GDEmu black screen when booting with Blueretro

[TDM666]

BlueRetro firmware version

24.10

BlueRetro firmware specification

HW1

BlueRetro firmware variant

Universal

BlueRetro hardware type

External adapter with detachable cord

Manufacturer

Blue-retro (Ali Express)

System used

SEGA Dreamcast

Bluetooth controller brand & name

Retrobit Saturn bluetooth

What is problem? (only list ONE problem per report)

Hi,

I've issue with GDEmu menu (latest firmware) when my blueretro device is plugged.
DC is booting and then giving me a black screen while loading the GDEmu menu.
If I disconnect the blueretro dongle and plug it after GDEMu menu loaded, it's working fine.

Thanks in advance,
Regards.

What did you expect to happen?

Not freezing

Attach files like logs or Bluetooth traces here

No response

[Narcotic82]

Hello, I also have the same problem. Any solution?

[hudsonbrendon]

I have the same problem, any solution?

[jerbearwright]

I just encountered this, my solution was to format the built in memory card on the blue retro and now it boots normally

[darthcloud]

Thank you for figuring this out @jerbearwright

I gave it a shot and can confirm this is the reason.

There 3 options to avoid this:

• Format BR VMU from the Dreamcast VMU manager in the DC boot menu.
• Format BR VMU from BlueRetro web.
• Wait to enter GDemu before associating controller.

[TDM666]

Hi, thanks but under Universal HW1 version, formatting with DC menu is not working, nor deleting mc.bin in the Blueretro web interface. Should I open a sepate ticket for that issue?
Thanks!