Can a NTSC USA Dreamcast Play JAP NTSC Original Games?

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Djsnake
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Can a NTSC USA Dreamcast Play JAP NTSC Original Games?

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Hi, Can a NTSC USA Dreamcast Play JAP NTSC Original Games? I just bought from ebay dead or alive 2 jap, I just wondering if I can play it on my ntsc usa dreamcast.

I have to use the utopia boot disc or I just play it without it? thx
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Radkin
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Re: Can a NTSC USA Dreamcast Play JAP NTSC Original Games?

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I believe...you should just be able to use it?
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Djsnake
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Re: Can a NTSC USA Dreamcast Play JAP NTSC Original Games?

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I have a Utopia Boot disc.

My question is, if I can play it WITHOUT the utopia boot disc, thx^^
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Re: Can a NTSC USA Dreamcast Play JAP NTSC Original Games?

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Well, which Utopia boot disc do you have? The
raindeer or the dog? or, a different one? o.O
But,yes, you have to use the boot disc...
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Re: Can a NTSC USA Dreamcast Play JAP NTSC Original Games?

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You will always have to use a boot disc to play the game unless you mod the Dreamcast.
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ok thx, finally got an smart user, thx
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Re: Can a NTSC USA Dreamcast Play JAP NTSC Original Games?

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You can play any import game on an NTSC-U DC, as long as you have a boot disc.

I bought mine, instead of using the Utopia one.

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