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Holds a [[0GDTEX.PVR]] image that can be shown on the Bios CD player screen.
Holds a [[0GDTEX.PVR]] image that can be shown on the Bios CD player screen.
==GD-R discs==
[[File:GDR discs at Sega.jpg|400px|thumb|right|GD-R discs stored at Sega of America]]
GD-R discs are the recordable version of Sega's proprietary disc format. GD-Rs lack the security ring between the standard density and high density sections, and thus only boot on a retail Dreamcast system using a [[System Disc 2]]. The [[Katana Dev.box]] will also play these discs.

Revision as of 15:28, 18 January 2020

The GD-ROM format is Sega's proprietary disc format used for the Sega Dreamcast home console, as well as for the arcade systems NAOMI, NAOMI 2, Triforce, and Chihiro.

Holds a 0GDTEX.PVR image that can be shown on the Bios CD player screen.

GD-R discs

GD-R discs stored at Sega of America

GD-R discs are the recordable version of Sega's proprietary disc format. GD-Rs lack the security ring between the standard density and high density sections, and thus only boot on a retail Dreamcast system using a System Disc 2. The Katana Dev.box will also play these discs.