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How to play NTSC SELFBOOT GAMES on PAL DREAMCAST
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legopower »
Thu Dec 21, 2017 7:43 am
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I have one question.
I have a PAL dreamcast console. How to play NTSC SELFBOOT game in PAL CONSOLE.
I try utopia and codebreaker - dont work....
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Checked the list on Wiki
EGG did not see PAL format
You're going to need VGA for 60hz viewing
He does NOT need VGA cables for this game.
I just...
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Last post by krssn
Sat Dec 23, 2017 8:08 pm
I can't burn Utopia, any tips?
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pulka103 »
Thu Dec 21, 2017 1:09 pm
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Hey guys!
I have a problem with burning utopia.
I am using DiscJugler, trying to burn Utopia boot cd to CD-R with lowest speed.
I've made 2 tries -...
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Yea, utopia is the old way of booting games. They now have selfbooting games that you just pop in and play. isozone might be a good place to look....
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Last post by hawkzer0
Sat Dec 23, 2017 10:07 am
Newly purchased Dreamcast won't display or make sound!
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YamiShadow »
Thu Dec 14, 2017 5:55 pm
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Hi there,
I recently purchased a Dreamcast and it finally showed up in the mail today. (For reference, I purchased from Lukiegames. I know they...
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why don't you just contact the site and tell them they sold you a defective unit
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Last post by DR TEAMCAST
Mon Dec 18, 2017 6:20 pm
Arcade stick defect pcb?
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Feffe »
Fri Dec 08, 2017 10:19 am
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Hello. I have two arcade sticks with sanwa stick and buttons.
The one I am using is having problem, for example in virtua tennis it scrolls very fast...
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It is one stick that has this problems. Happened on two consoles and when I plug it in now without the stick and button cable it stills scrolls in...
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Last post by Feffe
Sat Dec 09, 2017 7:25 am
Looking to get the best picture quality through HDMI
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by
LG18 »
Wed Dec 06, 2017 4:32 pm
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Hi,
I've been doing some research about the best way to hook up the dreamcast to a HD TV.
I quickly found I'll be wanting something that converts...
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Note about those cables.
I’ve tried 4 different vga-hdmi solutions
A small PC/USB powered hdmi converter
A larger Chinese one with RCA inputs
A...
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Last post by Thmanx
Thu Dec 07, 2017 11:21 am
Dreamcast Date and Time Loop
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namesbond »
Wed Nov 29, 2017 10:32 pm
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Hello,
My setup is a Dreamcast with a 1 on the bottom, USB-GDROM, Pico PSU, and 40mm fan connected to the 12 volt rail with pull up resistor. I have...
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Hate to be that guy but please don't spawn numerous threads with the same question !
Glad to read it
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Last post by mistamontiel
Fri Dec 01, 2017 8:09 pm
Date and Time Issue
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namesbond »
Wed Nov 29, 2017 5:47 pm
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Hello everyone, I am new to this forum. I wanted to ask a questions since I can't seem to find the answer online.
Here is my Dreamcast:
It is a Sega...
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I think I solved my issue. I had the Noctua fan wired incorrectly. I had the pullup resistor between 12v and clock instead of 5v and clock. That may...
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Last post by namesbond
Fri Dec 01, 2017 4:42 pm
Replacing The Dreamcast Laser Lens
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by
itsthinkingstill »
Wed Nov 08, 2017 10:40 pm
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Have always been wondering about this but has anyone had any luck replacing them like the the one in the link below? Since Dc lasers are basically...
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I bought one of those on ebay a while back it did Not work but I'm sure they're just shoveling old used parts, it was not new when I got one just in...
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Last post by TacT
Mon Nov 13, 2017 1:47 pm
Headhunter game breaking glitch?
Replies: 7
by
Kimppis »
Wed Aug 21, 2013 10:43 am
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Hello,
So I am playing Headhunter for the first time now and I really like the game.
However, I think I have encounted a game breaking glitch......
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Hello,
So I am playing Headhunter for the first time now and I really like the game.
However, I think I have encounted a game breaking glitch......
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Last post by RalphBlue
Sat Nov 11, 2017 9:46 am
Dreamcast Replacment Laser Question
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Xiden »
Fri Sep 09, 2016 9:29 am
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Anyone here aware if the spu3200 laser can run retail games? I've been reading mixed opinions on it and wonder if anyone here has actually tried...
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This seems very interesting. Iv got a couple of old cd rom lasers laying around. Anyone have a more detailed process or list of parts ect? When one...
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Last post by itsthinkingstill
Thu Nov 09, 2017 1:42 am
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Last post by Sugarman
Mon Nov 06, 2017 5:10 pm
Dreamcast yellow tint
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rjerry »
Sat Nov 04, 2017 8:38 pm
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I bought A Dreamcast off A retro store. When I Set it up,there's A yellow tint on the screen. I tried using different AV chords and cleaning it,but...
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return it for another one..
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Last post by HuntrRose
Mon Nov 06, 2017 4:34 pm
Best method to connect to 4k TV via hdmi?
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olie3146 »
Tue Oct 31, 2017 7:49 pm
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Want to connect my dreamcast to my 4k tv so it'll have to be via hdmi, I've seen mixed suggestions on other sites, would my best option (quality...
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My vga to hdmi box doesn't up scale but my Vizio tv does display 480 through hdmi.
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Last post by The-Amazing-Mr_V
Thu Nov 02, 2017 1:06 pm
Please help me get online !
Replies: 27
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olie3146 »
Sat Oct 28, 2017 7:56 pm
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ok to cut a long story short...I've been trying for a long time now to get online and I just seem to keep hitting a wall, Im pretty technically...
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my dreamcast is always thinking. theres my contribution to this
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Last post by Xiden
Sun Oct 29, 2017 12:11 pm
PSO v2 rebooting
Replies: 2
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pipporamone »
Wed Oct 25, 2017 5:20 am
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That could be a stupid question, but i noticed that my PAL copy of PSO V2 reboot if left unplayed for 5-10 minutes (in the start screen)
If i do not...
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So does just your game reboot or your Dreamcast unit reboots ?
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Last post by mistamontiel
Wed Oct 25, 2017 7:50 pm
Seaman Microphone Confusion
Replies: 11
by
Epiclees »
Wed Oct 18, 2017 12:23 am
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Hello I wanted to ask about seaman:
1. Why is it when I talk to them all the seaman do is shake their heads?
2. Is there a button I need to hold down...
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Offtopic: do you guys remember this discussion about downloading the Seaman mic?
lol great troll.. had that channel completely assed up.. :lol:
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Last post by HuntrRose
Sun Oct 22, 2017 11:45 am
Internet Setup Issues (DMZed and still having connection problems on DreamPi)
Replies: 18
by
namine207 »
Tue Jan 24, 2017 11:55 am
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Hello!
I recently changed locations and as a result changed internet connections. I have a router (Archer C7 v2) connected to a DSL modem (SmartRG...
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Yeah, I would try a different SD Card. It seems like there might be something wrong with that one.
Swapped SD cards and that did it! :D Nice and...
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Last post by namine207
Fri Oct 20, 2017 7:54 pm
Port Forwarding
Replies: 7
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PlazmaNitro »
Sat May 20, 2017 1:55 am
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Hello! I'm new here (just connected to google through my DC for the first time tonight :D ).
Sorry, I'm unsure if there's a way to search for...
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Stick your gateway IP , your router IP in your browser and see what she do
I like the port unblock/forward for everything else but my Dreamcast...
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Last post by mistamontiel
Wed Oct 11, 2017 7:55 pm
Unreal Controls
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Anonymouse »
Wed Oct 11, 2017 11:37 am
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I am thinking about buying UT and wondering if you can change the controls so that they the analog moves the player FWD,Back and strafe left and...
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Yep you can modify controls in UT. In fact I think that is the default movement but I could be wrong. I know you can make controls exactly like Q3...
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Last post by Xiden
Wed Oct 11, 2017 5:52 pm
Tomb Raider Revelations
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by
Presbytier »
Sat Aug 16, 2014 7:33 pm
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I have two Dreamcasts in excellent working condition; I can play any game on either console with no problem whatsoever except for Tomb Raider...
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epic bumps in this thread.
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Last post by mrneo240
Mon Oct 09, 2017 3:15 pm
my tv has started stretching the image all of a sudden
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gjb1985 »
Tue Sep 26, 2017 3:57 am
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I use vga box, since recently putting in rez I think, the vertical image is now stretched below what I can see. I can't find any option in my tv...
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Try your setup on a different screen. If the problem still occurs, you can rule out the TV being the problem. Having doubles of consoles or cables is...
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Last post by krssn
Sun Oct 08, 2017 4:49 pm
dreampi wifi machine broke
Replies: 3
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jzib »
Sun Oct 08, 2017 2:46 pm
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basically, my wifi for dpi was working fine yesterday then it just broke basically. it says i have an inet address but when i connect to pso it...
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yes it just happened now, and im using the dell one u reccomended
Ok then there's something wrong with the modem or it's not getting enough power...
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Last post by pcwzrd13
Sun Oct 08, 2017 3:27 pm
HDD mod - worth the work?
Replies: 5
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thE rZA »
Sat Sep 30, 2017 6:53 pm
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Hey.
I own a bunch of DC originals. About 30 or so. I saw the video of the HDD mod made by pcwrzd. Q: is it worth the work? Is every game compatible...
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yeah is a good project don't get me wrong love that its even about and honestly haven't done it since early days so lot better now with that...
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Last post by 1nick9
Sat Sep 30, 2017 9:57 pm
Quake 3 Arena PAL vs NTSC-U framerate difference?
Replies: 6
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Tarnish »
Sat Jul 29, 2017 7:30 am
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I tried to find info about this online but ended up empty handed, so I'll ask here:
Is there any performance difference between the PAL and NTSC-U...
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By design the Dreamcast reads CD's at 6x speed as where GD-ROMs are being read at 12x speed. This is probably the reason for the performance...
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Last post by Wombat
Thu Sep 28, 2017 9:08 am
Line voltage inducer 9v or 18v
Replies: 3
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XadPT »
Tue Sep 26, 2017 9:01 am
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Hi everyone, im want to start playing dreamcast online with rb pi, but i dont know what voltage i need to do a line voltage inducer. I sow some...
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Thank you guys, i will try to do one
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Last post by XadPT
Tue Sep 26, 2017 7:45 pm
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