Redump Forum — Dreamcast "Sample Only"

Re: Dreamcast "Sample Only"

null@example.com (retrowiz) — Mon, 09 May 2011 19:06:03 +0000

Ok, thanks!

null@example.com (iR0b0t) — Mon, 09 May 2011 19:02:47 +0000

those are promo discs, not very rare.

usually matching the original releases, beta disc could differ from original though.

you will need a special drive, check the 2nd post for known supported drives.

null@example.com (retrowiz) — Mon, 09 May 2011 18:18:54 +0000

Last week I looked through my games and found four Dreamcast games that have "Sample Only" written on them:

Dave Mirra Freestyle BMX
Ducati World
Ready 2 Rumble Boxing: Round 2 (Beta)
Sega Extreme Sports

Are these rare? Is there an easy way to dump the discs?

Disc scans: