DC BlueRetro Controller Receiver with Virtual Memory for Dreamcast (Original White)

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Brand: RetroTime
SKU:: RET10200
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ABOUT THIS PRODUCT

Did you ever want to play your Dreamcast games with a wireless controller, but couldn't find a viable solution?
You don't need to wait any longer!

The DC BlueRetro Controller Adapter is a an adapter for the SEGA Dreamcast that allows you to connect bluetooth controllers like the PS4, PS5, XBOX, Nintendo Switch, 8BitDo gamepads and most other BT based controllers.

Not only that, but it also adds a virtual memory card for your saves, that you can download and backup through its web interface! It can also emulate a rumble pak, if your controller supports rumble!

Features:

Remappable buttons
Easy to use web interface
Over the Air firmware updates
Plug & Play
Rumble and memory pak support (virtual)

Pairing Process:

Plug the adapter into your Dreamcast console.
The LED will start to flash, this indicates pairing mode is active.
Pair the controller of your choice
After the controller is paired, it will automatically connect after a button press from now on

Button functions:

Short press (outside BT inquiry mode): Disconnect all Bluetooth devices from the adapter.
Short press (BT inquiry mode): Cancel Bluetooth pairing mode.
3 second hold: Enable Bluetooth pairing mode (new pairing).
10 sec hold: Factory resets the adapter to default configuration and clears BT pairing keys.

LED Status:

Solid: An error occurred, try shutting off your console and re-plug the adaptor.
Pulsing: Bluetooth pairing mode active (pairing).
Off: No errors, Bluetooth pairing mode disabled, controller connected.

Web Config Information:

Web Config is only available if no controller is connected. Supported only in Desktop or Android Chrome.

How to access the Web Config:

Power on system and connect via Web Bluetooth at BlueRetro Config to configure adapter. Button remapping and preset instructions can be found here.

Updating firmware via Web Config (OTA FW update):

Download the latest firmware from the BlueRetro GitHub page. Unzip the firmware file. Open a tab/window in your web browser and navigate to Blueretro Update Click “Connect BlueRetro” button. Select the “BlueRetro_dc_spiffs.bin” from the unzipped firmware folder. The “Live Output” will scroll through with the update process. On a PC, the update can take around 5 minutes. On Android, the update can take significantly longer.

This adapter is made possible by the amazing Blueretro open source project by Darthcloud: GitHub

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5
Perfect little upgrade for a great console

Posted by Andrew West on 9th Oct 2024

Does what it says on the tin, lets you use bluetooth controllers with one of the best consoles ever made, with virtual VMUs as well. And, importantly for me, it's running pure BlueRetro so can be updated easily and *doesn't* rely on some custom build (unlike some BT adapters found on chinese sites).
5
Brilliant

Posted by Maverick on 21st Sep 2024

Perfect design. Solves all the issues with wireless on DC with a built in VMU which can be backed up wirelessly. A few fiddly things to do to set up - VMU has to be turned on in the settings. Button mappings are terrible for Saturn controllers. Requires a lot of fiddling. Though these issues are actually with the blueretro platform, and not this device.
5
Dreamcast Blueretro

Posted by Matthew Hodson on 31st Jul 2024

I have many of the retrotime blueretro adapters and they are all well made. They are small and don’t look out of place when plugged into the console.