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Re: List of SD card hack, carts, alternative replacements to CD drive.
« Reply #40 on: April 08, 2015, 02:23:12 pm »
What would you guys pay for one? Would I be better off just getting a modchip?

$100 seems a reasonable price to me, if you love your PS1 and want the original hardware around for years to come.

Keeping in mind I have never used a PSIO, I'd say that it depends on how bad you want to keep your original PS1 working in the future. The problem with a lot of the PS1's is the drives were not that great and lots of them died. Back in the day I installed a bunch of mod chips in PS1's for friends, I believe all the PS1's I moded had CD drive failure eventually.

For me the Rhea was worth the price point to keep my Saturn going. How ever, the PS1  is much better emulated then the Saturn and the PS2 has nearly perfect backwards compatibility because it has the PS1 processor on board. It's also happens to be the greatest selling console of all time and has several options for modding including a software mod that lets you back up to a hard drive.

If your a collector and really want to have the original hardware for your PS1 games then I would say yes. If you just want to walk down memory lane then a PS1 emulator or a modded PS2 with a HD back up is probably the way to go. 




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Re: List of SD card hack, carts, alternative replacements to CD drive.
« Reply #41 on: April 08, 2015, 03:07:51 pm »
I already have a modded ps2 and emulators. But I'm a console collector. And I want to play on the original hardware. So I will be willing to pay more for psio so I find wreck my drive.
Is there any word on multi disc games? I know it's a long test to play the first disc through to see if swapping to the next works.

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Re: List of SD card hack, carts, alternative replacements to CD drive.
« Reply #42 on: April 08, 2015, 03:15:23 pm »
Is there any word on multi disc games? I know it's a long test to play the first disc through to see if swapping to the next works.

From there FAQ:
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What about multi-disc games. Can I play games such as Abe's Exodus or Final Fantasy that use more than one disc?
Yes. This will be supported. Whilst playing your game, you can simply bring up a menu (using a button combination) that will allow you to mount a different CD-ROM or we will simulate a disc swap. This will all depend how the prototype performs during our tests. More information regarding this feature will be explained upon release.

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Re: List of SD card hack, carts, alternative replacements to CD drive.
« Reply #43 on: April 08, 2015, 04:24:03 pm »
Wow I must have skimmed past it

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Re: List of SD card hack, carts, alternative replacements to CD drive.
« Reply #44 on: June 20, 2015, 05:24:21 pm »
I just wanted to post here that I recently bought an EverDrive N8 direct from Krikzz in the Ukraine, and it's been a fantastic experience. Ordered on June 4, received on June 17 here in New Jersey (much sooner than expected!)

Works perfectly. All you do is download the most recent software, unzip it to a folder on the SD Card, add your games (in .nes or .fds format, it doesn't recognize .zip), put it in and power up the NES, and *poof* it gives you an alphabetized list of games available for play.

The only problem I ran into was the realization that the unit can only list so many roms in a list at once (~200 or so?), so I had to break up the collection into alphabetized folders ("A-C," "D-F," "G-I," etc.) in order to see them all... but once I did that, there's been no reason to take the thing out of my NES! Worth every penny. :burgerking:

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Re: List of SD card hack, carts, alternative replacements to CD drive.
« Reply #45 on: June 20, 2015, 06:35:02 pm »
FYI: New USB-GDROM firmware is out. Now supports cdi's, multi-disc, and region settings.
http://3do-renovation.ru/USB-GDROM_Controller.htm

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Re: List of SD card hack, carts, alternative replacements to CD drive.
« Reply #46 on: June 21, 2015, 04:15:33 am »
FYI: New USB-GDROM firmware is out. Now supports cdi's, multi-disc, and region settings.
http://3do-renovation.ru/USB-GDROM_Controller.htm

How do you like yours? Did you you use a external USB hard drive?
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Re: List of SD card hack, carts, alternative replacements to CD drive.
« Reply #47 on: July 01, 2015, 04:33:45 pm »
FYI: New USB-GDROM firmware is out. Now supports cdi's, multi-disc, and region settings.
http://3do-renovation.ru/USB-GDROM_Controller.htm

Man, it would be worth it alone not to hear the disc drive making all that noise. The load times are just a side benefit.

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Re: List of SD card hack, carts, alternative replacements to CD drive.
« Reply #48 on: July 02, 2015, 02:27:07 pm »
FYI: New USB-GDROM firmware is out. Now supports cdi's, multi-disc, and region settings.
http://3do-renovation.ru/USB-GDROM_Controller.htm

How do you like yours? Did you you use a external USB hard drive?
It's great, I really love it. It's silent, and I haven't had any problems running most games (so far). My only gripe is the menu is a bit rudimentary, but hopefully that'll be updated in future software releases.

Currently I'm using an internally connected USB Flash Drive. When I first got the USB-GDROM board it was the external USB version where you have to modify the DC's shell for the USB port. I didn't like the idea of cutting holes in the case, and I wanted this upgrade to be easily reversed. So I ended up de-soldering the USB port, and attaching my own connector to it so that I can fit a drive within the DC.
The USB Flash Drive works well for now (it's only a 64gb one though), I plan on upgrading it with a proper 500gb USB hard-drive if I can find one for cheap.


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Re: List of SD card hack, carts, alternative replacements to CD drive.
« Reply #49 on: August 18, 2015, 10:46:19 am »
I added the SD2SNES to the list. It's well over $200 but they are working on better compatibility with some of the specialized chips like the FX chip used in some SNES carts. 

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Re: List of SD card hack, carts, alternative replacements to CD drive.
« Reply #50 on: August 18, 2015, 01:38:03 pm »
I should mention I recently picked up an EZ-Flash IV (new version with microSD), and while it's got it's quirks, it's the best and most available flash cart for the GBA out there right now. At some point krikzz hinted that he's making an GBA-Everdrive, but until then, this is the best GBA option.


http://www.ezflash.cn/ez-flash-iv-microsd/

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Re: List of SD card hack, carts, alternative replacements to CD drive.
« Reply #51 on: August 18, 2015, 02:01:07 pm »
I should mention I recently picked up an EZ-Flash IV (new version with microSD), and while it's got it's quirks, it's the best and most available flash cart for the GBA out there right now. At some point krikzz hinted that he's making an GBA-Everdrive, but until then, this is the best GBA option.

http://www.ezflash.cn/ez-flash-iv-microsd/

I added it to the list up front.

My Saturn was DOA so I order an model one from Ebay for my Rhea. Do you recall how the SD card needs to be formatted? I don't see that bit of info in the install instructions.

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Re: List of SD card hack, carts, alternative replacements to CD drive.
« Reply #52 on: August 18, 2015, 02:52:53 pm »
That's so much easier than the EZ Flash III I'm still using, which only supports Windows XP. I have to load GBA ROMs from my arcade cabinet, since it's the only PC with XP in the house.

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Re: List of SD card hack, carts, alternative replacements to CD drive.
« Reply #53 on: August 18, 2015, 02:55:44 pm »
I added it to the list up front.

My Saturn was DOA so I order an model one from Ebay for my Rhea. Do you recall how the SD card needs to be formatted? I don't see that bit of info in the install instructions.

I think both the Rhea and the GDEMU supports FAT16 and FAT32. I'll have to re-check at home, but I think my Rhea's SD card is formatted to FAT32:

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Supported filesystems:

FAT (also known as FAT16)
FAT32
IMPORTANT: exFAT is not supported.

Card preparation guidelines:

Cards up to 2GB should be formatted with FAT16
Cards bigger than 2GB should be formatted with FAT32
Use the biggest cluster size available (32kB in most cases, 64kB clusters are also supported)
DOS partition table is supported but only first partiton will be used
For best results use software called SD Formatter

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Re: List of SD card hack, carts, alternative replacements to CD drive.
« Reply #54 on: August 20, 2015, 11:28:54 am »
anyone selling the dreamcast stuff? modded and haxed ready to go?

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Re: List of SD card hack, carts, alternative replacements to CD drive.
« Reply #55 on: August 24, 2015, 12:35:04 pm »
Hey Guys,

Just wanted to share a recent purchase.

Not sure if anyone is using a 3DS but I got the SKY3DS. It was really easy to setup and is running 3DS games on my fully updated new 3ds. I haven't used the Gateway so I am not sure how it compares. If you guys have any questions about it let me know.


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Re: List of SD card hack, carts, alternative replacements to CD drive.
« Reply #56 on: October 26, 2015, 06:51:58 pm »
retrocollect just put out this article about all the flash carts and backup devices.
http://www.retrocollect.com/Guides/ultimate-guide-to-retro-gaming-flash-cards-cartridges-a-backup-devices.html

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Re: List of SD card hack, carts, alternative replacements to CD drive.
« Reply #57 on: November 07, 2015, 01:52:07 am »
retrocollect just put out this article about all the flash carts and backup devices.
http://www.retrocollect.com/Guides/ultimate-guide-to-retro-gaming-flash-cards-cartridges-a-backup-devices.html

Nice find. I added the line to the first post.

In other big news...

PSIO is currently in closed BETA to Supporters only!

Do we have any Supporters here?
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Re: List of SD card hack, carts, alternative replacements to CD drive.
« Reply #58 on: November 07, 2015, 04:45:38 pm »
That list is pretty good.  It had a couple of more obscure ones on there I wasn't aware of. 

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Re: List of SD card hack, carts, alternative replacements to CD drive.
« Reply #59 on: November 11, 2015, 06:25:28 pm »
retrocollect just put out this article about all the flash carts and backup devices.
http://www.retrocollect.com/Guides/ultimate-guide-to-retro-gaming-flash-cards-cartridges-a-backup-devices.html

Nice find. I added the line to the first post.

In other big news...

PSIO is currently in closed BETA to Supporters only!

Do we have any Supporters here?
I wanted to but it was too late.

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« Reply #60 on: November 11, 2015, 07:23:38 pm »
I just found this installation and test video from one of the supporters? (I think) There is a little soldering involved.

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Re: List of SD card hack, carts, alternative replacements to CD drive.
« Reply #61 on: November 13, 2015, 08:32:51 pm »
That list is pretty good.  It had a couple of more obscure ones on there I wasn't aware of.

Yeah, I was going to mention the C64 SD card devices to replace your disk drive, and I see all of them are listed there!


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« Reply #62 on: November 21, 2015, 08:04:43 pm »
psio hit 99% today. pre orders in 3 days. maybe I can get one by Christmas.

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« Reply #63 on: November 23, 2015, 06:00:48 pm »
Dammit!  PSIO or the Darksoft Multi-CPS2 kit?  I'm so torn!

edit:  Actually, considering this is only going to cost about $150,  unlike the $350+ for the Multi-CPS2  I might have to spring for both! :D
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« Reply #64 on: November 24, 2015, 01:23:27 pm »
it hit 100% pre orders in 22 hours.

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« Reply #65 on: November 24, 2015, 01:43:17 pm »
it hit 100% pre orders in 22 hours.

Nice, Please post your first impressions after a little game play. Some unboxing pic's would be cool as well.

Thanks opt2not, for sharing the darksoft-cps2 kit. I'll add it to the list. If I was living in the US and had the space for a cps2 arcade cabinet, I would have already ordered one. I think its also the first one that the retrocollect article doesn't cover.

http://www.paradisearcadeshop.com/multi-pcbs/1616-darksoft-cps2-multi-kit.html
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Re: List of SD card hack, carts, alternative replacements to CD drive.
« Reply #66 on: November 26, 2015, 12:27:46 pm »
well the pre orders for psio were gone quick. did anybody here manage to snag one? Now we have to wait until next year.

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« Reply #67 on: November 26, 2015, 01:17:22 pm »
Nah I gave up the first time when they couldn't synchronize their countdown timer to the actual time pre-orders opened.  Besides, I'll wait till next year when and try again when they release the PSOne version.

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« Reply #68 on: November 26, 2015, 02:48:59 pm »
Nah I gave up the first time when they couldn't synchronize their countdown timer to the actual time pre-orders opened.  Besides, I'll wait till next year when and try again when they release the PSOne version.
I was thinking about waiting for version 2. for all the fixes of the first one

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« Reply #70 on: November 26, 2015, 09:27:02 pm »
I was thinking about getting one as well, but could not decide if the PSIO is a better option then the PS2 hard drive mod. The PS2 has the PS1's processor built in so it can play the entire PS1 library native, like it was simple a different revision of the PS1.

I think it's a great project, but other then the novelty of having an original PS1 on your shelf, I'm not sure it adds anything over the existing PS2  hard drive mods.   
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« Reply #71 on: November 26, 2015, 11:16:35 pm »
Yeah psone modding doesn't make a whole heck of a lot of sense. 

It's kind of like chipping a gamecube..... I suppose you could, or you could softmod a Wii and be done with it.  You'll get the added benefit of inexpensive component cables. 

Some disc based systems actually make sense though... like a Saturn, a Dreamcast or a Sega CD.... or the turbo cd.

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« Reply #72 on: November 27, 2015, 02:05:07 am »
Yeah psone modding doesn't make a whole heck of a lot of sense. 

It's kind of like chipping a gamecube..... I suppose you could, or you could softmod a Wii and be done with it.  You'll get the added benefit of inexpensive component cables. 

Some disc based systems actually make sense though... like a Saturn, a Dreamcast or a Sega CD.... or the turbo cd.
I guess some of us just want everything. I have a modded GC and Wii. I Have a modded Ps2 but an un modded ps1.I Think it's the novelty of playing games on the intended console but without burning up the old cd drives.

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« Reply #73 on: November 27, 2015, 02:16:16 am »
I guess some of us just want everything. I have a modded GC and Wii. I Have a modded Ps2 but an un modded ps1. I Think it's the novelty of playing games on the intended console but without burning up the old cd drives.

That's resizable. Particularly because the PS1 drives notoriously bad.

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« Reply #74 on: December 02, 2015, 10:04:07 pm »
Yeah psone modding doesn't make a whole heck of a lot of sense. 

It makes sense if you tend to transport your old consoles around when going on trips, or attending meet-ups/gaming sessions.

Besides, I got the LCD with my PSOne and would love to have it as a self-contained all-in-one console. Especially if I can cart it around easily without having to bring CDs with me.

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« Reply #75 on: December 03, 2015, 02:09:07 am »
I see what you are saying, but that thing isn't exactly portable in my eyes.  For on the go I'd recommend a psp or vita with a psx emulator. 

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« Reply #76 on: December 05, 2015, 10:10:40 pm »
In a different thread, Howard brought to my attention that there are many generic Everdrive like SD carts on aliexpress. They are generally cheeper and I would imagine that they are not of the same quality.

 I'm going to add a reference to them on the fist post and how to find them (search "overdrive"). If any one has one or get one in the future, please post a short review and the link to the one you have purchased.       

Also: I added
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« Reply #77 on: December 05, 2015, 11:00:51 pm »
It's actually a rather complicated story.  The developer of the everdrive made a deal with a Chinese manufacturer to produce the units.  He got a discount in exchange for the company being able to manufacture and sell them to China exclusively.  That was a really dumb deal on his part because China has eBay-like auction sites as well.  That's what you are seeing on Aliexpress and similar sites.  Bulk re-sellers are buying a bunch in China and re-selling online. 

So the hardware is identical.  The firmware may not be current though because I think he pulled the deal.  I think you can update though. 

That being said the "quality control" of stuff made in China usually consists of the person who made the order sending back obviously defective units.... that filter is gone if you buy direct. 

I'm most likely going to pick up a everdrive md after the holidays and I'll report back.  The only way we are going to figure out if they are up to our standards is to buy some. 

Some of them aren't worth the effort though.  While the genesis and snes models are much cheaper the nes tg16 and "misc" carts often run about the same price.  It probably has to do with demand. 

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Re: List of SD card hack, carts, alternative replacements to CD drive.
« Reply #78 on: December 06, 2015, 12:28:17 am »
Thats interesting.

It seem that there are other non-ever drive clone SD card carts on Ali as well.

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/By-SG-Post-For-N64-ED64plus-Game-Save-Device-N64-Enhanced-version/32354802142.html?spm=2114.031010208.0.460.6IuNnQ

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« Reply #79 on: December 06, 2015, 01:38:24 am »
well my wife ordered me an everdrive 64 from krikzz website. should be here by Christmas or a couple days after.