs use to select RGB.

The US never really settled on a physical interface for console form 15khz RGB. It's why even in the rare event you find a US TV or monitor who accepts it direct (as opposed to via transcoders), several various connectors may be used. (SCART, BNC, DB9, etc)
Nonetheless SCART has become de facto standard for many gamers since Europe-type RGB cables/selectors/etc have better availability to us than Japanese-type.

[omp]

yes that would be the 5th pin on the power supply for that, from memory I think it is 9v.....

[evilevoix]

What about us Japanese RGB 21 uses? There must have been a Cable for that? Help me find one please?

[keropi]

Well, if you can't find a real Japanese RGB cable you can use a EU RGB cable and convert it for use in Japan, the sites below have the pinouts and info:

http://www.msx.org/forum/msx-talk/ha...f5-scart-cable
http://www.gamesx.com/wiki/doku.php?id=av:scart2rgb

basically you need to re-wire some signals, it's simple

[lumclaw]

What about us Japanese RGB 21 uses? There must have been a Cable for that? Help me find one please?

For that you'd have to get a cable from Japan.

Japanese RGB isn't recommended for Americans. It's more expensive and fewer cables around.

[evilevoix]

For that you'd have to get a cable from Japan.

Japanese RGB isn't recommended for Americans. It's more expensive and fewer cables around.

I know but my converter only accepts Japanese 21 Pin RGB and VGA.

[lumclaw]

Have you tried a pin adapter?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Euro-Scart-J...-/120734159490

[robneal81]

I have an RGB SCART cable for my Saturn and it looks great. I remember reading somewhere that people were getting a much better picture by pulling the signal directly from the Saturn's chip, instead of using the normal A/V port. Is there any truth to that?

[evilevoix]

I need a Japanese 21 Pin RGB how do I get one of those?

[lumclaw]

I need a Japanese 21 Pin RGB how do I get one of those?

Sega version for Saturn in Japan is model HSS-0109.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sega-Brand-S...item416c746390


Sorry if I asked before, but where did you even find a converter that needs Japanese 21 Pin RGB anyway?

[ApolloBoy]

Sorry if I asked before, but where did you even find a converter that needs Japanese 21 Pin RGB anyway?

The X-RGB upscan converters only take Japanese RGB, those are a fairly popular choice for running RGB devices through an HDTV.

[lumclaw]

The X-RGB upscan converters only take Japanese RGB, those are a fairly popular choice for running RGB devices through an HDTV.

Well it's his business to be reluctant to give further details about the device he's using. As much as that might aid us in assisting him.

[Sean697]

Hi im new here. Been a lurker for years though. I have my own question for another post. I am also looking to buy a XRBG box. I've read the Saturn Japanese RPG cables do not put out a good picture. Is this true, does anyone use them? Or would I be better off buying some good scart cables with audio breakout and using the pin adapter for the XRBG?