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Update 2021-01-23 has broken per CD-bios/auto-region [Solved]

Posted: Sat Jan 23, 2021 10:58 pm
by MadDog
EDIT 2021 Jan 24: This is resolved with the release of MegaCD 2021-01-24.

Looks like the latest update as caused auto-region to not work, as I now have to set it to JP first, then open the game - but even then, I get an error when the game loads telling me I can't play it in this console. Interesting new screens nonetheless... maybe I need to tweak something? Can anyone else confirm? If not, I'll try and grab some screenshots.

Thank ya!!

Re: Update 2021-01-23 has broken per CD-bios/auto-region

Posted: Sun Jan 24, 2021 2:33 am
by kubbie
I am getting the same error message with this update. I am only able to load USA games now. I get the same error setting my region to JP/EU.

Re: Update 2021-01-23 has broken per CD-bios/auto-region

Posted: Sun Jan 24, 2021 11:34 am
by SegaSnatcher
Also, Auto Cart Region option changes aspect ratio for some reason.

Re: Update 2021-01-23 has broken per CD-bios/auto-region

Posted: Sun Jan 24, 2021 12:31 pm
by Alkadian
SegaSnatcher wrote: Sun Jan 24, 2021 11:34 am Also, Auto Cart Region option changes aspect ratio for some reason.
Same here, although all the games boot correctly. I have tried with a few Japanese titles and they all booted even without changing the region.

Re: Update 2021-01-23 has broken per CD-bios/auto-region

Posted: Sun Jan 24, 2021 1:06 pm
by PhantombrainM
What is Autocard Region good for?

I replaced original BIOS with EU_MegaCD2_30031993_regionfree , MD5 1dc80e5bcfb91e067ca0745b3c18adb6 -> boot.rom

I can load any country and it still works. Autocard Region is disabled for me.

Re: Update 2021-01-23 has broken per CD-bios/auto-region

Posted: Sun Jan 24, 2021 4:23 pm
by kubbie
Which is the best compatible BIOS to use for all regions? I updated the new fix today and 2021-01-24 and autoregion seems to be working for your default BIOS. If I choose JP/EU I still get the error about my console is not for this region. If I choose USA which is my default BIOS then my EU/JP games won't load as I get a CD player screen. I tried the EU_MegaCD2_30031993_regionfree BIOS and all region games load but alot of them freeze at the Sonic screen.

Re: Update 2021-01-23 has broken per CD-bios/auto-region

Posted: Sun Jan 24, 2021 6:06 pm
by pcfreak324
I use the BIOS US_SEGA_CDX_930907_regionfree.bin because it autoboots the games.

Re: Update 2021-01-23 has broken per CD-bios/auto-region

Posted: Sun Jan 24, 2021 6:08 pm
by Alkadian
Guys,
This has now been fixed! Thanks a lot Sorgelig!

Re: Update 2021-01-23 has broken per CD-bios/auto-region

Posted: Sun Jan 24, 2021 6:17 pm
by kubbie
pcfreak324 wrote: Sun Jan 24, 2021 6:06 pm I use the BIOS US_SEGA_CDX_930907_regionfree.bin because it autoboots the games.
I will give this a try. Thanks!

Re: Update 2021-01-23 has broken per CD-bios/auto-region

Posted: Mon Jan 25, 2021 1:28 am
by MadDog
Alkadian wrote: Sun Jan 24, 2021 6:08 pm Guys,
This has now been fixed! Thanks a lot Sorgelig!
Confirmed. All fixed!! :D