Dreamcast Widescreen Hacks

Yes I'm a little bit out topic... But I know that only a codebreaker code is not enough, I modded myself pes stuff on xbox.

 

Dude can you post a Widescreen code for SONIC ADVENTURE INTERNATIONAL (Jp)? Also anyone could post... THE HOUSE OF THE DEAD 2 NTSC - U or CARRIER NTSC-U widescreen codes please?

 

Also a widescreen code for virtua striker is needed, It looks bad on 16:9 tv

 

Alright guys,

I put together this simple loader for Codebreaker, if anyone wants to give it a try, here's the download link:
CBLoader_v0.1.zip

Features:
- Patch Codebreaker so you can use backups with it.
- Patch Codebreaker to work with japanese_cake's latest bootROM v1.032.
- Patch Codebreaker to load an external file with cheat codes.

The loader underwent very little testing, but I didn't find any obvious problems with it... let me know if you find any problems or have any suggestions!
It comes with stand alone binaries only, so you'll have to build a disc image with them and provide the Codebreaker's main binary, also to edit the already included cheat codes file you can use XPDCCC like I had mentioned before.

Anyway, hope it will be of any use for some of you.

 

WTF AWESOME! You got something out faster than I though you would! Downloading now!

 

My research

Code:

8C0103A0 loop check disc

8C0103B0 goto  loop check disc

8C0122C6 please lid open loop
8C01231E make syscall mainloop and check drive
8C012330 make syscall mainloop and check drive
8C01233C goto please lid open loop
8C01233E - 8C012346 goto 8C010F60

8C012342 please insert the new disc loop
8C01238C make syscall mainloop and check drive
8C01239A  make syscall mainloop and check drive
8C0123A0 goto please insert the new disc loop

8C012544 checking the current disc loop
8C01256A make syscall mainloop and check drive
8C012576 goto checking the current disc loop

 

Reset team plays WWF Royal Rumble with the 16:9 widescreen hack and realise it has some unexpected results.


Reset team plays Virtua Tennis with the 16:9 widescreen code on, and realise that we cannot tennis.

Only sharing these as a thank you for the 16:9 codes. Both videos link to this message board and topic directly, as well as giving a reflection of what to expect with the codes. Virtua Tennis works perfectly fine (The camera jumps to 4:3 during transitions, but that's normal) but WWF Royal Rumble struggles with player locations during the Royal Rumble event due to the number of characters on screen. Makes for a more interesting playthrough at least

These were test runs of new hardware, audio is going to be upgraded with better mics and we will be doing some duet stuff on single player/cooperative games to allow more of a discussion about things. But for the time being, hope you enjoy the footage. If anybody wants the originals I have them at 40mbps quality, Youtube butchers it down to 8mbps so there's some graphical deterioration from their end.

 

Hi I want to report something really weird. I am trying this codes at the real Dreamcast. I dont know if there is any chance that is a problem of my console, but the codes just stopped working. What i mean is, the first day i tried these codes I was able to make them run using a Gameshark backup disc and a VMU. I even tried it with the backup disc and an original Gameshark CDX memory, they all was saved and many of them run on the console whitout issues. But at the 2nd day (And I dont know why this happened) I tried to use them again but they just stop working. Therefore I just bought another original Gameshark CDX v3.3 with the retail Gameshark disc, but again the codes can be saved but the game doesnt load, the game just freezes at a black screen at the moment it should begun to work. Please someone let me know if you guys haved this problem too or please give me any ideas about how to fix it. Best Vibes

Added Info: after many tryings I ended up realizing that this widescreen codes doesnt work whit the retail software and hardware (gameshark) As I explained I was using a v3.3 one. If the CDX card is detected by the console or if the retail Gameshark disc is used, then this widescreen codes will not work, either of them or both. In order to make the codes work, I used a Gameshark backup CD (I think it is Echelon version of Gameshark CDX but I am not sure) and a retail VMU used at as the CDX memory card. I was able to Run Resident Evil Code Veronica widescreen code like this, but it doesnt worked with the retail ones. The weird part is SHENMUE 1 and SHENMUE 2 codes are not working anymore, it stills get freeze on a black screen, but the weirdest part is: I was able to make them run the first time I tried it!! I am sure about it , I was with a friend and we both see the games running at 16:9 In SAM and PHIL, those are my LED TV and My CRT TV (both of them are widescreen), so I am sure I am not crazy xD... Please Help!! Why the Shenmue 1 and 2 codes are not working anymore?!!

 

Dear

Does exist a method to write in a file in PC all codebreaker widescreen then copy to VMU for Dreamcast.

thanks

 

You're looking for Xploder DC Code Compiler or XPDCCC.

 

Thanks you

 

Thanks I succes to create VMI+VMS file but how to transfer it in my VMU Dreamcast? (burn a cdi and use VMU explorer maybe?)

Thanks

 

Yes, you can burn the plain file to a cdr and do disc swap with VMU Explorer booted up. I got a lot of VMU games onto mine that way. Worth a try to see if it also works with those kinds of files too.

 

thanks I dont know how to create .cdi image with only my vmi.

 

A simple way to do it is to create any kind of disc image, mount it in daemon tools, and then make a cdi of it with discjuggler.

 

Thanks I try it ....but donesnot work.

I create one folder named VMI, inside I put my VMI file, create an iso with iso burn or Alcohool 120%, after I create a cdi with discjuggler but dont work.

I forgot something?

thanks

 

I succes to mod the VMU backup here

http://www.bucanero.com.ar/downloads/

and create cdi with boot make:

http://sizious.com/download/dreamcast/#bootmake

 

Yeah it only has to be a plain data cd with the files on it with no folders or anything. Then once I placed the data disc in the Dreamcast I browsed to the files on the cd.

 

Exactly I create an image and I use my GDEmu.

 

I've got to say... playing through Shenmue in widescreen on my DC has been awesome! Thanks very much. Now, to be a little cheeky - any chance I can request the following if anyone would be so kind:

Resident Evil: Code Veronica X (JP) -- with the release of the translated veronica kanzenban, it would be awesome to play in widescreen.
Omikron: The Nomad Soul (PAL)
Evil Dead: Hail to the King (NTSC or PAL)