Dreamcast controller to USB adapter (v2)

Use a Dreamcast controller, arcade stick, racing controller, keyboard or mouse on a PC with an USB port.

  • This product
  • Dreamcast Connector
  • Example use (Standard controller)
  • Example use (Arcade stick)
  • Example use (Keyboard)
  • Example use (Mouse)
  • Example use (Striker DC)
  • Example use (Racing controller)
  • Packaging (front)
  • Packaging (back)

Description

This adapter makes it possible to use a Dreamcast controller on a computer. Simply connect the controller to the adapter, and the USB cable to your comptuer.

Features:
  • Supported controllers: Standard controllers, arcade controllers, racing controllers, keyboard, and mouse.
  • Supports some 3rd party controllers such as the StrikerDC by Retro Fighters.
  • 3 Operating modes: HID Joystick, HID Keyboard, or HID Mouse.
  • Low latency: 1ms USB polling and (minimum) 1ms controller polling interval.
  • Works under Windows, Linux and MacOS X.
  • Updateable firmware.
What's included:
  • 1 Dreamcast controller to USB adapter.
  • 1 USB Cable.
This adapter is built using advXarch technology for low latency and has an updatable firmware.

Ordering

This item is sold and shipped from Japan. (Unlike most of our items which are from Canada) ?

Shipping restrictions and additional delays may apply due to Covid-19. Available shipping options will be shown on the shopping cart page after you select the destination country.

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Out of stock

This new version was released on October 16 and is already sold out. However a new, larger batch is already in preparation and should become available during the first or second week of November 2020. Please send an e-mail to support@raphnet-tech.com if you would like to be contacted when this product is available again.

Item #ADAP-DC-USB_v2
DescriptionDreamcast controller to USB adapter (v2)
Price$34.49

We ship within 5 days (excluding week-ends and holidays) after payment.

Compatibility list

IMPORTANT: This is not a complete list. If your controller or game does not appear here, it simply means that we did not get the chance (or the idea) to test it, or that no one let us know that it works.

Help us improve this page by sending test results by email to support@raphnet-tech.com
Thanks!

Supported controllers

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ModelTested bySupportedComments
Standard Controller (Sega HKT-7700)raphnet.Yes
Arcade Controller (Sega HKT-7300)raphnet.Yes
Racing Controller (Sega HKT-7400)raphnet.YesNot tested with pedal attachment.
Neon Genesis Evangelion Mouse (Sega HKT-7900)raphnet.Yes
Japanese Keyboard (Sega HKT-7600)raphnet.Yes
StrikerDC (Retro Fighters )raphnet.Yes
Jump pack / purupuru packraphnet.NoNot supported. We may try to add support for it in the future.
Memory card / VMUraphnet.NoNot supported. We may try to add support for it in the future, however for technical reasons full support is unlikely. At the moment, the adapter will display the raphnet logo on the LCD if a VMU is detected.

FAQ

Q: Can I use a Dreamcast mouse or keyboard on a computer like a normal mouse or keyboard?
A: Yes! You will need to enable mouse (or keyboard) mode using the adapter manager first, then it (your mouse or keyboard) will work as a perfectly normal USB keyboard or mouse would.
(Warning: Keyboard mode may not work in your computer BIOS or on some video game consoles which want to communicate using the 'boot protocol' which this adapater does not implement yet.)

Q: What is the difference between the old version (ADAP-DC-USB) and this new version (ADAP-DC-USB_v2) ?
A: The form factor has changed (the USB cable can now be removed) and the electronics were updated for lower latency. Also, more peripherals are supported and the mouse wheel works.

Q: How can I tell which firmware version I have?
A: If the product number written on the adapter is ADAP-DC-USB, you have an old firmware (older than version 2) that cannot be updated. If you have a new adapter, you can use our adapter manager to check the firmware version currently installed.

Q: Is this adapter available in other colors?
A: At the moment the gray Dreamcast cable with the black adapter casing is the only option.

Keywords

Gaming
USB
Dreamcast