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Last post by OniKuno
Sat Apr 26, 2025 9:06 pm
DC PAL with GDemu can output real NTSC ?
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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
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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?
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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
OEM Race Controller issue
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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?
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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
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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
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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
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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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Last post by ferrycorsten
Mon Apr 07, 2025 4:54 am
Fixed RE:CV to play properly on cloned GDEMU
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yzb »
Fri Mar 04, 2022 11:38 am
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Hello everyone, my name is YZB
My native language is not English, and I don't know English either. In order not to be misunderstood by Google's...
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Not the French version this GDI collection brings everything together. New alternative costumes keeping this classic fresher then ever today....
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Last post by Dirge Of Ram
Sun Apr 06, 2025 2:35 pm
I need help to complete the game Sega GT, I am stuck
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ByteComputer78 »
Mon Apr 01, 2024 12:25 pm
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Hello everyone, I recently discovered a racing game called Sega GT.
IMG_20240401_121112297 .jpg
Here in this screen is the Driver's Test, I...
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I always found Sega GT to be the most challenging dreamcast racing game and all that mostly comes down to his Boat-like physics. Early game is very...
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Last post by KasNyo1999
Sun Apr 06, 2025 2:05 am
dreamcast no signal?
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ILLoid »
Thu Feb 13, 2025 10:46 pm
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So I was shell swapping my dreamcast and noticed that the output slot was broken off and I tried soldering it back on. When I soldered the pins back...
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If the connector was damaged, you might still be able to salve the console by way of wiring up an audio/video connection from the points on underside...
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Last post by PengoJetz
Sat Apr 05, 2025 7:50 am
GDEmu disc swap process question
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areyareadyherewego »
Tue Nov 05, 2019 1:00 am
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I believe d2 is the only game that requires mid disc swap without a save before swapping, if you were to come back to another disc later instead of...
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open_time = 1000
detect_time = 1000
this is sufficient for most GDEMUs, except for the earliest clones that do not read GDEMU.ini
put disc 1 to...
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Last post by ferrycorsten
Wed Apr 02, 2025 7:05 am
Dreamshell problems!
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Stu1872 »
Fri Sep 08, 2023 12:35 am
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I have bought a Dreamshell SD adapter V2 just to copy and save my VMU saves but i cannot get it to work.
As i have a gdemu i cannot load the disc...
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Hey Guys,
i am new here and rather checked the searched option and didn't want to start a new thread. So I try to get a solution for my upcoming...
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Last post by Grumb
Sat Mar 29, 2025 9:51 am
GDEMU or use the serial Port for Backups, And What The Best Way Oh Going At It?
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Retro-45 »
Sun Mar 23, 2025 2:11 am
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Hey fellas so lately I been wanting to mod my Dreamcast except im not sure how to go about it. To start is it better to do GDEMU or Serial Port mod?...
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The data transfer speed of the serial port is pretty bad compared to the GD-Rom drive, so there aren't many games that you can play and have a good...
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Last post by Widge
Wed Mar 26, 2025 3:57 am
Worse disc read performance over time - what am I missing???
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John Travoltage »
Mon Feb 10, 2025 12:17 am
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I am at the end of my rope with this problem: Over a short period of time, the disc drive in my console starts to have more and more trouble reading...
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As suggested, I've taken a punt on a PicoPSU, which just arrived today - unfortunately, it has failed to solve the problem, as games are still...
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Last post by John Travoltage
Mon Mar 24, 2025 5:19 pm
File Transfer from dc-pc using dream explorer and bba
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by
DR TEAMCAST »
Sun Feb 22, 2015 5:18 pm
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Hi,
i want to use dream explorer from blue swirl to transfer a couple vm animations/icons i made onto it. It says
You must connect your PC to your...
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Does this work on Windows 10? I can create the IP adress and everything looks fine but the DC-Tool doesn't send anything to my console.
EDITED: it's...
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Last post by yabier
Wed Mar 19, 2025 1:22 pm
House of the Dead 2 multiplayer bug
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Widge »
Tue Mar 18, 2025 11:30 am
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hi all. I wasn't sure exactly where this post should go, but Support seemed like the most appropriate section. If I'm wrong, then please move it if...
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Never noticed this back in the day, no wonder 2 player mode seemed harder lol
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Last post by Xiden
Wed Mar 19, 2025 9:40 am
Dreamcast Black Screen - No Audio or Video
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thegonzo »
Sat May 02, 2020 7:11 am
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Hi all,
I have a PAL early model Sega Dreamcast, which is unfortunately broke.
Symptoms: Black screen, no audio or video.
Troubleshooting:...
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Just do it. It is high chance that is only fan issue. Cut trace, put short wire. If vmu is working, there is logo that means processors are ok.
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Last post by xzer0PL
Tue Mar 18, 2025 9:58 pm
Hi friends, help ww/ Gauntlet Legends?
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AliceXtasy »
Tue Mar 11, 2025 2:41 am
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Hello, long time Sega fan new to the forums and happy to be a dreamcast girl!
I have been trying to find a working CDI for Gauntlet Legends and I...
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Thanks friend! I'll try to work up the courage >///<
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Last post by AliceXtasy
Wed Mar 12, 2025 1:49 pm
All CE games running 1FPS
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Zuchary »
Tue Mar 11, 2025 1:30 pm
My Dreamcast has gdemu and DCdigital.
Sometime recently all my Windows CE games (Half-Life, Worms, Tetris, Etc) barely run. Like 1fps. This wasn't...
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Last post by Zuchary
Tue Mar 11, 2025 1:30 pm
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