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:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0
THE BEST GAMING SYSTEM EVER:
This product is good and arrived in the condition described by the seller.Good job and keep up the good work.
Dreamcast...:
1 word. Awesome. (for its time) and actually thats 3 words and a contraction ;)
Sega last console ;(:
In my opinion this is one of the best consoles ever, next to nes snes genesis saturn and playstation and wii
and it came before all the other 6h gens, but the graphics werent as good as playsation 2 but I really dont care about graphics playsation 2 needed an addon to have 4 players which in my opinion was a bad idea for sony,
this console had awesome graphics for its time though and the games are awsome since it has revoloutionary titles like sonic adventure,2 and shenmue and virtua tennis(and... more info
ahead of it's time, but overshadowed by the PS2.:
In short, the good: great selection of quality games not found on competing game consoles of the period. first game console to go online, and first to have broadband and internet access. well built, mostly problem free. Sega offered support and repair services on it until late 2007! revolutionary The bad: Awkward controllers. Solid, but strange feel with only one analog stick. Weird memory units (VMU's) with lcd screens that can play mini games, but not very practical and... more info
