SuperStation One MiniDIN Audio Swapped

Retro gamers in the UK watching the news around the SuperStation One should note a hardware issue on its Sega Saturn-style MiniDIN output. The left and right audio channels are reversed on that connector, while the RCA jacks are wired correctly.

The issue was confirmed by RetroRGB, with Kyle from Retro Access spotting it while working on custom cables for the unit. The problem affects the MiniDIN output often used for RGB SCART setups, so it matters to collectors and cable makers who want correct stereo separation.

The fault comes from an incorrect Sega Saturn pinout diagram. Taki, the SuperStation One designer, used a bad diagram that has circulated in parts of the retro gaming scene. RetroRGB’s testing focused heavily on the video side, so this audio problem was missed at first.

That has created a practical headache for anyone who ordered SCART cables based on early coverage. Rob from Retro Gaming Cables used RetroRGB’s initial testing for his first batch of SuperStation One cables, and those cables now need a simple modification. The fix is a basic soldering job to swap the left and right wires inside the SCART head.

RetroRGB has apologised for the oversight and said it will verify pinouts more carefully in future. It also said new SuperStation One branded cables will match the device’s incorrect pinout, so they work straight away, even though the unit itself remains non-standard.

For readers following the wider retro hardware scene, the lesson is simple, check pinouts against more than one source before buying or building cables. The original report was published by RetroRGB, and you can read it here. For the device maker, see the official site at Retro Remake, and for the connector reference, see the Sega Saturn AV pinout page.