GD-Emu Project: Sega Dreamcast SD Card ISO Loading Add-On Device Nears Completion | RetroCollect - [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien]

[Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir cette image]Back in 2012 news arrived that the Dreamcast was set to receive an alternative to loading games from disc. The GD-Emu Project aimed to entirely replace the 128-bit console's disc drive by switching it out for an SD Card equipped modification, one capable of loading game ISOs. As of today this project is now complete, with a small production run expected soon.
The talented individual behind this project also happens to be the same one who brought us the Sega Dreamcast emulator Makaron. Deunan, as he is known, has remained largely quiet throughout the entire process of his project - presumably due to the volume of requests and questions he has reported receiving since starting. As of today though, Deunan's latest update shows off a selection of completed GD-Emu boards awaiting an SD Card filled with Sega classics, along with images of the device inserted into a Dreamcast.
Although it is yet to be confirmed as and when these devices will go on sale, a limited run as been hinted at and one we'll have to keep a close eye on. In the meantime, those wanting to experience a similar solution to loading games on the Dreamcast through removable media can always give the Serial Port SD Card adapter a whirl.

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Sega Dreamcast SD Card ISO Loader GDEmu Gets Menu Driven Interface
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The Sega Dreamcast has been leading the way in this retro-revolution with an after-market solution to loading games on the original hardware using SD cards. While the initial release of the GDEmu may have done the job just fine, it left a few things to be desired - the biggest of which has just been addressed.

If you’re just tuning in to what could at first seem like rather confusing news, here’s a quick reap. A talented developer/manufacturer devoted to the Sega Dreamcast has created a new add-on for the console which replaces the in-built GDROM drive. Once installed, this new board can load Dreamcast games into memory and trick the console into thinking its reading a disc.

As it stands though, the GDEmu uses a rather unusual method of booting games into memory compared to traditional flash cartridges. Upon powering on the system, you need to push a button on the hardware to cycle between the various games stored on the SD card. Needless to say, the more games on your GDEmu, the harder it is to quickly jump into your favourites given there is no visual indication as to what game is up next.

With this in mind another Dreamcast devotee has managed to create a piece of software to address this issue. The newly released GDMenu is a front-end loader for the GDEmu which displays a on-screen menu listing all of your installed games. By simply navigating this list and selecting your choice, games can now be run from the GDEmu without the need of its clunky hardware keys.

Those of you who happen to have a GDEmu to hand or are considering making the purchase can find out more below. Be warned though, the video tutorial below seems to be presented by a rather unexpected character.

Le lecteur SD pour Dreamcast, GDEMU, enfin disponible

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Le lecteur GDEMU (à gauche) intégré dans la Dreamcast (à droite)