If you are already familiar with connecting to private PSO servers, here is information and files of interest first. If you are a first time connector or need specific help please read on. This guide is subject to change.
Server IP: 67.163.183.83
.rar package with misc needed files:
http://dreamcast-talk.com/uploads/pso/psofiles.rarConnect Codes for dial up:
http://dreamcast-talk.com/uploads/pso/00003060.VMIDirectory with files of interest, i.e. games/programs:
http://dreamcast-talk.com/uploads/pso/INTRODUCTION: GETTING ONLINE WITH PSO
Most files located in this guide to download will need to be extracted using Winrar:
http://dreamcast-talk.com/uploads/winrar.exeAll .cdi files need to be burned with Discjuggler at lowest speed possible:
http://dreamcast-talk.com/uploads/discjuggler.rarThese guides are based on the legit versions of the Sega Dreamcast PSO with online connections to both DC-Talk and Schthack. Note that the following versions are not playable online:
1. PSOv2 NTSC/U *
2. PSOv2 NTSC/J *
3. PSOv1 NTSC/J
* = May be used for PSO Website configuration (covered in guide).
The PSO versions covered are as follows:
1. PSOv1 NTSC/U (Dial-up and BBA)
2. PSOv1 PAL (Dial-up)
3. PSOv2 PAL (Dial-up and BBA)
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
1. PSO TO DC-TALK CONNECTION:
1a. PSOv2 PAL via BBA
1b. PSOv1 NTSC/U via BBA
1c. PSOv1 PAL or NTSC/U and PSOv2 PAL via Dial-Up
2. PSO TO SCHTHACK CONNECTION:
2a. Link to Schthack Website
3. EXTRAS
1. PSO TO DC-TALK CONNECTION:
1a. PSOv2 PAL via BBA:
You will need the following tools before you begin:
PSOv2 PAL:
http://dreamcast-talk.com/uploads/pso/psov2pal.rarPC with static IP address Go here to find out how:
http://portforward.com/networking/staticip.htmDr. DNS:
http://dreamcast-talk.com/uploads/pso/drdns.rar[Need one of these to configure DNS to connect. Easiest to obtain is the web browser downloads:
PSOv2 NTSC/U or J:
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=D5S0KJ43XDP Web Browser for DC:
http://dreamcast-talk.com/uploads/pso/x ... dition.rar
Or
PlanetWeb 3.0 Web Browser for DC:
http://dreamcast-talk.com/uploads/planetweb_3.0.rarOr
Internet Settings Adjuster:
http://dreamcast-talk.com/uploads/pso/ISA.rarhttp://dreamcast-talk.com/uploads/pso/cbbootloader.rar) (
http://dreamcast-talk.com/uploads/Cdxdemo.rar).
Codebreaker boot disc for booting backup copy of PSO:
http://dreamcast-talk.com/uploads/pso/cbbootloader.rarUtopia is not recommended, so do not use it.
1b. PSOv1 NTSC/U via BBA:
You will need the following tools before you begin:
PSOv1 NTSC/U.
PC with static IP address go here to find out how:
http://portforward.com/networking/staticip.htmDr. DNS:
http://dreamcast-talk.com/uploads/pso/drdns.rar[Need one of these to configure DNS to connect. Easiest to obtain is the web browser downloads:
PSOv2 NTSC/U or J:
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=D5S0KJ43XDP Web Browser for DC:
http://dreamcast-talk.com/uploads/pso/x ... dition.rar
Or
PlanetWeb 3.0 Web Browser for DC:
http://dreamcast-talk.com/uploads/planetweb_3.0.rarOr
Internet Settings Adjuster:
http://dreamcast-talk.com/uploads/pso/ISA.rarhttp://dreamcast-talk.com/uploads/pso/cbbootloader.rar) (
http://dreamcast-talk.com/uploads/Cdxdemo.rar).
Codebreaker boot disc for booting backup copy of PSO:
http://dreamcast-talk.com/uploads/pso/cbbootloader.rarhttp://portforward.com/networking/staticip.htmhttp://bswirl.kitsunet.org/vmutool/rele ... eud_DJ.rar) or other method you may be aware of. Dream Explorer is the recommended disc for noobs because it is intuitive/simple. For help, please visit BlueSwirl at
http://bswirl.kitsunet.org/http://dreamcast-talk.com/uploads/pso/psov1pal.rarPSOv2 PAL: Currently there is no downloadable version ver.2 that works when connecting to the DC-Talk serer. You will need an official pal ver.2 pso
[Need one of these to configure ISP settings for the DC to be able to get online. Free ISP here:
http://dreamcast-talk.com/isplist.phpXDP Web Browser for DC:
http://dreamcast-talk.com/uploads/pso/x ... dition.rar
Or
Internet Settings Adjuster:
http://dreamcast-talk.com/uploads/pso/ISA.rar ]
CodeBreaker for connect codes
http://dreamcast-talk.com/uploads/pso/codebreaker.rarCodebreaker boot disc for booting backup copy of PSO:
http://dreamcast-talk.com/uploads/pso/cbbootloader.rarUse the Code Breaker Bootloader Boot disc in conjunction with the regular Codebreaker to boot backup copies. Codebreaker alone cannot boot them and apply the codes correctly. Put in the bootloader for 5 seconds and swap it out and then put in the codebreaker. It may take a few tries to get the timing right.
Utopia is not recommended, so do not use it.
VERY IMPORTANT, YOU NEED THESE TO CONNECT:
Download these Codebreaker Connect Codes Onto a VMU:
http://dreamcast-talk.com/uploads/pso/00003060.VMI using your DC web browser
Or
Download and burn this save disc to use in your DC to download the codes to VMU:
http://dreamcast-talk.com/uploads/pso/savedisk.rar1ST STEP FOR DIAL UP USERS:
This is a bit more involved. You will need to download the DC-Talk VMU file (above) onto the Dreamcast and codebreaker. *You may manually put in the codes for the region your PSO disc came from, if you prefer. After you put in the codes hit start and save the codes to your VMU.
*Important Notes for using Codebreaker: Make sure you only have 1 Memory Card in your first controller and in the first slot. This is to be done when saving and loading codes. After you load the game, swap out the Memory Card with the codes on it and put in your PSO save Memory Unit or just put it into the second slot.
The PSOv1 NTSC/U version requires these codes:
ENABLE
1EBF9758
C0705040
SERVER
0E083CA4
0001002C
012866FA
00003736
022866FC
3336312E
02286700
3338312E
02286704
0033382E
PSOV1 PAL version requires these codes:
ENABLE
144F9758
C0705040
SERVER
0E083C20
0001002C
012861CA
00003736
022861CC
3336312E
022861D0
3338312E
022861D4
0033382E
PSOV2 PAL version requires these codes:
ENABLE
1B7AAF61
8C5FF000
116F90D5
C0705040
1A87D212
40707044
1EEC10FE
0000D002
1EF4D0FE
2012D102
1E04D0FE
0009000B
1E14D0FE
AC937F78
1E24D0FE
0B50C4F3
SERVER
0E0A0848
0001002C
002E301B
00000036
022E301C
36312E37
022E3020
38312E33
022E3024
33382E33
022E3028
00000000
After the VMU saves are downloaded on your VMU, make sure your dial-up ISP settings/account is setup. Now you must first boot with the codebreaker to use the VMU save codes. Next, replace the codebreaker disc with the PSO disc (excluding NTSC/J).
Choose your character, then online mode, ship select, choose a ship and you should be online.
2. PSO TO SCHTHACK CONNECTION:
2a. Go to
http://schtserv.com/forum/ for details on connecting to the Schthack Private PSO Server
3. EXTRAS:
PSO via DC-PC Server
DC-PC Dial up Server Windows:
http://www.maturion.de/dreamcast/mterlouw/DC-PC Dial up Server Linux:
http://www.kinox.org/articles/linuxdc.htmlPSO screen shots:
Thanks to Nico0020 guide
You must have a controller in port D and you need a memory card with 195 free blocks in slot 2 of that controller. Now you must choose what type of picture you want, either way you will press 2 buttons on controller D. If you want a close up of the center of the screen, hold X and press Start; if you want a full screen picture, hold A and press Start. (Note A + X + Start is the same as A + Start) [Thanks to TeleKawaru for the info] The screen will then go black and begin to countdown in the top-left corner, when it hits zero your snapshot will be finished saving on the card in cont. D, slot 2. (Warning: as with all other aspects of PSO, this will NOT pause the game, make sure you're somewhere safe before taking the snapshot.)
You can upload them here:
http://pso.donut.dhs.org/Shared PSO DC Serials
Sonic Team Test Serial Key
PSO V1 NTSC/U & NTSC/J & PAL *works
Serial Number: 77777777
Access Key: Any 8 digit combination of numbers
PSO V2 NTSC/U *works
Serial Number: 4E62F237
Access Key: oWur4WJg
PSOV2 PAL *works
Serial Number: E4367CA4
Access Key: 5YWXZG3D
Untested:
PSOV2
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Serial Number: 1FB659BB
Access Key: NsMToQw2
PSO V1 PAL
Serial Number: 1A9A2948
Access Key: Xtre4Fux
PSO V1
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Serial Number: 89ACB092
Access Key: 78VYewQA
PSO
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Serial Number: 5D7035EC
Access Key: AKawvSyY
PSO V2 NTSC/J
Serial Number: 683EB737
Access Key:
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PSO
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Serial Number: 0898F9A4
Access Key:
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PSO
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Serial Number: F44E0814
Access Key: PNUCkJ9T
PSO V2
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Serial Number: 17DFA62B
Access Key: Any 8 digit combination of numbers
PSO V2
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Serial Number: 11B76C62
Access Key:8M5HeNGV