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The '''Sega Dreamcast Broadband Adapter''' (commonly abbreviated to ''BBA'') was an accessory released for the [[Sega Dreamcast]]. The console originally came equipped with a 56 or 33.6K modem; the Broadband Adapter was released on January 10, 2001, as an upgrade to allow a faster Internet connection.  When introduced only a few hundred thousand were released, retailing at $50.  The device was used to enable web browsing, gaming, and so forth with the Sega Dreamcast without the need of a slow dial-up connection. Shortly after its release, the adapter became one of the items used to copy Dreamcast [[GD-ROM]]s, much faster than was previously possible.  Recently, hackers have been able to use online gaming for Homebrew uses as well.  
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| dc_date_us=2001-01-02{{magref|egm|138|58}}
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| dc_rrp_us=59.99{{magref|gw|2000-12-11|20}}
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{{sub-stub}}'''{{PAGENAME}}''' (ブロードバンドアダプタ) (commonly abbreviated to '''BBA''') and known as the '''Dreamcast Link''' in Brazil, is an accessory released for the [[Sega Dreamcast]]. It is a replacement for the built-in [[Dreamcast Modem]], allowing games to benefit from faster internet connections.
  
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There were 2 versions released:
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==Hardware==
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Sega's decision to incoroporate 33.6K or 56K modems into their Dreamcast consoles was based on the theory (later proved true) that most internet users during the late 1990s and early 2000s would be using dial-up connections to get online. However, some had access to faster broadband connections which are incompatible with the standard modem, so the broadband adapter was released to compensate.
  
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*HIT-400: "Broadband Adapter", the more common model, this used a Realtek 8139 chip and supported 10 and 100 Mbit speeds.
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Two versions of the device were released:
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*HIT-300: "Lan Adapter", this version used a Fujitsu MB86967 chip and supported only 10 Mbit speed.
 
  
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Due to their limited supply many enthusiasts have tried to create a home made version of the adapter, none of which have worked. However, there has been a way to create a server between a Dreamcast and PC in order to trick the Dreamcast into thinking it's connected to the internet; when in reality it would be using a Broadband connection. There was also the HIT-0401 (Japanese), that also works with non-Japanese machines; whereas the HIT-0300 does not (it uses a special Japanese application). The adapters were not region coded, so an American adapter could be used on a [[PAL]] system and vice-versa.
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*HIT-300: "Dreamcast LAN Adapter" (ドリームキャスト・LANアダプタ) - this version used a Fujitsu MB86967 chip and supported only 10 Mbit speed, and is only thought to have been released in Japan.
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*HIT-400: "Broadband Adapter" (ブロードバンドアダプタ) - the more common model. This used a Realtek 8139 chip and supported 10 and 100 Mbit speeds.
  
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No such adapter was released in PAL regions, however the peripherals are not region coded, so an American adapter will function in a PAL system.
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The broadband adapter theoretically fulfils the same functions as the standard modem, but is able to perform tasks much quicker, as more bandwidth is available through a broadband connection.
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==Compatibility==
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While the Dreamcast Modem is compatible with almost all online Dreamcast games, the Broadband Adapter is only compatible with a subset of the library, owing to the need for developers to explicitly support the device and its late arrival on the market. The games it does support will theoretically run better with a Broadband Adapter than a standard Dreamcast Modem, but if the priority is compatibility, it is not the best option.
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==Physical scans==
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{{Scanbox
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==References==
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Latest revision as of 11:08, 10 September 2024

Dc bba.jpg
Broadband Adapter
Made for: Sega Dreamcast
Manufacturer: Sega
Type: Network tool
Release Date RRP Code
Sega Dreamcast
JP 		¥8,8008,800[3] HIT-0401
Sega Dreamcast
US 		$59.9959.99[2] MK-50176

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Broadband Adapter (ブロードバンドアダプタ) (commonly abbreviated to BBA) and known as the Dreamcast Link in Brazil, is an accessory released for the Sega Dreamcast. It is a replacement for the built-in Dreamcast Modem, allowing games to benefit from faster internet connections.

Hardware

Sega's decision to incoroporate 33.6K or 56K modems into their Dreamcast consoles was based on the theory (later proved true) that most internet users during the late 1990s and early 2000s would be using dial-up connections to get online. However, some had access to faster broadband connections which are incompatible with the standard modem, so the broadband adapter was released to compensate.

Two versions of the device were released:

  • HIT-300: "Dreamcast LAN Adapter" (ドリームキャスト・LANアダプタ) - this version used a Fujitsu MB86967 chip and supported only 10 Mbit speed, and is only thought to have been released in Japan.
  • HIT-400: "Broadband Adapter" (ブロードバンドアダプタ) - the more common model. This used a Realtek 8139 chip and supported 10 and 100 Mbit speeds.

No such adapter was released in PAL regions, however the peripherals are not region coded, so an American adapter will function in a PAL system.

The broadband adapter theoretically fulfils the same functions as the standard modem, but is able to perform tasks much quicker, as more bandwidth is available through a broadband connection.

Compatibility

While the Dreamcast Modem is compatible with almost all online Dreamcast games, the Broadband Adapter is only compatible with a subset of the library, owing to the need for developers to explicitly support the device and its late arrival on the market. The games it does support will theoretically run better with a Broadband Adapter than a standard Dreamcast Modem, but if the priority is compatibility, it is not the best option.

Physical scans

Dreamcast, JP (LAN Adapter)
DreamcastLANAdapter DC JP Box Front.jpg
Cover
Dreamcast, JP (Broadband Adapter)
BroadbandAdapter DC JP Box Back.jpgNospine.pngDCBroadbandAdapter JP Box Front.jpg
Cover
Dreamcast, US
BBTop.jpg
BBBack.jpgBBSide.jpgBBFront.jpg
BBBottom.jpg
Cover
BroadbandAdapterInstructionManualU.pdf
Manual
Dreamcast, BR
DreamcastLink-DC-BR-Top.jpg
DreamcastLink-DC-BR-Back.jpgDreamcastLink-DC-BR-Right.jpgDreamcastLink-DC-BR-Front.jpg
DreamcastLink-DC-BR-Bottom.jpg
Cover

References

  1. ↑ Electronic Gaming Monthly, "January 2001" (US; 2000-12-05), page 58
  2. ↑ GameWEEK, "December 11, 2000" (US; 2000-12-11), page 20
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 http://www.sega.co.jp/sega/corp/news/nr000608_1.html (Wayback Machine: 2000-08-16 08:51)


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