Product Overview
- Product Name: Official OEM Sega Dreamcast RF Adapter - AV Cable - HKT-8820
- New or Used: Used
- In Box or Loose: Loose
- Condition: Very Good
- Notes:
Photos show actual product for sale — no stock images used.
What's Included
- Item(s): Official OEM Sega Dreamcast RF Adapter
- Quantity: 1
- Original Packaging: No — ships in generic baggie only
- Manual / Insert (if applicable): No
- Extras:
Accessory Description
The Official Sega Dreamcast RF Adapter (Model HKT-8820) offers a simple, plug-and-play solution for connecting your Dreamcast console to older televisions that lack composite video inputs. As a first-party OEM accessory, this RF unit was designed specifically by Sega to maintain compatibility and ensure a clean signal output over standard coaxial connections.
Ideal for retro gaming setups or older CRT televisions, the RF Adapter combines both audio and video into a single coaxial output, allowing the Dreamcast to function on TVs that predate AV input ports. It's also a great option for gamers looking to replicate an authentic late-'90s experience using period-accurate equipment.
Key Features
- Official OEM RF Adapter by Sega (Model HKT-8820)
- Connects the Dreamcast to TVs via standard coaxial (RF) input
- Combines audio and video into a single output channel
- Channel 3/4 switch for easy compatibility with older televisions
- No additional power source required—fully powered by the console
- Useful for vintage CRT setups or retro display accuracy
Compatibility
- Designed for use with all models of the Sega Dreamcast console
- Compatible with any television that has a coaxial (RF) input jack
- Ideal for TVs without composite or S-Video inputs
- Not compatible with other Sega systems (Genesis, Saturn, etc.)
- Recommended for retro collectors, modders, or display purists
Historical Trivia or Fun Fact
While most Dreamcast owners opted for composite or VGA video, Sega still released the RF Adapter to support older TVs—especially in households that hadn't yet upgraded to newer AV technology. It was one of the last RF-based video solutions ever made for a major gaming console.
Additional Details
- Accessory Type: RF AV Cable / Adapter
- Compatible Platform(s): Sega Dreamcast
- OEM or Aftermarket: OEM
- Brand: Sega
- Model: HKT-8820
- Year Released: 1999
- UPC: 010086501599
- SKU: 4199277
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