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    I downloaded a file called "450genroms.cdi" now howabout would I go about playing them on the dreamcast?

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    burn the CDI file with alcohol 120%

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    Originally posted by uncle evil
    burn the CDI file with alcohol 120%
    Yup. And it works like a charm

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    ehhh my dreamcast was manufactured in september 1999 and it didnt work...

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    Originally posted by Torn
    ehhh my dreamcast was manufactured in september 1999 and it didnt work...
    Try cdi2nero, and then burn with Ner v5.x.x

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    cdi2nero:
    Attached Files Attached Files

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    okay, but before I do that do I need a genesis emulator? or a modded dreamcast or something or other?

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    holy mother of god sprung! I just looked at your DC ISO list...any possible way you would be willing to trade?...

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    Originally posted by Torn
    okay, but before I do that do I need a genesis emulator? or a modded dreamcast or something or other?
    Nope, the EMU is on the disc already. No need to mod either.

    Originally posted by Torn
    holy mother of god sprung! I just looked at your DC ISO list...any possible way you would be willing to trade?...
    LOL Yeah, I am in the middle of a couple trades right now, I will get in touch

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    sorry, one more question... (feels stupid for all the questions) should I burn these with nero at the slowest speed possible?

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    Yeah, if you are having problems, I would do it that way.

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    Can segagen (im guessing its that since all the other ones suck) hold 450 gen roms? When I did that many it just froze up on me.
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    Originally posted by Mr. Crow
    Can segagen (im guessing its that since all the other ones suck) hold 450 gen roms? When I did that many it just froze up on me.
    I am not sure of the official name of the EMU, but mine has 450 ROMs and the EMU all on one selfbooting CD.

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