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> I finally got Headhunter from Ebay, new and sealed. But now, when I want
> to play it, it always resets the DC back to the boot logo. This doesn't
> happen at the same places at the game, but rather random. Other games
> seem to work 100% fine.
> Has anyone an idea what might be going on here?

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> Hmmmmmmm, I guess the first question would be: Are you sure it's an
> original(not a copy)?
> If it's a copy, that's the problem right there...

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> How about 3rd part devices(VMU's, controllers, etc), any thing like that
> plugged in?

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> Finally, how are the discs, their physical condition? Any scratches?

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> BelPowerslave wrote:
>
> No, it's definitely an original. It was still sealed when I bought it.
>
>
> Nothing, at the time I started the game I had only one controller with
> rumblepack and vmu connected (all original Sega).
>
>
> As I mentioned, I just opened the still sealed package, so the discs are
> 100%.

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> I finally got Headhunter from Ebay, new and sealed. But now, when I want
> to play it, it always resets the DC back to the boot logo. This doesn't
> happen at the same places at the game, but rather random. Other games
> seem to work 100% fine.
> Has anyone an idea what might be going on here?

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> This can't be software, I'd bet that wire in your DC just got loose at
> the same time you got the game. It's a common issue. Try searching
> Google for DC random resets, if you can't find a tutorial on how to fix
> it, I'll see if I can find it later. It's easy to fix, btw.

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> Hmmmmm, ok, next question: Is the DC in a relatively open space...enough that
> the fan can blow hot air far enough out of and away from the machine? If the
> DC is overheating, it's possible that it could be resetting(kind of like an
> old PC of mine used to do).

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> I finally got Headhunter from Ebay, new and sealed. But now, when I want
> to play it, it always resets the DC back to the boot logo. This doesn't
> happen at the same places at the game, but rather random. Other games
> seem to work 100% fine.
> Has anyone an idea what might be going on here?

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> Michele Elia wrote:
>
>
> RGB ????? some games font work on RGB

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> Scott H wrote:
>
>
>
> I thought about that problem myself, I also found a tutorial about how
> to fix it, but strangely all other games work. It's only when I play
> Headhunter. Well, I'll try cleaning the lens first, if this doesn't
> help, I'll have to try out the other fix. I could also try to
> recalibrate the laser when opening the console, since "Alone In The
> Dark" won't boot any more... Thanks!

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> Hmmmmmmm, I guess the first question would be: Are you sure it's an
> original(not a copy)?
> If it's a copy, that's the problem right there...

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> How about 3rd part devices(VMU's, controllers, etc), any thing like that
> plugged in?

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> Finally, how are the discs, their physical condition? Any scratches?

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> BelPowerslave wrote:
>
> No, it's definitely an original. It was still sealed when I bought it.
>
>
> Nothing, at the time I started the game I had only one controller with
> rumblepack and vmu connected (all original Sega).
>
>
> As I mentioned, I just opened the still sealed package, so the discs are
> 100%.

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> Drßukk4k3© schrieb:
>
>
>
> Nope, VGA-box. But I just had to find out that it isn't a problem only
> caused by "Headhunter". It also occured with "Super Runabout" some
> minutes ago. So, it seems as if the DC is broken
> Gonna try the reset fix I found tomorrow
> (http://consolevision.com/members/fa..._resetfix.shtml).
> Thanks for all your help guys!

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> Scott H wrote:
>
>
>
> I thought about that problem myself, I also found a tutorial about how
> to fix it, but strangely all other games work. It's only when I play
> Headhunter. Well, I'll try cleaning the lens first, if this doesn't
> help, I'll have to try out the other fix. I could also try to
> recalibrate the laser when opening the console, since "Alone In The
> Dark" won't boot any more... Thanks!

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> Michele Elia wrote:
>
>
> RGB ????? some games font work on RGB

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> Michele Elia wrote:
>
>
>
> Yeah, that's going to be it then. It's an easy fix really. There's not
> any need to use hot glue or anything like that, in case the tutorial
> recommends it. Just pushing the wire down does the trick in most cases.
>

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> Scott H schrieb:
>
>
> It did the trick pretty good. Not a single reset since I "fixed" it! :D
> I also noticed the the internal layout of the DC is very modular and
> easy to dis-/assemble. So if anything breaks again, I just have to
> replace the broken part, not the whole console. Great piece of work!

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>
> Excellent! That's the DC's only common issue, so barring CDR's burning
> out your (easily replaced) GD-ROM drive, you shouldn't see any problems.
> I had the wierdest problem once with an 8/9/99 manufactured DC
> resetting *only* when Skies of Arcadia was played for 30 minutes or
> more, we ended up just trading it in, the reset fix didn't work for that
> one.
> Now, it's too bad my dead SNES isn't as easily fixed. I swear, I know
> my Brother-in-law hardly played it, and I've hardly played it, and the
> friggin thing's just dead......
>
> :|
>

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>
>
> Well, since it's dead...have you tried banging it on the ground a little bit? I
> know that sounds awful, but man, sometimes it works. ;)

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> Bel
> --
> Whip XXX Gaming: http://www.whipassgaming.com/
>
> "...we traveled together...east, always into the east."
> - Marius, Diablo II
>
>

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> Michele Elia wrote:
>
>
>
> Yeah, that's going to be it then. It's an easy fix really. There's not
> any need to use hot glue or anything like that, in case the tutorial
> recommends it. Just pushing the wire down does the trick in most cases.
>

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> Scott H schrieb:
>
>
> It did the trick pretty good. Not a single reset since I "fixed" it! :D
> I also noticed the the internal layout of the DC is very modular and
> easy to dis-/assemble. So if anything breaks again, I just have to
> replace the broken part, not the whole console. Great piece of work!

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>
> Excellent! That's the DC's only common issue, so barring CDR's burning
> out your (easily replaced) GD-ROM drive, you shouldn't see any problems.
> I had the wierdest problem once with an 8/9/99 manufactured DC
> resetting *only* when Skies of Arcadia was played for 30 minutes or
> more, we ended up just trading it in, the reset fix didn't work for that
> one.
> Now, it's too bad my dead SNES isn't as easily fixed. I swear, I know
> my Brother-in-law hardly played it, and I've hardly played it, and the
> friggin thing's just dead......
>
> :|
>

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>
>burning
>know
>
>Well, since it's dead...have you tried banging it on the ground a little bit?
>I
>know that sounds awful, but man, sometimes it works. ;)
>
>Bel
>--
>Whip XXX Gaming: http://www.whipassgaming.com/
>
>"...we traveled together...east, always into the east."
> - Marius, Diablo II
>
>
>
>
>