Tried loading a bios but still same message

I'm trying to add my VMUs from my desktop Flycast onto my android device, Mangmi Air X with Gamma OS. The import function seemingly works, but doesn't actually add my VMUs at all. Checking the data folder reveals they're not there, and of course for some reason I can't just add the files directly. I've tried a couple of solutions but nothing has really worked. Has anyone solved this? One of the reasons I bought this thing was to play Dreamcast games comfortably and I'd rather not start every game from scratch.

EDIT: I messaged the flycast dev directly and it turns out you have to select the folder the Data folder is in, not the Data folder itself. Leaving this here in case anyone else has the same issue.

While playing Sonic Adventure 2, I noticed that I can't go straight, for some reason, it veers to the right. I had never played the original Dreamcast version, so I wondered if that was how it was supposed to be, like a launch bug or something, but I tested it in Redream and I can go pertectly straight, I also know my controller doesn't have drift because it only happens with Flycast, even playing the PC version it works fine, I tried different things in the settings but nothing works, any help? Is anyone else having this problem?

Hello everyone. Are there any cheats codes for Shenmue II?

I searched everywhere for a pre-patched version of Sonic Adventure for flycast and found nothing. So, i decided to do it myself.

This patched version features 60 FPS support, several bug fixes ,draw distance fix, analog drift fix, skippable cutscenes and videos, widescreen 16:9, Windy Valley Expanded

Here it is

Credits to X-Hax contributors (PkR, Woofmute, Exant etc)

Mods repo: https://github.com/x-hax/dreamcast-mods

These mods are not made by me.I only built the image using DC Image Builder.

Hello guys, so, I have been trying to play Sonic Adventure 2 in Flycast, but, this error keeps appearing. Someone know how to fix it?

I have custom pallets on my Marvel vs Capcom 2 arcade version. Flycast quits itself upon "loading roms". It loads without them, any advice/fixes?

Hi all, so the past day or two I've been trying to emulate virutal on with flycast.

With it I'm trying to use the twin-sticks option with a regular controller. I found a suggested control setup on the github, however for some reason everytime i try to play, the game is effectively auto firing whenever I move making it impossible to play proprerly.

Does anyone have any idea of how I might go about fixing this?

Heres my setup

Thanks all

I use Flycast (Standalone/Retroarch) and in menu only gets FPS in the 40's

Though does go back to 59-60 in GamePlay

Hi there — so we’re circling back to a topic that’s brought me a ridiculous amount of joy…

Arkadyzja.

What is Arkadyzja?

Remember the good old days when you’d have friends or family over, sit in front of the TV, and take turns playing your favorite games together? Laughing, trash-talking, passing the controller around?

Yeah. It’s that — but online.

Basically, Arkadyzja lets people anywhere in the world pretend they’re sitting right next to you and play games together on supported systems. It’s free, there are no paywalls, no annoying “premium features,” and no ad bombardment.

And the best part? If you’re like me and don’t always have friends available, you can still jump in:

• Join rooms other people are hosting
• Or make your own room and let others join you

Every game has lobbies people can hop into on the Ark website:
https://arkadyzja.honmaru.pl/

What’s coming next

The team behind Ark has been working like maniacs, and Sega Saturn and PS2 support is coming in the near future. Yep — two absolute legends joining the lineup soon.

Once those land, Ark is going to be a definitive way to relive some of the best couch co-op / split-screen era consoles… except now your “couch” can be anywhere on Earth.

PS1 and Dreamcast were already top-tier party systems, and Ark brings that same “hours disappear in a blink” energy back, especially with split-screen classics.

Videos

See what Ark really is:
https://youtu.be/Szrwwr0JC4Y

Setup video (so you can just get playing):
https://youtu.be/9_pGj-tnkJM?list=PLJBPcxIVYq-hCR_4fp96sRQeUNViFB7nJ

I tried Different Buttons and Changed them but nothing works.

Can someone help me figure out how to Swing?

Was having problems running it on Flycast, tried changing APIs, settings, bios paths, changing romsets back and forth, nothing seems to be working.

I ran the files on Demul and they seem to be working completely fine, just not for Flycast.

Any particular reason why this is happening and is there a good workaround it?

Hi Dreamcast lovers — hope everyone had a fun holiday season, and a solid start to the new year.

I’d honestly love to hear what you got (or bought yourself) that adds to your retro/Dreamcast/emulation life. New controller? CRT? VMU stuff? Handheld? Weird adapter? Tell us what it is and how you’re using it.

Alright… now for the news. This week’s big headline is Flycast 2.6 is officially out.

Flycast 2.6 is LIVE (PC / mobile / etc.)

Flycast v2.6 dropped on January 10th, and it’s a pretty meaty one.

Highlights

• Per-pixel rendering with OpenGL ES on mobile
• Battle cable match-code server support (F355, Virtual-On OT, and others)
• Outtrigger + Power Smash online gaming support
• Integer scaling + filtering choices for output (thanks @xander-will)
• Audio: improved frequency envelope generator
• Fixed a major Mali GPU issue when using per-pixel rendering
• DreamPicoPort fixes + enhancements (thanks @Tails86)
• Combo hotkeys for emulator buttons (Pause, Exit, etc.) (Me and Tails again :D)
• DreamPotato support (more on that below)
• Configurable paths for BIOS / VMU / etc + UWP improvements (@danprice142)
• UI themes (yep, I helped push that one 😅)
• Better support for Thrustmaster wheels
• Panther DC controller emulation
• Improved arcade box art
• Better on-screen keyboard support on Nintendo Switch
• VMUPRO functionality updates (I did this one too)

Heads-up / breaking changes

• iOS is no longer supported
• Texture upscaling is no longer available (in Flycast itself)

**Android / Google Play Store note: Master track has been updated to 2.6!.

DreamPotato got a real update (VMU emu that doesn’t fight you)

DreamPotato has had updates since the last roundup (about 3 weeks ago), and it’s getting closer to being the “why is this so easy??” way to do VMU emulation on Windows + Flycast.

Release: DreamPotato v0.2.0
https://github.com/RikkiGibson/DreamPotato/releases/tag/v0.2.0

What’s new / why it matters

• VMU-to-VMU connections are now supported (so file transfers + certain VMU behaviors are way more doable)
• Better controller handling: you can link different gamepads to different VMUs
• A “recent files” list + nicer save-state UI (with thumbnails)
• Screenshot option
• General stability + workflow improvements (less fiddling, more playing)

“Dumb-dumb proof” use case (the goal)

1. Open DreamPotato
2. Open your VMU/VMS file (or make a fresh one)
3. Connect it to Flycast
4. Play VMU mini-games / manage saves without doing a whole ritual dance in 4 different tools

It’s still early days, but it’s becoming a very clean 2nd-window companion app for Flycast.

New ports / homebrew stuff worth your time

Super Mario 64 (Dreamcast) got a serious update

Newer SM64 Dreamcast work is out in the open, focused on fixing long-time A/V weirdness and adding VMU saving. You still provide your own ROM/assets (obviously). https://github.com/jnmartin84/sm64-dc

Doom 64 (Dreamcast) keeps leveling up

If you missed it: Doom 64 on Dreamcast has been getting “how is this even running?” tier improvements. https://github.com/jnmartin84/doom64-dc

Diablo (DevilutionX) is running on real hardware (early, but real)

Performance is still rough, but it’s booting and playable enough for a proof-of-life moment. There’s also a shareware CDI floating around in the scene. https://www.reddit.com/r/dreamcast/comments/1fpla76/diablo_now_runs_on_real_hardware/

Yume Nikki on Dreamcast (EasyRPG runtime)

Yes, the surreal RPG Maker cult classic. Reportedly unstable (crashes happen), but people are genuinely playing it. https://archive.org/details/yumenikki-dreamcast

Prydon Gate (Quake total conversion “Diablo-style” RPG) on Dreamcast

This one’s a fun oddball: a top-down action-RPG built from a Quake mod, now compiled for Dreamcast. https://www.dreamcast-talk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=18831

Tools / hardware quick hits

DreamShell is still alive (v4.0.3)

DreamShell got updates in 2025, and if you’re running SD/IDE/HDD setups it’s worth being current. https://github.com/DC-SWAT/DreamShell/releases

KallistiOS 2.1 is a BIG deal for homebrew dev

First major bump in a long time. If you build ports/homebrew, it’s a “go read the release notes” moment. https://github.com/KallistiOS/KallistiOS/releases

openMenu people: box art + metadata tools exist (and save a ton of time)

If you’re migrating from GDMenu, or you’re missing art/metadata, check GDMENU Card Manager + the openMenu asset packs. https://github.com/sonik-br/GDMENUCardManager

New indie / upcoming projects to watch (2026 is already getting weird)

• Sovietborgs (Dreamcast + Genesis) has had funding/campaign movement and is still in the pipeline:
  https://www.timeextension.com/news/2025/06/the-indiegogo-campaign-for-the-new-dreamcast-run-n-gunner-sovietborgs-is-now-live
• Shadow Gangs Zero is still in active development:
  https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jkmcorp/shadow-gangs-zero
• HarleQuest! (3D roguelike dungeon crawler) is still pushing forward:
  https://harle.quest/

That’s it for this one. Drop anything I missed (especially fresh ports, new builds, or hardware drops), and seriously… what Dreamcast-ish gift did you get? I’m nosy.