Dreamcast.wiki

The Sega Dreamcast in all its glory

dreamcast.wiki is a new compendium of Dreamcast-related knowledge launched in 2020.

The Sega Dreamcast was the last new video game console to be manufactured by Sega. First sold in Japan in 1998, the console was widely considered ahead of its time due to its advanced graphics and built-in online connectivity. When it became possible to run custom code from CD-R with no hardware modifications or hacks necessary in 2000, the online Dreamcast homebrew scene exploded and created homebrew libraries, SDKs, freeware games and ports of fans' favorite games, emulators for vintage game consoles and computers, utilities, media players, and more. The console has gained a huge following worldwide, with enthusiast scenes thriving in many languages. Starting with Feet of Fury in 2003, dozens of independent game titles have been developed and sold on the Dreamcast with more on the horizon for 2020 and beyond. Hardware hackers have taken the console into a new era with SD, USB, and hard drive storage capabilities and HDMI video. The Dream will never die, and we aim to be its knowledge base.

How To

• Create a bootable Dreamcast disc -- Dreamcast requires no modchip or hardware modification!
• Play import games
• Dump original GD-ROM discs

Software

Dreamcast Games and Software	Development and Technical
Officially licensed games and software 3rd-party unlicensed software Commercially sold, independently developed indie games Homebrew games and ports (freeware) Emulating other systems on your Dreamcast Media players Other Dreamcast software (utilities and other miscellanea) VMU games	Development Engine & Library Dreamcast emulators Boot process Memory map IP.BIN VMU development

Hardware

Console and Peripherals

Modifications and Repair

Hardware overview, VMU hardware overview Hardware variations A/V connectivity G2 bus Modem, Broadband adapter, LAN adapter, Karaoke, Zip drive Maple bus Controller, Keyboard, Mouse, Arcade stick, Twin stick, Race wheel, Light gun, Fishing rod, Maracas, DreamEye webcam Mission Stick, Panther DC, Densha de Go! controller, Dance mat, Pop'n controller, VCD remote VMU, Memory card, Jump pack, Microphone Aftermarket adapters Serial interface Neo Geo Pocket Color link cable, VS cable, MIDI adapter, Coder's cable, Serial SD card adapter, Touchscreen

Optical drive replacements DCHDMI, S/PDIF, Internal VGA BIOS modification Region change, NTSC/PAL mode enforcement Power supply replacement DreamPi IDE hard drive modification Overclocking VMU mods GD-ROM drive repair PSU repair Controller board: Fuse repair, battery replacement Case whitening