Product Description: Classic Sega Dreamcast console! Tons of Fun!
Amazon.com Review: The Dreamcast system is, in a word, awesome. Fire up Soul Calibur, and instantly you'll appreciate that the graphics and gameplay are even better than in the arcade version. And Sonic Adventure, with its light-speed gameplay, is sure to wow even the most jaded gamer.
It's amazing that such a small machine (it's about the size of your mouse pad) can deliver such incredible performance. Chalk it up to superior engineering. Dreamcast's only downside is that it comes with only one controller and a demo disc. In order to truly take advantage of Dreamcast's capabilities, we recommend outfitting the controller with a Jump Pack and a Visual Memory Unit. Getting one or more extra controllers is also a good idea, because some of the best Dreamcast games support up to four players at once.
Why it's so cool:
Ultramodern components: Custom-made video, audio, and processor technology blows away the Nintendo 64 and PlayStation and puts Dreamcast in the same league as PS2 and XBox.
Integrated modem: In another video-game first, Dreamcast comes with a 56K modem. Use your regular Internet service provider and the separately sold keyboard to access e-mail, shopping, and the World Wide Web. Not only can you upload high scores, participate in chat discussions, and download updates and enhancements for your games, but, through a membership to the SegaNet Internet service provider, you can play Quake III Arena, NFL 2K1, and other games against Dreamcast owners over the Internet.
The Visual Memory Unit (VMU): More than just a memory card, the VMU is a miniature portable game system that fits inside a controller--so its LCD screen is easily seen by you but hidden from your opponent.
All-in-one entertainment: It plays games. It plays audio CDs. It connects to the Internet and lets you browse the Web or e-mail friends. Our note to the cost-conscious: If you have a Dreamcast system, you just don't need a separate CD player or a separate computer. Dreamcast does it all, and does it well.
--Mike Fehlauer
Customer Reviews
Average Rating:
Rating: - Still Playing it, Still Fun
There's no greater case for questioning "why" and "what if" than the Dreamcast. Everything you can say about this system has been said 100x over. Underrated, overlooked, before it's time, revolutionary. The list goes on and on. It all adds up to fun anyway.
I'm one of those that was completely sold on the Dreamcast. I'd never been more excited about a console and never have since. This was the console that finally would give us arcade quality games in our homes. I remember when I first saw 'Ready to Rumble' up and running. I just couldn't believe how good it looked and how fun it was to play. After looking at jagged and pixelated PS1 games for so long, it was a sight for sore eyes, literally. That game alone sold me on the system.
I was crushed when I heard that Sega was pulling the plug and abandoning the Dreamcast. The best console with the best games was on the way out and it didn't seem right. It didn't make sense. It was immensely popular, had one of the best launches in console history and it's sports games were flourishing even without EA's support. It still stings the memory like your favorite team losing the championship.
But we still have our memories and even better, many of us still have our Dreamcasts. A true testament to a console and games of the past is how well they hold up today. Many times, your memory serves you better than reality. I've experienced that many times with old games I used to like. But many of these are still alot of fun. Maybe not as much as they were at first but they can still provide a good time.
Sega was in it's prime when they made games for the Dreamcast. Sonic, Crazy Taxi, House of the Dead 2, Sega Bass and Marine Fishing, Daytona USA, and Virtua Tennis are still among the best and most playable today. Other honorable mentions go to Soul Calibur, Street Fighter Alpha 3, Power Stone 2, Marvel vs Capcom 2, Jet Grind Radio, 18 Wheeler, and Silent Scope. Unfortunately, the dreamcast will never come back and Sega may never again be the giant that they once were, but you can still find the console, the games, VMU's, fishing controller's, and light gun's to experience some of the best that gaming has to offer. Get it while the gettin's good.
Rating: - Great system!
this is one of the best systems i have and i have a xbox360 a wii a NES a sega genesis and a gamecube ya thats 6 systems and it is one of the best by far and if you Get this system make sure to get resident evil code veronica that is one of the best games! Hope this helps you!
P.S. it is worth the money.
Rating: - Great Console!
If I had known the dreamcast was so much better than a playstation 2, I would have gotten one instead. Games like Sonic Adventure, Shenmue, SoulCalibur are amazing on this little system. Highly recommended for those who have the extra cash laying around, or want to try a different gaming system.
Rating: - Best Console I Ever Had!!! (Did not Last)
I have owned a Sega Genesis, Sega Dreamcast, Gameboy, and Xbox, and I must say that the Sega Dreamcast provided the most enjoyment out of all of them. I have always though graphics are a little overrated, and that the main priority is gameplay, which is what this system brings. Luckily, I do not care enough that the graphics are not as good as Xbox or PS2 at the time of it's release, because they simply are not. But, I simply loved the games that were provided for the Dreamcast. My absolute favorites were Sonic Adventure 1 and 2, Crazy Taxi 1 and 2, Demolition Racer: No Exit, NFL Blitz 2000, MLB 2K1, Marvel vs. Capcom 2, and Power Stone 1 and 2. Those are 10 great games, plus probably some others, including some I know others loved, like Shenmue, that I never played for myself. This is all compared to Sega Genesis and Gameboy, which both had limited gameplay capabilities, and Xbox, which just did not have enough great games, except for Halo, PGR, and Ghost Recon, which all still pale in comparison to those games on Dreamcast. In fact, the only reason I stopped playing these games was because of one fatal flaw in the system, which was that it was much more susceptible to breaking down. I owned two systems, both of which died probably within a year or two. This was actually the only reason I went onto Xbox. I Just hope that down the line, if Sega creates another system, that they will allow playback for the Dreamcast games that I still own, because it was the most fun I ever had with a video game.
Rating: - Game system broke
I bought this game system for my boyfriend's birthday. He wanted a brand new one so I bought the over priced brand new out of the box dream cast. It worked great for about a week and a half. Then it just stopped working. My boyfriend contacted the company and they said to send it back in for either a replacement or a refund. He sent it back in for a replacement at his own expense. He has not heard from the company again. They will not return his e-mails, nor have they sent him his new dream cast. I am very disappointed with the way this situation turned out.
- Still Playing it, Still Fun
- Great system!
- Game system broke
