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Unfortunately, without a modification, the 3DO only outputs 480i and does not output RGB. It does output S-Video though and good mods are available for certain models. | Unfortunately, without a modification, the 3DO only outputs 480i and does not output RGB. It does output S-Video though and good mods are available for certain models. | ||
[[File:3DO%20System.jpg]] | [[File:3DO%20System.jpg]] | ||
=== | === Info / Mods: === | ||
3DO's that use a specific chip (the VT chip) can be modded both for RGB | 3DO's that use a specific chip (the VT chip) can be modded both for RGB ''and'' 240p! 3DO's that use the "Bt9101" chip can be modded for RGB, but will still only output 480i. There is [http://shmups.system11.org/viewtopic.php?p=1216435#p1216435 one motherboard / chip revision of the 3DO that can't be modded for either]. For more information on 480i and 240p, [240p.html please see the 240p page]. | ||
=== | === RGB + 240p Mod (Compatible with all chips except "Anvil"): === | ||
Purchase Link: [https://retrogamerstuff.com/collections/all-consoles/products/3do-rgb?ref=9qd6Y https://retrogamerstuff.com/collections/all-consoles/products/3do-rgb?ref=9qd6Y] Original Project / Open Source Link: [https://www.black-dog.tech/3dorgb.html https://www.black-dog.tech/3dorgb.html] Review: [https://youtu.be/7ldMzndjoW0 https://youtu.be/7ldMzndjoW0] | Purchase Link: [https://retrogamerstuff.com/collections/all-consoles/products/3do-rgb?ref=9qd6Y https://retrogamerstuff.com/collections/all-consoles/products/3do-rgb?ref=9qd6Y] Original Project / Open Source Link: [https://www.black-dog.tech/3dorgb.html https://www.black-dog.tech/3dorgb.html] Review: [https://youtu.be/7ldMzndjoW0 https://youtu.be/7ldMzndjoW0] | ||
=== | === Mod your 3DO for 240p output === | ||
You can install a switch in many 3DO models that allow you to enable a 240p mode. Click here for more information: [https://www.retrorgb.com/3do240p.html https://www.retrorgb.com/3do240p.html] | You can install a switch in many 3DO models that allow you to enable a 240p mode. Click here for more information: [https://www.retrorgb.com/3do240p.html https://www.retrorgb.com/3do240p.html] | ||
=== | === RGB Mod Technical Info & Service Manuals: === | ||
Service Manuals: | |||
Taijigamer2 emailed me the service manuals for the FZ-1 | Taijigamer2 emailed me the service manuals for the FZ-1 ''and'' the FZ-10! | ||
[https://cdn.retrorgb.com/assets/3DO/FZ13DOPANASONIC_EN.pdf 3DO FZ-1 Front-loading 3DO Service Manual] | [https://cdn.retrorgb.com/assets/3DO/FZ13DOPANASONIC_EN.pdf 3DO FZ-1 Front-loading 3DO Service Manual] | ||
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[https://cdn.retrorgb.com/assets/3DO/PanasonicFZ10.pdf 3DO FZ-10 Top-loading 3DO Service Manual] | [https://cdn.retrorgb.com/assets/3DO/PanasonicFZ10.pdf 3DO FZ-10 Top-loading 3DO Service Manual] | ||
Original RGB Mod: | |||
Here's a diagram of what | Here's a diagram of what may be the first person to document how to get RGB from some 3DO's. It's outdated and Dan's is definitely a better choice, but it is archived here as well: [http://www.digitpress.com/forum/showthread.php?81651-3do-rgb-mod-done-and-working!-pictures-included!&highlight=acem77 http://www.digitpress.com/forum/showthread.php?81651-3do-rgb-mod-done-and-working!-pictures-included!&highlight=cem77] [[File:3DORGBDiagram.jpg]] | ||
=== | === SPDIF / TOSLINK Mod === | ||
Specific models of the 3DO can be modded for digital audio output: [http://assemblergames.com/threads/3do-fz-10-toslink.58126/ http://assemblergames.com/threads/3do-fz-10-toslink.58126/] | Specific models of the 3DO can be modded for digital audio output: [http://assemblergames.com/threads/3do-fz-10-toslink.58126/ http://assemblergames.com/threads/3do-fz-10-toslink.58126/] | ||
=== | === Conclusion: === | ||
The 3DO's S-Video output is excellent and casual users will be more than happy with it. | The 3DO's S-Video output is excellent and casual users will be more than happy with it. | ||
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At the moment, the most reliable way to get the 240p mod is via Dan's RGB mod, so if you really like the 3DO, that's by far the best solution for your console. | At the moment, the most reliable way to get the 240p mod is via Dan's RGB mod, so if you really like the 3DO, that's by far the best solution for your console. | ||
Latest revision as of 09:23, 12 July 2023
Unfortunately, without a modification, the 3DO only outputs 480i and does not output RGB. It does output S-Video though and good mods are available for certain models.
Info / Mods:
3DO's that use a specific chip (the VT chip) can be modded both for RGB and 240p! 3DO's that use the "Bt9101" chip can be modded for RGB, but will still only output 480i. There is one motherboard / chip revision of the 3DO that can't be modded for either. For more information on 480i and 240p, [240p.html please see the 240p page].
RGB + 240p Mod (Compatible with all chips except "Anvil"):
Purchase Link: https://retrogamerstuff.com/collections/all-consoles/products/3do-rgb?ref=9qd6Y Original Project / Open Source Link: https://www.black-dog.tech/3dorgb.html Review: https://youtu.be/7ldMzndjoW0
Mod your 3DO for 240p output
You can install a switch in many 3DO models that allow you to enable a 240p mode. Click here for more information: https://www.retrorgb.com/3do240p.html
RGB Mod Technical Info & Service Manuals:
Service Manuals:
Taijigamer2 emailed me the service manuals for the FZ-1 and the FZ-10!
3DO FZ-1 Front-loading 3DO Service Manual
3DO FZ-10 Top-loading 3DO Service Manual
Original RGB Mod:
Here's a diagram of what may be the first person to document how to get RGB from some 3DO's. It's outdated and Dan's is definitely a better choice, but it is archived here as well: http://www.digitpress.com/forum/showthread.php?81651-3do-rgb-mod-done-and-working!-pictures-included!&highlight=cem77 
SPDIF / TOSLINK Mod
Specific models of the 3DO can be modded for digital audio output: http://assemblergames.com/threads/3do-fz-10-toslink.58126/
Conclusion:
The 3DO's S-Video output is excellent and casual users will be more than happy with it.
All fans of the 3DO should look into the 240p/480i switch mod, as all games except FMV's look much better in 240p...and even FMV's are debatable.
At the moment, the most reliable way to get the 240p mod is via Dan's RGB mod, so if you really like the 3DO, that's by far the best solution for your console.