MSR, Can't save???

General Dreamcast discussion applies here. Before posting here please check the other forums in the Dreamcast section to see if your topic would fit better in those categories.
Forum rules
Please check the other forums in the Dreamcast section before posting here to see if your topic would fit better in those categories. Example: A new game/homebrew release would go in the New Releases/Homebrew/Emulation section: http://dreamcast-talk.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=5 or if you're having an issue with getting your Dreamcast to work or a game to boot it would go in the Support section: http://dreamcast-talk.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=42
BrianC
Dreamcast Swirl
Posts: 529

Re: MSR, Can't save???

Post by BrianC »

Hey all, I can confirm that it is working for now at least on an official VMU :D. I'll spare you the terrible quality from my phone camera (I still won't give up my old WinMo 6.5) but it is a Performance brand 4x Mega Memory Card. I love the thing as its very useful for organizing saves but I'll have to be more cautious with it in the future. My copy is North American as well. I'm TERRIBLE at racing games so I might have to give up since I'm very stuck on Chapter 2 :shock:

Whats Dream Explorers btw?

User avatar
CD AGES
Shark Patrol
Posts: 2374
Dreamcast Games you play Online: http://www.youtube.com/user/CDages
Location: Gorin High
Contact:

Re: MSR, Can't save???

Post by CD AGES »

Oh! Lol! I just got that memory card you speak of to see how it stacks up to other 4X memory cards on the DC. Umm, can some one else answer his question in regards to Dream Explorer! I pretty sure someone else here can do a MUCH better job than I would :)
It's STILL Thinking Dreamcast Channel

The ReviveDC Project blog; reviews for our releases and news

BrianC
Dreamcast Swirl
Posts: 529

Re: MSR, Can't save???

Post by BrianC »

I'm sure the card will work fine :D . I've got 3 out of 4 slots filled with saved data and I've never had a problem before, I'd just steer clear of MSR lol

Neohound
Gold Lion
Posts: 1612

Re: MSR, Can't save???

Post by Neohound »

can some one else answer his question in regards to Dream Explorer!
No, but I know a man who can :

http://bswirl.kitsunet.org/vmutool/release/about/

btw Tips for MSR: Drive like a blue-arsed fly ;) , keep drifting (ie keep Whey Hey ! on screen for as long as possible) as many times as you can each lap as this gives the most Kudos points and, finally, use your Joker wisely - this can make a huge difference to your progress. Don't give up on it just yet - It's a pretty tough game but hopefully you'll get a bit further now.

User avatar
pcwzrd13
Seen Any Sailors?
Posts: 7309
Dreamcast Games you play Online: All of them! I'm able to connect with dial-up or broadband.
Location: USA
Contact:

Re: MSR, Can't save???

Post by pcwzrd13 »

Yeah, I also have the Performance 4x (Mega) memory card. I was originally using it for PSO but my save got corrupted. Now I only use it for backup and moving stuff around.
PSO Characters:
Teal'c - lvl 119 HUcast - GC# 11666
Alto - lvl 39 FOnewm - GC# 12964

YouTube Channel : Dreamcast Live

User avatar
CD AGES
Shark Patrol
Posts: 2374
Dreamcast Games you play Online: http://www.youtube.com/user/CDages
Location: Gorin High
Contact:

Re: MSR, Can't save???

Post by CD AGES »

^ good advice! I use this very same memory card for this reason alone. I stick with the sega official 4X memory card (although this one is also a pain in regards to compatability) and my Nyko Hyper pak (my most favorite 3rd party Memory card on the system)
It's STILL Thinking Dreamcast Channel

The ReviveDC Project blog; reviews for our releases and news

Neohound
Gold Lion
Posts: 1612

Re: MSR, Can't save???

Post by Neohound »

The good thing is that nowadays on Ebay the official VMU's are so cheap to buy. I bought twenty of them (brand new and in various colours) before christmas and it only cost me £25. Thirteen years ago I bought maybe two or three for all my games as they were £20 each :shock: In those days I'd always be erasing my saves after completing a game, which I really regret doing now. Hard Drives do have their advantages.........

rjay63
MicroMidget
Posts: 437

Re: MSR, Can't save???

Post by rjay63 »

I picked up the US version of MSR and have noticed issues with saving ghosts/time trials. I use a Joytech 4MB memory card and once the game deleted all my MSR files while' undeleting' an old Daytona 2001 save from a decade ago!

To be honest, there's a risk with both the US and PAL versions. If you want to hang on to an individual MSR save, the best advice I can give is to back it up either by putting your DC online and emailing it to yourself or buying an SD card.

PS 60hz PAL saves are compatible with the US version.
My Metropolis Street Racer Blog: http://www.msrdreamcast.blogspot.com
MSR ghosts/time trials and official DLC: https://www.dreamcastlive.net/metropoli ... r-dlc.html

  • Similar Topics
    Replies
    Views
    Last post