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If you have a Broadband Adapter, the simplest way is using [[httpd-ack]] ([[:File:Httpd-ack-20080711.zip|download]]).
If you have a Broadband Adapter, the simplest way is using [[httpd-ack]] ([[:File:Httpd-ack-20080711.zip|download]]).
If you are using an SD card adapter, use [[SDRip]] ([[:File:Dcsdrip11.zip|download]]). Do not use Dreamshell for dumping GD-ROMs as the ripper software in Dreamshell is unreliable.
If you are using an SD card adapter, use [[SDRip]] ([[:File:Dcsdrip11.zip|download]]). Do not use Dreamshell for dumping GD-ROMs as the ripper software in Dreamshell is unreliable.
{| class="wikitable"
|+Methods for dumping and types of discs possible to dump
|-
!
! Dreamcast<br /> with Broadband Adapter
! Dreamcast<br /> with serial SD card adapter
! Dreamcast<br /> with IDE/CF drive
! Computer<br /> with special DVD-ROM drive
|-
|Retail GD-ROM
|Yes, using [[httpd-ack]]
|Yes, using [[SDRip]]
|Yes, but [[DreamShell]] dumps unreliable
|Yes, using [http://wiki.redump.org/index.php?title=GD-Rom_Dumping_Guide Redump method]
|-
|GD-R<br />(3-track style)
|Yes, with [[System Disc 2]]<br />Yes, with simple swap trick (alternative)
|Yes, with [[System Disc 2]]<br />Yes, with simple swap trick (alternative)
|Yes, with [[System Disc 2]]<br />Yes, with simple swap trick (alternative)<br />(but [[DreamShell]] dumps unreliable)
|No
|-
|GD-R<br />(>3 tracks with audio)
|Yes, with [[System Disc 2]]<br />Yes, with complicated swap trick (alternative)
|Yes, but only with [[System Disc 2]]
|Yes, with [[System Disc 2]] (but [[DreamShell]] dumps unreliable)<br />Otherwise, requires Broadband Adapter for [[httpd-ack]]
|No
|-
|}

Revision as of 01:08, 23 January 2020

Dumping GD-ROMs can be done using a Dreamcast console with a Serial SD card adapter or Broadband adapter. Alternative, special models of PC drives can be disassembled and modified to dump GD-ROMs with the proper software and technique.

If you have a Broadband Adapter, the simplest way is using httpd-ack (download). If you are using an SD card adapter, use SDRip (download). Do not use Dreamshell for dumping GD-ROMs as the ripper software in Dreamshell is unreliable.

Methods for dumping and types of discs possible to dump
Dreamcast
with Broadband Adapter
Dreamcast
with serial SD card adapter
Dreamcast
with IDE/CF drive
Computer
with special DVD-ROM drive
Retail GD-ROM Yes, using httpd-ack Yes, using SDRip Yes, but DreamShell dumps unreliable Yes, using Redump method
GD-R
(3-track style)
Yes, with System Disc 2
Yes, with simple swap trick (alternative)
Yes, with System Disc 2
Yes, with simple swap trick (alternative)
Yes, with System Disc 2
Yes, with simple swap trick (alternative)
(but DreamShell dumps unreliable)
No
GD-R
(>3 tracks with audio)
Yes, with System Disc 2
Yes, with complicated swap trick (alternative)
Yes, but only with System Disc 2 Yes, with System Disc 2 (but DreamShell dumps unreliable)
Otherwise, requires Broadband Adapter for httpd-ack
No