Sega Rally Championship v2.1 Extends Steering Wheel Options, Adds MMX Support

Sega have released a new patch and published an extensive FAQ to cover issues people have been having with the software. The FAQ is fully quoted below the patch notes. You can grab the patch from our downloads page, or from Sega’s link in the FAQ.

Patch notes:

Upgrades from Original Version

*This version supports Pentium processors with MMX technology. Using a
Pentium processor with MMX technology improves the speed and flow of gameplay.

*The “Change Control” menu has been expanded to include settings for the Microsoft SideWinder
and Steering Wheel peripherals.

*When using the Steering Wheel peripheral, you cannot play NetLink games against an opponent
using the original version of Sega Rally PC.

*Both players in a two-player game can use Microsoft SideWinder game pads.
Connect both SideWinder units while in “2-Player Battle Mode”. (Select “Change Control” from
the “Setting” menu to configure the controls for both players.)

Note:

For users of Pentium processors with MMX technology.
Sega Rally PC can only be played in 16-bit color mode.

FAQ:

Q: Where do I get the MMX patch for SEGA Rally??
A: Click here to get the patch: MMX patch for SEGA Rally (2.1 MB).
Q: I try to run the game and the program says I am missing dplayx.dll (or ddraw.dll or dsound.dll, or dplay.dll). What do I need to do??
A: All of these files are included in Direct X3. You can download it here.
Q: How do I hook up my steering wheel for SEGA Rally?
A: You can hook up your steering wheel by following these steps:

Go to the control panel and double click on the “joystick” or “gaming devices” icon
Configure the input device as a “Custom Device”
Make sure you check the “Is a Race Car Controller” box
Calibrate your new “Custom Device”
Start SEGA Rally and then go to the controller configuration screen – (by hitting F5)
Then you should be off and running, you might have to change the button settings (for the pedals), but Rally will save these settings once you have it set up.
Q: I keep getting a message saying “Line 253 = COMMON…” and the game will not install – what do I do?
A: The solution is to download the Win 95 CD-ROM drivers for your CD-ROM drive either from your CD-ROM manufacturer or from www.windows95.com.

Q: How do I get window mode for SEGA Rally?
A: Make sure you are running in 16 bit color and SEGA Rally will default to window mode when the game loads up. If you have a Trident brand video card, you may have to download special video drivers from Trident (www.trid.com).

Q: When I play the game, I get stuck on a white screen and can still make sounds by hitting up and down, but the screen is blank. What can I do to fix/work around this??
A: This is caused by your video card having trouble switching between 256 color and 16 bit color modes. You can either switch into 256 color mode (by going to Display Properties) or you can hit “Enter” a few times and you will get past the blank menu screens and into racing.

Q: While playing the game with my Microsoft Sidewinder Gamepad, the game constantly pauses. How can I fix this?
A: This is a compatibility issue with your gamepad and your sound card. You can fix this by playing on the keyboard or by downloading a patch from: www.microsoft.com/sidewinder/products/hardware/download/default.htm.

Q: I get sound effects, but no music – how can I fix this?
A: The music in SEGA Rally PC is CD Audio – make sure your CD-ROM drive is properly hooked up by playing tracks 2 or higher on the CD using the Windows 95 CD Player. If this does not work, then you need to make sure your CD-ROM drive is properly hooked up to your sound card and that the CD Audio volume has not been muted.

If you need further help or technical assistance, please send email to segapc@sega.com or call our technical support line at 1-510-371-3131. Please list your exact problem and try to include:
The error message you received
What you were doing when you received the message
How often you were able to repeat the issue
Your system specs:
Brand and model of Video Card you have
Brand and model of Sound Card you have
Processor Type and Speed
Which Operating System you are running
Thanks for your patience – together we will work you through your problem