Technical help for Dreamcast console, accessories and games only. Ask questions and find answers here. For Online help see the
Online Forum
Some Japanese Dreamcast Games Don't Work For Me via DC-X?
Replies: 3
by
daveiguess »
Sat Oct 27, 2012 7:35 pm
First post
I recently bought a japanese dreamcast game (Sengoku Turb FanFan) and using DC-X to play it on my Pal console, I put in the Game and the Disc seems...
Last post
A) Finding another boot disc online, maybe give Utopia a shot.
Give Gameshark disc (or it's PAL equivalent) or Cheats n' Codes disc a shot. They...
3 Replies
5639 Views
Last post by noiseredux
Mon Oct 29, 2012 7:41 am
DC Bios Mod Question
Replies: 8
by
Cornerb0y »
Tue Oct 09, 2012 8:19 pm
First post
I need this to be laid to rest, because I cannot get a straight answer, I've read that you can and cannot flash the retail bios in your DC to region...
Last post
I'm getting the dev kit bios installed on one of my DCs over the next week or two. $25 to install, plus the cost of shipping to the person (in the...
8 Replies
9119 Views
Last post by dark
Mon Oct 15, 2012 11:40 am
Problem with Hydro Thunder, Jump Pak, and Official 4x Memory
Replies: 3
by
CD AGES »
Wed Aug 29, 2012 10:31 pm
First post
Basically, when trying to load my save file from my official 4x memory card, the game soft crashes. When I mean soft crash I mean that I lose all...
Last post
Oh i'm I fully aware, But the way the game acts with the memory card is all over the place. Some times it works some times it does not. it may be...
3 Replies
5683 Views
Last post by CD AGES
Mon Oct 15, 2012 5:30 am
need help on import games roms
Replies: 1
by
djexotic »
Sun Sep 30, 2012 12:45 pm
First post
i downloaded a game but it didn't have a iso/imagedisc file. just some random file of nstc/jp/gdi file. can anyone give me some pointers how to do...
Last post
GDI files can't be burned to discs.
You have to extract them and create a selfbooting CDI, which may require you to downsample and hack binaries in...
1 Replies
3772 Views
Last post by Comrade Snarky
Mon Oct 15, 2012 4:21 am
Marvel vs Capcom PAL version
Replies: 7
by
CD AGES »
Wed Sep 12, 2012 8:42 pm
First post
Anyone here know if the PAL version is VGA compatible?
Last post
Thanks to everyone answered my question. It's much appreciated :D
7 Replies
8048 Views
Last post by CD AGES
Thu Sep 13, 2012 4:42 am
Two issues: DC resetting + Saving
Replies: 5
by
Delicious Apes »
Thu Aug 30, 2012 2:05 am
First post
Hey fellas. :)
TL;DR: My DC won't stop resetting itself when I turn it on. It's not related to the disc used.
My Dreamcast has recently become...
Last post
Thank you very much guys. I appreciate you letting me know and giving that possible solution. I'll try it it out soon. I'll definitely reply +double...
5 Replies
6408 Views
Last post by Delicious Apes
Fri Sep 07, 2012 8:49 am
Recording DC with HDPVR
by
LukeAkAscooter »
Tue Sep 04, 2012 4:43 pm
I recently got myself a Happuage HDPVR which can record Composite signals, but unlike when recording HD, you cannot have a composite signal coming...
0 Replies
2800 Views
Last post by LukeAkAscooter
Tue Sep 04, 2012 4:43 pm
PAL VGA 60Hz Timing Question
Replies: 5
by
Azureblue »
Wed Aug 15, 2012 5:52 pm
First post
Hey everyone!
I came here on the advice of an American friend, in the hopes that someone could shed some light on my PAL-related problems!
Whilst...
Last post
Thanks for the info, and sorry for my late reply! College life has occupied me somewhat :).
This is certainly great to know, I'll try a boot disc...
5 Replies
8988 Views
Last post by Azureblue
Tue Sep 04, 2012 4:34 pm
Dreamcast crackling boot
Replies: 1
by
Nic425000 »
Mon Jul 16, 2012 9:53 pm
First post
ok, so i recently got a dreamcast at a flea market, and it seems to have a weird crackling boot. i have a link to da prob on YouTube i posted, if you...
Last post
Sorry nobody replied to you sooner.
The problem could be two things: the av cable, or the connection port itself missing. Few solderings due to...
1 Replies
4157 Views
Last post by Helgen
Thu Aug 30, 2012 10:16 am
HKt-3000 and Backups?
Replies: 2
by
Helgen »
Thu Aug 30, 2012 2:18 am
First post
Hello everyone, I've been looking for a Dreamcast for a while now, and it's funny because you'd think I could find one easily in it's country of...
Last post
Thanks, I'm going to buy it.
2 Replies
5571 Views
Last post by Helgen
Thu Aug 30, 2012 10:14 am
dreamcast controller into a arcade pad
Replies: 8
by
djexotic »
Tue Aug 21, 2012 2:41 am
First post
have anyone done it and how hard is it. because i am thinking about doing it with some sanwa parts i got left over from my arcade pad off of 360
Last post
The Quantum Fighter Pad or the Madcatz controller are both cheap 6 button DC controllers. The extra two buttons can double as digital versions of the...
8 Replies
9176 Views
Last post by dark
Thu Aug 23, 2012 8:02 pm
65 Replies
50955 Views
Last post by everynewday84
Sun Aug 19, 2012 5:57 am
0 Replies
3104 Views
Last post by dude2207
Thu Aug 16, 2012 6:12 pm
massive memory card plus... does anyone use it on Windows 7?
Replies: 2
by
DCUltrapro »
Wed Aug 08, 2012 7:11 am
First post
Hi guys... so I'm deeply interested in buying the Massive Memory Card Plus, 2 reasons, first being it can hold 8 pages worth of games, second being...
Last post
ok seems no one is interested in this so far but nevermind!!
brilliant news... after struggling with win98se in a virtual machine, when that failed...
2 Replies
4443 Views
Last post by DCUltrapro
Thu Aug 16, 2012 4:25 am
DC-VGA box; does anyone have problems with the RCA out??
Replies: 25
by
DCUltrapro »
Thu Aug 09, 2012 6:42 am
First post
Hi guys,
yesterday I just realised what a dumass I was being with my current setup
slight back story here:
Ok so I moved my DC to the Spare room...
Last post
Oh, maybe I completely misunderstood what you wanted to do then. I don't think the vga box I have allows you to have both a vga signal and an RCA...
25 Replies
21839 Views
Last post by DCUltrapro
Wed Aug 15, 2012 3:46 am
Dreamcast soft resetting mid gameplay
Replies: 4
by
TripMercy »
Mon Jul 23, 2012 9:25 am
First post
I recently bought a copy of King of Fighters 99 Dream Match for my DC and whilst playing it after a fight ends the DC will soft reset on its own....
Last post
I'm inclined to believe that this is a preowned disc. I also get the feeling that this disc has gone through a resurfacing process at some point. I...
4 Replies
5409 Views
Last post by CD AGES
Thu Jul 26, 2012 3:38 am
Dreamcast serial Number question
Replies: 29
by
jeepattack89 »
Sun Jul 01, 2012 11:10 pm
First post
I bought a new Dreamcast off ebay and the guy claimed he bought it new at Circut city back in the day and never used it. Well it looks to be new has...
Last post
Well done, and congratulations! I can't imagine what the hate mail could have possibly consisted of, since he knew damn well he was scamming you....
29 Replies
26023 Views
Last post by Alec1382
Thu Jul 05, 2012 1:14 am
DC VGA box pricing/availability in US?
Replies: 1
by
nnorton44 »
Wed Jul 04, 2012 11:56 am
First post
I am putting a Dreamcast in my bedroom and I am looking for another VGA box, I already have the Retrobit VGA box for my living room DC. When I got it...
Last post
I think its just the current awareness among the gaming community on Dreamcast's ability to display at 480p resolution. Add to the fact that HD...
1 Replies
3712 Views
Last post by CD AGES
Wed Jul 04, 2012 7:19 pm
How touchy are GD-Roms?
Replies: 7
by
jalvarez82 »
Wed Jun 27, 2012 11:14 am
First post
Hey guys. I'm just wondering how much it takes to completely ruin a Dreamcast game.
Which areas on the bottom part of the discs are most fragile?...
Last post
You welcome! I would've just said only buy Midway games with Hot New Green sticker that is seen in the box art, but sometimes people sell the disc...
7 Replies
9734 Views
Last post by CD AGES
Thu Jun 28, 2012 3:26 pm
Shenmue II Save help.
Replies: 9
by
Hunk_4TH »
Thu Jan 26, 2012 8:44 pm
First post
Hey guys!
I was originally playing an awesome copy of Shenmue II I found on Snesrama that stated it only worked with emulators since the file size...
Last post
Nevermind I went ahead and completed the game finally :D
9 Replies
9642 Views
Last post by Hunk_4TH
Thu Jun 14, 2012 11:24 pm
Need some help with Boot Dreams
Replies: 3
by
brourke228 »
Tue Jun 05, 2012 12:23 am
First post
I've been trying to build a cdi image with Boot Dreams but no matter what I do it doesnt seem to boot. I'm using v1.06c. I am able to create a disc...
Last post
Nvm. I figured this out. It wasn't booting because I had to use binhack first before i created the image with bootdreams.
3 Replies
6731 Views
Last post by brourke228
Fri Jun 08, 2012 2:38 pm
Dreamcasts sound output
Replies: 12
by
DCUltrapro »
Thu May 24, 2012 5:30 am
First post
hey guys, I've been away on honeymoon for a few weeks as I got married and I'm going to buy a speaker system for my home cinema etc
I wanted to know...
Last post
Oh, absolutely ! I agree with most of what you say, and most of all it's important to listen, if possible, to any audio gear before you buy. I wasn't...
12 Replies
15107 Views
Last post by DCUltrapro
Sun Jun 03, 2012 3:19 am
Trickstyle will not work on my DC!
Replies: 1
by
rooster »
Sun May 20, 2012 4:22 am
First post
I've tried every image of this game to be found, and every one stalls right after the title screen.
I've heard other members of the forum mention...
Last post
Buy an original copy on eBay. They are very cheap, and the game is worth it...
1 Replies
3467 Views
Last post by elmagicochrisg
Sun May 20, 2012 4:27 am
Dreamcast Fishing Rod Woes
Replies: 5
by
williamesmith718 »
Sat May 05, 2012 10:17 am
First post
Hi All,
I recently picked up a DC fishing rod controller in a system lot and had a hankering to try Bass Fishing and Marine fishing.
Unfortunately...
Last post
Oh my god, the quantum fighter pad is so awful.
5 Replies
7108 Views
Last post by dark
Tue May 08, 2012 6:59 pm
Dreamcast GD reading problem..
Replies: 3
by
Dreamcastnews »
Sat May 05, 2012 3:11 pm
First post
Okay, so I have two Dreamcast consoles out of the 20 odd that I own that have developed a fault when it comes to reading discs.
This isn't anything...
Last post
Sigh, it's like I'm stuck in a time loop...
It's the lens, not the motor. The motor will stop spinning after a few seconds if the laser is not...
3 Replies
5273 Views
Last post by elmagicochrisg
Mon May 07, 2012 4:22 pm
Forum permissions
You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot post attachments in this forum