JP2000296262A - Reproduction system - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [PROBLEMS] To provide a novel system for applying a recording medium written in a multi-session such as CD-EXTRA to a game machine, for example, reproducing ROM data with priority over CD-DA. To differentiate itself from current game consoles. SOLUTION: Along with a dedicated CD-ROM or a music CD, C
Since it can be used as a multifunction device to which D-EXTRA can be applied, it is highly versatile and can support a wide range of users regardless of age or gender. In the case of a dedicated CD-ROM, a normal logo mark is displayed and the CD-EXTRA
In the case of, a dedicated logo mark is displayed, and each video data information corresponding to the logo mark and stored in advance is selectively displayed.
The type of the loaded CD can be confirmed.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a system for reproducing a medium in which data is stored in a multi-session system when the medium is applied to a game machine.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, audio and a CD-ROM have only one.
The format of the CDs recorded on one CD is roughly divided into a mixed mode CD and a CD-ROM ready called audio data (CD-DA) and ROM data written in a single session, and a CD-ROM.
There is a so-called multi-session in which DA and ROM data are written in separate sessions.

In the latter CD, since the CD-DA and the ROM data are written in separate sessions, the ROM data can be hidden from the CD-DA. CD-EXTRA
(CD-Extra) is one of the multi-session systems, and was standardized by Philips and Sony in 1995. In the CD-EXTRA format, a place where a song title, lyrics, and a jacket image are written is defined.

According to this CD-EXTRA, the original C
In addition to the D-DA function (the function of playing music on a CD player), CD-ROM data, in which various images are developed when the same disc is played on a personal computer, can be added to a single recording medium.

[0005] That is, not only the expression of sound but also the expression as a video is added to one disc, so that the user can touch more information, and the CD providing side can use the audio expression. Not only
More various expressions can be conveyed to the user.

[0006] As described above, the CD-EXTRA is known as a medium that can be played on a personal computer. When a user plays this CD on a personal computer, the user must use a CD-EXTRA.
It is necessary to select between a DA function and a CD-ROM function.

[0007]

In recent years, home-use game machines that are rapidly penetrating into homes include CD-Rs having a gigabyte-level storage capacity for storing game programs.
It is configured to apply OM and music CD,
Recording media written in multisession is not configured to be applicable. Also, if the home game machine is a CD-E
Even if XTRA is configured to be playable,
The playback method must take into account the characteristics of a home game.

[0008] It is an object of the present invention to provide a novel system for applying a recording medium written in a multi-session such as a CD-EXTRA to a game machine.

[0009]

According to the present invention, there is provided a reproducing system for reproducing a medium stored in a multi-session by a game machine, particularly a home-use game machine. And a reproducing means for reproducing the ROM data session of the medium by prioritizing the audio data session by detecting that the medium is a medium stored in the medium.

[0010] After the same input as that for reproducing the game recording medium at the game machine is made, the reproducing means gives priority to the ROM data session to the audio data session among the media stored in the multi-session. It is characterized by reproducing.

The input for reproducing the game recording medium on the game machine indicates that the game machine is turned on.

That is, when applied to a game machine, a CD
-Expects many users to prioritize ROM data over DA. For this reason, the same operation as starting the game on the game recording medium, that is, turning on the game machine, gives priority to the RO in the audio data session.
Play M data.

[0013] This priority reproduction makes it possible to differentiate from a personal computer in a multi-session type storage medium reproduction system.

Further, as an embodiment of the present invention, a boot ROM for starting up the game machine is provided, and when the detecting means recognizes that the medium is a medium stored in a multi-session, a boot ROM is provided. Control is performed to output a dedicated logo in the ROM to the display means.

The unique information is, for example, a dedicated logo,
As a result, it is possible to recognize the difference from the normal game software and notify the user that it is equivalent to multiple functions.

Further, the type of the medium is recognized based on the combination of the display of the unique information in the dedicated boot ROM and the unique information in the medium stored in the multisession and the display order.

The unique information in this medium is stored in a ROM data session. In the present invention, the combination and / or order of display of the unique information of the hardware of the game machine main body (such as a dedicated logo of the hardware) and the unique information of the medium (such as the dedicated logo stored in the medium) is appropriately set. Thereby, the type information of the medium applied to the game machine can be given to the player, or the player can recognize or confirm whether the medium is operating properly. This exclusive logo has a form such as displaying a single logo or a plurality of logos in order, or displaying them in combination. "Unique information" refers to unique information such as a special logo (mark) for the hardware and recording media of the game console itself. The special logo is the company name,
There are no particular restrictions on the trade name, product name, and the like.

Further, in the present invention, as an embodiment, R
Communication software may be stored in the OM data session, and communication with the communication software enables access to a dedicated server.

The ROM data session of the storage medium in which the data is stored by the multi-session method includes:
It is characterized in that it is possible to selectively store applications conforming to control specifications for operations of a plurality of types of game machines including the game machine or applications conforming to an OS of a personal computer.

Note that "CD-ROM" refers to a compact disk (CD) type recording medium on which a game program or the like is recorded in a non-rewritable (read, only, memory) state, and "CD-EXTRA" refers to music. An area for recording information and the like (CD-DA) and an area having a function like the CD-ROM (ROM data session) are one CD.
Means a recording medium that exists in a computer.

[0021]

Next, a preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

(Recording Medium Applied to the Present Invention) The recording medium applied to the present invention includes a music CD 200M and a CD-R.
OM200R and CD-EXTRA20X. In addition,
When these are collectively referred to, they are simply referred to as CD200. First, the general structure of the CD 200 will be described.

As shown in FIG.
Is formed by a thin disk-shaped disk having a center hole 200H having a diameter of 15 mm in the center of the board surface having a diameter of 120 mm. Inside the music CD 200M,
Digital information (information such as game programs and data) is recorded as bits in the CD-ROM 200R for music information.

On the upper surface of the CD 200 opposite to the lower surface which is the light detection surface, the name of the artist or music software, the name of the game software 202, the design 204 (or photograph) relating to each software, and the software A trademark 206 or the like indicating the manufacturer is displayed.

As shown in FIG. 4, a CD 200 is placed on an upper surface 333 of a plastic substrate 231 made of a plastic such as polycarbonate, acrylic, or polyvinyl chloride.
Game program information is stored by a group of pits 335, and a trademark display section 330 is formed. The upper surface 333 on which the pits 335 are formed is covered with a reflective layer 336 made of a metal layer such as aluminum, and further covered with a protective layer 337 to form an outer surface 338.

Next, one of the features of the present invention, CD-E
The XTRA200X will be described. As shown in FIG. 5, the appearance is the above-mentioned music CD 200M or CD-ROM 200.
R has a first area 208 formatted as an audio track and a second area 210 formatted as the CD-ROM, which is the largest of the CD-EXTRA 200X. It is a feature (multi-session method).

In the present embodiment, the first region 208
Is applied as a recording area for music data, and the second area 21
0 is used as a recording area for video data and communication data, and a CD-EXTRA200X is used.
A program is set in advance in a game device to be described later so that the EXTRA 200X can correspond.

(Configuration of Game Apparatus) FIG. 1 shows a conceptual connection diagram of the game apparatus according to the present embodiment. This game device is configured by mutually connecting a game device main body 1, a controller 2, and a subunit (subset) 3.

The game device main body 1 is a control device main body for controlling the progress of a game. The game apparatus main body 1 is connectable to a plurality of controllers 2. For this purpose, connectors 141 and 142 and a communication line modular jack 1 are provided.
31 are provided.

The game apparatus main body 1 has a CD holder 105 so that a recording medium such as a CD 200 can be detachably mounted.

The controller 2 has a configuration as an operation section operated by each player,
1, an operation button group 22, a cross key 23, etc., and a connector for connecting the game machine main body 1 and the subunit 3.

The sub-unit 3 is a unit for displaying a sub-image display and for allowing a player to play a sub-game. The sub-unit 3 includes a sub-monitor 39 and a group of operation buttons 40, and has a connector for connecting to the controller 2. Have.

The connection cable 150 has connectors 151 and 152 and connects the game machine body 1 and the controller 2 to each other. Connection cable 160
Has connectors 161 and 162, and connects the controller 2 and the subunit 3 to each other.

FIG. 2 shows a block diagram of the game device.
As shown in FIG. 2, the game apparatus body 1 includes a CPU block 10, a video block 11, and a sound block 12.
Etc. are provided.

The CPU block 10 includes a bus arbiter 10
0, CPU 101, main memory 102, boot ROM
103 and a CD drive 1104. The bus arbiter 100 is configured to control transmission and reception of data by allocating a bus occupation time to devices connected to each other via a bus. The CPU 101 includes a main memory 102, a boot ROM 103, and a CD drive 1.
04, video block 11 and sound block 12,
The backup memory 21 and the subunit 3 can be accessed via the controller 2.

The CPU 101 starts the boot RO when the power is turned on.
Executes an initialization program (initial execution program) stored in M103, initializes the entire apparatus,
When it is detected that the CD 200 or the like is mounted on the CD drive 104, the operating system program data stored in the CD 200 is stored in the main memory 102.
To be forwarded to.

Thereafter, the CPU 101 operates according to the control program data, and continues to operate the CD2.
The game program of the game processing method of the present invention stored in 00 is transferred to the main memory 1102 and executed.

The CPU 101 can transfer image data for game processing to the graphic memory 111 and can transfer audio data to the sound memory 121. C
The processing by the program executed by the PU 101 includes input of operation signals from the controller 2 and communication data from the communication device, control of command output to the subunit 3 based on these, control of image output to be performed by the video block 11, and control of the sound block 12. Control of audio output to be performed by the user.

The main memory 102 can mainly provide the operating system program data and programs, and can provide a work area for storing static variables, dynamic variables, and the like. Boot ROM 103
Is a storage area of the initial program loader.

The CD drive 104 has a detachable CD 200. When the CD 200 is loaded, the CPU 200
The data to that effect is output to the CPU 101, and the data under the control of the CPU 101 can be transferred.

The CD 200 stores a program for causing the game apparatus to execute the game processing method, image data for displaying an image, audio data for outputting an audio, and the like. The recording medium is not limited to the CD 200, and may be configured to be able to read various other recording media. A configuration may be such that a data group stored in the CD 200 via the communication device 130 is transferred to each memory. With this setting, data can be transferred from a fixed disk or the like of a remote server.

The video block 11 includes a VDP (Video Di
A splay processor 110, a graphic memory 111 and a video encoder 112 are provided. The graphic memory 111 stores the image data read from the CD 200 as described above.

The VDP 110 has a graphic memory 11
1, image data necessary for image display is read, and information necessary for image display supplied from the CPU 101, that is, command data, viewpoint position data, light source position data, object designation data, Object position data, texture designation data,
Coordinate conversion (geometry calculation), texture mapping processing, display priority processing, shading processing, and the like can be executed in accordance with texture density data, visual field conversion matrix data, and the like. In addition, the processing such as the coordinate conversion,
You may comprise so that CPU101 may perform. That is,
What process should be executed by which device should be assigned in consideration of the arithmetic capability of each device. The video encoder 112 converts the image data generated by the VDP 110 into an NTS
It is configured so that it can be converted into a predetermined television signal of the C system or the like and output to a main monitor 113 connected to the outside.

The sound block 12 includes a sound block 120, a sound memory 112, and a D / A converter 122. The sound memory 121 stores the audio data read from the CD 200 as described above.

The sound processor 12 has a CPU 101
Audio data such as waveform data stored in the sound memory 12 on the basis of command data supplied from the CPU, and performs various effect processing based on a DSP (Digital Signal Processor) function, digital / analog change processing, and the like. Has become. The D / A converter 122 converts audio data generated by the sound processor 120 into an analog signal, and outputs the analog signal to a speaker 123 connected to the outside.

The communication device 130 is, for example, a modem or a terminal adapter, is configured to be connectable to the game device 1, and can function as an adapter for connecting the game device body 1 to an external line.

The communication device 130 can receive the data transmitted from the game supply server connected to the public line network and supply the data to the bus of the CPU block 10. The public line network may be a subscriber line, a dedicated line, or a wired / wireless network.

The controller 2 is capable of periodically converting the operation status of the operation button group 22 and the cross key 23 into a code and transmitting the code to the game machine body 1. Each controller 2
Are used to move each of the two characters displayed in the game. When a command for the subunit 3 is transmitted from the game machine main body 1, the controller 2 transfers the command to the subunit 3. Further, the controller 2 transmits / receives parameters for specifying a game processing situation, character setting data, and the like to / from the game machine main body 1 and reads those data from the backup memory 21,
You can write to it. The backup memory 21 can be detachably connected to the controller 2 and is configured to be accessible from the CPU 101. It is a storage area for setting data, which is transferred from the CPU 101 and includes settings such as the progress of the game occurring during the game, the results of the game, and the operation method.

These set data function as backup data for restarting the game from the state immediately before the power was turned off when the power was turned off, and also, by exchanging the backup memory, the operation state of another game apparatus was directly transferred to the game apparatus. It can also be data for reflection.

The sub-unit 3 functions as a sub-monitor device for displaying a sub-image in response to a command transferred from the game machine body 1 via the controller 2, and also functions as a portable game device that can operate independently. It is configured as follows.

More specifically, the subunit 3 includes a CPU 3
0 interface circuit 31, RAM 32, ROM 3
3, oscillation circuit 34, speaker 35, piezo drive circuit 3
6, piezo element 37, liquid crystal driver 38, sub monitor 3
9 and an operation button group 40.

The interface circuit 31 is capable of transmitting and receiving data to and from the controller 2.

The RAM 32 is an operation area of the CPU 30. The ROM 33 stores a program for operating the sub-unit 3 as a portable game device, and also stores sub-image data for operating the sub-unit 3 as a sub-monitor device. This sub-image data is an image corresponding to the image generated by the game machine main body 1.

The oscillating circuit 34 generates a sound signal of a constant frequency under the control of the CPU 30, and the speaker 35 can convert the sound signal into sound. These (3
Reference numerals 4 and 35) denote sound generating mechanisms. For example, a buzzer or the like is used if a player can generate a sound of a predetermined frequency (about 1 kHz) recognizable by a player, such as a sound called "pip-pip" used in a mobile phone. Other configurations may be used.

The piezo drive circuit 36 generates a drive signal of a constant frequency under the control of the CPU 30 and generates a piezo element 37.
Is capable of inputting this signal and performing electromechanical conversion to convert it into vibration of a constant amplitude. These (36, 37) are vibration generating mechanisms, and other configurations such as an eccentric motor may be used as long as a predetermined vibration can be generated so that the player can recognize the vibration, such as a vibration used in a mobile phone. .

The liquid crystal driver 38 has a video memory,
Under the control of the CPU 30, the drawing data in the video memory can be updated, and the sub-monitor 39 can display the drawing data stored in the video memory as an image.

These (38, 39) may be configured so that characters and images can be recognized by a player like an LCD in a portable information terminal.

The CPU 30 causes the sub-monitor 39 to display a sub-image corresponding to the game processing in the game machine main body 1 based on the program stored in the ROM 33. Then, when a command is transmitted from the game machine body 1 via the interface circuit 31, new sub-image data is read from the ROM 33 in accordance with the command, and the sub-image displayed on the sub-monitor 39 is updated. I have. When the content of the command indicates the generation of sound, the CPU 30 operates the oscillation circuit 34 to generate sound, thereby stimulating the hearing of the player. Further, when the content of the command indicates generation of vibration, the CPU drives the piezo drive circuit 36 to transmit vibration to the player holding the subunit, thereby stimulating the tactile sensation of the player. ing.

In the above configuration, the subunit is connected to the controller 2 via the connection cable 160 as shown in FIG. 1, but the subunit 3 is not connected via the connection cable 160 as shown in FIG. , May be directly connected to the connector of the controller 2. Thereby, the game machine main body 1 and the controller 2 constitute a game machine main body side set.

The operation of the present embodiment will be described below with reference to the flowchart of FIG. First, when the power is turned on, the control unit of the game machine executes this flowchart. After the start, the process proceeds to step 452 to branch to S458 or S460 as described later depending on whether the CD 200 is loaded or not.

(In the case of CD loading → power on) Step 4
If the affirmative determination is made at 52, that is, if the power is turned on while the CD 200 is previously loaded in the game machine main body, the process proceeds to step 460, where the boot ROM starts up,
For a predetermined time, a logo mark stored in the game machine main body is displayed. The operation up to this point is executed regardless of whether the loaded recording medium is a dedicated CD-ROM on which ordinary game software is recorded, a music CD, or a CD-EXTRA.

In the next step 510, the loaded CD
200 is determined, and then in step 512, if the determined CD 200 is a dedicated CD-ROM 200R storing a game program for a game machine, the process proceeds to step 514, where the logo stored in the medium is stored. The mark (medium-side unique information) is displayed, and then in step 515, it is determined whether or not the start button of the controller has been operated. When an affirmative determination is made in step 515 (that is, when the player operates the start button), the process proceeds to step 516, where the game program is read from the dedicated CD-ROM 200R, and the game is started.

If it is determined in step 512 that the music CD is a music CD, the flow directly proceeds to step 518 to control the reproduction of the music recorded on the music track.

Next, at step 512, the CD-E
If XTRA200X is determined, then step 52
Move to 0. In step 520, the medium side CD
Display a logo mark dedicated to EXTRA, and then automatically read the video data of CD-EXTRA in step 522. At step 524, based on the read video data, a video based on the video data is displayed (see FIG. 7). The logo of step 520 and the logo of step 514 may be the same or different. That is, the CD-EXTRA200X can be automatically started by turning on the power. In this respect, the operability is greatly different from the case where a personal computer is used.

In the next step 526, various operation button guidance displays appear as part of the displayed video data by operating any of the operation buttons of the controller 2 of the game machine of the user. An example of the button guidance display mode is shown in FIG. 8 which is a part of FIG. That is, a symbol similar to the actual operation button of the CD player is displayed in the form of an icon at the bottom of the screen as an operation button guide display. The player can select an operation mode corresponding to the button guidance display by operating one of the button guidance displays by operating a direction key or the like of the controller and pressing the enter key. Operate the decision button. Thus, an operation based on the operated content is performed (step 52).
8).

(In case of power on → CD loading)
If the power is turned on first before loading into the 200 game machines, the process proceeds from step 452 to step 458,
After the boot ROM is started and the logo mark on the game machine is displayed for a predetermined time, a menu screen as shown in FIG. 9 is displayed (step 550).

In the next step 552, it is determined whether or not the CD 200 has been loaded. If the determination is affirmative, the process shifts to step 554 to determine whether any of the buttons on the menu screen has been clicked. You. If it is determined that any one of the buttons (“File”, “Play”, “Sound”, “Set”) has been selected, the process proceeds to step 556 to recognize a connector corresponding to each button. Next, in step 558, the type of the loaded CD 200 is determined, and in step 560, the loaded CD 200 is determined.
It is determined whether or not the type of “0” matches the selected button. Step 558 may be performed prior to step 554. Here, if it is determined that they match, the process moves to step 562, jumps to the connector code corresponding to each button in step 556, and continues the process. If it is determined that they do not match, the process proceeds to step 564 to display a message indicating the mismatch, and returns to step 554.

If the loaded CD is a dedicated CD-ROM, the play button is selected to allow the
Jump to 514 via 62. The mounted CD is E
In the case of the XTRA-CD, the play button is selected in the same manner as in the exclusive CD-ROM, so that step 56
After 2, the special logo, which is the unique information of the game machine main body, is displayed again, and then the process jumps to step 520. The connector D is a functional unit for setting the operating environment of the game machine, and will be described with reference to FIG. The connector B is a functional unit for performing processing on a file in the storage area of the game machine, but the description is omitted. Further, instead of the processing of steps 554 to 564, the processing may shift to step 215 after step 552.

FIG. 10A shows a menu content screen displayed when an operation button of the menu screen, which is displayed as "SET", is operated. For example, "Langua"
By selecting the band 212 indicated as “ge”, FIG.
A list of languages used as shown in FIG. 0 (B) is displayed. By selecting the band 214 displayed as “Sound”, a list of output forms as shown in FIG. 10C is displayed. Further, by selecting the band 216 displayed as “Date”, a time setting screen as shown in FIG. 10D is displayed.

When the CD 200 is a CD-EXTRA and a key operation corresponding to the operation button indicated as “INTERNET” among the icons shown in FIG. FIG.
As shown in FIG. 1, a question as to whether or not to connect to the Internet is displayed and "YES / NO" is displayed. If there is a key operation corresponding to "YES", the CD-EXT is displayed.
The data in the communication data area of the RA200X is read, and connection to the Internet is automatically started. When the operation is performed for the first time, an online sign-up screen is displayed.

According to the present embodiment, a dedicated CD-RO
CD-EXTRA with M200R and music CD200M
Since it can be used as a multifunction device to which 200X can be applied, it has high versatility and can support a wide range of users regardless of age or gender.

In the case of the dedicated CD-ROM 200R, a normal logo mark is displayed, and the CD-EXTRA2
In the case of 00X, a dedicated logo mark is displayed, and each of the video data information corresponding to the logo mark and stored in advance is selectively displayed. You can check the type.

A sensor for recognizing the opening and closing of the lid is provided.
In case of D-EXTRA200X, after turning on the power,
The operation exclusive to the CD-EXTRA 200X may be performed by performing an operation opposite to the normal order of closing the lid.

The CD-EXT according to the present embodiment
Although the RA 200X stores an application in accordance with the control specifications of the program of the game device in the present game device so that the ROM data session can be reproduced, the control specifications of the respective programs of various game devices other than the game device are stored. It is also possible to store applications conforming to an OS (for example, Windows, etc.) of a personal computer. That is, applications for a plurality of platforms are prepared, and applications to be stored can be selected as needed.

[0075]

As described above, the reproducing system according to the present invention is a novel system for applying a multi-session recording medium such as a CD-EXTRA to a game machine, and a ROM rather than a CD-DA. There is an excellent effect that differentiation from the current game machine can be achieved, such as reproducing data with priority.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an external view of a game device according to the present embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a control block diagram of the game device according to the present embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a plan view showing the appearance of a CD.

FIG. 4 is a sectional view taken along line II-II of FIG.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a recording area of the CD-EXTRA according to the embodiment.

FIG. 6 is a control flowchart showing an operation procedure up to the start of a CD.

FIG. 7 is a front view showing video data displayed on a monitor to which the game machine body is connected.

FIG. 8 is an explanatory view showing a part of FIG. 7;

FIG. 9 is a front view showing a menu screen displayed when operated in the order of power-on → CD loading.

FIG. 10 is a front view showing video data displayed on a monitor to which the game machine body is connected.

FIG. 11 is a front view showing video data displayed on a monitor to which the game machine body is connected.

FIG. 12 is an external view of a game device according to a modification.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game device main body 2 Controller 3 Subunit 200 CD 200M Music CD 200R CD-ROM 200X CD-EXTRA

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Claims (12)

[Claims] 1. A reproduction system for a storage medium in which data is stored in a multi-session system when the storage medium is applied to a game machine, wherein the game machine stores the applied medium in a multi-session. And a reproducing means for reproducing the ROM data session prior to the audio data session in the medium. 2. The reproducing means, after the same input as the input for reproducing the game recording medium at the game machine is made, gives priority to the ROM data session to the audio data session among the media stored in the multi-session. 2. The reproduction system according to claim 1, wherein the reproduction is performed. 3. The reproduction system according to claim 2, wherein the input for reproducing the game recording medium on the game machine indicates that the game machine is powered on. 4. The game machine has a dedicated boot ROM for booting up the game machine, and when the detecting means recognizes that the medium is a medium stored in a multi-session, 4. The reproducing system according to claim 1, further comprising a control unit for displaying the unique information in the boot ROM on a display unit. 5. The reproducing system according to claim 4, wherein the unique information is a dedicated logo of the game machine. 6. Specific information in the dedicated boot ROM,
The reproduction system according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the type of the medium is recognized based on a combination of the display of the unique information in the medium stored in the multisession and the display order. . 7. The reproducing system according to claim 1, wherein the medium is a CD-EXTRA. 8. The reproducing system according to claim 1, wherein the session of the ROM data includes communication software. 9. The reproduction system according to claim 8, wherein the communication function by the communication software has a function of enabling access to a dedicated server. 10. A reproducing system for a storage medium in which data is stored in a multi-session system when the storage medium is applied to the game machine, wherein the game machine has a dedicated boot ROM for starting up the game machine. And control means for displaying the unique information in the boot ROM on a display means when the detection means recognizes that the medium is a medium stored in a multi-session. A reproduction system characterized by the following. 11. The ROM data session of a storage medium in which data is stored in the multi-session system includes an application conforming to each control specification of a plurality of types of game machines including the game machine or an OS of a personal computer. The reproduction system according to claim 1, wherein a conforming application can be selectively stored. 12. A game machine or a storage medium used in the playback system according to claim 1.