Reflashing Original Firmware on Clone GDEMU

[Raikusu]

If I end up bricking my clone GDEMU because I try flashing the new firmware onto it, would it be possible to reflash the original firmware back onto it? Would this require a eeprom flasher kit? Thank you.

[Ian Micheal]

You cant flash a clone it would brick it for good..

[Raikusu]

I know there is a high risk but I thought it would be technically possible to backup the original firmware and reflash the GDEMU if it does brick by using a eeprom flash kit?

[megavolt85]

but I thought it would be technically possible to backup the original firmware

it is possible, but the price is unlikely to suit you, it will cost about $20 000-30 000
cheaper to buy a new GDEMU with firmware 5.20 (about $80)

[Raikusu]

I just found that a new GDEMU clone is available on Aliexpress that has firmware that is current and up-to-date. It is also updateable. Here is the link:
US $79.52 29%OFF | Bitfunx GDEMU V5.20 Newest Version Optical Drive Simulation Board for SEGA Dreamcast DC VA1 Console SD Extension
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mN5WZ2S

[Ian Micheal]

The V5.20.3 GDEMU can be updated. However, the update process of this product is complicated, and the product will become brick if the operation is wrong.

[Virepri]

TBH you might just be better off buying a MODE than a legit GDEmu since the latter only goes on sale once in a blue moon and is only a little cheaper.

[megavolt85]

TBH you might just be better off buying a MODE.

easier to buy GDEMU clone with firmware 5.20.3
I see no reason to overpay for MODE

[Ian Micheal]

Bleem does not work on the mode or bleemshell other homebrew does not work so i dont advise mode

[Roareye]

Bleem does not work on the mode or bleemshell other homebrew does not work so i dont advise mode

It doesn't? Does it not run CDI files? How did they mess that up so badly (considering it's an expensive premium price product)?