Player Specific Compatibility Issues

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Post by Bas » Mon Dec 12, 2005 12:50 pm

it strikes me that, if you download a ROM using the null-modem cable, and you replace certain drivers from (newer) cd-i titles, will your ROM (emulator) be likely to play more cd-i titles...(be more compatible)?
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Post by cdifan » Mon Dec 12, 2005 11:38 pm

Theoretically: yes, but in practice...

I know from direct experience and some rumours that in some cases there is no "best" driver for a particular player; the various versions may have different bugs fixed and some titles may work around some bugs, but not others.

Not all of the drivers are suitable for direct ROM replacement; in some cases a special installation procedure is also needed.

So it's a complex issue.
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