📰 New article from RetroRGB
openMenu now supports virtual per-game VMUs using nothing but a cheap serial SD adapter!
Virtual VMUs Just Got Cheaper — and Cooler!
Turns out, you don’t need a fancy $100+ mod like the VM2 or VMUPro to get per-game virtual memory cards for your Dreamcast — just a $2 serial SD adapter and the latest `openMenu Virtual Folder Bundle`.
Here’s the magic: while your physical VMU still handles saves (so OEM purists can breathe easy), `openMenu` now automatically backs up and restores that data to your serial SD card — giving you five virtual VMU slots per game, seamlessly. No complex config, no modded hardware required.
Think of it like cloud saves for your Dreamcast… but with a microSD card and zero internet. 😄
Bonus: It handles edge cases (like saving mid-game or swapping VMUs) like a pro — all while keeping your original hardware intact.
If you’ve ever wanted the flexibility of virtual VMUs without breaking the bank (or your nostalgia), this is the feature you’ve been waiting for.
👉 Grab it on GitHub: github.com/DerekPascarella/openMenu-Virtual-Folder-Bundle