Dreamcast:List of RGB Patches

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RGB compatibility on the SEGA Dreamcast is a complicated subject. Because each and every piece of software (i.e., game) on the console is responsible for performing all of the video initialization tasks directly in its own code, there are inconsistencies in both RGB and VGA compatibility across the library.

That being said, RGB is undoubtedly the most complicated. Not only are numerous games incompatible with RGB, but oftentimes a game is uniquely incompatible if the console region is PAL, whereas that same game would work over RGB without issue on a North American or Asian console.

Creating, collecting, and publishing RGB patches for the Dreamcast has never been done particularly well, nor has thorough testing. The patches below were created by Derek Pascarella (ateam) and tested by a few members of the community. He notes that users may experience issues depending on their console region, but welcomes any reports on issues.

With the exception of one, all of these patches are meant to be applied to either TOSEC-format GDIs or Redump-format CUE/BIN using Universal Dreamcast Patcher version 1.8 or newer. For the one patch in xdelta format, Delta Patcher can be used specifically against the TOSEC-format GDI.


Repository: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/13XAzA1iAsYEGqqa2cInDaM0N3jK4FwGG

Dreamcast RGB Patch Index
Patch Name Target Disc Image Region Special Notes
Centipede (RGB Patch).dcp NTSC-U
Coaster Works (RGB Patch).dcp NTSC-U
Gauntlet Legends (RGB Patch).dcp NTSC-U
GigaWing (RGB Patch).dcp NTSC-U
Pop'n Music (RGB Patch).dcp NTSC-J
Pop'n Music 2 (RGB Patch).dcp NTSC-J
Pop'n Music 3 - Append Disc (Standalone + RGB Patch).dcp NTSC-J Includes the standalone patch built in.
Pop'n Music 4 - Append Disc (Standalone and RGB Patch).dcp NTSC-J Includes the standalone patch built in.
Roadsters (RGB Patch).dcp NTSC-U
Skies of Arcadia - Disc 1 (RGB Patch).dcp PAL Runs at 60hz, but with some mild audio/video sync issues.
Skies of Arcadia - Disc 2 (RGB Patch).dcp PAL Runs at 60hz, but with some mild audio/video sync issues.
Slave Zero (RGB Patch).dcp NTSC-U Targets the v1.001 release, not v1.002.
Street Fighter Alpha 3 (RGB Patch).dcp NTSC-U
The Grinch (RGB Patch).dcp NTSC-U
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six - Rogue Spear (RGB Patch).dcp NTSC-U
Toy Story 2 - Buzz Lightyear to the Rescue! (RGB Patch).dcp NTSC-U
Urban Chaos (RGB Patch).dcp NTSC-U
Vampire Chronicle for Matching Service (RGB Patch).dcp NTSC-J
World Series Baseball 2K2 (RGB Compatible) [GDI] {Apply to track05.bin}.xdelta NTSC-U Must be applied to track05.bin of the TOSEC GDI using Delta Patcher.