Burning Sega Dreamcast Games: Alcohol 120% Guide

If you want to burn Sega Dreamcast games, you can use Alcohol 120%. You can download a free 30-day trial or buy it for a one-time fee of $52.00, which includes all future updates. You'll also need a computer with a CD burner, a blank CD-R, and the game file. Once you have your equipment and files ready, you can open Alcohol 120% and adjust the settings to prepare for burning. After selecting your files and making sure they are compatible with the Dreamcast system, you can begin the burning process. Some users have reported issues with certain brands of blank CDs, so it may take some experimentation to find the right combination of settings and media that works for your Dreamcast.

Download Alcohol 120%

Alcohol 120% is a powerful Windows CD and DVD burning software that makes it easy to create backups of DVDs and CDs. It is compatible with all Windows 32 and 64-bit operating systems up to Windows 7 or 10, depending on the source. The software is also available for a free 30-day trial.

To download Alcohol 120%, you can visit the Alcohol Soft website. Here, you can download a purchased copy or upgrade your purchased copy by logging in. If you have forgotten your password, you can enter your email and submit a request to have it emailed to you.

Alcohol 120% supports a wide range of CD/DVD image files, including .mds, .iso, .bwt, .b5t, .b6t, .ccd, .isz, .cue, .cdi, .pdi, and .nrg formats. It is a stable, high-performance, and easy-to-use software that can make perfect 1:1 copies of your CDs, DVDs, or Blu-ray media without any loss in quality.

The software also includes a Pre-Mastering function, which lets you burn files directly from your hard drive, and supports Blu-ray format and HD DVD. Additionally, Alcohol 120% allows you to store your most-used CDs as images on your computer, which can be mounted on one of the 31 virtual drives with a click of a button.

Use CD-R discs

To burn Sega Dreamcast games with Alcohol 120%, you will need to use CD-R discs. CD-R discs are recordable CDs that can only be written to once, unlike CD-RW discs, which are rewritable.

When choosing your CD-R discs, it is important to note that some brands may be more reliable than others. While some sources recommend Memorex or Sony, others advise against Memorex, suggesting Verbatim as an alternative.

It is also crucial to ensure that you use a 700 MB 80-minute blank CD-R disc. This is the standard size for Dreamcast games, and using a different size may result in errors during the burning process.

Once you have your CD-R disc, you will need to obtain the game files that you want to burn. These can be found on websites such as The ISO Zone, which offers a wide range of game files specifically for the Sega Dreamcast system.

After downloading the desired game file, you can proceed to open Alcohol 120% and begin the burning process, following the software's instructions.

Overall, by using CD-R discs and following the recommended specifications, you can effectively burn Sega Dreamcast games with Alcohol 120%.

Get the game file

To burn Sega Dreamcast games with Alcohol 120%, you will first need to get the game file. You can obtain the game file by downloading it from repositories on the internet. One of the best repositories for these types of files is The ISO Zone. Make sure the game you download is listed for the Sega Dreamcast system.

Once you have downloaded the game file, take notice of what type of file it is. This will determine the program you will use for the burn. Most games are self-boot, meaning they start on their own. However, some games require a utopia boot disk to start. If your game requires a boot disk, you can burn it normally, insert it into your Dreamcast, and it will load and prompt you to insert the CD. Then, open your Dreamcast, take out the boot disk, and place your burned game in.

The most preferred method is to obtain a CDI file, as most CDIs are self-boot. CDI or CDJ files are burned with Padus Disk Juggler, MDF MDS files are burned with Alcohol 120%, and BIN CUE files are burned with cdrwin. CCD files are mostly burned with Clone CD, and NRG files are burned using Nero 5.5.

If you downloaded an ISO file, it should show up immediately when you open the program. Simply select the file and proceed with the burn. If you downloaded a CUE/BIN pair, you may need to select "All Image Files" to locate the .cue file. Make sure to leave everything else alone and only select the .cue file. After selecting your file, you will notice a checkbox that says "Delete Image File after recording." It is recommended to leave this box unchecked, as Alcohol 120% will automatically delete the original file after the burn if this box is checked.

Set up burning options

• Once Alcohol 120% is open, click on the "Image Burning Wizard" button on the main program window. This will open a new window with the wizard, which will guide you through the process of burning your Dreamcast game.
• Select the option "Write Image File to Disc" and click on the "Next" button.
• Now, you need to browse and locate the ISO file of the Dreamcast game you want to burn. Click on the "Browse" button and navigate to the folder where you saved the ISO file. Select the file and click on "Open".
• After selecting the ISO file, you will be asked to choose the burning speed. It is recommended to select a slower speed, such as 4X or 2X, to ensure a more accurate and successful burn. Choose the desired speed from the drop-down menu and click on "Next".
• The next step is to select the number of copies you want to burn. If you only want to create one copy, simply leave the default value at "1". Otherwise, adjust the quantity as needed and click on "Next".
• Now, you will be presented with a summary of the selected options. Review the settings to ensure they are correct. If you need to make any changes, click on the "Back" button to go through the previous steps again. If everything looks correct, click on the "Start" button to initiate the burning process.
• A new window will appear, displaying the real-time progress of the burning process. You can monitor the status, estimated time remaining, and other details here.
• Once the burning process is completed, the wizard will notify you. Click on the "OK" button to finish the wizard and exit.

Remember to use high-quality blank CDs or DVDs for the best results and always follow the instructions carefully for a successful burn.

Burn the game

To burn Sega Dreamcast games with Alcohol 120%, you will need a computer with a CD burner, a blank CD-R disc, and the Alcohol 120% software.

First, obtain the actual game file that you will burn onto the disc. You can find these types of files on the internet—one of the best repositories is The ISO Zone. Search for the game you want, ensuring it is listed for the Sega Dreamcast system.

Next, download and install Alcohol 120% on your computer. You can use the free 30-day trial to burn a game, but if you plan on burning multiple games, it is recommended to purchase the full version, which includes all future updates for a one-time fee of $52.00.

Once Alcohol 120% is installed, insert a blank CD-R into your computer's disc drive. Ignore any AutoPlay options that appear, including those from Alcohol 120%. Open the Alcohol 120% software and click on "Recording" under the "Options" heading. Check the boxes for "Overburn disc(s)" and "Turn off 'Auto-select best write speed.'" Click "OK."

A prompt will then open, asking you to select the file(s) to be burned. Click "Browse" and navigate to the folder created during the extraction process. If you downloaded an ISO file, it should appear immediately, and you can simply select it. If you downloaded a CUE/BIN pair, you may need to select "All Image files" in the drop-down box above the "Open" button to locate the .cue file. Make sure to only select the .cue file and leave everything else alone. Once you've selected your file, uncheck the "Delete Image file after recording" checkbox to ensure Alcohol 120% does not automatically delete the original file after burning.

Finally, click "Burn" to begin the burning process. Once the burn is complete, you can insert the disc into your Sega Dreamcast console and play your game!

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