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| − | {{sub-stub}}The '''Dreamcast | + | {{sub-stub}}The '''Dreamcast Katana''' is the official development kit for the [[Sega Dreamcast]]. It is the tool used by the majority of Dreamcast developers to produce Dreamcast games. |
| − | The Dreamcast | + | The Dreamcast Katana is effectively a computer, but with four Dreamcast controller ports and a [[GD-ROM]] disc drive. It has a region switch plus various debugging features, and is compatible with [[S-Video]], [[RCA]] and [[VGA]] television outputs. The major difference between the Katana and a normal Dreamcast is that the Katana can interface with a Windows (or Macintosh) computer, as well as various other development components for testing and debugging. |
| − | There are supposedly at least four slightly different variants numbered HKT-0100, HKT-0110, HKT-0120 and HKT-0130 and the specifications can vary slightly between each model. Documentation is scarce, however earlier models may not have the hardware to interface with the [[GD-Writer]] and other components, and some lack built-in hard drives. Hard drives can not be bigger than 4GB otherwise the | + | There are supposedly at least four slightly different variants numbered HKT-0100, HKT-0110, HKT-0120 and HKT-0130 and the specifications can vary slightly between each model. Documentation is scarce, however earlier models may not have the hardware to interface with the [[GD-Writer]] and other components, and some lack built-in hard drives. Hard drives can not be bigger than 4GB otherwise the Katana won't be able to understand. |
| − | Dreamcast | + | Dreamcast Katanas are valuable collectors' items, not just because of their rarity, but due to the possible contents which lie within. In some situations prototype or unreleased games have been found stored in second-hand Katana hard drives. |
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The Dreamcast Katana is the official development kit for the Sega Dreamcast. It is the tool used by the majority of Dreamcast developers to produce Dreamcast games.
The Dreamcast Katana is effectively a computer, but with four Dreamcast controller ports and a GD-ROM disc drive. It has a region switch plus various debugging features, and is compatible with S-Video, RCA and VGA television outputs. The major difference between the Katana and a normal Dreamcast is that the Katana can interface with a Windows (or Macintosh) computer, as well as various other development components for testing and debugging.
There are supposedly at least four slightly different variants numbered HKT-0100, HKT-0110, HKT-0120 and HKT-0130 and the specifications can vary slightly between each model. Documentation is scarce, however earlier models may not have the hardware to interface with the GD-Writer and other components, and some lack built-in hard drives. Hard drives can not be bigger than 4GB otherwise the Katana won't be able to understand.
Dreamcast Katanas are valuable collectors' items, not just because of their rarity, but due to the possible contents which lie within. In some situations prototype or unreleased games have been found stored in second-hand Katana hard drives.
Gallery
Older model
Newer model
