Where to find Dreamcast accessories

Post by **uabtodd** » Mon May 21, 2007 3:02 pm

Is ebay my only/best option to look for things like controllers and vmus? I know this site has any and all cables/batteries I would need, but am looking for a good reputable online store where I could find a couple of preferably sega brand dreamcast controllers and maybe a couple of vmu's, as well as maybe a few controller extension cables, and was just wondering if there was some kind of secret, awesome store that only you guys knew about that has a good selection of these kinds of things.
I got my very first dreamcast yesterday for my birthday from my wife, and I love it, but it came with a crappy used I believe mad catz conroller, with a couple of buttons that stick and a joystick that only one direction works on. It is pretty much impossible to find anything in actual brick and mortar stores in my area (birmingham, AL) so I am forced into online shopping where I cant really pick up what I want to buy and see how it feels and everything.
Anyway, enough with the useless info, Any good suggestions for stores?

Post by **The Apprentice** » Mon May 21, 2007 3:53 pm

Ummmmmmmmmmmmmm? www.Ebay.com?

Post by **Daigr** » Mon May 21, 2007 9:26 pm

You could try http://www.sega-parts.com

I've never used them but say they are a licensed sega dealer.

Post by **racketboy** » Mon May 21, 2007 10:45 pm

I would recommend eBay

Post by **tHePhAnToM!??!** » Tue May 22, 2007 2:10 am

i get all my stuff from ebay and i havent had anything come defective yet. if you arent sure always check their feedback rating. if its above 95 then you are set. or if you have any used game store around you. but yeah ebay is pretty much you best bet.

Post by **ImportBoy** » Tue May 22, 2007 9:34 am

E-bay these days, or mabey people selling in forums like these.

One Gamestop about 40 minutes away from me sold used Dreamcast games and accesories. The other 4 or so closer didn't. That is where I got my VMU, keyboard, and about 8 games. I pretty much bought everything good there, so I don't think much is left, and they don't accept Dreamcast trade ins either - bastards!

You might want to consider calling around and asking you local Ebgames/Gamestop stores to see if any still carry Dreamcast stuff, and what they have in stock.

Post by **Scooter** » Tue May 22, 2007 10:10 am

I've had good luck on ebay and at local stores. I got a light gun and fishing rod control pads locally and new in the box controllers and VMUs off ebay. There is a French seller who sells new VMUs at a great price and even with overseas shipping they are still less expensive than ebayers in the US.

If you'd like some VMUs and don't care if they are used (and need batteries) I can get them for $1.99 each at a local used game store. I even got one of the Sega brand 4X memory cards for $1.99! It works perfectly too. Since you are new to Dreamcasting, you will soon find that the typical VMU doesn't hold much by way of game saves and they fill up pretty fast. Having a few extras lying around can't hurt.

If anyone's interested in some cheap VMUs/memory cards I can check locally to see what they have left.

Post by **Scooter** » Tue May 22, 2007 10:13 am

Oh, and Sega-Parts is great. Everything they sell is new or new-refurbished and everything comes with a warranty. The prices are on the high side, but if you can't find the same items at all or just want new in the box items with a warranty, there aren't too many other choices. Their customer service is top notch (though they are sometimes slow to respond to e-mail, make sure to give them a day or two to respond).

Post by **racketboy** » Tue May 22, 2007 5:09 pm

I really don't think you need a warranty on stuff like this...

Post by **aaron** » Wed May 23, 2007 11:11 pm

sega-parts is only really good for the little cable to hook a 32X to a genesis. everything else is cheaper and in high abundance on ebay.