DCDigital has native reset to MODE menu support without any additional soldering.

If you are not familiar with soldering a tssop14, then I would recommend sending it to someone who is. The last thing you want to do is short out the rest of the device.

If you do the advanced install with the JST9 connector, you can reset back into the MODE menu.

Most likely you killed the video circuit. Assuming the damage is limited to only the analog video circuit on the SSDS3, you can probably replace the THS7374 and get it up and running.

Installing the optional 2 pin harness will never be a bad idea. As long as it is connected to the correct pins on the PSU. It's just providing direct power. It's something I personally would recommend everyone do as it won't cause any issues. Whether or not it is absolutely needed for your system is...

Just buy an oem Sega stereo cable.

I'm having an issue registering my Mega SD to get the firmware update. The registration page insists the product serial number I have input does not exist. I have checked the SN both on the back of the cart and in the system menu; they are both the same. The problem persists no matter how many time...

Dracula X is the name of that series of games. They are linked. And if you want to get technical, on Saturn it's not called Symphony of The Night. It's Nocturne in The Moonlight.

There are tons of people before you. Just relax a bit.

Mode started shipping yesterday.