Pimp My Sega Titan Video (STV) Arcade Board!

[@RetroRGB]

Awesome video.

[@ScarletSprites]

Thanks man!

[@plowking813]

awesome, this will create a new type of board collections

[@ScarletSprites]

Just like the console scene, I think it’s cool to see aftermarket/modern creations and mods made and released for old hardware. Definitely a smaller market though and that makes development a little less likely for certain things. It just makes you appreciate what is available even more though.

[@PhirePhlame]

I can see the Duramold thing with Die Hard's cab design, but my first thought was "candy cab, but in black".

[@Shadowbann3d]

Your arcade collection is becoming pretty epic at this point! Always nice to see the extra measures you take with housings and restorative work etc that gives your stuff the extra aesthetic appeal. It’s interesting to see how the Saturn has seemed to become the ‘hipsters’ console of choice in the retro world now (not sure if that word has the same connotations in the US as it does in the UK?) considering how much of a flop it was when it was around originally....I had one myself (in ‘97 I think) for around 2 weeks lol. I remember the guy in Electronics Boutique who served me at the time asked why I wanted one with a puzzled look on his face! I bought it with Fighting Vipers, Nights, Sega Rally and Virtua Cop and got bored with it in a really short time and went back to trade it in for a PlayStation - it was the same guy working there again and he felt sorry for me and let me return it for the full retail value instead of trade-in value. I know it was very successful in Japan though...

[@ScarletSprites]

That’s quite a story and also really cool that you got all of your money back. Like I said in the video, I was really into the Sega arcade scene and this system really appealed to me because of that. Ultimately I was still in high school so I didn’t have money really. The largest financial transaction was pulling off getting a 3DO and I was pretty sunk at that point.

[@philipadams3325]

It's funny because I look at the list of games you got with the Saturn and think how awesome that lineup is. However, I was primarily an arcade gamer. The Saturn - back in the day - really is what got me into the import scene really deep. I had had a few imports on the Genesis/Sega CD but nothing like how I got into the Saturn and later the Dreamcast. I think part of why the Saturn has become popular with hipsters is that arcade lineup of games that it has is really timeless. And there is the just whole idea of harder to find so you can feel special.

[@Shadowbann3d]

@@philipadams3325 I’m yet to delve into the Saturn library properly but am looking forward to the full core release on MiSTer so that I can experience some of those classics that the system is known for, as well as some of the more obscure type of Japanese games (Pu-Li-Ru-La for example). The Dreamcast is easily a top 3 console for me, perhaps even #1, it was so impressive as a home arcade alternative back in its era and still holds up incredibly well today.

[@SkyScourgeGod]

This is an awesome showcase for the Sega ST-V. I'm new to collecting arcade hardware but I told myself the ones I wanted to start with when I was ready was the Hyper Neo Geo 64, the Atomiswave and the ST-V. Out of all three of those the ST-V might be the best one to start with simply because of that neat multicart from Darksoft. To have the entire ST-V library at your fingertips is pretty great. That enclosure that you have is very nice, a prime example of good care and flash of your hardware.

[@ScarletSprites]

It may be the cheapest of those three too. I don’t own any Neo Geo 64 hardware unfortunately. I was close a few years ago when I almost had a Beast Busters 2. The Atomiswave games I just netboot to Naomi 2 hardware. It’s cheating but it keeps me busy playing. I don’t feel as though I’m missing out on not having the actual board and those carts have become really pricey lately.

[@SkyScourgeGod]

@@ScarletSprites Yeah the ST-V is the cheapest for sure. Hyper Neo Geo 64 hardware is always difficult to find and when you do find it it's not cheap. Atomiswave isn't too bad but its best game, Dolphin Blue, goes for over 1k alone and that's far too much for any game. It would be nice if SOMEONE out there could make a flash/multicart for the Atomiswave board, but so far nobody has taken the challenge to do that... :(

[@Vectrex4Life]

I was wondering if I would see an ST-V from you sometime, haha. Great video, man! The effort you put into your videos really shows and you certainly deserve more subs. I have an ST-V myself (not a pimped one, yet, haha). I might invest in a multi-cart, but I do have a few games for it, including a really good shooter, Guardian Force. Now that I've returned to uploading again, I would like to make more full direct capture playthroughs of my arcade machines/boards including ST-V games. Guardian Force would probably be the 1st one. ;)

[@ScarletSprites]

That’s a cool game that I’ve played with a little more recently. Speaking of game captures, that’s something I’m starting to feel I wouldn’t mind having the option to do from an arcade standpoint. As it stands I have no easy way of doing that. Thanks for the kind words, get that STV pimped!

[@vidlink]

The acrylic casing looks great but I wish it was themed more after the Sega Saturn.

[@ScarletSprites]

I’m okay with the minimalistic logo, but I know where you’re coming from.

[@garogercade7850]

Those Lions Acrylic Plates look great. I've got to get one for my 2-slot MVS. Thanks for pointing them out.

[@ScarletSprites]

They really are a nice addition that adds a little protection to your stuff. They aren’t cheap, but overall I think it has to be worth his effort to make and cut these for people.

[@drfunkenstein2k]

Nice bro! Welcome to the STV family!

[@ScarletSprites]

Thanks Sami!

[@MOXIEchannel]

That arcade cabinet is amazing. So big.

[@ScarletSprites]

Yeah, and heavy too. Not terrible with a moving dolly but it is one of the larger 2P beasts out there. Solid though, there's no mistake you're on the real deal when playing it.

[@joshuahelmeke]

You’re videos are always the bomb-pop: very helpful and informative. Thanks, bruh.

[@ScarletSprites]

Thanks Josh, glad you enjoy them.

[@TheBacklogOdyssey]

Wonderful video! I love seeing things like this and gives me ideas as to what I could get into if I were to start collecting arcade boards!

[@ScarletSprites]

Awesome! I always hope that people like yourself watch these and get inspired to start checking things out. The world or arcade isn’t all that scary as it seems.

[@mikegreiling]

Another quality video. I was mulling over the purchase of a STV recently and this might push me over the edge...

[@mikegreiling]

would love to see a video where you walk through some of your favorite games on the multi-cart. I don't think many people are familiar with the library outside of Die Hard Arcade and Radiant Silvergun

[@ScarletSprites]

I myself had only ever really played Die Hard and Virtua Fighter Remix. I’m still discovering things here myself. Batman Forever isn’t nearly as fun as I thought it would be as a digitized best em up, feels sloppy. The shooters like Radiant Silvergun and Terra Dover have been fun though and my sleeper has been VF Kids. I just find that game hilarious.

[@robbyrobot3303]

Just won an auction for. Die Hard and STV for $122 shipped myself! Thanks for this video!

[@Miketage]

Love the videos about upgrading arcade equipment! Good stuff sir! Keep it up!

[@ScarletSprites]

Thanks man, it’s niche stuff but it’s fun and I know there are other people out there who dig this stuff. Just not as many fans as Mario and Zelda, lol.

[@Miketage]

@@ScarletSprites Speaking for all the hardware nerds its definitely epic. Most of my collection is hardware and your videos certainly inspire me to look more into arcade stuff all the time.

[@ScarletSprites]

I've been really intrigued by the hardware lately. It's fun revisiting things I once played but had no idea what was driving. Hell, I never even saw an STV board until a few years ago. Back in the day I didn't know if Die Hard Arcade was running off a cart or disc, or what any of the internals of the cabinet looked like. It's fun lifting the curtain on that now.

[@SameNameDifferentGame]

Damn. I did not realize the Titan boards were so cheap. Might be one of these in my future...

[@cvmh777]

I've had my Saturn since almost launch, but I had no idea about the ST-V up until maybe the mid-00's? Been looking into a small JAMMA setup, so glad to know the ST-V is JAMMA-friendly!

[@ScarletSprites]

There’s so much you can do with a six button cab that is Jamma wired. It’s cool we can get some early and relatively cheap 3D, even if it’s not all amazing.

[@massvideogamer]

Very nice! I have all of these upgrades as well and it makes for a great experience! Definitely consider the LCD game selector though; as a fan of the LCD selectors on other multi carts, it made life easier for switching games. Keep up the great videos!

[@ScarletSprites]

Yeah for sure. It’s great being able to open the CP and just select a game versus pulling the cart and swapping jumpers.

[@thetriggeredone3461]

I was wondering how would a game like sonic 3d blast look on this the same like the Saturn but larger sprites and screen resolution or huge improvement's or even resident evil it's fun to think how these games would look like with arcade hardware

[@ShinobiShowdown]

Die Hard Arcade is so awesome! I also love Dynamite Deka, Dynamite Cop! and Asian Dynamite.

[@ScarletSprites]

I’m not going to lie, I know it’s super common but damn it’s fun. I really could get by on just that. I have Dynamite Deka 2 for Naomi and it’s fun but super weird, lol.

[@ShinobiShowdown]

@@ScarletSprites Yeah, I have Dynamite Deka 2 or Asian Dynamite running on Naomi on my arcade cabinet. I also have Dynamite Cop! on Dreamcast. I love the Japanese gems the weirder the better for me it is totally off the rails but still good. Dynamite Deka resulted after Sega lost rights to do Diehard but I really like them all. I used to play Diehard in the arcades back in the day and have a lot of nostalgia for it.

[@MoarFoam]

I remember in like 2008-2009 I was like 7 at most, my family went to this campground called Genesee Otter Lake and they had a House of The Dead cab in the arcade the have there. I didn't play it cause I was too much of a panzee lol but I watched my cousin play it. Dang those days were so much fun lol

[@ScarletSprites]

And at that point it was really rare to be finding games like that, most had been hauled off. The mid-2000s were really the last gasp out of arcades as we knew them from previous decades sadly. Cool you got to see it and it’s interesting that it was prominent enough for you to remember that experience. Certain games could really make a lasting impact on the right person.

[@MoarFoam]

@@ScarletSprites It is sad that arcade machines we're mostly gone at that point in time... I wish that my gen and even younger gens would have experienced arcades... but kids my age were just too young to play games like House of the dead and others. But yeah I am grateful that I got to get a sense of what an arcade was even though it wasn't long.

[@energyzer_bunny1913]

It's pretty hard to believe you're such a dedicated arcade gamer and you DON'T own a Sega Saturn.

[@ScarletSprites]

I got a Dreamcast at launch and circled back for House of the Dead, Daytona, Crazy Taxi, Virtua Fighter 3tb and some others. So I kind of made up for it there.

[@jakescartoons6045]

As cool as I find the Sega STV to be in concept, I've never really had any reason to own one simply because I already own a Sega Saturn, which is already pretty much exactly the same thing. Still, if it makes you happy, that's fine by me.

[@ScarletSprites]

And I never owned a Saturn, so here we are.

[@KnowYourVideoGames]

Ah! The Sega STV... I have one with Radiant Silvergun for collectors reasons. But, it honestly doesn't have too many good games. The Saturn is still an incredible system. Too bad you missed out on it. I wasn't rich or anything but I made sure to have all three consoles, PSone, N64 and Saturn.... Well... and 3DO.

[@ScarletSprites]

Sorry to hear about your 3DO, lol.

[@kenmys]

Literally just recapped my STV board yesterday. There are no known problems with caps on those boards, but seeing as how they are getting up there in age and I had the caps on hand I went ahead and did it. I still need to purchase the multi cart myself. I do have the Everten board you showed in the video. Will be getting this up and running shortly myself :) The Die hard arcade black plastic cabinet you linked I believe was sourced from an actual Garbage can manufacturer here in the USA. It is often referred to as the trash can cabinet or the like. :P Personally I love it and would totally rock it in my cabinet collection if I could find it.

[@ScarletSprites]

Agreed. There isn't a lot of love for the plastic cab and I've seen them go pretty cheaply in the past. Next one that's a steal I'll consider grabbing.

[@evanb4466]

This is great timing! I’m actually getting an stv next week with virtua fighter remix

[@ScarletSprites]

Awesome! It's a pretty slick little system. I like it and it gives some nice variety into the 3D era for arcade gamers.

[@evanb4466]

Scarlet Sprites Yeah, I enjoy virtua fighter and since my cab is jamma wired, to play the first virtua fighter the stv is a great budget option compared to the model boards

[@ScarletSprites]

I do prefer the polygons to the texture mapping, but you're spot on as far as cost and convenience go. I would probably go that route if my VF board ever goes out.

[@evanb4466]

Scarlet Sprites Yeah that’s the shame about the model boards, the wiring is super properitery and as a result it’s hard to make them fit in a setup

[@_kikaso]

Love that plexi

[@ScarletSprites]

He does a really great job with those plates.

[@yooamatwa]

Great video mate, thanks for the heads up on the breakout board, looks great. I definitely recommend the LCD selector mod, though I guess it wouldn't fit with that lovely case?

[@ScarletSprites]

Thanks man. I'm definitely going to look into it but I think you're right about the case. I may see if I can just extend the jumpers to switches under the control panel instead.

[@evanb4466]

Just picked up virtua fighter kids for the stv, and the funny thing is that my stv is the board in my Morta Kombat cabinet. I thought it kinda fits as an original mortal kombat pcb is so expensive.

[@ScarletSprites]

Virtua Fighter Kids is way more fun that it deserves to be. It’s silliness just puts a stupid smile on my face every time I load it up.

[@Emceemur]

Welp, this was very informative as usual. CaptnRetro has a DieHard cabinet in for repairs right now. I’ve never actually played that game. But it looks fun. I skipped the Saturn as well. A buddy got one and I cut my Saturn teeth at his house.

[@ScarletSprites]

How did you not play Die Hard in the arcade!? These things were everywhere. Please tell me you’ve at least seen the movie.

[@Emceemur]

Oh I’ve seen all the movies. Love em. But I never saw the machines in any of the arcades I frequented.

[@ryanpetch]

@Scarlet Sprites - where'd you get that awesome green plexi for the Midway Wolf unit?

[@ScarletSprites]

It's from Lions3.com, it's the UMK3 set but without the etching and done in green (obviously). You have to email him via his website for special requests.

[@ryanpetch]

Scarlet Sprites Cool thanks!

[@slerched]

No Saturn!? BLASPHEMY! Though my love of the Saturn was mainly from JRPGs, and now going back to play them with... questionable... English voice acting, it's actually not as good as nostalgia would have had me believe. Sad that it holds a dear place in my heart, but going back to play makes me a little sad.

[@chrisgardiner2215]

I get a "Bradley Cooper" vibe watching Scarlet Sprites.....

[@ScarletSprites]

Hopefully a cool A-Team Bradley Cooper and not Wedding Crasher Bradley Cooper.

[@HBOMBforPresident]

Can you share the brand/type of vinyl sticker paper you used to create the label for your Darksoft cartridge?

[@ScarletSprites]

It’s Neato Vinyl Sticker paper. Amazon sells it (or used to).

[@Nintegageo]

Sweet! That is awesome. It'd be great to know your thoughts once you play the games.

[@ScarletSprites]

VF Kids is way more stupid fun than I thought it would be, lol.

[@Nintegageo]

@@ScarletSprites LOL that's awesome. It's essentially VF 2 with giant heads, so really cool that you can play 2 games in the series with the ST-V. The thing I've been trying to detective, perhaps you know, is whether or not someone does Saturn game conversions to the ST-V, kinda like Big Bear does with Neo CD games. I think NiGHTS would be a great arcade game.

[@ScarletSprites]

I think that's been asked before, specifically as it relates to Batman Forever. Can the sounds just be ported over? I don't think anyone has worked on that though to my knowledge.

[@Pewpewpew182]

Not gonna lie, I learned alot from this video. I like you. Subscribed lol :)

[@ScarletSprites]

Thanks Dirk, glad to have you.

[@Sayajiin2]

Awesome video! Good overview for an arcade noob like me 😁

[@ScarletSprites]

I think it’s cool to show people who may be interested in getting into stuff that there are cool things out there to help you along.

[@utubepunk]

Good stuff, mang! Loved your sound fix for Batman! 😂

[@ScarletSprites]

It’s the only way to play!

[@Charlie-Cat.]

I wouldn't mind seeing a series of pimping goodies like this Scarlet. So it would be A-Okay with me bro. 8^) Anthony..

[@ScarletSprites]

Thanks Charlie, I’ll see if anything else comes to mind in the future.

[@maxinsano7376]

I was totally needing this video!! I just got my acrylic case from LIONS3 and now this baby sits proudly at the center of my gaming arena -- It takes command now!! Thanks for the vid! I had no idea about the multicart - and have bought a few modded carts with other games like Shienryu and Soukyugurentai for *not so cheap* of a price. So - I am going to be buying this multicart and shell soon - could I pay you to print me up a sweet sticker like the one you did there?

[@ScarletSprites]

Multicart is the way to go for ST-V for sure. Lions3 does amazing work for these boards and I’m really happy we have a solution here in the States. Hoping he gets some Konami templates together in the coming year or two. Regarding the label, that was actually my last vinyl sticker page that I had. I thought I was completely out from doing PGM carts but found that in the bottom of a drawer. Email me and if I get more in the next few months I’ll send. I just don’t do much printing at all. There was a guy on the Arcade-Projects forum doing them. The template and logo are there too if that’s all you needed.

[@maxinsano7376]

@@ScarletSprites Dang. Well that label looks very nice. Thanks for the tip - I'll look on the forum. If I can't find one, maybe I'll buy you more vinyl sticker sheets :) Hopefully I can source one. Thank you!!

[@maxinsano7376]

Ok Got an update for you - somewhat cumbersome -- The good News first - I got the darksoft multicart and cool green cartridge shell. I also have the LCD selector on the way too. The bad news - I went to the forums and also bit-district, who selld the housing for the multigame selector, and they are sold out. I have no idea how long this has been the case, but I may be SOL on the housing. I am waiting on a response from bit-District but I am not very hopeful. Even the person who sold me the multiselector asked if they had one because they needed one for their personal unit. I may have to buy a 3D printer just to do it myself :( But anyway -- I'd really like to get a label for my multicart, and thhose are sold out too. I don't mind buying you label sheets and paying for your time if you are able to produce one for me. Is there any way we could make this happen? I understand if you are just too busy, but I have to ask because I don't know where else to go. How did you get the cutout in that shape? I have no idea how label printing cutouts work. Thanks for your help!

[@maxinsano7376]

They are sold out of Acrylic cases for the ST-V right now :( But I'm super stoked and can't wait for the restock! Also, the Darksoft board is not in stock - hoping they make more. Do you know if they quit making them?? PS Killer Vid - Just what I need to PIMP my ST-V!

[@ScarletSprites]

The ST-V carts seem to come and go, but I haven’t heard that production has stopped. Like anything niche though it’s tough to know when that is unless announced. Sometimes it’s just longer waits between runs. Good luck hunting the acrylic and cart!

[@maxinsano7376]

@@ScarletSprites thanks for the info. Great vid! Qould you feel like making a Taiyo G-Net or Type X2 vid also??

[@ScarletSprites]

I wouldn’t mind doing other types of hardware. I unfortunately don’t have either of those systems though.

[@maxinsano7376]

@@ScarletSprites I hear ya. I have a G-net that is modified to accept Flash Cards, and I have about 30 games for it - some killer shmups like G Darius, Shikigami, Psyvariar, RayCrisis, etc. It's just too expensive to try to buy with the individual game prices, and I came across this option so I went for it and am really happy with jt. I don't have an X2 yet, but apparently that can be modded as well with a multi-game setup, so im looking into that too.

[@maxinsano7376]

@@ScarletSprites follow up - they have 10 ST-V carts, which they will post when they find them - lost in a box somewhere apparently

[@CaptNRetro]

wickedly cool man

[@ScarletSprites]

Thanks Kevin! You have the perfect cab to house this setup.

[@CaptNRetro]

Scarlet Sprites once I find a crt that’ll work in it!!

[@stox58]

Do the acrylic plates attract dust to the PCB and do they create any static ?

[@ScarletSprites]

There is a low level when peeling the protective film but it dissipates once removed. The biggest issue with the black would really be fingerprints.

[@itmessenger77]

Where I can found the enclosure - the link you provided is out is stock(((((

[@ScarletSprites]

Well then, that’s your answer. If he doesn’t have any in stock then he doesn’t have any. You have to wait.

[@plasia]

New series? Pimp my ____ Arcade Board

[@ScarletSprites]

Haha, that would probably be a super niche series but I like it.

[@PabstOban]

Such a cool addition to the arcade setup. Will you be getting a dedicated cabinet for the STV or are you just gonna swap boards around?

[@ScarletSprites]

Can't answer because Lilly may be reading comments and replies.

[@PabstOban]

Scarlet Sprites Go for the dream... get that Die Hard Arcade can of you ever find one!

[@ScarletSprites]

You know it.

[@SofianahmedAhmed]

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[@pelecyphora1]

Hoping the stv version of dynamite deka work better on mame than the naomi version

[@goodhumourwagon]

Looking a little scruffy there, mate. Time for a cut and shave! Lol just playin...

[@ScarletSprites]

Scruffy looking nerf-herder!

[@LindaTheGAMERGal]

🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@IanMartinScreenwriter]

I find your lack of neo geo uploads lately disturbing 😅

[@ScarletSprites]

Oh that's still very much on my mind as well. Patience.

[@IanMartinScreenwriter]

Scarlet Sprites I want to see you do an epic collection showing off video, dude

[@ScarletSprites]

It’s coming.

[@IanMartinScreenwriter]

Scarlet Sprites Nice. I just got a really nice holo label metal slug 3 but it crashes on the final mission and comes up NG instead of OK in the cart check. Is it screwed? I’ve cleaned it lots of times

[@ScarletSprites]

Have you opened it to check the board? It's possible the rom chip is bad or if it was previously repaired the eprom may have gone bad and needs reburned.

[@DIZZYFP187]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥22

[@iconiayeal4072]

You have advanced knowledge and skills . However, You have no respect for Sega .

[@ScarletSprites]

Because of missing out on the Saturn eh?