How To Play an Edited Bin File on the Genesis Console
by Evan

It is possible to edit the Bin file, and play it on the actual Genesis console. What this requires is that you puchase a piece of hardware and cables that connect to your computer from Tototek. This hardware comes with a formatted Genesis cartridge that you connect onto the hardware. This hardware is known as the MD-Pro 32 or MD-Pro 64. You can purchase a 32 meg card or a 64 meg card.

Once you receive the MD-Pro card, you will probably have to mess around with it until you get it working. For one, it requires that you set your bios parallel port to EPP. It also requires that you attach a parallel and usb cable to your computer at the same time. These should also be purchased from Tototek to ensure compatibility.

They provide free software for the MD-Pro cards off of their website called Dreamwriter. The latest version of the software may NOT be the best for your computer. If the latest version doesn't work, try older versions. Personally, I am using an MD-Pro 32 card with Dreamwriter version 1.6 on an old laptop.

This is a screenshot of Dreamwriter v.2.1:

The hardware and software are pretty simple to learn and use. For more infomation, visit their website and their forums. They don't speak the best English, but don't let that scare you away. If you have any questions you can always email me as well.

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