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    • shavecatS
      shavecat @Krakatoa
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      @Krakatoa
      u just need the namoi bios in the folder dc bios
      "Accepted File Extensions: .cdi .chd .gdi for Dreamcast ROMs, .zip for Naomi/Atomiswave games.

      Place your ROM files in"
      https://github.com/retropie/retropie-setup/wiki/Dreamcast

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      • KrakatoaK
        Krakatoa @shavecat
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        @shavecat thanks, will that separate the games between dreamcast and NAOMI, or will they all be under the dreamcast umbrella?

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        • shavecatS
          shavecat @Krakatoa
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          @Krakatoa
          whatever u wanna or editor the es_system and add another console NAOMI or just add them to your dreamcast easy way ;)

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          • KrakatoaK
            Krakatoa
            last edited by Krakatoa

            So I managed to get some Atomiswave running (what an awesome system!!). I have a question though. Some of the games don't recognize controls when running. Is there a fix for this? I recall reading somewhere about deleing the eeprom.

            Also, I am still unable to launch any NAOMI games, it just boots me back to the emulation station. What version of Bios did are you all using to launch? At the moment I have all the bios' in the bios/dc called naomia.zip. I'm using he MAME rom alpiltdx.zip. NV M figured it out

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              barbudreadmon @Krakatoa
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              @Krakatoa said in Working Dreamcast games:

              Some of the games don't recognize controls when running

              You mean the games with zillions of analog controls ? Make sure the game is mapped to controls that actually exist on your controller in "quick menu > controls", if that's not the issue then yeah, try deleting the eeprom.

              FBNeo developer - github - forum

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              • KrakatoaK
                Krakatoa @barbudreadmon
                last edited by

                @barbudreadmon I don't think its the analog control issue, as the coin and player select don't work either. I deleted the eeprom and a game booted, but I couldn't get past the service menu, even with a keyboard plugged.

                Such a fun machine though, so I will keep persevering.

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                • pjftP
                  pjft @Krakatoa
                  last edited by pjft

                  @Krakatoa Searching here will help, specifically here.

                  Any games in particular you can mention? I tried a few and they worked well, only a few had real input challenges but they were surmountable.

                  I find that some games actually crash after some runs on load, and deleting the eeprom fixes it - Metal Slug 6 and Samurai Shodown 6 being the main ones that come to mind, but probably others will have the same issue.

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                  • KrakatoaK
                    Krakatoa @pjft
                    last edited by

                    @pjft Thanks, yeah the one in particular was Faster than Speed. It booted up fine, but none of the controls worked

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                    • pjftP
                      pjft @Krakatoa
                      last edited by

                      @Krakatoa Haven't tried it, apologies. It shows as running OK on the compatibility list.

                      See if this helps: https://github.com/libretro/flycast/issues/865

                      From the search I shared :)

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                      • pjftP
                        pjft @Krakatoa
                        last edited by

                        @Krakatoa In my case it works on my Dualshock 3 controller. Analog sticks for steering, though, can't have them on the dpad.

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                          barbudreadmon @Krakatoa
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                          @Krakatoa said in Working Dreamcast games:

                          Faster than Speed

                          That's one of the games that came to mind when talking about games needing a bit of remapping, and tbh i don't expect it to be playable on keyboard anyway (requires 3 analog axis).

                          FBNeo developer - github - forum

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                          • KrakatoaK
                            Krakatoa @barbudreadmon
                            last edited by

                            @barbudreadmon I'm hoping to map it my arcade sticks, with six buttons. If not I can my my USB Nintendo controller.

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                              barbudreadmon @Krakatoa
                              last edited by

                              @Krakatoa said in Working Dreamcast games:

                              I'm hoping to map it my arcade sticks

                              Well, good luck with remapping then, but as i said it's using 3 analog axis, arcade sticks have none.

                              FBNeo developer - github - forum

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                              • KrakatoaK
                                Krakatoa @barbudreadmon
                                last edited by

                                @barbudreadmon Good point, I will probably have better luck with my nintendo64 controller.

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                                • KrakatoaK
                                  Krakatoa
                                  last edited by

                                  Anyone know how to get into the service mode for Naomi and Atomiswave roms using a keyboard?

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                                    barbudreadmon @Krakatoa
                                    last edited by

                                    @Krakatoa did you enable the service mode buttons in core options ? they are disabled by default to avoid misspress while playing

                                    FBNeo developer - github - forum

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                                    • KrakatoaK
                                      Krakatoa @barbudreadmon
                                      last edited by

                                      @barbudreadmon yes I enabled them thanks, but it wants me to use l3 and r3 which I don't have on my system. That's why I was wondering if you could access it ca the keyboard.

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                                      • pjftP
                                        pjft @Krakatoa
                                        last edited by

                                        @Krakatoa You can change them in the RetroArch menu, even if temporarily.

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                                        • KrakatoaK
                                          Krakatoa @pjft
                                          last edited by

                                          @pjft Thanks that worked, I mapped coin and select to service and and test, then after restarting I was able to get into test and service mode

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                                          • shavecatS
                                            shavecat @Krakatoa
                                            last edited by

                                            @Krakatoa
                                            how did u get to go the the service menu?
                                            i enabled the service mode button in the core options.
                                            but cant find where in the RetroArch menu it is ...
                                            having a keyboard and ps3 control

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