Dreamcast (hardware) Game Cheats for Platform Dreamcast
Press B
+ Y
+ X
+ A
+ Start
during most games to reset the system.
Delete internal memory settings:
Alternatively, hold B
+ X
on controllerB and turn on the Dreamcast. Release the buttons after the date/timeprompt appears. Note: This will not affect your VMU memory andwill only reset internal information, such as date, time, and Dreamcast Network settings.
CD-R discs:
You can play CD-R as well as other games from otherregions on the Dreamcast without a modification chip.
Alternate settings screen:
Have a saved game from Puyo Puyo Fever to placecharacters from that game in the background graphics of the settingsscreen.
Japanese disc art:
To view the original Japanese disk art, start yourDreamcast with the disc lid open. Put it in to the CD player mode,then put in a Dreamcast game that was originally released in Japanand wait for it to load. Instead of the red and white disc, thedisc will be the Japanese disk cover. Note: This works on mostbut not all games (for example, Shenmue and Marvel vs.Capcom 2).
Use your own music in games:
Buy an AV plug with a speaker link at the end. Takeout one of the audio cords on your console that connects to theVCR or monitor. Plug in one of the AV cords into your VCR. Connectthe end of the AV link to a portable CD player into the headphonejack with your music of choice, while making sure that the consolestill connects to the VCR in the same place. Turn on the PortableCD player. Turn on the video game console. Start a game, and turnthe sound effects volume up while turning the music volume allthe way down. Note: Some games do not have this sound option.Pick a track and play it on your portable CD player. In the game,you should hear the sound effects perfectly while the CD playersmusic is being played. Note: You can use tape players and radiosin place of the CD player if they have headphone jacks.
Trouble-Shooting — if this does not work:Check if the CD player and console are both plugged in.
Check if the CD player or console is on.
Check if you can turn down the in-game music volume.
Check the reasons in your consoles manual why it is not working.
Check the reasons in your CD player pamphlet why the CD is notworking.
Check to see if either of the CDs are scratched.