Vintage Sigma Designs REALmagic Hollywood Plus PCI DVD/MPEG-2 hardware decoder card, dating from the late 1990s PC multimedia era.This card uses the Sigma Designs REALmagic EM8300 MPEG-2/DVD decoder chipset and was designed to provide hardware-assisted DVD and MPEG-2 playback in period Windows PCs.Identifying information visible on the card:* Sigma Designs REALmagic
* EM8300 MPEG-2/DVD Decoder
* Board copyright: 1999
* PCB assembly marking: ASSY: 53-000519- (revision suffix is covered by the small factory sticker)
* Full-size PCI interface
* VGA pass-through/output connector
* S-Video output
* Composite RCA video output
* Internal header/connectors as shownThis is an interesting period piece from the era when smooth DVD playback could require dedicated hardware rather than relying entirely on the computer’s CPU.Condition:
Used vintage computer hardware. The card has been stored for many years and has not been tested recently, so it is being sold as-is / untested. Please examine all photos carefully for the exact physical condition and connector configuration. There is some normal age/storage wear and oxidation/discoloration on portions of the bracket and connectors.Included:
One Sigma Designs REALmagic PCI decoder card exactly as pictured. No cables, software, drivers, manuals, or other accessories are included.A nice original component for a Windows 95/98-era retro PC build, vintage multimedia system, restoration project, or computer hardware collection.