SEGA Game Configuration Instructions

HINATA and HINATA Lite support connecting to SEGA games through the following two methods. Please choose based on your needs:

• SEGA Official Serial Protocol
• AimeIO (Based on Segatools)

Both methods have their own advantages and disadvantages.
In the current 2025040400 firmware version, the SEGA Official Serial Protocol is more recommended.

Before starting configuration, please ensure you have a game environment that can connect to the network and run properly.

Differences Between the Two Methods

SEGA Official Serial Protocol

When using the SEGA Official Serial Protocol, all behavior logic of the reader is consistent with official devices.

However, note the following issues:

WARNING

• The configuration process is relatively complex and often requires handling serial port-related issues on Windows
• If the reader fails to communicate with the game for any reason, the game will directly disconnect from the network
• Many servers do not connect to SEGA's official AimeDB. When using the serial protocol to scan Amusement IC cards, you may obtain incorrect card numbers (usually starting with 0008)

If you need to obtain completely correct card numbers when scanning Amusement IC cards, please switch to AimeIO method for connection and ensure the reader firmware version ≥ 2025040400

AimeIO (Based on Segatools)

Advantages of using AimeIO method for connection:

• Supports hot-plugging the reader during gameplay
• Slightly faster reading speed compared to serial protocol
• Can coexist with Enter key swiping
• Simple configuration process, no need to handle Windows serial settings, can be configured and used after connection
• Exclusive feature:
  Supports bypassing the server and directly reading the correct card number of Amusement IC cards and passing it to the game

However, due to Segatools limitations, the following behaviors cannot be correctly implemented:

WARNING

• When using Amusement IC cards, cannot log into SEGA official servers (such as SDGA, SDGS, etc.)
  Local servers and private servers are not affected
• Currently cannot read non-Amusement IC Bandai Namco Passport or BANA PASSPORT cards, how to identify:
  • Cards do not have Amusement IC logo
  • Card numbers are 20-digit numbers starting with 3
  • Card backs are in English, Korean, or Chinese
• Some Segatools have incomplete support or implementation issues for all FeliCa cards including Amusement IC

If various abnormal reading issues occur when swiping Amusement IC, Hime, or other FeliCa cards, it is recommended to replace the Segatools, or directly switch to SEGA Official Serial Protocol for connection