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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.

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

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?

Raikusu wrote: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)

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

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.

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.

Virepri wrote: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

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

Ian Micheal wrote: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)?