Dreamcast problem.

[dmes65]

I went to test a system out that I planned on trading with someone today and it will not work. Actually 3 of my black dreamcast are doing the same thing. When you turn the system on you get the orange swirl and then it goes to the date and time. At that point I cant adjust the time or anything. It is as if the controller is broke. I've tried several conrollers and I also tried yelling at the system to no luck. Anyone know of a fix?

[Ebraum]

I think this will fix your problem.

http://www.whoneedsoxygen.net/index.php?p=225#comments

[dmes65]

i will try. Thanks

[Ebraum]

No prob. Also, try putting in a regular music CD to see if it is spinning the disc.

[dmes65]

No that isnt the problem. I cant even get the controller to work when I turn on the dreamcast.

[red flare graf]

The Dreamcast doesn't have problems. I don't know what you're talking about.

[dmes65]

thank you red flare for thjat helpful insite.

[ecwfan]

I think this will solve your problem.
http://db.gamefaqs.com/console/dreamcast/file/dreamcast_controller_port_repair.txt

[brendan424]

Hmmm anyone know if the dreamcast has a clock battery? Might want to try replacing that if it does.

[dmes65]

For some reason the link didnt work. Yes it does have a clock battery.

[Photomotoz]

Open it up and see if the ribbon cable from the controllers is connected to the motherboard. Also have you tried using diffrent controllers? It sounds like the controller to me.

[dmes65]

I think it the controoler card. From what i've been reading the resister goes bad. Here is the link I found in case this happens to anyone else.
http://www.consolevision.com/members/fackue/tut_controllerfix.shtml

[Photomotoz]

Also it wouldn't be the clock battery. Mine is dead, I know this because if I shut the power off it asks for the date next time I start it.

[dmes65]

I have several dreamcast and decided to swap out a controller board. That was my problem. Thanks to everyone who gave me there advice.