The Ripping Thread - How to build your own legit retro ROM library.

I’ve been using this method.

Playing

  • Modified SD card adapter that plugs into the DC serial port (eBay, AliExpress: “DC SD reader”) £10/$15
  • Dreamshell & ISO Loader homebrew software (free, included with the above)
  • Memory card

Ripping

  • make_iso package from dcswat
  • 32-bit Windows VM to run the tools
  • compatibility list
  • image formats are ISO/CSO/CDI/GDI