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The [http://3do-renovation.ru/USB-GDROM_Controller.htm USB-GDROM] is an ODE by the Russian team 3DO Renovation who also makes ODE's for the 3DO (FZ1, FZ10 and Goldstar.) Please keep in mind that this solution requires permanent modification of a Dreamcast or NAOMI GDROM drive.
The [http://3do-renovation.ru/USB-GDROM_Controller.htm USB-GDROM] is an ODE by the Russian team 3DO Renovation.  This team is also responsible for 3DO ODEs (FZ1, FZ10, and Goldstar).


It's a plug-and-play all-in-one solution that allows you to load content from USB. The price is from 150-180 USD depending on the Paypal option you choose.
This ODE is a plug-and-play, all-in-one solution that allows you to load content from a USB storage device. The price ranges from $150-180 USD depending on the current BTC exchange rate.  By contacting the 3DO Renovation team directly, you may have the option to purchase via PayPal.


Due to the similarity between the 2 products, a comparison can be found here (made by 3DO Renovation): http://3do-renovation.ru/comparation.html
Due to the similarity between the two products, the 3DO Renovation team has provided a [http://3do-mnemo.com/comparation.htm comparison chart] between their USB-GDROM and the popular [[Dreamcast:GDEMU]].  Please note that this comparison chart is considered to be partially outdated, namely the maximum capacity for the selected storage medium (GDEMU users report using SD cards up to 1TB in size).


 
USB-GDROM can be installed in both VA0 and VA1 model Dreamcasts. Although not required, it is recommended to remove the 12V regulator to reduce heat as the GD-ROM emulator doesn't make use of it.
USB-GDROM can be installed in VA0 and VA1 model Dreamcasts. Although not required it is recommended to remove the 12V regulator to reduce heat as the GD-ROM emulator doesn't use 12V.

Revision as of 20:23, 7 July 2022

USB-GDROM product image

The USB-GDROM is an ODE by the Russian team 3DO Renovation. This team is also responsible for 3DO ODEs (FZ1, FZ10, and Goldstar).

This ODE is a plug-and-play, all-in-one solution that allows you to load content from a USB storage device. The price ranges from $150-180 USD depending on the current BTC exchange rate. By contacting the 3DO Renovation team directly, you may have the option to purchase via PayPal.

Due to the similarity between the two products, the 3DO Renovation team has provided a comparison chart between their USB-GDROM and the popular Dreamcast:GDEMU. Please note that this comparison chart is considered to be partially outdated, namely the maximum capacity for the selected storage medium (GDEMU users report using SD cards up to 1TB in size).

USB-GDROM can be installed in both VA0 and VA1 model Dreamcasts. Although not required, it is recommended to remove the 12V regulator to reduce heat as the GD-ROM emulator doesn't make use of it.