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Controller Unresponsive
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cfowler »
Fri Feb 17, 2017 5:47 pm
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Hi all. First time posting. I recently purchased a Dreamcast which included one controller. I recently purchased a second controller which does not...
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My controller just wasnt working when i turned on DC, i was like..what?! than i turn off DC and turn it on again and its working...idk what...
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Last post by Dorimukasuto
Sun Feb 19, 2017 11:45 am
Does Vonage work?
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tripletopper »
Sat Feb 11, 2017 5:46 pm
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I got some people saying Voip only works for web browsing, and others saying Voip is a completely 100% compatible with Dial up. I've gotten mixed...
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There are also Dreampi for sale here : Dreampi RTU for sale . It may be simpler and faster for Europeans.
For french you have the Dreampi A to Z .
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Last post by dreamcast-news
Thu Feb 16, 2017 1:00 am
Dreamcast Backup Reading Problem?
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TAPFS »
Sun Feb 12, 2017 2:10 am
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Hi everyone! I'm new to the forum, so if this is in the wrong section or something to post this in just let me know.
I've dusted off my old...
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EDIT: I decided to take a look at a tutorial on how to adjust the Dreamcast's laser. While I know this isn't a permanent fix and will run the laser...
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Last post by TAPFS
Sun Feb 12, 2017 3:23 pm
Dreamcast VGA out not working right
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SEGA RPG FAN »
Mon Feb 06, 2017 9:09 pm
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I'm usually not afraid to tear open a piece of electronics and attempt to troubleshoot and repair, but I don't really have that kind of time anymore....
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One thing to try would be to put the power supply from the non-working unit into the working unit and see what happens- that should tell you if...
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Last post by Xerxes3rd
Tue Feb 07, 2017 10:28 am
what does one need to capture vga?
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mazonemayu »
Mon Feb 06, 2017 7:24 am
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as the title says, I'm looking for some device to capture my DC gameplay, but I know nothing of this stuff so... :?
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The cheapest way I've found to capture Dreamcast footage is to run the signal out of a Dreamcast VGA box into a VGA to HDMI converter and then with...
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Last post by SirNyan
Mon Feb 06, 2017 3:01 pm
Code breaker with EU Skies of Arcadia
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Auragenerator »
Fri Jan 27, 2017 5:43 am
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Hello,
I have an american DC which I use with a power transformer. Recently I have bought 2 EU games: Gunbird 2 and Skies of Arcadia. I also have a...
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I am fine playing it in non-vga on crt tv, but it does not display properly either
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Last post by Auragenerator
Fri Jan 27, 2017 11:26 am
Intermitant connection issue 2nd Light not coming on always
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Halcyon »
Sun Jan 22, 2017 1:21 pm
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Hey guys and gals,
I was just reading up on the forums about people who have issues with only a single light coming on for there 56k modem. The...
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Hey fellas,
So i tried to reflash the SD Card but seems to have the same issue. I will try a new SD Card tonight after work......
I will also...
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Last post by Halcyon
Tue Jan 24, 2017 1:11 am
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Last post by ibeatgodzilla
Sun Jan 22, 2017 6:40 pm
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Last post by Chance_4x
Sat Jan 21, 2017 10:42 pm
VGA quality via Hanzo on LED tv
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DCUltrapro »
Wed Jan 18, 2017 3:42 pm
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Hey gang. Its been a while since I posted here, sorry I've been away!
I'm playing Skies Of Arcadia via VGA (NTSC Version on my PAL Dreamcast) and am...
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If yours is less expensive and is more reliable in terms of build then I might nab one of yours instead.
Reliability has yet to be seen but I'm...
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Last post by pcwzrd13
Thu Jan 19, 2017 8:35 am
Can PSO V1 Play with PSO V2?
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Halcyon »
Tue Jan 17, 2017 2:54 pm
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Hey guys and gals,
As the subject says, is it possible to play Phantasy star online together if two people have different versions. I just finished...
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V2 has two additional areas, Spaceship and Palace. You can normally access them only in Battle mode, although I made a quest where you can play them...
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Last post by Aleron Ives
Wed Jan 18, 2017 3:16 am
Dreamcast won't turn on
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shanecooler »
Fri Jan 13, 2017 4:15 pm
I figured it's most likely the power board-- but something makes me think it might be something else.
As soon as I put in the AC power cord in the...
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Last post by shanecooler
Fri Jan 13, 2017 4:15 pm
How do you type in XDP with your controller?
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helloimmatt26 »
Tue Jan 10, 2017 10:43 pm
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I am in the information setup screen to configure to go online for the first time but i cant type anything.
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well i can say my dreampi is just stuck at the login part, on the dreamcast itself after a few seconds it just says
Connection failed
could not...
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Last post by helloimmatt26
Fri Jan 13, 2017 12:48 am
PBA 2001 stuck at start menu
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dreamtrain »
Thu Jan 12, 2017 8:18 am
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Hi all :D
I have an odd issue with PBA 2001. I've burned a copy on two different drives to make sure it wasn't me and they both have the same...
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Nice that my dcgamespy software is fixing these error.
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Last post by Shuouma
Thu Jan 12, 2017 3:19 pm
Dreamcast video issue
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techromancer »
Fri Jan 06, 2017 10:26 am
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Hey guys,
I'm having problems with my burned back up cdi's of Sonic Adventure 2, Skies of Arcadia and Techromancer. (see pics)
Immediately after...
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I've never heard of being able to use a composite source with a component input.
I'm pretty sure this is your issue.
It's not uncommon, usually the...
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Last post by lastcallgames
Sun Jan 08, 2017 5:32 pm
AFO Help
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Halcyon »
Wed Jan 04, 2017 3:05 am
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Hello DC community,
Firstly thanks to everyone who has done so very much to get the dreamcast back online. It is really amazing!
I finished...
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I can't get online please help alienfront will bring me online then kick me out saying communication error
You have the same issue as Halcyon did,...
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Last post by Xiden
Fri Jan 06, 2017 9:37 am
Afo issues help
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Combrevis22 »
Thu Jan 05, 2017 10:39 pm
Please help me I can't get online keeps having communication with server issue
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Last post by Combrevis22
Thu Jan 05, 2017 10:39 pm
Replacing Dreamcast Game Text
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naiaru »
Wed Jan 04, 2017 9:49 pm
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Does anybody know how hard it is to edit text in a Dreamcast game? Is there a text editor or something out there so someone without programing...
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You need experience with reverse engineering. Games made by the same developer are likely to use similar file formats, but beyond that, each game...
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Last post by Aleron Ives
Thu Jan 05, 2017 3:11 am
Someone please help my VGA to HDMI converter
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mugiwara »
Wed Dec 28, 2016 8:09 pm
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So I recently bought my VGA cables and they work beautifully and look spectacular. But the box I got that is VGA to HDMI makes the picture look...
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Are you using a toro box for your VGA out? I've noticed the Tomee VGA cables and retrobit VGA boxes make weird artifacts on the screen too. You could...
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Last post by mugiwara
Thu Dec 29, 2016 11:34 pm
USB keyboard on Dreamcast?
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MorganTheAdventurer »
Wed Oct 05, 2016 2:02 am
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Just wondering if anyone has been able to figure out how to use a usb keyboard with the Dreamcast.
So far I have found nothing that would support...
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CAN EVEN USE A WIRELESS MOUSE / KEYBOARD WITH THE ADAPTERS
Certain wireless mice and keyboards Basic HID compliant ps/2 Will work just fine with the...
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Last post by TacT
Wed Dec 28, 2016 12:30 pm
Imgburn and Dreamcast
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sega dude »
Wed Dec 21, 2016 12:46 pm
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The Dreamcast Live site offers ImgBurn 2.5.7.0. This is one version down from the latest version of ImgBurn (ImgBurn 2.5.8.0). My question is do you...
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Can you calculate checksums of the installer? I have a 2.5.8 installer from 2014, and I don't think I got any malware when I installed it on my old...
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Last post by Aleron Ives
Sat Dec 24, 2016 5:52 pm
Console dies shortly after boot logo
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node »
Sun Dec 11, 2016 5:34 pm
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Hello! I'm trying to troubleshoot an odd Dreamcast issue. It rarely gets past the boot logo (although very occasionally it manages to show a second...
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Did you add that pull-up (or pull-down, I can't remember) resistor to the fan RPM line so that the DC is getting a proper fan signal? Some people...
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Last post by node
Wed Dec 14, 2016 4:42 pm
Dreamcast disc won't stop spinning
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dav3dav3 »
Mon Dec 12, 2016 7:07 pm
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I had recently purchased a dreamcast. The disc won't stop spinning when the lid is open. Plays games fine. I opened it and checked the sensor but I...
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Your sensor switch is jammed. You would need to desolider it and take it apart to clean it
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Last post by Xiden
Tue Dec 13, 2016 11:05 am
iso help
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Virgin.suicides »
Sun Dec 11, 2016 3:41 pm
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so like im not sure if im just stupid or if i keep downloading faulty isos off theisozone.com but whenever i download them and i then try to extract...
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7zip rocks...same method as described by Gary_B.
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Last post by Bob Dobbs
Sun Dec 11, 2016 11:42 pm
ASCIIpad Replacement rubbery thing
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lastcallgames »
Tue Dec 06, 2016 1:58 am
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So I finally got an ASCII pad, and the rubbery part under the d-pad is pretty much toast (two of the pad parts have come off, making them kinda...
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I think your best bet to to take apart other controllers and you may get lucky. Maybe get another ascii brand parts controllerof ebay?
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Last post by The-Amazing-Mr_V
Thu Dec 08, 2016 10:11 pm
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