This thread is being used to discuss the custom firmware for the Genesis Flashback / MD Flashback 2018.Can the PicoDrive Genesis GX CFW updates be given their own thread?
I'm trying to keep up with this being the main topic but two consoles are being discussed here.
I'm very interested in trying to run Sega CD games on my Atgames Flashback using the CFW but am still having troubles understanding exactly how to use this firmware to do so. There really isn't a thread dedicated to this topic and so far, I found the links for this on or around page 6 of this thread. People looking to try out this CFW and or test it may have trouble locating the link.
The current thread for this model is dedicated to the one released that Atgames recnetly modified.
Another user here unlocked the Sega CD feature so you can run games off the SD card using the BIOS.
But no instructions or specifications on what demands may be placed on you to get the game to run.
Hi how do you load sega cd roms do you have to put all the files in the game folder as when i download i get 4 files ccd cue img sub files and do you need the bios file aswell and useing the 1st update with out the 32x support many thanks@Zaphod77,
Thanks for sharing the comparison, the sound in the second video is awful. My console doesn't sound that bad. I don't have a capture card but the sound seems on par with the with the original.
I enabled the FPS to show changing an internal file. Are you running the version 2.3, right? I can share my 'test' version so you can check the framerate - this version has support for NES games using FCEUMM, Genesis, Sega CD, Master System and Game Gear with Genesis Plus GX. I haven't change the arcade emulators so it will be a good test to compare the FPS between our units. I can also help you to rollback to the stock version if you want. Please send me an private message and I can share the details/instructions.
If it works fine, I will share with everyone.
Another FYI for all the UK guys. Argos has the 2018 Flashback HD on sale again for £45.99:
Just ordered myself another whilst the price is good! With the custom firmware and the Game Manager app this is a really neat Mega Drive/Genesis emulator!
The issue you had with the games on the SD card is to be expected. The very first firmware for this unit did not have the SD card support for games. It was unlocked by @WD_GASTER2 before AtGames added it in the next firmware release.
If you use my app to download the correct custom firmware for your console, you can get your Mega Drive branding back. Just use the download option and choose Mega Drive from the region.