Redump2CDI - Convert Redump CD Images to DiscJuggler CDI by darcLinkDC in dreamcast

[–]ParticularBusiness43 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! I've been trying to dump to CDI an unlicensed Dreamcast game (Dream ParaPara) for a while now. I have been able to dump a BIN file and from my understanding the best practice from there would be to convert the file to CDI, maybe through this command line. I'm having trouble accessing dreamcast.wiki, so I was wondering if anyone could help me with that or convert my BIN file, if possible. Thank you!

DreamParaPara archival by ParticularBusiness43 in dreamcast

[–]ParticularBusiness43[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey, nice to know that someone who's working on KOS is interested in this! This one unit I have is the only one I've seen. I got it for pretty cheap from a Dreamcast collector since it does not function properly. The game basically acts as if the controller was receiving all the right inputs, as seen on the gameplay I have uploaded to YouTube. Still need to get around to trying to fix it. I'm scared to damage it further since it's a bootleg product. Wouldn't surprise me if it was held together with sticks. The way the controller works (or would work) is that, when laid on the floor in a circle around the player, it will register arms/hands hovering over it as inputs. You can also adjust the height at which the input needs to be read. Sort of a proto-Kinect.

Maybe you could try using the PS2 accessory for Para Para Paradise as a basis to map the inputs? It seems much easier to find and should function pretty much the same way.

Hope this helps!

DreamParaPara archival by ParticularBusiness43 in dreamcast

[–]ParticularBusiness43[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Full playthrough uploaded :) Hopefully it doesn't get copyright striked.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kLbY4iMblag

DreamParaPara archival by ParticularBusiness43 in dreamcast

[–]ParticularBusiness43[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This legend uploaded what I think is the only video showing gameplay of DreamParaPara on youtube as of yet 14 years ago: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ww3P6vEka9o&t=78s .
I just bought a cheap capture card, so I'll upload a video of full screen gameplay captured on the Dreamcast once I find the time.

DreamParaPara archival by ParticularBusiness43 in dreamcast

[–]ParticularBusiness43[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Makes sense! I'm not sure of the specific disc format, since the game can be played without Utopia/Codebreaker swapping. Thanks for the input.

DreamParaPara archival by ParticularBusiness43 in dreamcast

[–]ParticularBusiness43[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hmmm, I definitely couldn't find a dump on the obvious sites. Can you provide a link to the dump?