BlueSupernova22

just open the ps2_nvram file with a hex editor and highlight the first eight bytes from the 0x1E0 offset, copy and paste it onto a new hex document and save it as a ilink_id.bin file

okay so even though mame doesn't work with python 2 so you can still use the romsets on pcsx2 just convert the chd's using chdman.exe within the mame folder to .raw and use the hdd id, and dongle files from the romsets. and just set up python2 on pcsx2 the same as before. as for the ilink, the ilink can be found by copying 8 bytes from 0x1e0 hex offset within the ps2_nvram file. It even works with the latest version of pcsx2! Also AMERICAN VERSION!! 😁

the ilink can be found by copying 8 bytes from 0x1e0 hex offset within the ps2_nvram file EDIT: even after putting in the ilink file in the romset, it still doesn't work anyway

any by chance you are using the latest version of the pcsx2 nightly build? Because apparently it doesn't work on the latest version. From what I saw on the log, the dongle files are considered BAD for whatever reason and since the dongle files are needed the game will give security id error PCSX2 EmuLog: Game Name: DanceDanceRevolution_SuperNOVA DongleBlackPath: D:\\Python2\\SN1\\dongle_black.bin Dongle BAD: invalid CRC values DongleWhitePath: D:\\Python2\\SN1\\dongle_white.bin Dongle BAD: invalid CRC values In the meantime you can this: https://www.mediafire.com/file/6suilusdmbhta4t/PCSX2.zip/file its the 20220731144220 version

did you try this at least? and make sure the ini file is not in read only mode

try this, open pcsx2_vm.ini in the inis folder scroll down to DEV9/Hdd section and check to make sure that the hddfile and hddIDfile paths are correct. if not correct them, then restart pcsx2 then try booting again.

maybe your pcsx2 folder is in read only mode right click on your pcsx2 folder click on properties and uncheck read only

you do not have to use btools. you can just use raw input and bind your inputs through there.

Did you enable network? and what about your usb settings did you set port 1 to python2 and set up controls

enable ethernet on network and usb settings set ethernet device type to sockets and ethernet device to auto and leave it. Make sure you have port 1 set as python 2 on usb settings also make sure you have the magic gate keys and the correct bios all in your bios folder. magicgate keys on archive.org https://archive.org/details/Magicgate ps2 bios make sure to find ps2-0190j-20030822.bin https://archive.org/details/redump-sony-playstation-2-bios-images

you need to remove the instruction lines and have no spaces between them. also you need to use TWO forward slashes. here is my python2.ini for example, you can use this if you want. just make sure to change file paths to where your game is stored [GameEntry DanceDanceRevolution_SuperNOVA] Name=DanceDanceRevolution_SuperNOVA HddImagePath=D:\\Python2\\ddr.raw InputType=2 DipSwitch=0000 Force31kHz=1 DongleBlackPath=D:\\Python2\\ddr_dongle_black.bin DongleWhitePath=D:\\Python2\\ddr_dongle_white.bin HddIdPath=D:\\Python2\\HDD_ID.BIN IlinkIdPath=D:\\Python2\\ILINK_ID.BIN you just need to only add the patch file command to your python 2 ini and point it to where your pnach file is stored. and also make sure to remove the two forward slashes in front of "patchextended" in the code file if you want to activate a specific code. example PatchFile=D:\\Python2\\ddr.pnach change "//patchExtended=1" to "patchExtended=1"

omg thanks so much. I tried to set it up on my laptop only to get the boot loop issue and this actually helped. so this will help with anyone who is having this issue. although one thing to point out would be to uncheck read only on the pcsx2 folder as mine would not change until i did so.

I didn't really mess with that sorry. but i'm gonna be honest, if you want to fix the audio syncing, it's best to change the audio settings within pcsx2 itself. Here are my settings: its hit or miss, but the syncing is alot better for me

nevermind i got it, turns out it was working the WHOLE TIME and that the codes in the pnach were just disable because of the two forward slashes lol

you need to enable Force31kHz=1 on your python2.ini file also did anyone manage to get cheats working?

Strange, are you using the hdd id and i link files that was included?

"DANCE DANCE REVOLUTION!!" https://easyupload.io/m/642eni by the way this link expires in 15 days I also used the unlock codes from zenius-i-vanisher so the game should be fully unlocked HAVE FUN!! 😁

it looks like you are stuck in a boot loop, make sure you have the magicgate keys and the correct bios all in your bios folder, i will link them below from my old post. and make sure you set up the python2.ini correctly magicgate keys on archive.org https://archive.org/details/Magicgate ps2 bios make sure to find ps2-0190j-20030822.bin https://archive.org/details/redump-sony-playstation-2-bios-images here is my python2.ini for example [GameEntry DanceDanceRevolution_SuperNOVA] Name=DanceDanceRevolution_SuperNOVA HddImagePath=D:\\Python2\\ddr.raw InputType=2 DipSwitch=0000 Force31kHz=1 DongleBlackPath=D:\\Python2\\ddr_dongle_black.bin DongleWhitePath=D:\\Python2\\ddr_dongle_white.bin HddIdPath=D:\\Python2\\HDD_ID.BIN IlinkIdPath=D:\\Python2\\ILINK_ID.BIN if you decide to use this example, make sure to change the file paths to where your game is stored, and make sure to use 2 forward slashes

If anyone has the supernova 2 install disc please kindly share it here

here is a working dump of DDR Supernova !😁 https://easyupload.io/o5z75b

i uninstalled my graphics driver and managed to get the game working but it's pointless considering that the game is laggy, doesn't do full screen properly so im forced to use windowed mode and lastly HD mode doesn't work properly as the game window only covers the corner of the screen forcing me to use SD mode. at this point i give up on trying to get it working with my nvidia gpu because the game is very picky for whatever reason. and even though it works for some people it doesn't necessarily mean it works for everyone.

Alright at this point i have no idea anymore. Because i cant even boot the game at all on my desktop anyway due to the nvidia issue that i mentioned before and therefore have no way of testing it without using a different computer. Could you perhaps upload the japanese that you have. Because if the one i have is a bad dump then i want to make sure. because i got my data from an old ddr x forum here that was deleted for some reason.

I already tried to get the ddr x jp ac data and currently there is no way to currently boot the game at all because i dont think the bootloader was ever cracked. the american one was cracked many years ago which i guess made things easier to work with bemanitools.

Okay so after MORE testing. If you use the gamestart-11.bat (the non US one) The game will launch run in J:A:A mode which will then use the japanese graphics and assets alongside giving access to the leftover japanese exclusive content such as the songs that were removed in the american version DYNAMITE RAVE (B4 ZA BEAT MIX), DYNAMITE RAVE (Down Bird SOTA Mix), DYNAMITE RAVE (super euro version). Although the preview audio does not play on the songlist, the songs are still playable after selecting them. Unfortunately END OF THE CENTURY is the only song that is unplayable as the game freezes when you select it. And not only that but the HOTTEST PARTY stages are also playable when you play the HOTTEST PARTY crossover songs. The only last leftover difference is that DYNAMITE RAVE still uses the 2009 version, and the HOW TO PLAY is still in english. all in all until we can get the actual japanese data working, this is the only method to play the japanese exclusive content as it is just leftovers in the american build. Also swapping the files doesn't work either as I get an HDD data error on the start up check.

Really. Are you perhaps using the latest driver?