How is your Dreamcast gaming going on?

[Thierry Henry]

The DC "super quiet" ? lol

A noisy Dreamcast is a healthy Dreamcast.

[elmagicochrisg]

Yeeeeessssssss !!!

Finally finished Zombie Revenge on Normal Mode with a friend this morning.

No cheats, 15 lives. I started alone, cleaned the first five areas and only lost one life in the process! My friend came in near the end of area 5 to help me stop the train. From there on out we cleaned up the zombies together. Supersmooth run -the bliss- for both of us all the way to the end. It was A DREAM I tell you. Supersmooth sailing, as if to wash away all the hardship we had to endure to get to this point. All the frustrating sessions where we had to admit defeat, again. "Maybe next time." "Next time for sure." "We got a little better though didn't we." "Found another Life Up and that secret room."

"Yeah, those might make the difference next time."



Finishing a hard game after suffering for weeks is awesome...

[Mad_Hatter]

Lol, compared to the PCs and an XBox I had that sounds like an airplane is about to lift off, this thing is pretty damn quiet (for me).

[SpoonyBard]

1.) What is the best video cable/cord for the Dreamcast?

Best signal is through a VGA Box.

2.) Does this console require modding to play back ups?

It depends on the model. Some will play burned discs right out of the box.

Burned discs will take a toll on your system after awhile though. Most of the games on the system are pretty inexpensive anymore, and they're typically worth buying over the risk of damage to your system.

3.) Should I invest in getting broadband connection on a Dreamcast? I know some people still do online stuff on a Dreamcast. Mine still has the built-in phoneline internet, which I never used. And I doubt people still use that kind of connection.

If you want to play Phantasy Star Online, maybe. In some areas with some providers you can get free dial-up (although it's limited) so you can always try the games out through your current modem and see for yourself if it might be worthwhile to pick one up. The Broadband adapters aren't cheap though, expect to shell out at least $100 for one.

4.) Can you repair the controllers? Both of my controllers' joysticks don't feel smooth. And one of the controllers' cord has to be in a certain position for it to work.

Yes. Although you can still buy brand new ones at the Racketboy store for $13 if you don't feel like repairing them yourself.

5.) Where can I get some video game suggestions? I know nothing of the Dreamcast library. All I pretty much did was play Mortal Kombat Gold and those 2k sports games. I am looking into trying out the Dreamcast classics that I never played.

There are really great games in just about every genre on the Dreamcast, what kind of stuff do you like?

[ninjainspandex]

You know I always wondered since the general consensus is that games burned on CDR can wear out your dreamcast, what about all those homebrew games like sturmwind and gunlord? I'm pretty sure those are not GDR disks but CDR, will playing these harm my dreamcast?

[Mad_Hatter]

I had no clue CRs would wear out the Dreamcast more. Yikes. I've played a good two years on it back in 2002 using cd r discs. probably going to continue now. I was able to back up games within a couple of minutes.

Oh wow! thanks for answering all of my questions!

I just got marvel vs capcom and rebacked up some of my old games that would not work. i'm really just looking for the games that people continue to play now. you know, the games that keep the sega nerds from putting their dreamcast in storage.

i like cool fighting games now. rpgs.

[CD AGES]

It depends on the model. Some will play burned discs right out of the box.

Burned discs will take a toll on your system after awhile though. Most of the games on the system are pretty inexpensive anymore, and they're typically worth buying over the risk of damage to your system.

MOST models are MIL-CD compatible.

These days, there are many quality backup ISO's from various dedicated communities out there that don't put a strain onn you GD Drive.

[SpoonyBard]

i like cool fighting games now. rpgs.

For fighters you've plenty of staples.
-Marvel Vs Capcom
-Marvel Vs Capcom 2
-Street Fighter 3: Third Strike
-Street Fighter Alpha 3
-The King Of Fighters '99 Evolution
-Fatal Fury: Mark Of The Wolves
(and plenty more great titles)


I'd really recommend a fight stick for the system (or a Total Control adapter to use another systems fight stick). The controllers can be a bit of a pain to play some of the 6-button fighters on.


RPGs aren't as well represented, but there are some gems.
-Skies Of Arcadia
-Elemental Gimmick Gear
-Evolution 1 & 2
-Phantasy Star Online


I don't know much about the import stuff except that there are a lot more offerings that way, if you're just playing backups, you can definitely find some other great stuff in the Japanese releases.

[noiseredux]

For fighters you've plenty of staples.
-Marvel Vs Capcom
-Marvel Vs Capcom 2
-Street Fighter 3: Third Strike
-Street Fighter Alpha 3
-The King Of Fighters '99 Evolution
-Fatal Fury: Mark Of The Wolves
(and plenty more great titles)

Capcom Vs SNK !!!

I'd really recommend a fight stick for the system (or a Total Control adapter to use another systems fight stick). The controllers can be a bit of a pain to play some of the 6-button fighters on.

I use a Total Control nowadays, for convenience (I have one stick that I use on every console I own). BUT, the Agetec stick is seriously one of the greatest console sticks of its price-range.

You might also consider the Ascii pad if you prefer fight pads.

RPGs aren't as well represented, but there are some gems.
-Skies Of Arcadia
-Elemental Gimmick Gear
-Evolution 1 & 2
-Phantasy Star Online

PSO is seriously addictive.

I don't know much about the import stuff except that there are a lot more offerings that way, if you're just playing backups, you can definitely find some other great stuff in the Japanese releases.

Imports are so easy to play. Just a bootdisc and you're good to go. Lots of great import stuff on DC. And many import fighters/shmups are cheaper than their US counterpart.

[SpoonyBard]

Capcom Vs SNK !!!

I have no idea how I forgot that one. I've been playing SNK Vs Capcom on the NGPC every day for the last week, ha.

I really need to pick that one up for DC.