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Shenmue help plzz
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deadpoolmeow »
Sat Oct 19, 2019 1:44 am
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Hello all, i recently got a copy of this game (normal price nothing special). Not sure if its a normal problem but the game doesn't wanna work with...
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the disk is corrupted
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Last post by Umbrella$$Dreamcast
Sun Jan 05, 2020 6:05 pm
need help with my GDEMU
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dreamcast459 »
Fri Dec 27, 2019 3:23 am
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so just got my gdemu version 5.51b and when i installed it after putting on the standoffs it doesnt feel like it fits/snaps all the way into the io...
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everything is good, it works like that
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Last post by Umbrella$$Dreamcast
Sun Jan 05, 2020 6:02 pm
GDEMU Issues?
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r34per »
Wed Dec 25, 2019 3:57 pm
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I bought a chinese GDEMU clone about a year ago now, and has served me well so far, at least until a few days ago. Lately when I'm playing games...
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how to record games for gdemu?
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Last post by Umbrella$$Dreamcast
Sun Jan 05, 2020 5:45 pm
Can you go online from any country
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Rhys17 »
Mon Nov 11, 2019 6:31 pm
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I live in new Zealand so will my dreamcast connect with the dreampi :?:
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what games can I play online now?
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Last post by Umbrella$$Dreamcast
Sun Jan 05, 2020 5:43 pm
Really weird GD-ROM issues...
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ragingbaboon38 »
Wed Jan 01, 2020 9:47 pm
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Alright, this is a long story, so be prepared. I recently bought a working, good condition Dreamcast. I got a reproduction Sonic Adventure 2 disc and...
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Also dont open a perfect working console to have a look
Unfortunately, I have learned this the hard way. Once my new GD-ROM drive gets here, I'll...
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Last post by Ian Micheal
Sat Jan 04, 2020 3:15 am
So, my Dreamcast did a weird “reboot” thing last night ...
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OG_DreamcastGuy »
Thu Dec 12, 2019 3:46 am
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I’ve had this particular Dreamcast since September, beautiful condition, VA1, Yamaha GD Rom drive, runs like a champ and I’ve been rebuilding my...
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I had a similar problem with mine. I didn't use alcohol though lol, you have to remove the oxidization from the PSU pins by taking sandpaper to them...
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Last post by Anthony817
Thu Jan 02, 2020 1:32 am
need help with cheats on my GDEMU
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dreamcast459 »
Tue Dec 31, 2019 5:43 am
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ok so i managed to find a working code-breaker cheat disk for my gdemu, when i select the code breaker it asks me if i wanna load a game with the...
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put gdmenu in folder 01 put codebreaker in folder 02 put the game in folder 03 and press the button on the gdemu to swap disc.
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Last post by deluxux
Tue Dec 31, 2019 9:45 am
My Dreamcast keeps screaming at me if I don't insert a disc
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louis012345678 »
Sat Dec 28, 2019 2:19 pm
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Hi everyone,
I have a really weird issue with my Dreamcast where it makes a weird noise if you close the disc tray without a disc inserted (see...
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Almost sounds like the laser is trying to move to far to check for a disc when empty. Maybe lubing the rails/drive gears???
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Last post by The-Amazing-Mr_V
Sun Dec 29, 2019 10:25 am
Burning
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AkuShadow »
Sat Dec 21, 2019 5:20 pm
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I need help burning and I dont quite understand what's happening with my dreamcast. Although I am aware that newer dreamcasts wont play burned...
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I have good luck with viterba (spelling?) I had some Sony cdrs that never worked.
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Last post by The-Amazing-Mr_V
Tue Dec 24, 2019 8:23 pm
Va1 and va0 hardware compatibilities
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vmonti »
Sat Dec 21, 2019 8:22 am
I have to change the Dremcast motherboard From va1 to va0,
I saw that the fun pin is different: Va1 has 3 pin Va0 only 2 pin.
This is the only...
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Last post by vmonti
Sat Dec 21, 2019 8:22 am
phantasy star online and VMU's
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dreamcast459 »
Tue Dec 17, 2019 3:56 am
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ok so im getting mixed info from google. how many save blocks do i need for phantasy star online? wanna make sure i buy my friend the right size...
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I've just checked my PSO V2 save file and it was 30 blocks for the guild card and 15 blocks for the main save file, so 45 blocks in total. I'm using...
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Last post by louis012345678
Tue Dec 17, 2019 5:16 am
questions about the GDEMU?
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dreamcast459 »
Tue Dec 17, 2019 3:59 am
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so i just bought a GDEMU clone. and i had a local retro game repair and sales shop mod my PSU to remove the 12 volt since its no longer needed. my...
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Better to have it but you could cut out a bit of cardboard to do the same thing
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Last post by Ian Micheal
Tue Dec 17, 2019 4:07 am
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Last post by mistamontiel
Sat Dec 14, 2019 1:55 pm
Trouble configuring dreampi with Dreamcast now
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Redfish »
Sun Dec 08, 2019 8:27 pm
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pulled out the dreampi after a year. everything worked well before. now im having trouble connecting to dreamcast now. I'm connected through an...
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I update the SD to the dreampi 1.7 patch. That solved the issue.
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Last post by Redfish
Thu Dec 12, 2019 6:26 pm
need help with my dreampi
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dreamcast459 »
Sat Nov 16, 2019 8:28 am
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ok so a few days ago my modem died on me and my isp sent me out a new one i have the dreampi connected to my modem via Ethernet. what i need help...
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Most routers allow DMZ, which I use so no ports were ever opened up on my router...and all games work.
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Last post by Bob Dobbs
Sat Nov 16, 2019 10:00 pm
Power but no video/audio
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undermark5 »
Wed Nov 06, 2019 10:37 pm
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So, it is weird, I could have sworn that the console would power on and load into the menu, but now that doesn't happen. If the drive is unplugged it...
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I don't have any electronics skills so this might not be the case at all, but I once had a DC that similarly seemingly powered on (the VMU beeped,...
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Last post by Tarnish
Fri Nov 08, 2019 2:56 am
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Ripfire »
Wed Nov 06, 2019 12:14 pm
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Geany + console - is my IDE :lol:
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Last post by megavolt85
Wed Nov 06, 2019 5:24 pm
Completely lost with Noctua fan mod
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Crowzer »
Fri Oct 18, 2019 1:27 pm
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Hello,
I would like to install a Noctua Fan mod on my Dreamcast. I bought the console with no modifications and the only mod I installed so far is...
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Weird. I didn't cut mine. But oh well. Did it come with the new peice for the latch on the cover?
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Last post by The-Amazing-Mr_V
Tue Nov 05, 2019 9:45 pm
Dreamcast GD-ROM help
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duskstrike »
Tue Nov 05, 2019 3:31 am
Hello lads. So i got a dreamcast months ago, and it's been quite the journey. I'll give the short of it.
It's one of the older models, so it can run...
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Last post by duskstrike
Tue Nov 05, 2019 3:31 am
Gamepads/Keyboards DC models compatibility
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Montaigut »
Sun Nov 03, 2019 12:36 pm
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Hello DC friends,
I tried to find around here if there is a compatibility or region lock on Gamepads, but can't find an answer.
So the question is...
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Bear in mind sometimes a peripheral will not function in a region due to software changes.
The Dreamcast Lightguns were widely available in Japan...
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Last post by Roareye
Mon Nov 04, 2019 5:54 pm
Video issue, black screen with intermittent video feed
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Hytesta »
Wed Oct 02, 2019 4:54 am
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Hello all, hoping that someone can help me here, I have searched for my issue but have not found any exactly like what I am experiencing.
So, a few...
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Check the HDMI cable. I've been having similar problems but swapping the lead worked for me.
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Last post by Lorfarius
Mon Nov 04, 2019 6:20 am
help for gocha on q3 connection
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poopidoop »
Fri Nov 01, 2019 9:15 pm
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ill attach photos so you can verify
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Use 46.101.91.123 as a secondary DNS and 8.8.8.8 if 0.0.0.0 fails. I use 8.8.8.8 and 46.101.91.123 on both Dreamcast consoles and they connect to all...
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Last post by Bob Dobbs
Sat Nov 02, 2019 12:22 pm
DCgmail missing postfix installing
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voodoochild666 »
Sat Oct 26, 2019 2:29 am
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so I followed the instructions on to install the DCgmail thing and it says missing postfix installing. What exactly does that mean? is it supposed to...
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The script is fine, but looks like the apt-get command gets an error code, that is why it exits.
Try sudo apt-get install postfix and check if you...
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Last post by Shuouma
Thu Oct 31, 2019 5:53 pm
DC gmail authentication error
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voodoochild666 »
Mon Oct 28, 2019 10:01 am
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So i updated the firmware got the DCgmail to install and now it says authentication error. i put the ip address where it said to put it . also how...
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If you mean your local DreamPi password and not your e-mail password, then at the command line just type:
passwd
To change your root password,...
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Last post by Nz17
Tue Oct 29, 2019 2:29 am
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Sun Oct 20, 2019 8:14 pm
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