Game Bargain of the Century

[Knuckle Duster]

No, you don't understand. The .CDI format was set to open with PowerISO, that's file association. I was too lazy to switch the association so I just selected "burn disc image" from Discjuggler's menu. I never did that for any disc besides the latest one and this last one worked.

File association is handled by the operating system, it has no effect on the burning software other than open it to use the configured defaults associated 'in the program' for use with the file type.

Giving it permission to become a default program that executes a file extension in windows, is irrelevant to the software's function. Even being 'not the default' the software still gets full hardware access to the IDE controller and locks the drive to burn the disc. There's no overhead, there's no PowerISO interference. The only reason I can see this happening in your case, is improperly configured DJ software. (for the burn image function) Or bad hardware/media.

[Guntz]

File association is handled by the operating system, it has no effect on the burning software other than open it to use the configured defaults associated 'in the program' for use with the file type.

Giving it permission to become a default program that executes a file extension in windows, is irrelevant to the software's function. Even being 'not the default' the software still gets full hardware access to the IDE controller and locks the drive to burn the disc. There's no overhead, there's no PowerISO interference. The only reason I can see this happening in your case, is improperly configured DJ software. (for the burn image function) Or bad hardware/media.

When I wrote a CDI image by selecting "write disc image" from Discjuggler's menu, the advanced options were faded and couldn't be selected. When I double clicked the CDI image in question, those options became usable. I think there's a difference between burning a generic disc image and a specific one (CDI).

I'll write some more disc to prove whether there is any difference or not. All I know is I wrote like 4 Metal Slug 2 discs and they didn't work. Then I did EXACTLY what 17days said, which included double clicking on the CDI image (and selecting Overburn like you said) and it worked on the first try.

[17daysolderthannes]

When I wrote a CDI image by selecting "write disc image" from Discjuggler's menu, the advanced options were faded and couldn't be selected. When I double clicked the CDI image in question, those options became usable. I think there's a difference between burning a generic disc image and a specific one (CDI).

I'll write some more disc to prove whether there is any difference or not. All I know is I wrote like 4 Metal Slug 2 discs and they didn't work. Then I did EXACTLY what 17days said, which included double clicking on the CDI image (and selecting Overburn like you said) and it worked on the first try.

I don't think overburn is necessary on most (or all) DC discs unless otherwise stated. If my sources are correct, it basically just writes over portions normally used for lead out on audio discs and would only be necessary if you actually needed the space. Therefore, I don't really think it makes a difference if the data runs out before it reaches that segment, but whatever, I've never done it.

[Guntz]

I think I'm gonna download the following. Should be a good start to the ol' DC collection:

Dreamcast VMU Explorer
http://www.snesorama.us/board/showthread.php?t=13901

4x4 Evolution:
http://snesorama.us/board/showpost.p...17&postcount=5

Fatal Fury - Mark of the Wolves:
http://www.snesorama.us/board/showthread.php?t=5635

Sonic Adventure 2:
http://www.snesorama.us/board/showthread.php?t=1200

Neo4ALL/AES - 2 Disc Set:
http://www.snesorama.us/board/showthread.php?t=46255

Metal Slug Neo4ALL:
http://dcisozone.com/downloads/1212/...(Neo4All).html

Also have some questions:

1: What games or homebrew would you recommend downloading? I've heard some mixed thoughts on Marvel Vs. Capcom 2. How about Jet Grind Radio? What's that all about?

2: Were any of the PSX Final Fantasies 'Bleemed'?

3: Is there a list of all known systems currently emulated on DC? I have no use for NesterDC as I have too many NES carts as it is.

[Knuckle Duster]

There is no 'DC collection' to be seen in downloading and burning discs.

Get a copy of Skies of Arcadia & Grandia 2 is you want a JRPG like Final Fantasy.
Check out Rez, Ikaruga, Record of Lodoss War

The Dreamcast can't emulate SNES at full speed, it's close but not there. Similarly the Xbox can't emulate PSX full speed yet is close.

[Guntz]

There is no 'DC collection' to be seen in downloading and burning discs.

I know but I've been doing the same with Sega CD. Burn a few games and buy a few games.

Get a copy of Skies of Arcadia & Grandia 2 is you want a JRPG like Final Fantasy.
Check out Rez, Ikaruga, Record of Lodoss War

Okay. I already looked at Record of Lodoss War and it's only single player. That's a deal breaker with Diablo clones for me.

The Dreamcast can't emulate SNES at full speed, it's close but not there. Similarly the Xbox can't emulate PSX full speed yet is close.

Are the games with chip enhancements not emulated yet? Just the regular carts?

[Knuckle Duster]

Are the games with chip enhancements not emulated yet? Just the regular carts?

As far as I know, everything is emulated.

The performance is like 90% of normal speed though, it's playable but still sucks.

[Guntz]

It doesn't really matter too much anyway. I have plenty of SNES carts including my favorite, Starfox!

So you don't have much to recommend? Where's 17days when you need him?

[Knuckle Duster]

So you don't have much to recommend? Where's 17days when you need him?

Well if you want more awesome games, check out:

Power Stone
Gunbird 2
Grand Theft Auto 2
Resident Evil Code Veronica
Shenmue
Armada
ChuChu Rocket
Illbleed
Mr Driller
Project Justice
Ready 2 Rumble Boxing
Tokyo Extream Racer
Sega GT
Virtua Fighter 3
NHL 2K
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Sword of the Berserk
Daytona USA

It's not like Dreamcast recommendations are hard to find around here, and a majority of the games on the system are excellent.

http://www.sega-16.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8214

http://www.sega-16.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8060

http://www.sega-16.com/forum/showthread.php?t=7768

[17daysolderthannes]

I posted a long ass list of games in the Saturn vs. DC thread, check that out.

[Knuckle Duster]

That website is balls.

Corrupt images are a dime a dozen.

[17daysolderthannes]

That website is balls.

Corrupt images are a dime a dozen.

What website? Dcisozone? Everything works fine for me. Same with coolrom and snesorama. Only f355 challenge has been screwing up for me.

[16-bit]

Can someone give me some help with getting the Neo Geo CD emulator to work?

I have some Neo Geo CD games that I want to play on my Dreamcast and when I downloaded a supposed preconfigured file it wouldn't load my games.

1- Extract NeoGeo CD data track and add 1st_read.bin, config.cfg and splash.bmp (edit it for customizing).

2- Add 'neocd.bin' (NEOGEO/CD Bios file image).

2- Rebuild data track with all data.

3- Toast data track and audio tracks on same cdrom session.

How do I do any of this stuff? Am I supposed to do this with Discjuggler/Alcohol120%?

[17daysolderthannes]

Can someone give me some help with getting the Neo Geo CD emulator to work?

I have some Neo Geo CD games that I want to play on my Dreamcast and when I downloaded a supposed preconfigured file it wouldn't load my games.



How do I do any of this stuff? Am I supposed to do this with Discjuggler/Alcohol120%?

try this:

http://www.snesorama.us/board/showthread.php?t=21870

burn with discjuggler.

if you want to just download pre-made Neo CD games, use google and type in "*name of game* snesorama neo4all" Metal Slug, Metal Slug 2, Viewpoint, Baseball Stars 2, Real Bout Fatal Fury, etc. are all accounted for. There's also Fatal Fury 3 over in the emulation section at DCISOZONE.

[16-bit]

try this:

http://www.snesorama.us/board/showthread.php?t=21870

burn with discjuggler.

if you want to just download pre-made Neo CD games, use google and type in "*name of game* snesorama neo4all" Metal Slug, Metal Slug 2, Viewpoint, Baseball Stars 2, Real Bout Fatal Fury, etc. are all accounted for. There's also Fatal Fury 3 over in the emulation section at DCISOZONE.

Is the bios that this emulator configured with north American? The games I'm trying to run are Japanese and they don't seem to work, even if I do change the region.