Okay, so right now I am looking for a way to get my save files from my VMS/VMU to my Dreamcast. Now I can't use the "modem way" (as creating a modem to modem bridge is a pain and I don't have dialup access). So now I am looking for one of the direct methods that doesn't require a BBA.
Skillz Memory Card with Cable - $6
http://www.gocybershop.ca/customer/prod ... =55&page=1
Double Power (incl. cable) - $20
http://www.lik-sang.com/info.php?catego ... ucts_id=52&
DC Coders Cable (using VMU Tool) - $20
http://www.lik-sang.com/info.php?catego ... ucts_id=48&
Now all three of these solutions will be the save data to and fro my computer. But the question is which to get? The first is nice because it includes a memory card and is cheap, but requires me to run Windows software and transfer files to the card each time. The second is nice because I can use practically any memory card with it and thus not need to transfer my files to a special card first; however it still seems to need its own special (Windows-based) software. The third is nice because I can use any memory card and transfer the files using the excellent VMU Tool program (which is open-source and cross-platform) and I plan to do some Dreamcast programming soon anyway; however VMU Tool requires the Dreamcast to be nearby, powered-on, and connected to the PC to work whereas the other methods only require the VMU/memory card to be available.
So I ask you, my fellow DC followers, which would be the best to choose from this list? Should I save up my money and get all three? Or is one of the above better than the rest?
Best Way for VMU <-> PC Connection
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I dunno. If you just wanna put savefiles from other people from the internet onto it, just burn VMU Tool from http://www.dcevolution.net under Images Hosted By Us or whatever. Then Download it and burn it. It has some saves on it. Then you can make a savegame disk and use it to put files on your vmu from other saves also. now making a backup on pc, i have NO idea.
For backing up just use VMU tool and a coders cable. Why pay 20 bucks, just make your own. heck, theres tons of diagrams out there.
For backing up just use VMU tool and a coders cable. Why pay 20 bucks, just make your own. heck, theres tons of diagrams out there.