TongaraMY GAMING AND MULTIMEDIA SETUPTongara
Below is detailed information about my gaming and multimedia setup. Accurate as of 2024.05.03.

Computers

Desktop
# Model Brand
Comment(s)
Purchase Link
1 TBC HP TBC Probably eBay!
Laptop
# Model Brand
Comment(s)
Purchase Link
1 IdeaPad Gaming 3 (82SB00JVUK) Lenovo Onyx Grey 15.6 Inch Full HD Laptop (1920 x 1080 IPS Screen).
AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS Processor (3.30 GHz with a burst speed of 4.55GHz).
Built in Radeon Graphics & NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 6GB GDDR6.
8GB RAM, 512GB SSD with Windows 11 Home.
Amazon

Devices

Scaler
# Model Brand
Comment(s)
Purchase Link
1 RetroTINK 5X-Pro RetroTINK (Mike Chi) Paired with RetroTINK-5X Premium Remote.
Please see the official RetroTINK-5x Pro Page for more information.
Official Site
Video Switch Boxes
# Model Brand
Comment(s)
Purchase Link
1 RetroTink 5X-Pro Manual SCART Switch Box Retro Gaming Cables Paired with RetroTINK-5X Pro.
Please see the official RGC RetroTink 5X-Pro
Manual SCART Switch Box Page for more information.
RGC Website
1 3-in-1-out Component Switch Box BolAAzuL 3 in 1 Out. (DSW3-1)
RCA YPbPr RGB Component AV Manual Switcher.
Under £20 on Amazon. May be cheaper on AliExpress.
Paired with MEIRIYFA Component Cable (1.5m).
Amazon
1 3 Way Black Scart Selector Tevion 3 in 1 Out. (18205ALB)
Scart Manual Selector Switcher.
Also has bonus RCA (Composite) in and out ports!
Can usually be found for around £10. A bargain, really.
A good, low cost scart switcher with no interference!
Now kept to the side as backup.
Amazon/eBay/Other online stores.
Stream Boxes
# Model Brand
Comment(s)
Purchase Link
1 Stream from Virgin Media Virgin Media Comes with all of the basic apps and Freeview TV Channels
that you would expect from such a device.
One off £35 installation/activation charge from ISP.
Additional channels and media can be purchased and billed to the account.
Stream from Virgin Media Site
1 Fire TV Stick Lite Amazon Basic Amazon Firestick. All kinds of apps can be installed. Not much else to say. Amazon

Players

VCR
# Model Brand
Comment(s)
Purchase Link
1 VC-MH705HM 6-Head VCR SHARP PAL Twin Scart, 6 Head VCR with Nicam, Hi-Fi Stereo and NTSC Playback.
Long Play (LP), Short Play (SP) and Extended Play (EP) Modes.
With Original Remote Control(s) (Both SHARP GA134WJ & SHARP G0247AJ).
Paired with Retro Gaming Cables (RGC) Fully shielded male to male EuroSCART (1.5m).
Probably eBay!
DVD
# Model Brand
Comment(s)
Purchase Link
1 SD490EKB Upscaling DVD Player Toshiba Please CLICK HERE to see a review and more info on this player..
With Original Remote Control (Toshiba SE-R0347).
Paired with Retro Gaming Cables (RGC) Fully shielded male to male EuroSCART (1.5m).
Probably eBay!

Main Consoles

SEGA Mega Drive
Model PAL-Asian Version.
Everdrive/ODE Mega Everdrive Pro installed which includes Mega CD FPGA.
Modifications Triple Bypass Mod and DFO installed for switchless region and 50/60Hz. Mega Drive is Fully Recapped.
Video Cable(s) Retro Gaming Cables (RGC) SEGA Mega Drive 2 / Genesis 2 RGB SCART PACKAPUNCH PRO Cable.
Controllers/Peripherals 2x Retro-Bit BIG 6 2.4 GHz Wireless Mega Drive Controllers.
3-in-1 for SEGA Mega Drive 1 / Genesis 1 + Mega CD + 32X UK Plug from Retro Game Supply.
Future Plans None.
SEGA 32X
Model NTSC-J Version (Super 32X).
Everdrive/ODE Shared with SEGA Mega Drive (See Above)
Modifications None.
Video Cable(s) Retro Gaming Cables (RGC) SEGA 32X to Mega Drive 2 Patch Link PACKPUNCH Cable.
Controllers/Peripherals Shared with SEGA Mega Drive (See Above)
Future Plans Looking to get the Super 32X Recapped and Auto-Switching 50/60Hz Mod done.
SEGA Saturn
Model NTSC-J VA0 (670-5648-01/B40048826) (HST-3200 Model 1).
Everdrive/ODE 20-Pin Fenrir installed with Fenrir Loader Kai onboard .
Modifications ReSaturn PSU from RexusNexus installed.

20-Pin "Saturn Switcher" from Will's Console Modifications also installed, meaning I can use both Fenrir and original Disc Drive. Back of RF Shielding cut off to allow the switcher and retain access to VCD Card Port.

SEGA Saturn Phantom Modchip installed to allow backups on original Disc Drive.

Pseudo Saturn Kai All-in-One Cart installed to allow region free gaming on original Disc Drive with Action Replay 1.9 firmware
on board to allow for cheats. Also includes a switch for 1MB and 4MB RAM cart plus Direct Saving in compatible games.
Video Cable(s) Retro Gaming Cables (RGC) SEGA Saturn PAL / NTSC RGB SCART PACKAPUNCH PRO Cable.
Controllers/Peripherals 4x Retro-Bit Slate Grey 2.4 GHz Wireless SEGA Saturn Controllers.

1x Retro-Bit White SEGA Saturn Pro 2.4Ghz Wireless Controller.

1x Retro-Bit Black SEGA Saturn Pro 2.4Ghz Wireless Controller.

1x JVC RG-VC20 PAL/NTSC Video CD/Photo CD Decoder.

PRO ELEC PELL0002 IEC C14 12V, 5A, 60W Power Brick with PRO ELEC PE01062 IEC C13 13A, 1M 10A Mains Plug.
Future Plans Looking to get the system recapped, a 50/60Hz Switchless mod/DFO and an FRAM mod installed.
SEGA Dreamcast
Model NTSC-J VA1 UGO DENSHI (670-14071E) (HKT-3000 Type 2).
Everdrive/ODE GDEMU Clone 5.15b Installed.
Modifications GDEMU 3D Printed SD Extender Mount from Kaico Labs Installed.
Video Cable(s) Retro Gaming Cables (RGC) SEGA Dreamcast PACKAPUNCH RGB 480p SCART Cable.
Controllers/Peripherals 4x 1st-Party Japanese Dreamcast controllers.

2x 1st-Party White VMUs.

1x 1st-Party Translucent Green VMU.

1x 1st-Party Dreamcast Mic Device.

2x 3rd-Party Dreamcast Controller Extenders.
Future Plans Looking to get the system recapped, a ReDream PSU from RexusNexus installed, a Noctua Fan Mod Installed,
a self resetting Controller Port fuse mod and the Clock Battery mod done.
Hoping Retro-Bit release wireless Dreamcast controllers this year, and that 8BitMods release their custom VMU this year.
Possibly looking to upgrade/purchase a GDEMU Clone with the newer 5.20.5 firmware, although my current one is serving me well.
Sony PlayStation 1
Model PAL SCPH-1002 (3-966-408-01/B2525087) ("Audiophile" Model with RCA Ports).
Everdrive/ODE XStation Installed.
Modifications RePSX PSU from RexusNexus installed.

Generic XStation 3D Printed SD Extender Mount Installed.

Automatic 50/60Hz Switching Mod with DFO Installed for accurate timings based on game region.
Video Cable(s) Retro Gaming Cables (RGC) PlayStation 1 PS1 RGB SCART PACKAPUNCH sync on luma Cable.
Controllers/Peripherals 1x 1st-Party PlayStation Branded Grey Dualshock 1 Controller.

1x 1st-Party PSOne Branded White Dualshock 1 Controller.

2x 3rd-Party PlayStation Controller Extenders.

1x 3rd-Party 1Mb Memory Card (Grey).

1x 3rd-Party 1Mb Memory Card (White).

1x Blaze Xplorer Cheat Cartridge.

3x Generic Action Replay Cartridges.

PRO ELEC PELL0002 IEC C14 12V, 5A, 60W Power Brick with PRO ELEC PE01062 IEC C13 13A, 1M 10A Mains Plug.
Future Plans Looking to get the system recapped. Also hoping someone releases custom shells for this specific model at some point.
Waiting for 8BitMods' MemCard PRO 2 to arrive this summer. Also buying Brook Wingman PS2 Wireless Receivers to use PS4 controllers.
Sony PlayStation 2
Model PAL SCPH-30003 (3-066-442-02/B2525087).
Everdrive/ODE Free Hard Drive Boot (FHDB) with Open PS2 Loader (OPL).
Modifications 2TB SATA HDD Installed.
Video Cable(s) Retro Gaming Cables (RGC) Sony PlayStation 2/3 Component YPbPr Cable.
Controllers/Peripherals 2x 1st-Party PlayStation Branded Black Dualshock 2 Controllers.

1x Official PS2 Network Adaptor with SATA Upgrade Kit Installed (3-076-709-01/8028294).

1x 1st-Party PlayStation 2 8Mb Magic Gate Memory Card (Black).

2x 3rd-Party PlayStation 2 Controller Extenders.

1x 3rd-Party PlayStation 2 128Mb Memory Card (Black).

1x 3rd-Party 8MB FreeMcBoot (FMCB) Memory Card (Black).
Future Plans Looking to get the system recapped. Also hoping someone releases custom shells for this specific model at some point.
Also will be installing the RePS2 from RexusNexus once it arrives from official UK reseller "oldskoolconsoles".
Waiting for 8BitMods' MemCard PRO 2 to arrive this summer. Also buying Brook Wingman PS2 Wireless Receivers to use PS4 controllers.
Microsoft Xbox
Model TBC.
Everdrive/ODE Xecuter 2 Modchip with XBMC Installed.
Modifications Bigger HDD Installed (Will confirm HDD size and if SATA or IDE).
Video Cable(s) TBC.
Controllers/Peripherals TBC.
Future Plans TBC.
Nintendo Wii
Model PAL Model (TBC).
Everdrive/ODE Softmodded with Homebrew Channel Installed.
Modifications 1TB External HDD Installed for Wii and GameCube Games.
Video Cable(s) 1st-Party Nintendo Branded Wii Component YPbPr Cable.
Controllers/Peripherals 3x Official White Wii Wiimotes.

2x Official White Wii Numchucks.

2x 3rd-Party GameCube Controllers.

2x 3rd-Party GameCube Controller Extenders.

1x 3rd-Party GameCube 128Mb Memory Card (Black).
Future Plans I would like to get some decent 3rd-Party Wireless GameCube controllers, and also the MemCard PRO CG from 8BitMods.

Misc.

SEGA Master System II
Model PAL Model 2 (TBC).
Everdrive/ODE None.
Modifications None.
Video Cable(s) Generic Cable.
Controllers/Peripherals TBC.
Future Plans None. This will likely be sold now that I have the Mega Everdrive Pro and it's Master System Converter capabilities.
SEGA Game Gear
Model PAL Model (TBC).
Everdrive/ODE None.
Modifications None.
Video Cable(s) None.
Controllers/Peripherals TBC.
Future Plans None. This will likely be sold, as I never use it and it is just wasting away.
SEGA Mega Drive
Model PAL Version (TBC).
Everdrive/ODE None.
Modifications None.
Video Cable(s) Generic Cable.
Controllers/Peripherals TBC
Future Plans None. This will likely be sold now that I have the modded PAL-Asian Mega Drive.
SEGA Mega CD
Model PAL Version (TBC).
Everdrive/ODE None.
Modifications None.
Video Cable(s) Generic Cable.
Controllers/Peripherals TBC.
Future Plans None. This will likely be sold now that I have the Mega Everdrive Pro and its Mega CD FPGA.
Victor (JVC) V-Saturn
Model NTSC-J Model 2 (TBC).
Everdrive/ODE None.
Modifications None.
Video Cable(s) Generic Cable.
Controllers/Peripherals 1x V-Saturn Model 2 Controller (RG-CP6).
Future Plans None. This will either be kept as a spare console or eventually sold.
SEGA Saturn
Model NTSC-J White Model 2 (TBC).
Everdrive/ODE None.
Modifications Older Modchip, Region Free Mod and 50/60Hz Switchless Mod from Console Passion.
Video Cable(s) Generic Cable.
Controllers/Peripherals TBC.
Future Plans None.
SEGA Saturn
Model PAL Model 1 (TBC).
Everdrive/ODE None.
Modifications None.
Video Cable(s) Generic Cable.
Controllers/Peripherals TBC.
Future Plans None. This will either be kept as a spare console or eventually sold.
SEGA Saturn
Model PAL Model 2 (TBC).
Everdrive/ODE None.
Modifications None.
Video Cable(s) Generic Cable.
Controllers/Peripherals CD+Plus Universal Import Cartridge.
Future Plans None. This will either be kept as a spare console or eventually sold.
SEGA Dreamcast
Model PAL Model 2 (TBC).
Everdrive/ODE None.
Modifications None.
Video Cable(s) Generic Cable.
Controllers/Peripherals TBC.
Future Plans None. This will either be kept as a spare console or eventually sold.

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