Sega Dreamcast GD-EMU Install SD Card ROM ISO GDI - YouTube

Sega Dreamcast GDemu Installation & Setup. Play backup games off SD Card without the laser.
A detailed tutorial video on how to install the GDemu and set it up with a menu for easy game play.
Pre order & Buy GDemu - gdemu.wordpress.com/ordering/
Firmware - gdemu.wordpress.com/firmware/...
GDMenu - gdemu.wordpress.com/links/
3D Printed Sega Dreamcast GD-EMU SD Card Tray - www.retrosales.com.au/product...
SD Formatting tool that worked - www.sdcard.org/downloads/form...
The 12v overheating fix (if it's an issue for you, as I don't think it's a big deal. The PAL Dreamcast requires 12v on the multi out connector, so I wouldn't disable the 12v rail personally.)- / how_to_remove_12v_from...
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[@infinity2z3r07]

Great video as always. Much easier than I'd have thought! Super cool custom shield too. Surely that is one quiet DC now. Wish there were still some GDEMU's available.

[@GlobalGarageAus]

The 3D printed shield is a great addition as it prevents you accidentally dropping the SD card down into the machine. You'd have to take the lid off to get it. There's a second piece that goes inside the lid but I hadn't printed that one in time for the video. Just create a wordpress account and subscribe to his email alerts. You'll get one.

[@GadgetUK164]

Excellent! Looks awesome! Thanks for sharing the setup process - very useful!

[@GlobalGarageAus]

Thanks bud, it's a pretty simple install and setup. I can't fault it. Works absolutely perfectly and worth every cent.

[@Charlie-Cat.]

I think you can make a good career out of it bro. You certainly have amazing talent for sure! Anthony...

[@mikeymike3240]

awesome piece of kit you got there, just a pity that it wasn't a bit cheaper. but a sweet way to keep the DC alive. 😀 👍 👍

[@Charlie-Cat.]

Darren should work at a popular university in Aussie. He would be a true value for educating future technicians to fix electronics with his knowledge in the field. Well one as always kind sir. 8^) Anthony..

[@GlobalGarageAus]

I don't know about that mate! haha Electronics is just a hobby.

[@djlynk08]

Great vid as always, You should do a quick vid on replacing the battery on these suckers with a battery holder and a normal LIR2032

[@GlobalGarageAus]

Thanks. Yep I'm planning that simple video now. Two options really, rechargeable battery like the original or non-rechargeable with supporting mods.

[@09222P]

Just found this video. You've earned a sub.

[@SuperKokuJin916]

I REALLY want one if these! I might have a spare console lying around somewhere. I can't wait for the Saturn solution of this.

[@GlobalGarageAus]

Yep the GD-Emu is a must have these days. The Saturn version is already out. gdemu.wordpress.com/details/phoebe-details/

[@robwebster7406]

Great vid 👍 is there a tap of The GDEmu for the 12 volt line to load it down?

[@ruggedman20]

I have a 400 gig sd card with over 300 games. Works great

[@drunkensailor112]

So there is no limit to size and games? Great!

[@xga303]

Great video as usual, Darren. Will you be selling the 3D printed tray's for the Saturn as well?

[@GlobalGarageAus]

Yes, definitely. I've got permission to sell them, so I'll get them listed soon. Watch this collection for updates. www.retrosales.com.au/collections/3d-printed-parts

[@anthonygiangiulio8853]

Did you ever get around to making the regulator removal video? I have an ntsc dreamcast and I've been holding out on a video before I attempt it myself.

[@LASERLine.Brasil]

Hi! Do you have the 5.13 version? I updated mine to 5.15 and it's freezing and do not boot anymore. Thanks in advance!

[@steveothehulk]

How many games can you put on the sd card? Is there a limit? Also Does anyone know the size of a complete Dreamcast rom pack

[@JohnSmith-xx1lx]

For some reason the firmware update only worked the 1st time and then it never worked again, i even tried different versions and nothing happens, the light doesn't even come on anymore, is it broken or is this normal?

[@Stjaernljus]

i can recommend the SD Card Formatter 4.0 from the SD Association for properly formatting SD cards.

[@GlobalGarageAus]

Funny you should mention that, as that's exactly what I used! Good tip! I'll add that to the video description for others.

[@aussieguy1012]

Can confirm this as well used it for wii u softmod.

[@vincentmaggio5799]

Global Garage, I installed with the help of your excellent video. I have a PAL console, everything works but I am getting the overheating issue. As it's not advised to remove the 12V regulator on PAL consoles, is there another way of solving the overheating problem? TIA

[@GlobalGarageAus]

So you're running a PICO and it's overheating? The overheating issue is only with the original PSU

[@Marios_stavr]

gdmu it has to versions i dont know what dreamcast i have i see there are 5V and 5.5v anyway. with gdmu i need memory card when i play to save??? because i havent.

[@stecoleman3356]

Global garage have you had any problems with the dreamcast overheating with you not removing the 12v rail since you done this video ? As i have a pal dreamcast and want to know if i need to remove it or not when my gdemu arrives

[@GlobalGarageAus]

Ste Coleman I replaced the power supply completely with a universal one in another video. You really need to as the 12v rail will overheat if left alone like you said. I sell the kits here if you're looking for one www.retrosales.com.au/products/accessory-power-supply-sega-saturn-dreamcast-replacement-modified-psu-retrofit-modding

[@aussieguy1012]

Great video as per usual.Does anyone do the IDE hdd mod (you could use sata with a adapter board).I heard for some games the sd read speeds can be a little slow.

[@GlobalGarageAus]

Thanks. I've never tried an external HDD mod on these. The SD card read times have been excellent with GD-EMU. It's important to get an SD card that is actually fast and not just go by the Class 10 label. I mean you need to do an actual read and write test in Windows or use as SD benchmark tool to determine its actual speed. I've found some really cheap cards outperform expensive ones.

[@JohnSmith-xx1lx]

I'm not even able to get the GD menu, any idea what i might be doing wrong?

[@zad0k91]

13:35 thanks for the helpful video, what do you mean by "make sure to deliver the firmware file"?

[@GlobalGarageAus]

“Make sure you’ve deleted the firmware file off the card before you play games.”

[@eileenlucynakurosawa7421]

May I ask if a microSD will work with the proper adapter??

[@davepowell7168]

Outclassed Timboy

[@Evil_Vincenzo]

0:09 these come in a few different flavors. I want a cola one lol

[@nilfelix6614]

dont need solderring mother board or need lens?

[@infamoussyn82]

where do i get one for dreamcast and saturn

[@Retro-Fez]

i cannot get my roms to dowload properly it keeps saying empty unsupported

[@donkaz9592]

Hello, greetings. You mentioned at the beginning of the video that gdemu puts stress on a power supply after you replace instead of the CD drive? I want to know how do you fix it?

[@GlobalGarageAus]

It's not a huge deal, but here are the details on how to disable the 12v - www.reddit.com/r/dreamcast/comments/461ohk/how_to_remove_12v_from_dreamcast_for_gdemu_and/ Another option is to replace the power supply altogether with one of my kits - www.retrosales.com.au/products/accessory-power-supply-sega-saturn-dreamcast-replacement-modified-psu-retrofit-modding

[@donkaz9592]

@@GlobalGarageAus thank you for a quick reply and providing useful information. It's Time to find soldering kit and learn how to do unsoldering ;)

[@ezcompane]

Would you recommend doing this for the Sega Saturn as well? My Saturn's laswer died on me a few weeks ago, and it's the original one I've owned since release. I'd like to keep it if I can replace the laser with one of these.

[@GlobalGarageAus]

Yes and No. A new laser for the Saturn is still really cheap but can be fiddly to setup properly. I've got a video on that if you want to have a go. Yes, your other option is a SD card reader from the same maker as the DGEmu. Early Saturns are generally 20pin RHEA and the later round button Saturns are generally 21pin Pheobe. gdemu.wordpress.com/details/phoebe-details/

[@ezcompane]

Thank you for the reply. I will definitely grab one of those, but now I'm stuck trying to decide which one to get first...Saturn or Dreamcast.

[@DaVidKid1877]

What about GDI? I name the gdi disc but games won't recognize.

[@jerwinkaceo]

This is really great bro! Best alternative way for defective lens maybe. I also have question if you can help me. I have this Dreamcast Japan version and I can't find the number at the back that says if "0" or "1". It shows nothing thats why I am confused if that GDEMU works in my Dreamcast.

[@GlobalGarageAus]

Jerwin Kace Ople If it doesn’t have a number, then it’s probably a first release revision 0. It’s probably also got a metal fan case/heat pipe. It won’t work with GDEmu. You need a revision 1 with 3.3v stamped onto the corner of the GDRom drive.

[@jerwinkaceo]

@@GlobalGarageAus Thank you again Bro. Yes and your right. I found out that my unit is really "0" or VA0. So sad coz that GDEMU not suitable for "0". But thanks again bro.

[@__babyface]

@@GlobalGarageAus Where can I buy one of these pre-moded dreamcast consoles like the one you have? I don't know how to operate on this console & how do you download dreamcast games on a sd card?

[@Ironman2177]

Where site do you get the games for the DREAMCAST?

[@mbe102]

RIP Dave Mirra :'(.

[@DaVidKid1877]

I have the entire DC library in .GDI but when extracted the files in the folder isn't like what you have. The folder contains the .gdi file as well as a .cue file and also to here are lots more .bin files and they are labeled by the name of the game followed by Track 01, Track 02, Track 03 and so on. I change the .gdi name to disc but when I get to the gdmenu screen it says unsupported file. Next I erased everything in the folder except for the .gdi file and still says unsupported file. I also tried removing everything except for the .gdi and the .cue files but still same issue. The Dreamcast boots into the gdmenu program but games aren't supported that I have. Is there a way to fix this issue? Is there a way to rename the files in each game folder? I'm going nuts trying everything and I have yet to find anyone else that does totorial videos that has the same kind of files as me. Any help at all would be so so helpful. By the way this was a great totorial video I just wish I was able to use my rom set. It looks like my roms are not the same as all the other ROMs that I see in almost every totorial video.

[@GlobalGarageAus]

DaVidKid1877 BIN CUE are not supported, so stick to GDI. Have a look around this website and then use the MadSheep tool to build the SD card. archive.org/details/interludev1.0032003necinterchanneljp

[@renrezcrypto6155]

Rhea of saturn is comming? Thanks

[@steveothehulk]

Anything similar to this for the ps1 console?

[@41moose]

Psiso I believe stone age gamer has them now

[@romanzuev2233]

Hello, How did you run Sega Dreamcast on full hd? What you used ?

[@afistfulofpimples1745]

No comment

[@medleysa]

I can’t hear GD-ROM without immediately thinking “God D-n ROM”

[@PookaLuka]

will it work with cdi roms?

[@brucewayne-px4lv]

Awesome

[@GlobalGarageAus]

Thanks for watching!

[@AxiomofDiscord]

If my laser goes out on my dreamcast i really hope these are still around.

[@gam85191]

I still have the original PSU and it's overheating, I know they say to leave it but i'm worried these things are so old and might put stress on old components

[@KRAFTWERK2K6]

Oh shit.... it does? >_< This is basically making me not wanna get one of these boards at all... any way to avoid this? I haven't seen replacement PSUs so far for the DC....

[@arcademan8899]

whats the limit on the SD for the gdemu ??? can i use a micro sd and if so whats the max it can go to ?? 128gb ???

[@GlobalGarageAus]

Raymond Kennedy Hey Raymond, a micro SD if fine and they all usually come with the full size adapter in the pack. I personally use 128GB no issues, but others use 256 and 512. Just use the SD Formatter tool and you’re fine. Don’t believe what the USBGD Rom comparisons say about this only supporting small SD cards as they are wrong.

[@41moose]

I use 3 128gb micro SD cards and I have no problems.

[@donkique956]

Where can I find gdi files for purchase?

[@chevypowertogo-9070]

Reading My SD Game Files Card On My PC Deleting Games i Don't Want,,are Deleted But Still Show In Or On My Dreamcast Game Menu even tho the Games entire Folder I Deleted :/ ?? ITS Frustrating Because i Don't Want them To Show Up in the Dreamcast Game Menu Anymore That's Why I Deleted in The First Please Because i Don't like Those Certain Games Therefore i Didn't want them Taking Up Space and Load Time, PLEASE HELP? How to Delete Title Names from Showing Up In The Dreamcast Game Menu Even Tho I Deleted The Whole Game Files Folder? **THANK YOU In Advance :-)

[@sandorphoenix]

So many Dreamcasts, all over in rural towns, check pawn shops.

[@sandorphoenix]

Get yourself a Dreamcaaaaaaaaast, lol

[@JohnSmith-xx1lx]

My guess is the Firmware can do damage to the GDMU if it doesn't install properly?..

[@christopherdonegan69]

My question is how do you get gdi files with the games you already own? I burn my games and only get a .cdi copy not the .gdi format.. hope someone can help I have a decent amount of Dreamcast games I would like to use but not sure how to get the .gdi files with all the raw audio files included.

[@ThesexyMrX]

Cdi works just the same.

[@Gouveia100]

Installing these gadgets is pretty simple. The hard part is getting the Roms.

[@drunkensailor112]

Just rip your original games

[@garystinten9339]

if you can't find these boards anymore.. found a somewhat better solution.. need the following. - Bolong 10 x Micro SD TF Memory Card to SATA SSD Adapter + RAID Quad 2.5 SATA Converter - 7+15Pin Female SATA SSD HDD Hard Drive to IDE 3.5" 40 Pin Male Converter Adapter. -pinout for a 40 pin ide to dreamcast motherboard wiring diagram otherwise a micro 40 pin gdrom plug from an old dreamcast gdrom. basically get an ide cable and solder all pins directly to board (finding a pinout picture on google and a little care) or go directly to a old dreamcast male plug and this will enable you to plug the board into the original data socket.. i understand that a new bios is necessary for using this board featured in the video.. but i assume that using my method may not work.. but possibly an ideal replacement..

[@SoopaFlyism]

Expensive card, 130 euros!!

[@dallase1]

Where do you get GDI files? Most of my files are CDI and because of evil greedy nintendo ISOZONE and many other ISO Sites have been shutdown so you can't get any files.

[@johnraymondt.domingo4105]

is there a gdrom for saturn?

[@GlobalGarageAus]

Yes, early Saturns are generally 20pin models called RHEA and the later round button Saturns are generally 21pin cables that need the Pheobe SD card reader. More info here - gdemu.wordpress.com/details/phoebe-details/

[@GlobalGarageAus]

No

[@CaptainBBS]

Mine won't work :,"(

[@treepizzle]

If you are having issues with "Unsupported Disc/Empty file" find the "TOSEC" file format. Just sayen ;)

[@MrLuismegaX]

They must built more

[@dallase1]

The Clone GDEMU is better than the Official GDEMU because the clone is cheaper and always available. I did not have to name my game files to disc.

[@williamgottlieb8723]

17:34 When everything is screwed back together, how easy/hard is it to remove the SD card from the slot?

[@emiliopoison]

When the gdemu will be available again?

[@GlobalGarageAus]

Just follow the website. You just missed the latest order. gdemu.wordpress.com/

[@Bloodsack1]

I'm looking at one of these. Hope they become available again soon?

[@StephanieHua]

USB-GD-rom. Takes pre-orders. Received in 2 months

[@nilfelix6614]

do you have a link please?

[@djgates06]

Is the gdemu sold out says preorders r done.

[@GlobalGarageAus]

Just subscribe and read every post he makes. The last message was this "March 2017 - GDEMU orders are open. If you’re unlucky and miss out - keep in mind there will be another batch coming in 2-3 months."

[@JohnSmith-qn3ob]

It works with a model 1? Are you kidding me? I have a model 0 and a model 2

[@themilstead]

I've read that it indeed works with 0, but not with 2.

[@MrGlenn253]

Does it make it region free? Might be a dumb question.

[@davidste60]

It can do, region free is an option when you launch a game.

[@MrGlenn253]

David Stevenson Awesome! Thanks David.

[@davidste60]

@@MrGlenn253 - You're welcome Glenn. By the way if you buy one of the cheap GDEMUs that you can get now ($60-ish) don't flash the firmware file as shown here because it will brick a clone version of the GDEMU. Just use the firmware it has already on it.

[@Denis-ms1pu]

Your Dreamcast is european?

[@bradleyhifi8155]

its cheaper because dreamcast games worth a lot now becouse dreamcast last 3 years just like the saturn but dream cast has less libary of games than saturn dream cast games are becoming hard to find becose the discs gets damge or destroyed or warp some dreamcast GD ROM LENS DIED

[@Retrogamer71]

gdemu? current price?

[@GlobalGarageAus]

Retrogamer71 They are 115 Euros. gdemu.wordpress.com/ordering/ordering-gdemu/

[@Retrogamer71]

Does Dreamshell 4 also work?

[@YordaMX]

Its 139€ now.. Insane

[@osirisdeleon]

I have a 128 Gb card working

[@allenmitchell09]

what brand?

[@bad68boy1]

where can i buy the GDEU whatever??

[@elamriti]

the usb gdrom needs a better menu !

[@GlobalGarageAus]

I've never used it... but surely someone could port this DGMenu over to that USB tool?

[@elamriti]

i tink it would be possible but that nemo guy who made it does not respond to emails

[@Gorilla_Jones]

Been trying to buy this fucking thing for 2 years, every time I try its sold out in fucking seconds. How do you actually get one of these without paying $700 on Ebay? Thanks

[@drunkensailor112]

They are 75$ all over eBay. Just bought one a few minutes ago.

[@ericochoa4034]

Get a usbgdrom instead! These gdemus are almost impossible to get!

[@bradleyhifi8155]

MINE WAS MADE MAY 1999 I GOT I FOR $30.00