DreamPi
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| Developer(s) | Kazade, jschwager, ShuomaDC and others |
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| Latest version | 2.1 [+] |
| Active | Yes |
| Platform(s) | Raspberry Pi |
| Type | Middleware |
| License | MIT |
| Source code | GitHub |
| Issue tracker | GitHub |
DreamPi is a middleware software designed to convert a dial-up modem connection into a high-speed connection for Ethernet or Wi-Fi using a Raspberry Pi device as the bridge and works with Dreamcast browsers (PlanetWeb's American browsers, European DreamKey browsers, Japanese Dream Passport browsers).
Build instructions for Dreamcast are available here. Alternatively, you can buy a pre-built kit here.
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NetLink Tunnel
| Developer(s) | eaudunord |
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| Latest version | 5.0 [+] |
| Active | Yes |
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| Type | Middleware |
| Source code | GitHub |
| Issue tracker | GitHub |
In addition to Dreamcast, also works with Sega Saturn's XBAND and NetLink and includes a Netlink Tunnel Script. The instructions are available here.
Thanks to the efforts of eaudunord, Taisen Netplay, a tunneling script derivative of NetLink Tunnel to play Taisen Cable-enabling games such as F355 online is also available for DreamPi.
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DCNet
- Main article: Early online services#Dreamcast Online services
DCNet is a fork of DreamPi and a free VPN service developed by flyinghead for integration with his emulator flycast, which functions as a DreamPi analogue but for the emulator instead of real hardware (can be used with some tinkering for real Dreamcast as well). It only requires basic Internet connection.
With DCNet, it's possible to organize a cross-play between players on flycast and players on real Dreamcast (though some issues like de-synching may potentially occur, so it's not recommended, it's better to organize gaming sessions for either purely Dreamcast users or purely flycast users).
Additionally, since 2.6 flycast also features match code server for Taisen Cable games to play them online.
BBA Mode for DreamPi
| Developer(s) | scrivanidc |
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| Latest version | 2.1 [+] |
| Active | Yes |
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| Type | Middleware |
| Source code | GitHub |
| Issue tracker | GitHub |
A tool to share Raspberry Pi's connection and send it to the Dreamcast LAN devices with DCNow integration. The instructions are here.
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DCNET Buddy
| Developer(s) | nexus382 |
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| Latest version | 0.3.0 [+] |
| Active | Yes |
| Platform(s) | Windows Android WIP |
| Type | Middleware |
| License | MIT |
| Source code | GitHub |
| Issue tracker | GitHub |
DCNET Buddy is an official companion app with the following features:
- Seeing every game, its status, and its active players
- Setting up a game for quick Flycast loading
- Jumping into a game with one button after setup
- Getting loaded into Flycast and straight to the netplay flow in just a few seconds
- Setting your in-game name
- Tracking yourself and your friends over time
It's to be used with flycast and also usable with real Dreamcasts.
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DC Saturn Lobby
| Developer(s) | rpf16fj |
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| Latest version | 1.1.0 [+] |
| Active | Yes |
| Platform(s) | Android iOS |
| Type | Middleware |
| Website | [1] |
DC Saturn Lobby is a hub for retro online gamers. It integrates with DCNow and Flycast/DCNet to show you who's playing what in real time, and adds a layer of community features on top. Anyone who plays Dreamcast or Saturn online — whether you're running games through a DreamPi, BBA, or Flycast. The app works alongside whatever setup you already use, it doesn't replace anything. Both DCNet and DCNow players are visible online.
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