Best S-Video solution for Mega Drive model 1?

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Best S-Video solution for Mega Drive model 1?

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I'd really like to use my Model 1 JP Mega Drive with my OSSC, but searches aren't really leading me to results I have confidence in. All things being equal I'd prefer an external solution, not having soldered anything since electricity class in high school.
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Re: Best S-Video solution for Mega Drive model 1?

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The Koryuu was designed for using composite and s-video devices with the OSSC:

https://videogameperfection.com/product ... ranscoder/

I'm not sure it's as ideal as using a scaler that directly supports composite and s-video, but if you really want to use the OSSC, it's probably your best option.

EDIT: Wait, I misread, you're dealing with a Mega Drive, which has no s-video output. And the OSSC has no s-video input. So why are we talking about S-Video here? Just use an RGB SCART cable or HDRV component cables to connect the Mega Drive to the OSSC.
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Re: Best S-Video solution for Mega Drive model 1?

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Guspaz wrote:To Koryuu was designed for using composite and s-video devices with the OSSC:

https://videogameperfection.com/product ... ranscoder/

I'm not sure it's as ideal as using a scaler that directly supports composite and s-video, but if you really want to use the OSSC, it's probably your best option.

EDIT: Wait, I misread, you're dealing with a Mega Drive, which has no s-video output. And the OSSC has no s-video input. So why are we talking about S-Video here? Just use an RGB SCART cable or HDRV component cables to connect the Mega Drive to the OSSC.
Because I spaced out and mixed those two things up
I wish this was the first time I'd done it, too. Thanks for answering my question one way or another :lol:
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