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[USB GDROM] Troubleshooting & Firmware updates

Last post by boquetipo « Mon Jan 27, 2025 5:41 am
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by RXShorty » Mon Jun 05, 2017 5:59 pm
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Hello all,

I had some troubles from time to time with my USB GDROM from MNEMO but always find a way to resolve them with the help from some others....

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I'm trying to find people in Spain (or Europe) that have the board. I found a couple of them, but I'm still waiting for their response.

What board...
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Mon Jan 27, 2025 5:41 am
New Support Forum

Last post by Treamcaster « Fri Jun 17, 2022 6:41 am
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by Impulse » Thu Sep 16, 2010 11:44 pm
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This new Support Forum is where all existing and future help topics should go. If you need technical help for the Dreamcast console, accessories and...

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Is there an updated list with all of non-patchable vga games for the dreamcast?
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Fri Jun 17, 2022 6:41 am
Dreamcast Tutorial FAQ

Last post by Impulse « Fri Sep 17, 2010 1:01 am

by Impulse » Fri Sep 17, 2010 1:01 am

There are tutorials in this FAQ that might help with troubleshooting.

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Last post by Impulse
Fri Sep 17, 2010 1:01 am
OpenMenu Freezing When Saving Settings

Last post by ateam « Sat May 10, 2025 12:26 pm
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by WhiteLikePaste » Fri May 09, 2025 8:50 pm

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Hello,

I switched from the gdMenu over to OpenMenu and everything appeared to be working fine. However, when I went to adjust a few settings (hide...

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Hello,

I switched from the gdMenu over to OpenMenu and everything appeared to be working fine. However, when I went to adjust a few settings (hide...

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Last post by ateam
Sat May 10, 2025 12:26 pm
coaster works with 60hz

Last post by ateam « Thu May 08, 2025 4:41 pm
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by 247 » Mon Feb 10, 2025 6:43 pm

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hello guys, wonder if there's a way to play coaster works on vga, i read somewhere there's a patch, am i right?

can someone point me to an iso of...

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Are you using original discs, burns, an ODE (e.g., GDEMU, MODE, USB-GDROM)?

Coaster Works doesn't need a VGA patch. In fact, it doesn't even need to...

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Last post by ateam
Thu May 08, 2025 4:41 pm
How do I add box art to games for use with OpenMenu?

Last post by Natty « Sun May 04, 2025 4:30 pm
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by XC-3730C » Mon Nov 06, 2023 1:02 am
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How would I add box art for games for use on OpenMenu as well as game synopsis, number of players, genre, etc?

Sent from my SM-N986U using Tapatalk

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Posting for access
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Last post by Natty
Sun May 04, 2025 4:30 pm
Some basic DreamShell, RetroDream and Bleemcast questions

Last post by al73r « Sun May 04, 2025 11:20 am
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by Sephiroth » Wed Jul 12, 2023 6:07 am
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1. What is the deal with RetroDream.cdi image and what is it for? The last time I remember the RetroDream was booted by DreamShell boot loader and...

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MastaG posted this on a Genesis emulation page (gens4all). I think the majority of releases (not bleem in the previous post) require this to be done...
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Last post by al73r
Sun May 04, 2025 11:20 am
Region changing

Last post by al73r « Sat May 03, 2025 11:20 am
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by al73r » Fri May 02, 2025 9:25 am

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Long story short I swapped my bios and wanted the blue swirl. Flashed to Europe. However my video keeps swapping back and fourth during boot. I tried...

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I'm told 1.31 Japanese cake works perfectly fine with gdemu but 32 doesn't

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Sat May 03, 2025 11:20 am
RESOLVED: Is My VA1 Completely Shot?

Last post by PengoJetz « Sat May 03, 2025 2:24 am
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by T_O » Sat Apr 26, 2025 6:28 pm

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I'll start with the current symptoms:
No video, no audio.
Nothing appears on the VMU, no chime
Disc spins forever (until power-off), very faint...

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Yeah it is a bit of a gamble doing the BIOS swap. My biggest fear when doing these is tearing traces when removing the old one (Saturn is even worse...

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Last post by PengoJetz
Sat May 03, 2025 2:24 am
Troubleshooting a broken Dreamcast

Last post by PengoJetz « Thu May 01, 2025 10:34 pm
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by bingobongo » Thu Apr 24, 2025 1:17 pm

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I have a Dreamcast that worked fine up until a few years ago - then it would freeze on the Dreamcast logo/boot screen. Today I finally installed a...

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You could also check if there might be issue with the cooling fan - if cable or connection has a problem or the fan isn’t properly cooling the board...

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Last post by PengoJetz
Thu May 01, 2025 10:34 pm
Modem doesn't even attempt connection when trying online in certain games [EDIT: Only in winCE games]

Last post by OniKuno « Sat Apr 26, 2025 9:06 pm
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by edenist » Fri Apr 28, 2023 12:00 am
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Hi there, I've got a bit of a weird issue I'm continuing to investigate.

I have a PAL console setup to connect through dreampi . Almost everything...

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My guess is that your modem has a fault if it doesn't dial up on windows CE games, I had that issue before and swapped the modem to a known working...
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Last post by OniKuno
Sat Apr 26, 2025 9:06 pm
my DC fan is loud should i worry?

Last post by PengoJetz « Sat Apr 26, 2025 1:17 am
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by dreamcast459 » Sun Jan 05, 2025 6:14 am

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so i recently dug out my dreamcast with the GDEMU and a laserbear 3d printed sd card mount. when i turn the console on the fan seems a bit loud not...

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Is there a lot of visible dust and dirt? Just disconnect, give it a good clean with a toothbrush and apply some waterproof gear grease to the bearing...

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Last post by PengoJetz
Sat Apr 26, 2025 1:17 am
DC PAL with GDemu can output real NTSC ?

Last post by PengoJetz « Fri Apr 25, 2025 7:59 pm
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by PrismDC » Sun Apr 20, 2025 7:42 pm

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Hello friends, i have some questions someone can help

1 - DC PAL console with GDEmu unsing GDI format / NTSC games the console will output a real...

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The console has a setting in flash memory for video broadcast - PAL, NTSC and Brazil PAL M if I remember. If you are using the standard AV cable and...

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Last post by PengoJetz
Fri Apr 25, 2025 7:59 pm
Faulty GD-rom PCBs

Last post by onlycodered « Mon Apr 21, 2025 4:53 pm
Replies: 12
by Tarnish » Fri Jan 19, 2018 4:28 pm
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Just something I was curious about after experiencing this a few times: How often do you guys run into a faulty Dreamcast where it turns out the...

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@PengoJetz I'm happy to report my GD-ROM drive is working flawlessly after re-capping. Thanks again for all your help! I'm hopeful I'll be able to...
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Last post by onlycodered
Mon Apr 21, 2025 4:53 pm
Display problem, is this normal?

Last post by broom « Sun Apr 20, 2025 8:16 pm
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by Andrew » Sat Jul 20, 2024 12:52 pm

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Hello, when I use vga from the dc direct into the monitor, or through ossc with scart, i get these white dots appearing in games sometimes. It...

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I am having the same problem on my Dreamcast. I have a Mode and see very similar white flashing dots on both the GEM HDMI & Component out. I have...

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Last post by broom
Sun Apr 20, 2025 8:16 pm
GDEMU question regarding changing an incorrect disc number of a CDI

Last post by robbiejmsn « Sun Apr 20, 2025 3:32 am
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by brad86 » Sun Mar 13, 2022 5:09 am

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I have a handful of multi-disc CDI based games/betas like Shenmue 2 Undub that have incorrect disc numbers (all show as 1of1).
This doesn't look so...

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Thanks heaps!

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Last post by robbiejmsn
Sun Apr 20, 2025 3:32 am
OEM Race Controller issue

Last post by Snake79 « Sat Apr 19, 2025 10:33 am
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by Snake79 » Thu Apr 17, 2025 12:18 pm

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I went to use my Dreamcast race controller the other day and I found it had developed a fault where the controller was sending a signal of turning...

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Following a video on YouTube, I've opened up the controller and had a look inside. It was really clean, very little dust and nothing stood out as...

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Last post by Snake79
Sat Apr 19, 2025 10:33 am
clone GDEMU & code veronica

Last post by dreamcast459 « Sat Apr 19, 2025 3:20 am

by dreamcast459 » Sat Apr 19, 2025 3:20 am

picked up a clone GDEMU from retroscaler on aliexpress sellers listing says its version 5.20. anyway does anyone know how i can get both skies of...

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Last post by dreamcast459
Sat Apr 19, 2025 3:20 am
I tried to mod my console and failed

Last post by PengoJetz « Fri Apr 18, 2025 7:03 pm
Replies: 4
by thakarra » Fri Apr 11, 2025 7:30 pm

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Hi all,

I'm after some help, I think I ruined my Dreamcast.

I purchased a console from Japan with the intent to replace the PSU and install a...

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@thakarra Is this a model JP VA0 with a Japan (not Universal) v1.004 BIOS?

That is a good point - if it’s a VA0, I think the early BIOS revision...

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Last post by PengoJetz
Fri Apr 18, 2025 7:03 pm
Super Street Fighter II X For Matching Service glitch

Last post by Snake79 « Fri Apr 18, 2025 11:01 am
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by Snake79 » Mon Jan 15, 2024 7:30 am

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Has anyone noticed a glitch when trying to play this game? The game loads okay but when you get to the character select screen, the game slows right...

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Has anyone noticed a glitch when trying to play this game? The game loads okay but when you get to the character select screen, the game slows right...

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Last post by Snake79
Fri Apr 18, 2025 11:01 am
Advice for GDEMU clone 5.20.5

Last post by megavolt85 « Sun Apr 13, 2025 4:43 pm
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by Saree3 » Sun Apr 13, 2025 11:15 am

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I got a GDEMU clone V 5.20.5 from AliExpress together with the base memory card to get you going. It contained the standard GDEMU.ini file:
open_time...

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Do you buy groceries in the store using the same principle?
You rake everything into a cart, bring it home, put it in the refrigerator, and then...

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Last post by megavolt85
Sun Apr 13, 2025 4:43 pm
Is there a 3D print replacement for the small GDROM drive gears?

Last post by colgate « Sun Apr 13, 2025 11:56 am
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by PengoJetz » Sat Apr 05, 2025 4:20 am

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I have a small hobby (trying to) repair broken Dreamcasts. I’ve seen a common trend with a lot of early Japanese VA0s is that the small motor gear on...

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I don't, but do you have a central repository where you document your findings?

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Last post by colgate
Sun Apr 13, 2025 11:56 am
Brook Wingman SD

Last post by Hardyhell « Fri Apr 11, 2025 3:56 am
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by killer-elite » Wed May 25, 2022 3:31 am
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Quick question about the Brook Wingman SD... Is it possible to remove the Saturn dongle or it is soldered on the board inside the controller...

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@OatBob thank you for the information. I am in the same situation. Bought only one while it was available.

@megavolt85 thank you for the...
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Last post by Hardyhell
Fri Apr 11, 2025 3:56 am
GDEMU 5.20.5 Clone Bug

Last post by Hardyhell « Fri Apr 11, 2025 3:50 am
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by ferrycorsten » Sun Mar 30, 2025 4:32 am
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Hello, I've tested the GDEMU 5.20.5 clone with Skies of Arcadia and it freezes in the intro where the grey creature pops up, in exactly the same...

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Thank you very much. I will check that out.
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Last post by Hardyhell
Fri Apr 11, 2025 3:50 am
Modify Codebreaker codes on PC

Last post by ferrycorsten « Mon Apr 07, 2025 4:54 am
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by asianking » Tue Nov 12, 2024 5:52 pm

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I know how to import codebreaker saves from vmu to pc. The question is, is there any ways to modify, add, remove codebreaker codes from the saves...

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Use XPDC code conpiler program. Easy as pie and converts everything once you’ve got all your codes in the correct layout.

How about editing the...

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Mon Apr 07, 2025 4:54 am

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