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Sega Dreamcast MODE External Button for Disc Changing

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Sega Dreamcast MODE External Button for Disc Changing
 
Adding this button to your Dreamcast console with MODE allows you to peform the "Disc Swap" necessary to switch discs in multi-disc games easily by simply pressing in the button.
 
2 wires plug into pin headers on the MODE.  These wires first get routed  through the vents on the back of the console, where it is mounted (peel protective film and stick) 
 
See pictures for more details on installation (hover over each picture for descriptions of each)
 
No longer will you need to remove the top of your console shell just to access the disc swap button on your MODE.
 
 
PLEASE NOTE: Due to how tight the fitment is after the wires are plugged in, your shell may not fully close perfectly flush and may have a very slight gap where it can't quite shut perfectly flush.  The only way to fix this would be if you wanted to remove the pin header ends and solder the wires directly to the MODE instead of using the plug-and-play connection from the pin headers.  

2 Reviews

  • 2
    Works But With a Caveat

    Posted by Max P on Mar 5th 2026

    I purchased this along with a MODE mount for my Dreamcast after acquiring a MODE at a local game shop. The installation itself was fairly straightforward and easy, but I ran into an issue when closing the console. The disc swap switch's pin connectors prevent the top shell from closing cleanly and sitting flush.

    With some force, you can get the shell closed, but it still doesn't sit properly/flush, with a little gap between top and bottom shells. I reached out to SAG support, who confirmed that this has been an issue. Their suggested workaround was to remove the plastic pin connectors and solder the wires directly onto the MODE board.

    The switch itself works as intended, but needing to either sacrifice a flush shell or perform soldering isn't an ideal solution for everyone. Buyers should be aware of this limitation before purchasing. If you're not comfortable soldering or prefer a perfectly clean console appearance, you may want to consider having SAG install the upgrade for you.

  • 4
    VA0 Remarks

    Posted by Adel Jamal on Sep 27th 2024

    This is a useful & simple addition to TerraOnion`s mode, and might probably be easier to install on VA1 & VA2 revision consoles that do not have the heat/ground shield plate on top of the motherboard.
    The reasons for this are that the back vents are (1) too small to pass both the switch headers through, and (2) the split header wires are too short and that prevents manoeuvring the plastic headers through without having to lift the heat/ground shield plate or risking damage to the wires.

    Please take these notes into consideration for VA0 owners.