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Hi there people!
I dig out my old DC, only got the one game though jet set radio. I tried to burn some games but none would work, so tried to make a utopia boot disc and that didn't work either, is it possible mydc doesn't play CD-R s and if so is dreamshell an option for me?
My schedule is pal and it has a number one in the circle in the bottom
Please help me

It is possible the burns just where not successful. I have burned coasters myself. Does it load the game?

What month/year does the bottom of the console say?
October 2000 or earlier, it should be reading them. If it still isn't, maybe something's up with the laser; test your Jet Set Radio to make sure.
November 2000 or later, you're out of luck from what I understand.

ButYeah the jet set radio game works great so can't be that, I don't see a date in bottom of the console ? I've tried a few different attempts at a boot disc. Where can in get detailed instructions on how to burn these discs anyone know? Thanks for the replies

Finding the date can take a little squinting, but this should help make it a bit easier.


Something like that's what you should look for on yours.

As for how to burn the disks, there's several methods, but I've had a lot of success with Imgburn with the Dreamcast plugins, which can be snagged here; click on the download link next to "Imgburn with CDI files for any Windows or Linux with wine" near the top of the spreadsheet. After that, it's just a matter of installing the program, putting the plugins in the Imgburn folder, then running the program like normal and choosing a .cdi file.

i believe all dreamcast's can play mil-cd games if you burn them correctly

Thanks guys, I dont have the same sticker on mine, its a PAL version and it doesn't say the manufacture date.
I'm trying to rip a download from this site now a self boot to see if that works.
Really wish this could've been more simple for me!
Does anyone know if dreamshell is an optopn for me ? or would it not read the boot disc?

I would think if it is not reading other burned discs it wouldn't read dreamshell.

What are you using to burn your discs?

Tried the self boot download still no luck..
Could it be my settings maybe? Could someone point me in direction of a guide to burn the games, I've had enough of making coasters lol
Tried disc juggler and IMG burn
Just picked up Sega rally and dead or alive 2 to keep me going for now

I have my best luck with alcohol 120% to burn my discs. With a slow speed like 8x or so. I use 7zip to unzip/extract the file.

Are you files I'm going or cdi? I find that makes a difference as to what program I use to burn the discussion as well.

Do you know anyone with a dreamcast you could test the discs on there machine?