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[USB GDROM] Troubleshooting & Firmware updates
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RXShorty »
Mon Jun 05, 2017 5:59 pm
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Hello all,
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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.
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Mon Jan 27, 2025 5:41 am
New Support Forum
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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
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Fri Sep 17, 2010 1:01 am
Troubleshooting a broken Dreamcast
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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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Could be bad or dirty connection on the PSU power pins on the motherboard; try cleaning them and check if need to bend them back into place to make a...
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Mon Apr 28, 2025 3:43 pm
RESOLVED: Is My VA1 Completely Shot?
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T_O »
Sat Apr 26, 2025 6:28 pm
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I'll start with the current symptoms:
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*** ISSUE RESOLVED ***
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Sun Apr 27, 2025 5:38 pm
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Sat Apr 26, 2025 9:06 pm
my DC fan is loud should i worry?
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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 ?
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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
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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
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Last post by robbiejmsn
Sun Apr 20, 2025 3:32 am
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
How do I add box art to games for use with OpenMenu?
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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?
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posting to get access i guess.
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Last post by plastikman
Fri Apr 18, 2025 7:20 pm
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,
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@thakarra Is this a model JP VA0 with a Japan (not Universal) v1.004 BIOS?
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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:
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Do you buy groceries in the store using the same principle?
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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Wed Apr 02, 2025 7:05 am
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