In this article, learn how to download and install Chankast Dreamcast emulator for Windows 10/8/7.
Chankast is a freeware Sega Dreamcast emulator for Windows PC, developed by garrofi, baktery, una-i and ElSemi. It was the first Dreamcast emulator to run commercial games.
This emulator is designed for Windows XP/Windows 7/ Windows 8 or 8.1/ Windows 10, it won’t work under Windows 9x or ME, and you’ll find some problems using it under Windows 2000.
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How To Download and Install Chankast Emulator For DC on Windows 10/8/7
Step 1. First of all, download all the stuff you need:
Step 2. Extract the Chankast + Input plugin .rar files, then copy the files that’s inside the input folder, then paste them in the Chankast folder
Step 3. Extract the Chankast’s BIOS, copy and paste the following files to the Chankast folder.
- vms.bin
- VMSB1.bin
- dc_bios.bin
- dc_flash.bin
Now you can run Chankast emulator and pick Darkman Input 4.0b, for the Input Plugin.
You can download Dreamcast ISO/ROMS go to this website https://www.emuparadise.me/Sega_Dreamcast_ISOs/Sonic_Adventure_2_(USA)(En,Fr,De,Es,Jp)/176
Here is the video to help you more:
If you want to run Chankast Dreamcast emulator on your PC, your PC has minimum requirements:
- Pentium 4 with at least 1.6 Ghz
- 256 MB Ram or higher.
- Windows XP/ Windows 7/ Windows 8/ Windows 8.1 / Windows 10
- Latest Directx
- Powerful Graphic Card such as Nvidia or Ati.
Oh and, if you can’t get your chankast to work, how about you try NullDC instead? I heard it works better.
Hope something helps you. If you have any problems while playing Sega Dreamcast games on PC, please let me know.