Dreamcast 4X Memory Card
Compatibility List Release 1
Unpublished Work Copyright (C) 2003 Kitsune Sniper (David Silva)
Email: kitsune_sniper [at] hotmail [dot] com
Unpublished work Copyright 2003 David Silva,
using the pseudonym Kitsune Sniper.
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Table of Contents
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1 ~ About the 4X Memory Card
2 ~ What's the problem here?
3 ~ Code explanations
4 ~ Master Game List
5 ~ Want to contribute?
6 ~ Special thanks
7 ~ FAQ update history
8 ~ Copyright information
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1 ~ About the 4x Memory Card
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The 4x Memory Card is a memory storage unit for Dreamcast. It offers 800
blocks of storage space, which is four times as much as a standard Visual
Memory Unit (VMU). The 800 blocks are divided into four 200-block units,
called banks. The 4x Memory Card is not a Visual Memory unit. It does not
feature a display, speaker, clock, or VMU mini-game functions, and cannot
be used with software that is labeled "Visual Memory Required."
(Source: http://www.sega.com/help/hardware/4xmemory.jhtml)
In other words, you more or less have the equivalent of a Dreamcast memory
card. You can save data to it, but it can't play VMU Games, or be used to
trade game saves with other Dreamcast VMUs or 4X cards.
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2 - What's the problem here?
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Certain games don't recognize the 4x card; either they can't find the card,
or they crash. They can't be used to save or load save files with these
games. So, this list is meant to be a sort of reference for those that own
one of these cards so they'll use a normal VMU instead.
This list will be split into five different sections:
- USA [NTSC|U]: This section will be dedicated to games released in America,
intended for use in the American continent. This excludes Brazil, because
they use the PAL TV standard.
- JAPAN [NTSC|J]: This section is dedicated to Japan-only releases.
- EURO [PAL|E]: Of course, this section is dedicated to European and
Australian releases. If any Brazilian games are found, they will be added
here as well.
- HOMEBREW [All regions]: This is for programs, games, emulators or demos
created by independent programmers. The support is non-existant as a
general rule. Still, this has to be added.
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3 - Code explanations
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Game Title: The game title. If there's a reason why the game won't work with
a 4x memory card, a code enclosed within brackets will be added asides the
name: The possible reasons that a game will not work with one are:
[1] - The game requires a VMU screen to be played properly: it displays
important information about the game itself.
[2] - The game crashes immediately.
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4 - Master Game List
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USA [NTSC|U] unsupported games
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| Game title
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| Dynamite Cop
| Rayman 2
| Soul Reaver - Legacy Of Kain
| Seaman [1]
| Vigilante 8: Second Offense
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Japan [NTSC|J] games
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| Game title
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| Napple Tale [1]
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Euro [PAL|E] games
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| Game title
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| Worms Armageddon
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Homebrew games
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| Game title
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| NESTERDC 7.1
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5 - Want to contribute?
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If you want to contribute, please send the following information:
- Complete game/program title
- Game ID Code [or if it's a backup or homebrew program]
- Description of the error
This list will center mostly on official game software. Still, be sure to
send in as much information as you can!
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6 - Credits
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The following people have contributed to this list, in alphabetical order:
Antihero
Ashton Richards
it290
phobia
Riveller
Shiawaseninarou
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7 - FAQ Revision History
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Version 1 [October 18, 2003]
Only has info on a few games. Please help!
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8 - Copyright Information
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Unpublished work Copyright 2003 David Silva,
using the pseudonym Kitsune Sniper.
This FAQ and everything included within this file cannot be reproduced
in any way, shape or form (physical, electronical, or otherwise) aside
from being placed on a freely-accessible, non-commercial web page in
it's original, unedited and unaltered format. This FAQ cannot be used
for profitable purposes (even if no money would be made from selling it)
or promotional purposes. It cannot be used in any sort of commercial
transaction. It cannot be given away as some sort of bonus, gift, etc.,
with a purchase as this creates incentive to buy and is therefore
prohibited. Furthermore, this FAQ cannot be used by the publishers,
editors, employees or associates, etc. of any company, group, business,
or association, etc., nor can it be used by game sites and the like.
It cannot be used in magazines, guides, books, etc. or in any other
form of printed or electronic media (including mediums not specifically
mentioned) in ANY way, shape, or form (including reprinting, reference
or inclusion), without the express written permission of the
author, myself. This FAQ was created and is owned by me, David Silva
(kitsune_sniper [at] hotmail [dot] com). All copyrights and
trademarks are acknowledged and respected that are not specifically
mentioned in this FAQ.
This copyright notice is based upon the one in Kao Megura's guide to
creating an FAQ [Wham!]... all right! I just cut and copied it! Anyway,
he wrote the original disclaimer.
This FAQ is protected by copyright laws from the United States of America
and Estados Unidos Mexicanos [That's Mexico to you american readers ^^;]
All names are copyright to their respective owners.
