Dreamcast Question (Thinking of buying...)

[Cassidy]

So I've always been a Nintendo guy since 1985 but after frequenting this forum for a while I'm interested in getting a Dreamcast.

I found one online in a local forum with 4 controllers/power/hookups and I offered the guy $25. Is that reasonable?

[weasels]

in my opinion, yes it is. i mean when i got my DC two or so years ago, i only bought it for $20. does it not come with a vmu ( aka. memory card)?

[classicgamer5]

Thats a good deal consideing it comes with 4 controllers and all hook ups. When was it made because some can play backups

[skyknight]

Does sound like a good deal to me as well, just make sure all bases are covered, as you do want to test the system out with a game disc and a VMU, as VGA box can come later; do you have any games and VMU to test this out?

[equalsign]

When was it made because some can play backups

He's going to want one that can play backups. You can look up the specifics online, but I think it's any console manufactured in October 2000 and prior (most Dreamcasts). This is necessary if you want to play independent Dreamcast games.

As a former Nintendo fanboy I've got to tell you that you seriously should get a Dreamcast. It's the system that got me into retro gaming and made me a huge Sega fan. I know it's a bit cliched, but the Dreamcast is my favorite console now. Picking one up was the best gaming decisions I ever made.

[CRTGAMER]

Plus there is tons of Home Brews and Emulators for the Dreamcast.

I think the DC has the best version of REZ, also there is a K-Project exclusive.

Developer games include Half Life and Propeller Arena.

http://www.racketboy.com/retro/2006/12/ ... mcast.html

[Beak]

25 dollars is a fine deal if everything is in good, working condition.

[GSZX1337]

I found one online in a local forum with 4 controllers/power/hookups and I offered the guy $25. Is that reasonable?

Reasonable for you or for him?

[Dakinggamer87]

I would say its a great deal if everything is working!!

[deathclaw]

Plus there is tons of Home Brews and Emulators for the Dreamcast.

I think the DC has the best version of REZ, also there is a K-Project exclusive.

Developer games include Half Life and Propeller Arena.

http://www.racketboy.com/retro/2006/12/ ... mcast.html

Yes, the best of the two, the Xbox 360 version is much better...But for the nostalgic and collector's purposes, it's not nearly the same But saying it has the best version is just ridiculous

It's not even so clear which version of the two is better:

Dreamcast version:
- Much sharper graphics on the background, enemies, bosses, opening, and in-game text
- Better digital control

PS2 version:
- Better rumble/vibration (+trance vibrator)
- Silky-smooth framerate
- Better analog control