Dreamcast GDEMU from Aliexpress + Amazon

[CORE]

Note the Stock Fan setup this version has the Fan sucking air in instead of exhaust it out.

That is a DreamPSU to the left.

Spoiler

 

[Alexander1970]

Hello fellow Dreamcast fans.

Since today my Dreamcast is functionally again.

- GDEmu V5.15 (the same as last time)
- doing the Power modification as recommended
https://retrogamesultra.com/2019/02/17/sega-dreamcast-gdemu-installation-and-setup/
- leave the original Power Supply at the moment

I have played about 3 hours without a break.The Dreamcast gets warm but not hot as the last time.



I am ready for the weekend this time.

Thank you.

 

[Alexander1970]

Hello.

All is good,all is ok.I am still using the original power Supply from the Dreamcast.

Thank you all for the Advise with the resitors.

I HIGHLY recommend it if someone would buy an GDemu Clone in the future.
A few cent and it saves maybe a lot of troubles.

Thank you.

 

[Alexander1970]

Hello.

Today I got finally a Rumble Pack for the Dreamcast.

And......the GDemu is still working.



Thank you.


....Consideration of the HDMI Adapter for the Dreamcast too .....





https://www.aliexpress.com/item/400...chweb0_0,searchweb201602_6,searchweb201603_55

 

[subcon959]

I wish someone would make a combo rumble and mic so I didn't have to keep swapping to play Seaman.

 

[cyo_the_vile]

don't buy the HDMI adaptor. Get a baharbros VGA box or just perform the DC HDMI modification.

 

[k7ra]

Does anyone know where\how download and use codebreaker for it?
I can't find anything...

 

[Alexander1970]

Does anyone know where\how download and use codebreaker for it?
I can't find anything...

Hello.

As you know for sure,due the Terms of GBAtemp,it is not allowed to post Direct Links to Sites where ISO´s and that Things are "stored".

Searched with Google "Dreamcast Codebreaker download" (I used an VPN with United Kingdom as Country).
Results: 1th,3rd and 5th.......I think that are enough Hits.
And please no further Question about how to download them.

Thank you.

 

[k7ra]

Hello.

As you know for sure,due the Terms of GBAtemp,it is not allowed to post Direct Links to Sites where ISO´s and that Things are "stored".

Searched with Google "Dreamcast Codebreaker download" (I used an VPN with United Kingdom as Country).
Results: 1th,3rd and 5th.......I think that are enough Hits.
And please no further Question about how to download them.

Thank you.

Sorry, I write it a little wrong I guess... Was too sleepy
I mean how copy to sdcard and use it on gdemu. Maybe I use wrong version or copy it wrong
Because when I choose it, it's run CB and not ask to choose game.
I copy CB and bootloader throught GDEMU_SD

 

[Alexander1970]

Sorry, I write it a little wrong I guess... Was too sleepy
I mean how copy to sdcard and use it on gdemu. Maybe I use wrong version or copy it wrong
Because when I choose it, it's run CB and not ask to choose game.
I copy CB and bootloader throught GDEMU_SD

Hello.

You need the Tool SD Card Maker v1.10 (GDemu Menu) and with this you get your codebreaker.cdi File on the right Position to load.
After that,when you boot yur GDEmu you have two Choices:

- You exactly know your Games Position (Folder Number !!)

or (I did it so)

- you put the Codebreaker after every Game on your SD Card:

01 Codebreaker
02 Resident Evil 2 Disc 1
03 Codebreaker
04 Resident Evil 2 Disc 2
05 Codebreaker
06 Shenmue Disc 1
07 Codebreaker
08 Shenmue Disc 2
...........

Why ?

Because when you choose your Codes and proceed instead of the original Procedure with an Codebreaker original Disc

- Choose Codes and Proceed
- Open the Lid
- Change Codebreaker Disc with Game Disc
- Close Lid
- Start Game with Codes

you have to do like this:

- Choose Codes and Proceed
- Open the Lid
- PRESS ONE TIME the Switch Button on your GDEmu
- Close Lid
- Start Game with Codes

OR

Remember ?

- You exactly know your Games Position (Folder Number !!)

If you choose the First option and have Codebreaker in one Single Folder on your SD Card
you have the Press x-Times for your Game (for example on Position 08 - Press the Button EIGHT Times)

- Choose Codes and Proceed
- Open the Lid
- PRESS EIGHT TIME the Switch Button on your GDEmu
- Close Lid
- Start Game with Codes

Good Luck
Thank you.

 

[k7ra]

Hello.

You need the Tool SD Card Maker v1.10 (GDemu Menu) and with this you get your codebreaker.cdi File on the right Position to load.
After that,when you boot yur GDEmu you have two Choices:

- You exactly know your Games Position (Folder Number !!)

or (I did it so)

- you put the Codebreaker after every Game on your SD Card:

01 Codebreaker
02 Resident Evil 2 Disc 1
03 Codebreaker
04 Resident Evil 2 Disc 2
05 Codebreaker
06 Shenmue Disc 1
07 Codebreaker
08 Shenmue Disc 2
...........

Why ?

Because when you choose your Codes and proceed instead of the original Procedure with an Codebreaker original Disc

- Choose Codes and Proceed
- Open the Lid
- Change Codebreaker Disc with Game Disc
- Close Lid
- Start Game with Codes

you have to do like this:

- Choose Codes and Proceed
- Open the Lid
- PRESS ONE TIME the Switch Button on your GDEmu
- Close Lid
- Start Game with Codes

OR

Remember ?



If you choose the First option and have Codebreaker in one Single Folder on your SD Card
you have the Press x-Times for your Game (for example on Position 08 - Press the Button EIGHT Times)

- Choose Codes and Proceed
- Open the Lid
- PRESS EIGHT TIME the Switch Button on your GDEmu
- Close Lid
- Start Game with Codes

Good Luck
Thank you.

That was so simple and understandable that I think can work and I not try xD But on youtube I saw special version of cb that you run an on gdemu choose game 1st then run it.
And was searching for this version name or something that do special setup? Because on 1 forum I read that CB shuld be in 0 folder number for it =\

Cant find video again...
Well, here similar

 

[tech3475]

Does anyone know how hot the DC is supposed to get with the 3d printed replacement bay and resistor mod?

Mine felt hot after a few minutes but I don’t know how hot it’s supposed to get.

 

[Alexander1970]

Does anyone know how hot the DC is supposed to get with the 3d printed replacement bay and resistor mod?

Mine felt hot after a few minutes but I don’t know how hot it’s supposed to get.

Hello.

I can only tell you from my personal Experience.

The 3D Printed Replacement is "installed and after the "Resistor Mod" and after 5-6 Hours playing without Breaks,the Dreamcast gets warm to little more then warm but not really hot as like the first time(s) when I use the GDemu without the Mod.
For me there is no need to do the Noctua Fan replacement.

I am pretty sure with this little Resistor "Modification" the Dreamcast and the GDemu are safe now.

Thank you.

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That was so simple and understandable that I think can work and I not try xD But on youtube I saw special version of cb that you run an on gdemu choose game 1st then run it.
And was searching for this version name or something that do special setup? Because on 1 forum I read that CB shuld be in 0 folder number for it =\

Cant find video again...
Well, here similar

I see.That is the US Version of it.

Spoiler: My personal Opinion

Honestly I did not use this Version because it is a little "laborious" to me and I do not like it.

But it works the same way as described for what I know.I take a look at it if you like.

Thank you.

 

[Alexander1970]

That was so simple and understandable that I think can work and I not try xD But on youtube I saw special version of cb that you run an on gdemu choose game 1st then run it.
And was searching for this version name or something that do special setup? Because on 1 forum I read that CB shuld be in 0 folder number for it =\

Cant find video again...
Well, here similar

Yes,the Version from the FIRST Hit on Google Search.

It asks you "SELECT A GAME TO LOAD WITH IT ? YES : NO"
Then choose the Game from your List and continue.



This works also great,thank you for pointing me at that Feature and THAT Version.

 

[Alexander1970]

Hello.

The GDEmu Clones Prices are currently very low.

The Cheapest at the Moment 36 Euros for Version V5.5:

https://www.aliexpress.com/af/gdemu...gdemu&catId=0&initiative_id=SB_20191211232742

PICO Power Supplies from 22 Euros up:

https://de.aliexpress.com/af/pico-d...mcast&catId=0&initiative_id=SB_20191211233510

Standard Power Supply starts from 9 Euros:

https://de.aliexpress.com/item/4000...chweb0_0,searchweb201602_7,searchweb201603_55

https://de.aliexpress.com/item/4000...chweb0_0,searchweb201602_7,searchweb201603_55

 

[Alexander1970]

Hello.

Now the Dreamcast has a new PSU and Inner Life.



...and cool Air from the FAN Grid.

 

[spectral]

Hello.

Now the Dreamcast has a new PSU and Inner Life.

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...and cool Air from the FAN Grid. View attachment 226144

I really with I could do this to mine, I bet that thing is so quiet compared to a stock DC now.

 

[Alexander1970]

I really with I could do this to mine, I bet that thing is so quiet compared to a stock DC now.

The only Thing remains is the Stock Fan....there is a Noctua Mod to make the Dreamcast really "quiet".

http://videogamesnewyork.com/dreamcast-noctua-fan-full-kit/
https://www.ebay.de/itm/Dreamcast-Noctua-Fan-modification-3D-print-Adapter-Vers-7-/254019468931

https://de.aliexpress.com/af/dreamc...t+fan&catId=0&initiative_id=SB_20200925101443

 

[spectral]

The only Thing remains is the Stock Fan....there is a Noctua Mod to make the Dreamcast really "quiet".

http://videogamesnewyork.com/dreamcast-noctua-fan-full-kit/
https://www.ebay.de/itm/Dreamcast-Noctua-Fan-modification-3D-print-Adapter-Vers-7-/254019468931

https://de.aliexpress.com/af/dreamc...t+fan&catId=0&initiative_id=SB_20200925101443

Are you planning on adding that too it? I've more or less resorted to emulation for DC most of the time now. That GD-ROM drive really is a noisy beast.

 

[Alexander1970]

Are you planning on adding that too it? I've more or less resorted to emulation for DC most of the time now. That GD-ROM drive really is a noisy beast.

Maybe...now I am really happy with the "cool" Dreamcast.
As you maybe read here in other Threads,some Dreamcasts get really hot...
https://gbatemp.net/threads/dreamcast-psu-woes.558233/#post-9211648