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*The Multi Optical Disc Emulator (MODE) is an all-in-one device that allows users to experience the full range of Sony's Playstation software.  It simulates all aspects of the CD hardware.
  
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Firmware can be downloaded [https://terraonion.com/en/support/ here] Please note that you need to register your device. If firmware is not present after registering, your device was shipped with the most recent firmware already installed.  (Current Firmware is [[MODE_firmware|1.05 R02]])
  
 
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Manual is located [https://downloads.terraonion.com/mode_manual.pdf here]
*The Super SD System 3 (SSDS3) is an all-in-one device that allows users to experience the full range of NEC's PC-Engine, TurboGrafx-16, PC-Engine CD, and Turbo-CD software.  It simulates all aspects of the hardware and contains such features as System & Arcade Card simulation, per game save file storage, and full RGB output.
 
 
 
Firmware can be downloaded [https://terraonion.com/en/support/ here] (Current Firmware is [[SSDS3_firmware|1.03 R04]]) Please note that you need to register your device and if firmware is not present after registering it means you are on the most current firmware already.
 
 
 
Manual is located [https://terraonion.com//app/uploads/super-sd-system-3-user-guide-english.pdf here]
 
  
  
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*HDD/SSD 2TB or below should be formatted as exFAT with default allocation, MBR, and set as the primary partition. Multiple partitions are not supported.
 
*HDD/SSD 2TB or below should be formatted as exFAT with default allocation, MBR, and set as the primary partition. Multiple partitions are not supported.
 
*HDD/SSD >2TB should be formatted as exFAT with default allocation, GPT, and set as the primary partition. Multiple partitions are not supported.
 
*HDD/SSD >2TB should be formatted as exFAT with default allocation, GPT, and set as the primary partition. Multiple partitions are not supported.
*CD games must be in their own folders.  The folder name dictates the name that is displayed in the SSDS3 menu for CD games.  Nested folders are fully supported for both CD and Hu card games.
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*CD games must be in their own folders.  The folder name dictates the name that is displayed in the MODE menu for CD games.  Nested folders are fully supported.
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*It is recommended that multi-disc games have all of the disc images in the same folder. This allows the auto-queue function to load all the discs automatically.
 
*REQUIRES soldering a QSB (Quick Solder Board) to the mainboard of the PSX. Also requires lifting pins on the CD Controller chip.
 
*REQUIRES soldering a QSB (Quick Solder Board) to the mainboard of the PSX. Also requires lifting pins on the CD Controller chip.
  
 
==Usage==
 
==Usage==
*There is no reset function on the SSDS3 and while there is a hot-key (In Game Trigger) to accomplish this it is not compatible with a sizeable portion of the library.  As such you will need to power on and off your system to return to menu
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*There is no in game reset function on the PSX.  As such you will need to power on and off your system to return to menu
*You can assign a bios in the SSDS3 options menu. For the greatest compatibility TerraOnion recommends using either the US or JP 3.0 bios.
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*MODE will automatically patch game regions. This will allow Japanese consoles to boot US and EU images and vice versa.
*Turning Arcade Card emulation on in the options should be considered a default. It will turn off automatically behind the scene for games that do not need it.
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*Changing discs is performed by opening and closing the PSX lid. Alternatively, [https://www.black-dog.tech/ps1digital.html PS1Digital] users can enable disc switching via the [https://ps1.i74.de/lidcontrol/ PS1Digital menu].
*Seek time emulation allows games to run at a simulation of the speed of an actual disc. If you have problems with a particular game try toggling it on and off. In most instances leaving it on works best.  Also let the TerraOnion team know of your findings.
 
  
 
==Game Compatibility & Known Issues==
 
==Game Compatibility & Known Issues==
 
*PSX MODE is only compatible with PU-18 motherboards. Most commonly found in SCPH-550X models.
 
*PSX MODE is only compatible with PU-18 motherboards. Most commonly found in SCPH-550X models.
 
*There is currently no in game reset available. This is a PSX limitation.
 
*There is currently no in game reset available. This is a PSX limitation.
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*SBI files provided by [http://redump.org/sbi/psx/ Redump] can be used to assist in running Libcrypt games. Simply create a folder called SBI on the root of any storage device and extract the files downloaded from the Redump resource into the SBI folder. MODE will check all attached storage devices and use the first one detected.
  
 
==Tips & Tricks==
 
==Tips & Tricks==
*SuperGrafx games can only be played when the SuperGrafx is attached to the SSDS3. However, the SuperGrafx has certain game compatibility issues that require the switch to be in the "II" position to work. A list of known problem games can be found [[SuperGrafx_Compatibility|here]]
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*To reach the BIOS menu, open the lid and power on the console. Alternatively open the lid when a game is loaded and press reset. You will need to turn off the lid disable feature in the MODE menu if it is on.
*You can have the SSDS3 override the bios on a "per game" basis. To do this simply drop a specific bios into the same folder as your Game CD image. This is useful for the handful of GamesExpress titles as well as the earlier version of Altered Beast that only ran on the 1.0 bios.
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*[https://www.black-dog.tech/ps1digital.html PS1Digital] can perform disc swaps for multi-disc games from its in-game menu. Instructions on how to do so [https://ps1.i74.de/lidcontrol/ here].
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[[Category:MODE]]

Latest revision as of 03:28, 28 May 2021

  • The Multi Optical Disc Emulator (MODE) is an all-in-one device that allows users to experience the full range of Sony's Playstation software. It simulates all aspects of the CD hardware.

Firmware can be downloaded here Please note that you need to register your device. If firmware is not present after registering, your device was shipped with the most recent firmware already installed. (Current Firmware is 1.05 R02)

Manual is located here


Set-Up

  • Any storage size MicroSD card should work as long as it is FAT32 or ExFAT formatted. TerraOnion generally recommends avoiding Samsung branded cards as they have been known to cause issues on their devices. Sandisk is the preferred manufacturer.
  • HDD/SSD must be 7mm height or thinner.
  • HDD/SSD 2TB or below should be formatted as exFAT with default allocation, MBR, and set as the primary partition. Multiple partitions are not supported.
  • HDD/SSD >2TB should be formatted as exFAT with default allocation, GPT, and set as the primary partition. Multiple partitions are not supported.
  • CD games must be in their own folders. The folder name dictates the name that is displayed in the MODE menu for CD games. Nested folders are fully supported.
  • It is recommended that multi-disc games have all of the disc images in the same folder. This allows the auto-queue function to load all the discs automatically.
  • REQUIRES soldering a QSB (Quick Solder Board) to the mainboard of the PSX. Also requires lifting pins on the CD Controller chip.

Usage

  • There is no in game reset function on the PSX. As such you will need to power on and off your system to return to menu
  • MODE will automatically patch game regions. This will allow Japanese consoles to boot US and EU images and vice versa.
  • Changing discs is performed by opening and closing the PSX lid. Alternatively, PS1Digital users can enable disc switching via the PS1Digital menu.

Game Compatibility & Known Issues

  • PSX MODE is only compatible with PU-18 motherboards. Most commonly found in SCPH-550X models.
  • There is currently no in game reset available. This is a PSX limitation.
  • SBI files provided by Redump can be used to assist in running Libcrypt games. Simply create a folder called SBI on the root of any storage device and extract the files downloaded from the Redump resource into the SBI folder. MODE will check all attached storage devices and use the first one detected.

Tips & Tricks

  • To reach the BIOS menu, open the lid and power on the console. Alternatively open the lid when a game is loaded and press reset. You will need to turn off the lid disable feature in the MODE menu if it is on.
  • PS1Digital can perform disc swaps for multi-disc games from its in-game menu. Instructions on how to do so here.