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Space Channel 5: Part 2

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Space Channel 5: Part 2
Space Channel 5: Part 2 cover
Developers
United Game Artists
Windows Sega of China
Steam patch Little Stone Software
Publishers
Sega
Release dates
Windows February 22, 2011[1]
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase
Microtransactions None
Modes Singleplayer, Multiplayer
Pacing Turn-based
Perspectives Cinematic camera
Controls Direct control
Genres Music/rhythm
Art styles Stylized
Themes Sci-fi, Space
Series Space Channel 5
Space Channel 5: Part 2 on HowLongToBeat
Space Channel 5: Part 2 on IGDB
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Space Channel 5: Part 2 guide on StrategyWiki
Space Channel 5: Part 2 on MobyGames
Space Channel 5: Part 2 on Wikipedia
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Space Channel 5
Space Channel 5: Part 2 2011
Space Channel 5 VR: Kinda Funky News Flash 2020

Warnings

StarForce DRM may not work on modern versions of Windows (see Availability for affected releases).

Space Channel 5: Part 2 is a singleplayer and multiplayer cinematic camera music/rhythm game in the Space Channel 5 series.

On November 6, 2024, it was announced that Space Channel 5 would be delisted from Steam on December 6, 2024.[2] The game was delisted three days later on December 9, 2024.[3]

Some of the Japanese voices are used even when the game is set to English; e.g. Purge's laugh in Stage 4.

General information

Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
 Part of Dreamcast Collection. StarForce 5.70 DRM[Note 1].[6]
Windows
Games for Windows Marketplace (unavailable)
DRM details are not known
 Part of Dreamcast Collection.[7]
Windows
Humble Store (unavailable)
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Windows
Steam (unavailable)
DRM-free after installation through Steam client (notes may include more details)
 DRM-free if Steam is not installed or by creating a steam_appid.txt file containing its Steam App ID number 71260 in <path-to-game>.[8]
Delisted on December 9, 2024.[3]
Windows
StarForce DRM for this game may not work on modern versions of Windows (see above for affected releases).

Version differences

The Steam version received an update on September 15, 2014, adding native Vsync and FXAA support, achievements, and fixing issues with input and the configuration tool.[9]

Monetization

Type Notes
One-time game purchase The game requires an upfront purchase to access.

Microtransactions

Type Notes
No microtransactions None

Game data

Configuration file location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\SEGA\Space Channel 5 Part 2\config.ini
Steam <path-to-game>\*.xml
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/71260/pfx/[Note 2]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\SEGA\Space Channel 5 Part 2\SC5PART2_DAT
Steam %USERPROFILE%\Documents\SEGA\Dreamcast Collection\Space Channel 5 Part 2\SC5PART2_DAT
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/71260/pfx/[Note 2]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
OneDrive
Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers.
Steam Cloud

Video

External configuration launcher settings (non-Steam versions).
External configuration launcher settings (non-Steam versions).
Graphics tab from external configuration tool (Steam version).
Graphics tab from external configuration tool (Steam version).
In-game settings.
In-game settings.

Graphics feature State Notes
Widescreen resolution
Non-Steam versions only feature a few resolutions, with 1280x720 being the only widescreen option with fullscreen; See Widescreen resolution for a workaround.
Multi-monitor
Ultra-widescreen
4K Ultra HD
Field of view (FOV)
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed
Use Borderless Gaming.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
FXAA on/off for the Steam version. See Anti-aliasing (AA).
Vertical sync (Vsync)
Always enabled.
Vsync can cause the timing to go slightly "off" occasionally, making the game harder. Using Fast Sync in Nvidia Control Panel seems to fix the problem.
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
Frame rate is capped at half the refresh rate (e.g. 30 FPS on a 60 Hz monitor). 60 FPS requires a 120 Hz monitor. Playing the game above 60 Hz will cause the game to play too fast and mess up timings (as above, Fast Sync may improve things). Ulala's Dance mode will play fine above 30 FPS.
Game speed is bound to frame rate but allows going over 60 FPS.
Cap the frame rate to 60 FPS.
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.
Color blind mode
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.

Widescreen resolution

Use Racer_S Universal Resolution Changer v2[10]
  1. Download Universal Resolution Changer.
  2. Unzip content to <path-to-game>
  3. Open resolution.ini with text editor and change values to desired ones.

Anti-aliasing (AA)

Nvidia Inspector[10]
  1. Download Nvidia Profile Inspector.
  2. After creating profile from Nvidia Control Panel, open Inspector and find games profile.
  3. Change Antialiasing Compatibility to 0x084032C3
  4. Change desired AA method and save changes

Input

Keyboard remapping from external configuration tool (Steam version).
Keyboard remapping from external configuration tool (Steam version).
Controller remapping from external configuration tool (Steam version).
Controller remapping from external configuration tool (Steam version).

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse acceleration
Mouse input in menus
Keyboard and mouse prompts
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Touchscreen support
Controller
Controller support
Full controller support
Controller remapping
Commands bound to the left joystick will also be bound to the D-pad.
Controller sensitivity
Controller Y-axis inversion
Via key rebinding. However games cues doesn't change.
Controller types
XInput-compatible controllers
Xbox button prompts
Non-Steam versions only use keyboard prompts; the Steam version uses Xbox 360 prompts with XInput controllers.
Impulse Trigger support
DirectInput-compatible controllers
PlayStation controllers
Nintendo controllers
Other controller(s)
Additional information
Controller hotplugging
Input prompt override
Haptic feedback
Simultaneous controller+KB/M

  • In game setting window for keyboard.

  • In game setting window for controller.

Audio

Audio settings tab from external configuration tool (Steam version).
Audio settings tab from external configuration tool (Steam version).

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Sound effects only.
Surround sound
Stereo only.
Subtitles
Limited to on-screen lyrics during vocal songs. Toggleable from in-game settings.
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
French
German
Italian
Japanese
Spanish

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
Local play
2 Co-op
One player controls movement while the second controls "Chu" and "Hey" commands, basically splitting regular game controls between players.
LAN play
Online play

Issues fixed

Configuration doesn't detect controllers and won't save settings

Fixed for the Steam version in the 2014 update.[9]
Change registery value[11]
  1. Open preferred text editor.
  2. Copy and paste following.
    For 32-bit OS: 
    Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\SEGA]

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\SEGA\Space Channel 5 Part 2]
"Space Channel 5 Part 2"="1"
    For 64-bit OS: 
    Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\SEGA]

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\SEGA\Space Channel 5 Part 2]
"Space Channel 5 Part 2"="1"
  3. Save the file as SC5.reg
  4. Open the file and confirm you want to continue
Alternatively you may manually change those values to registry

Audio is in Japanese even though English was selected

Change the voice over language[12]
  1. Open the configurator and select Japanese for the voice over under the audio tab.
  2. Launch the game and close it.
  3. Open the configurator and then select English for the voice over.

Game plays too fast or too slow

Change your monitor's refresh rate to 60 Hz[13]
  1. Go to the "Display" Control Panel.
  2. Press "Change display settings" tab, then press "Advanced settings".
  3. Go to the "Monitor" tab, select "60 Hertz" for "Screen refresh rate:" under "Monitor Settings".

Notes

Exact steps vary slightly depending on your Windows version. The above is for Windows 7.

Game won't save data

Delete the save game data folder and then uninstall and reinstall the game[14]
If the save game data folder does not exist, create it and the game will save.[15]

Japanese audio plays in Report 4 when game is set to English

Move r42music.afs and r34music.afs from afs_english to the main folder[16]

Characters fall silent when controller buttons or keys are mentioned

Replace r01voice_ps3.afs r11voice_ps3.afs r52voice_ps3.afs in afs_english folder with download https://www.dropbox.com/s/1gcoop8kwg4njeb/SC5_PSBMod.zip[17]
Restores PS2 dialogue pertaining to buttons[18]

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 9.0c
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

System requirements

Windows
MinimumRecommended
Operating system (OS) XP7
Processor (CPU) Intel Pentium 4 3.0 GHzIntel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz
System memory (RAM) 2 GB
Storage drive (HDD/SSD) 1.8 GB4 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce 7300 series
ATI Radeon X1600
256 MB of VRAM
DirectX 9.0c compatible		Nvidia GeForce 8800 series
ATI Radeon X1900
512 MB of VRAM
Shader model 3.0 support
Sound (audio device) DirectX 9.0c compatible


Notes

  1. ↑ Version 5.70 of StarForce DRM requries KB2930157 to be installed on Windows 8.1 to function properly. This version may also need a manual driver update on Windows 8.1, Windows 10, or Windows 11 to function properly.[4][5] The driver can be updated using the included PCNSL.exe/PROTECT.exe tool.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:

References

  1. ↑ SEGA'S MOST BELOVED DREAMCAST GAMES IN A MUST-HAVE COLLECTION - last accessed on 2025-07-25
    "The Dreamcast Collection will be available on February 25th 2011 in Europe and February 22nd in North America."
  2. ↑ Space Channel 5: Part 2 - SEGA Classics Delisting December 6th - Steam News - last accessed on 2025-07-25
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Space Channel 5: Part 2 Price history · SteamDB - last accessed on 2025-07-25
  4. ↑ Windows 8.1 support - StarForce Support
  5. ↑ Windows 10 support - StarForce Support
  6. ↑ Dreamcast Collection PC..? - Page 2 (retrieved) - last accessed on 2025-07-25
    "All games use Starforce protection (at least on my UK DVD copy). There are hacks out there that get round that though, if it puts you off. At least the newest Starforce you don't have to reboot to install the protection driver..."
  7. ↑ Dreamcast Collection - Xbox.com - last accessed on 2025-04-29
  8. ↑ Verified by User:AmethystViper on 2019-12-11
    Creating a new steam_appid.txt file for the game with its Steam App ID number when it didn't initially had this file upon installation allowed the game to legitimately launch without Steam.
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 Space Channel 5: Part 2 - Patch Notes - 15/09/2014 - Steam News - last accessed on 2025-07-25
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 Resolution changer (1080p and above!) and AA for NVIDIA :: Space Channel 5: Part 2 General Discussion
  11. ↑ "Quickfix" on correcting SEGA's config issues... (Fullscreen/Controllers... etc) :: Space Channel 5: Part 2 General Discussion - last accessed on May 2023
  12. ↑ Steam Community :: Guide :: How to play Space Channel 5: Part 2 on Steam in English - last accessed on May 2023
  13. ↑ Game gets out of sync pretty easily :: Space Channel 5: Part 2 General Discussions - last accessed on May 2023
  14. ↑ Why isn`t my progress saved??? :: Space Channel 5: Part 2 General Discussions - last accessed on 2025-07-26
  15. ↑ Why isn`t my progress saved??? :: Space Channel 5: Part 2 General Discussions - last accessed on 2025-07-26
  16. ↑ How to fix the Japanese Audio in Report 4 in the English Version. :: Space Channel 5: Part 2 General Discussions - last accessed on 2025-07-26
  17. ↑ PlayStation Button Dialogue Restoration :: Space Channel 5: Part 2 Guides - last accessed on 2025-07-26
  18. ↑ PlayStation Button Dialogue Restoration :: Space Channel 5: Part 2 Guides - last accessed on 2025-07-26