Machine Updates

Questions and Answers

Q: What is a Machine Update?
A: A Machine Updates is a software patch that is used to fix bugs found after release.

Q: Do I need to use each update in order?
A: No. You only need to use the most recent update file.

Q: The game isn't accepting my USB drive with the update. Why?

Make sure that the exact name of the file on the USB drive is "ITG 2 r16.itg" and that it's in the root of the drive. (the "r16" part of the file name may be different depending on which update you're applying)
Make sure that the USB drive is formatted for a FAT file system, and not NTFS or HFS.

File: ITG 2 r23.itg (http://www.inthegroove.com/downloads/itg2_arcade/ITG%202%20r23.itg)

Released: January 26 2007

Changes:

Fix inaccurate input on some kits.
End all Custom Songs at 120 seconds, even if the music runs for longer. This prevents players from playing for longer than 120 seconds when using .ogg music with inaccurate metadata length values.
Includes all fixes from Revision 21 and earlier.

File: ITG 2 r21.itg (http://www.inthegroove.com/downloads/itg2_arcade/ITG%202%20r21.itg)

Released: October 11 2006

Changes:

Fix delayed input issue on some upgrade kits.
Add support for Custom Songs. This is disabled by default, and can be enabled in the service menu.
Includes all fixes from Revision 16 and earlier.

File: ITG 2 r16.itg (http://www.inthegroove.com/downloads/itg2_arcade/ITG%202%20r16.itg)

Released: August 28 2006

Changes:

File: ITG 2 r08.itg (http://www.roxorgames.com/wiki-files/ITG%202%20r08.itg)

Released: November 17 2005

Changes:

Fix coins don't register during loads.
Fix spurious coin drop on startup on some conversion kit machines.
Fix need to hold both Service and Test to enter the Service Menu (dedicated cabinets only) (bug introduced in R5).
Includes all fixes from Revision 5 and earlier.

File: ITG 2 r05.itg (http://www.roxorgames.com/wiki-files/ITG%202%20r05.itg)

Released: November 2 2005

Changes:

Changed volume mixing from 90% to 85% to fix clipping problems.
Service button must be held down briefly, to prevent accidental triggering due to electrical noise.
Debounce all input, to fix spurious input problems (fixes extra way offs, mine explosions).
In diagnostics, show the serial number of the drive in red.
Fixed holding left and tapping right allows changing songs after selecting chance.
Fixed pressing left/right while holding select to change difficulty also moves the wheel.
Improved power selection for USB devices; may improve compatibility with iPod Shuffles.
Fixed logo splash sound ignores Attract Sound Frequency setting.
Improved memory card backup logic to reduce chance of corruption.
Fixed pen drive "edit" icons in double play showing edits for single play.
Default "premium" option is "double for one credit".
Increased music wheel time.
Fixed mods stored on memory card cause Disqualification in Survival mode.
Includes all fixes in Revision 2.

File: ITG 2 r02.itg (http://www.roxorgames.com/wiki-files/ITG%202%20r02.itg)

Released: July 11 2005

Changes: