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dbdrummer88 · Post by **dbdrummer88** » Tue Oct 20, 2009 10:52 pm

I just purchased a dreamcast bba (probably spent too much but im not worried about that

) I was wondering if anyone else has one and has maybe used the web browser. I know there are still a few games including quake 3 arena. Anyone out there playing with one?????

Warp2063 · Post by **Warp2063** » Tue Oct 20, 2009 11:03 pm

We have a "What did you buy today" thread...

Yes, I have one mint in the box with the original packaging and disc and everything. No, I have not used my Dreamcast to go online yet, and I'm guessing that the previous user didn't, either, as there are no ISP settings stored on there that I'm aware of.

I haven't used my DC to play anything online yet because the only game that I own that still is playable is Phantasy Star Online, and no one here has expressed sufficient interest recently to play it with me. There are three or four other games (Quake III being one of them), that I don't own, but are still playable. Starlancer is one, and then Evo 4x4 racing... and another racing one with a weird name that I can't think of.

xDerekRx · Post by **xDerekRx** » Tue Oct 20, 2009 11:27 pm

I still havent gotten by BBA yet but still looking. Once I do Im all for playing Phantasy Star and Quake III

JerryTerrifying · Post by **JerryTerrifying** » Wed Oct 21, 2009 1:08 am

I will definitely play Phantasy Star with you but I've been having trouble getting it to work. I've got the BBA but I haven't been online with it yet. You need the version 3 webbrowser for the BBA so I bought one. It came with a huge crack in it...I just sent it back to the seller to ge a replaement. I've also looked for ISOs but can't get one to burn right and work.

I've tried playing PSO but can't get it to work. There's a special altered/enhanced version of the game that you have to burn but I can't get it to burn right and play. I've burnt tons of Dreamcast games and they've mostly worked but from time to time there's some that just won't work. I've used multiple programs, multiple brand discs and no luck. So if someone can burn that special enhanced version of PSO and mail it out to me I'd be more than happy to play PSO. And I can't wait to get my damn 3.0 Browser so I can at least download some jpegs to my VMU for Jet Grind Radio.

Warp2063 · Post by **Warp2063** » Wed Oct 21, 2009 1:52 pm

I'm able to burn the enhanced PSO disc. It worked fine on my first try, using a program called BootDreams.

I could use a 3.0 browser, though...

dbdrummer88 · Post by **dbdrummer88** » Wed Oct 21, 2009 4:47 pm

I had thought that the only way to play PSO is if u already had an account when it came out, am I wrong? Otherwise I will try to get it as soon as I can!!!!

Warp2063 · Post by **Warp2063** » Wed Oct 21, 2009 5:44 pm

dbdrummer88 wrote:I had thought that the only way to play PSO is if u already had an account when it came out, am I wrong? Otherwise I will try to get it as soon as I can!!!!

I don't know if that was true in the past or not, but you can definitely play it without a previous account now.

Now, however, I believe it's not possible to play the US version, even on the hacked server. You need to use either a PAL version or a hacked PAL version. I have a hacked (and upgraded) PAL copy that I downloaded and burned. I own a US Version 2 PSO for Dreamcast that's still sealed in its original packaging as well.

dbdrummer88 · Post by **dbdrummer88** » Wed Oct 21, 2009 5:46 pm

Thats awesome, I guess I will start looking out for a copy

Warp2063 · Post by **Warp2063** » Wed Oct 21, 2009 5:49 pm

dbdrummer88 wrote:Thats awesome, I guess I will start looking out for a copy

Bump!

I was editing my post when you replied to it, so you may have missed the second half.

dbdrummer88 · Post by **dbdrummer88** » Wed Oct 21, 2009 5:53 pm

I know that burned games arent bound by region coding, so I can burn a PAL version and then start playing once I get a BBA then?

Warp2063 · Post by **Warp2063** » Wed Oct 21, 2009 6:36 pm

dbdrummer88 wrote:I know that burned games arent bound by region coding, so I can burn a PAL version and then start playing once I get a BBA then?

Mmm... I'm not 100% sure exactly how it works. As I said, I have an enhanced hacked PAL version.

... I know the download link is SOMEWHERE on these forums, but since things aren't often posted in the correct thread/category (doesn't help that some of the categories aren't clearly purposed) and the search tool for this version of phpBB is out of date and not helping, I'm having the hardest time finding it. I have the burnable files on my computer, though...

I wish these forums would be upgraded... and a backup made before the upgrades, just in case.

JJC5150 · Post by **JJC5150** » Wed Oct 21, 2009 9:33 pm

Hi Guys. I just wanted to add, that if you didnt know already, The BBA can ONLY be used with PSO, Quake 3, and the web browser (PWeb 3.0, or xdp), the 4 other online games are dial up only. The web browser works ok, but is quite outdated. Some sites / pages will not load properly due to the browser not being able to use some of the " modern software" required (Flash, etc).
also, if you plan on playing your dc online alot, etc, I wouldn't use copied / burned discs. Ultimately they wear down the laser on your system, causing damage, and in the end will break your dreamcast.

JerryTerrifying · Post by **JerryTerrifying** » Wed Oct 21, 2009 9:48 pm

I've used bootdreams to burn a bunch of stuff and it usually works. I've tried two different computers, several programs and downloaded the game a few times. Each time all I get is an audio disc. Super lame. If you don't mind shipping me a copy that works for you I'll pay for shipping

Shoot me a PM.

Post by **Xranger60** » Wed Oct 21, 2009 9:49 pm

Hey, sorry Warp, I know that some upgrades have long been overdue. I'll be working on it soon.

dbdrummer88 · Post by **dbdrummer88** » Wed Oct 21, 2009 10:05 pm

Well i do have an official copy of quake 3, and u say PSO does work? Also I have web2.0 will that still work or will only 3.0 work?

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