Densha de GO! Plug and Play
Overview
| Name | Densha de GO! Plug and Play |
| Release date | February 8, 2018 |
| Serial code | |
| Notes | Also available in special yellow edition and grey edition. |
Technical details
This controller is a self-contained console with a modified version of Densha de GO! Final. Externally, it looks similar to a TCPP-20009, except it does not include a pedal connection. It requires a micro USB cable for power and a HDMI cable for video output.
Internally, it contains an Allwinner R16-based board running a Linux distro. The micro USB port supports USB OTG with a powered adapter and is used by Taito to install software updates. Full details are available on Linux Sunxi Wiki.
Data management
Save data
The save data can be backed up and restored by powering on the device with a FAT32-formatted USB drive and a USB OTG adapter:
- Backup: create a file named
backup_magic_36558b710aon the root of the USB drive. A copy of the save data namedSaveReg.xml.backup.{CHECKSUM}is created on the USB drive. - Restore: create a file named
restore_magic_36558b710aon the root of the USB drive and place a backup of the save data namedSaveReg.xml.backupon the root of the USB drive.
Game data
The internal game files can be backed up, restored or upgraded using the Densha de GO! Plug & Play Game Manager.
Mods
There are several unofficial mods available to improve or add functionality to the console:
| Mod | Description |
|---|---|
| Chime Patcher | Restores the station jingles and musical horns from Densha de GO! Final. |
| Controller mod | Allows using the console as a USB controller for PC and consoles. Several controller models available. |
| Controller mod (legacy) | Allows using the console as a DGOC-44U controller. Superseded by the newer multi-controller mod. |
| Overclock script | Sets the console’s CPU to a higher (but safe) clock rate to improve performance. May cause crashes. |
| Translation Patcher | English translation for Densha de Go! Plug & Play. |
Recovery bootloader
A recovery bootloader allowing full access to the internal MMC storage for backups/restore is available. It is based on mainline U-Boot.