Proprietary Dreamcast Controller Port

Proprietary 9-pin controller port on the front of the Sega Dreamcast. Uses the Maple Bus protocol — a Sega-designed token-passing serial bus that supports daisy-chained accessories like the Visual Memory Unit (VMU) and Jump Pack inserted into the controller itself.

Specifications

Connector Type Other
Gender Female (Socket)
Signal Type Digital Data (USB/Thunderbolt)
Max Resolution N/A
Max Bandwidth ~2 Mbit/s
Power Delivery +5V to controller and VMU
Pin Count 9
Dimensions 14.5 mm wide × 7.5 mm tall
Connector Family proprietary

Capabilities

Data Power

Devices with This Connector

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