ERICBRIAN2002
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I have a cdi file i want to burn to play but cant. I made the cdi from ripping my dc game to have 2 copyies but cant burn the cdi. Any 1 got any way of doin this thanks.
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bubbajim
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If your reference to dc game is Dreamcast, I would warn you now that it's more trouble than it's worth to make a copy to play the game.
If you would like to read more on game coping and methods to do so, check out http://www.gamecopyworld.com and there will be a section for Dreamcast that you might want to look at.
I already modified my Dreamcast to allow for copies, but after finding out what they did to dreamcast cds, I didn't bother trying.
If you would like to read more on game coping and methods to do so, check out http://www.gamecopyworld.com and there will be a section for Dreamcast that you might want to look at.
I already modified my Dreamcast to allow for copies, but after finding out what they did to dreamcast cds, I didn't bother trying.
ERICBRIAN2002
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What do u mean "but after finding out what they did to dreamcast cds, I didn't bother trying". Did it work tho?
bubbajim
Mac-Junkie
You can copy them, but with high level of difficulty as compared to copying ps1 or ps2 games.
A lot of Dreamcast games are mixmode (data + audio) and with DC they go a step further by using special cds they make copying harder. If you look at a DC game you should of noticed that there are some differences with them compared to any other type of CD. I believe they call them GCD. Some sites out there have been able to correctly copy these cds and then patch them to work properly using regular cds.
So there is a lot more to it than just making an image from the source and duplicating it. This is why I pointed you to gamecopyworld.com so that you can read more into it.
A lot of Dreamcast games are mixmode (data + audio) and with DC they go a step further by using special cds they make copying harder. If you look at a DC game you should of noticed that there are some differences with them compared to any other type of CD. I believe they call them GCD. Some sites out there have been able to correctly copy these cds and then patch them to work properly using regular cds.
So there is a lot more to it than just making an image from the source and duplicating it. This is why I pointed you to gamecopyworld.com so that you can read more into it.
ERICBRIAN2002
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Thanks for the site. I have been reading the site but cant figure out witch prog to use to burn the cd. All i need to know is how to burn the cd. Can you please give me the prog u used that worked. Thanks a whole bunch
bubbajim
Mac-Junkie
Here is the link to the Dreamcast FAQ that explains in pretty good detail to what is involved and what programs to use.
http://www.megagames.com/dc/dc_backup_faq.shtml
I haven't burned a game yet and haven't planned to anytime soon because of the effort involved. I'll stick to PS1 and PS2.
The FAQ mentions that you burn CDI images with DiscJuggler (which I think is only available for Windows).
Hope this helps and enjoy.
http://www.megagames.com/dc/dc_backup_faq.shtml
I haven't burned a game yet and haven't planned to anytime soon because of the effort involved. I'll stick to PS1 and PS2.
The FAQ mentions that you burn CDI images with DiscJuggler (which I think is only available for Windows).
Hope this helps and enjoy.
ERICBRIAN2002
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Thanks again. But isnt is harder to burn a ps2 cd? how u do that?
bubbajim
Mac-Junkie
That would be to burn with DVD burner. Good reason to buy a new iMac .
Of course you must not forget to modify the PS2 console.
And then of course don't forget the legality of all this.
Information on methods of copying games can be found on that link I provided. I haven't personally made copies of PS2 games, but know others who have and when I get a dvd burner, I'll be backing up my own games.
.Of course you must not forget to modify the PS2 console.
And then of course don't forget the legality of all this.
Information on methods of copying games can be found on that link I provided. I haven't personally made copies of PS2 games, but know others who have and when I get a dvd burner, I'll be backing up my own games.
AdmiralAK
Simply Daemonic
I would like to throw in my 2 cents in this matter.
I have a friend who runs copied games on his DC.
the DC CDs are a special breed of CDs so to speak, somehow they managed to get 900Mb on a CD. Second of all when he wanted to run copied games he had to actually use a loader CD, and then put the actual game CD in after teh loader had OKed the CD for use.
weird stuff
Admiral
I have a friend who runs copied games on his DC.
the DC CDs are a special breed of CDs so to speak, somehow they managed to get 900Mb on a CD. Second of all when he wanted to run copied games he had to actually use a loader CD, and then put the actual game CD in after teh loader had OKed the CD for use.
weird stuff
Admiral
ERICBRIAN2002
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Your friend had to put in whats called a boot disk and thats for games that dont self boot. But the game i have is self boot so i did need to do that i just pop the game right in. I am going to have to get a new imac cause i just feel in love with it at compusa. Imagine if it looks like that screen is floating in daylight but imagine at night how it would look. It ganna look like a floating flat panel. I will get it some how.
bubbajim
Mac-Junkie
Here's a clip from the FAQ on www.megagames.com:
YOU CAN NOT COPY THE GAMES FROM THE ORIGINAL DISC. It's not the same as PSX - you can't rent a DC game and do a CD to CD copy. It simply doesn't work. You HAVE to download the images.
Why? CD Technology 101: CDs are much like vinyl records, the data stream goes around the CD in one big spiral, the CD spins, the data gets read off the CD by the laser. GD-ROMs use CD technology but the space between the data 'grooves' are closer together than on normal CDs. This allows more data to be fit on a normal CD while having the bonus of providing Sega with a rudimentary hardware copy protection scheme: normal CD-ROM readers can't read the game data off the GD-ROM. Thus, an original GD-ROM to CDR copy is impossible.
The release groups use a cable from their DC to their PC: the cable downloads the entire GD-ROM (using the DC's special GD-ROM laser tech) to the PC, where the group can work on removing CD checks (software copy protection), bugs, add PAL/NTSC/VGA functionality, and other goodies. Downsampling (check the appendix in this FAQ) is sometimes necessary to make the game fit on a normal CDR. The game is then packaged/imaged for release, the release is spread by their couriers to internet sites and other users and ultimately into your hot little hands.
This an much more info here
YOU CAN NOT COPY THE GAMES FROM THE ORIGINAL DISC. It's not the same as PSX - you can't rent a DC game and do a CD to CD copy. It simply doesn't work. You HAVE to download the images.
Why? CD Technology 101: CDs are much like vinyl records, the data stream goes around the CD in one big spiral, the CD spins, the data gets read off the CD by the laser. GD-ROMs use CD technology but the space between the data 'grooves' are closer together than on normal CDs. This allows more data to be fit on a normal CD while having the bonus of providing Sega with a rudimentary hardware copy protection scheme: normal CD-ROM readers can't read the game data off the GD-ROM. Thus, an original GD-ROM to CDR copy is impossible.
The release groups use a cable from their DC to their PC: the cable downloads the entire GD-ROM (using the DC's special GD-ROM laser tech) to the PC, where the group can work on removing CD checks (software copy protection), bugs, add PAL/NTSC/VGA functionality, and other goodies. Downsampling (check the appendix in this FAQ) is sometimes necessary to make the game fit on a normal CDR. The game is then packaged/imaged for release, the release is spread by their couriers to internet sites and other users and ultimately into your hot little hands.
This an much more info here