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GD-Rom Drive

Posted: Thu Aug 26, 2021 4:15 am
by Markdanni123
I have seen a few replacement laser drives on eBay for sale if my laser breaks, what do I need to look for to make sure I am buying the right one for my console? My Dreamcast is 22 years old and the laser is still fine but I want to buy one just incase it’s breaks, I know people will say just buy a gdrom but I really don’t want.

Re: GD-Rom Drive

Posted: Thu Aug 26, 2021 6:47 pm
by mistamontiel
I know I've truly seen rev0 vs rev1 they're not cross-compatible

Willa veterano further elaborate on this matter please

Re: GD-Rom Drive

Posted: Thu Aug 26, 2021 7:16 pm
by deluxux
You be better off finding another Dreamcast.

Re: GD-Rom Drive

Posted: Fri Aug 27, 2021 2:21 am
by DreamcastKev
I purchased a replacement drive off ebay for $30. Worked perfectly and alot quieter. Maybe I got lucky I dont know, but I think its worth a shot.

Re: GD-Rom Drive

Posted: Fri Aug 27, 2021 5:45 am
by Markdanni123
Yeah I have seen one for 18 quid, guy seems legit enough might give it a shot

Re: GD-Rom Drive

Posted: Fri Aug 27, 2021 11:59 am
by mistamontiel
All the blest

MANE

Personally as to the optical-drive-emulators I only ponied into my MODE for one title for the lone purpose, Phantasy Star's Network Trial Edition