Should I buy a Dreamcast?

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#1 TheColbert
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I don't know really know a whole lot about the system but i played it with one of my friends back when it came out. My Questions are...

I know it was short lived but did it have some good games?

Are they hard to find/expensive?

Would u recomend it?

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#2 Fart_Storm
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I don't know really know a whole lot about the system but i played it with one of my friends back when it came out. My Questions are...

I know it was short lived but did it have some good games?

Are they hard to find/expensive?

Would u recomend it?

TheColbert

1. It definitely had a lot of good games. Games that I still play to this day. Lots of SEGA arcade style games, which I love.

2. Not at all. I have seen them at Goodwill. Ebay works well.

3. If you are into old gaming at all, I would get a Dreamcast by any means necessary.

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#3 TheColbert
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Yeah I like older games. I used to have a N64 a couple years after it came out but I don't have it anymore. I was looking at some of the games for the Dreamcast right now and they look good.
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#4 armyman455
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my older brother still has one and i play it when hes at college and i love the system i plan to buy a n64 and a dreamcast when i go to college too
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I don't know really know a whole lot about the system but i played it with one of my friends back when it came out. My Questions are...

I know it was short lived but did it have some good games?

Are they hard to find/expensive?

Would u recomend it?

TheColbert

1) Oh heck yes. I have a pair of them. One in the gaming room and one in my bedroom. To this day I still pop out a game of Toy Commander or Sonic Adventures. The Library may be smaller but tons of great games, some of which you can still find sealed for under 10 bucks online

2) Not at all, Most of the local gaming stores I have seen sell then for 29.99 - 49.99 and you can get them for less online, eBay for example.

3) Oh heck yeah

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#6 TheColbert
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Were the Sonic Adventure games more fun on the Dreamcast than the Gamecube? I have SA2 but not one so I would want to pick it up. Also I heard that there are still people making games for the system, is that true?

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#7 TonySoprano314
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The Dreamcast itself will be cheap, but if you plan on getting any of the excellent you might spend some real money. I personally own 2 Dreamcasts. In my opinion there is nothing else like it. If you are looking to start a Dreamcast collection you should check out racketboy.com It's a great site and there's a section for people in your situation. He lists starter games and things to build towards. I play my Dreamcast daily and it has become an essential part of my collection.
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I don't know really know a whole lot about the system but i played it with one of my friends back when it came out. My Questions are...

I know it was short lived but did it have some good games?

Are they hard to find/expensive?

Would u recomend it?

TheColbert
by all means get one there very cheap nowadays and there are plenty of great games out for it by all means BUY ONE NOW!!! you love every second of playing one
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#9 madmann64
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If you can find one then you really should try and get your hands on one but getting games is another story they are really rare I have about 10-15 but most don't work.
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#10 Lakrum
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I'd get one I loved the games on it and im thinking about repurchasing one soon.
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Also I heard that there are still people making games for the system, is that true?

TheColbert
For the games still coming out, no. The Dreamcast did continue in Japan until like 2005 but soon got old. It only lasted in NA until about 2001 or 2002. If you like import's you might be happy:).
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By far best console to hit the market. to bad it was in fact short lived :( PANZER DRAGON FTW!!!!!
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By far best console to hit the market. to bad it was in fact short lived:(HUGE_TRAV
...In North America. It was a huge hit in Japan.
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#14 TheColbert
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I think i am going to get it. I looked up Dreamcast on craigs list and found this

I'm selling a Sega Dreamcast system in very good, working condition with one new controller and one used controller, 2 new condition VMU cards, one used VMU, and 11 assorted used games. This is an awesome game system that was never really that popular, but was extremely overlooked in my opinion, and would work out great for someone not looking to spend $300-$500 on a next gen. system. The games include:

NBA 2K
MDK 2
Sega GT
NFL 2K1
Grandia II
Shenmue
Quake 3 Arena
4x4 Evolution
Crazy Taxi
Outtrigger
NBA Showtime NBA on NBC

This is for $45, sound good?

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#15 speculative
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As long as the DC is in good working condition that is a fair deal. You can find similar deals on Ebay that might fit your needs better if you're looking for specific games. If you do get a Dreamcast you must get Rayman 2. It's the best 3d platformer from the pre-PS2 era hands-down. (Blows Mario 64 out of the water even though that title was supposedly the be-all-end-all 3D platformer.)

The Dreamcast is a great system to get at this point in time, especially if you already own a PS2.

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#16 sim_2008
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I have three words to say to you:

yes

yes

yes

The dreamcast is one of my very important pride console, i still have a few games with it and played on it recently. Good luck trying to get hold of one though, unless you use ebay of course. Oh and the games i would recommened are:

Tomb radier: last reveltion (sorry if miss spelt)

crazy taxi- a pure old school game and great arcade game.

sonic adventure- sonics first real adventure in 3D it won't let you down.

And eco the dolphin- not to my exact liking but check it out if your in 2 puzzlers.

hope i helped, jamie

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I think i am going to get it. I looked up Dreamcast on craigs list and found this

I'm selling a Sega Dreamcast system in very good, working condition with one new controller and one used controller, 2 new condition VMU cards, one used VMU, and 11 assorted used games. This is an awesome game system that was never really that popular, but was extremely overlooked in my opinion, and would work out great for someone not looking to spend $300-$500 on a next gen. system. The games include:

NBA 2K
MDK 2
Sega GT
NFL 2K1
Grandia II
Shenmue
Quake 3 Arena
4x4 Evolution
Crazy Taxi
Outtrigger
NBA Showtime NBA on NBC

This is for $45, sound good?

TheColbert
thats a straight deal but I already own one
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#18 Zathic
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Yeah Colbert they do still make Dreamcast games, some were showcased as recently as the Leipzig Games Convention. I think they are mainly for Japanese Dreamcasts though.
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Yes you should, just for Shenmue alone. That game is a masterpiece.
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I can vouch that there are some nice neat titles that came out for the dreamcast. It was short-lived yes, but it pumped out some legendary games in a short amount a time, and a good number of now cult classics. I got a nice set, full with two memory card, controllers, and all that jazz for 40 bucks at the fleamarket. hardly was played, in great condition.

And the games vary in prices, but you can develop a nice collection quickly without going too deep into your wallet.

[QUOTE="TheColbert"]

I think i am going to get it. I looked up Dreamcast on craigs list and found this

I'm selling a Sega Dreamcast system in very good, working condition with one new controller and one used controller, 2 new condition VMU cards, one used VMU, and 11 assorted used games. This is an awesome game system that was never really that popular, but was extremely overlooked in my opinion, and would work out great for someone not looking to spend $300-$500 on a next gen. system. The games include:

NBA 2K
MDK 2
Sega GT
NFL 2K1
Grandia II
Shenmue
Quake 3 Arena
4x4 Evolution
Crazy Taxi
Outtrigger
NBA Showtime NBA on NBC

This is for $45, sound good?

trick6952

thats a straight deal but I already own one

the bargain hunter highly approves! *thumbs up* sounds sweet to me!

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definatly
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I don't know really know a whole lot about the system but i played it with one of my friends back when it came out. My Questions are...

I know it was short lived but did it have some good games?

Are they hard to find/expensive?

Would u recomend it?

TheColbert

1. It sure did! Crazy Taxi, Soul Calibur, Sonic Adventure, Skies of Arcadia, Shenmue, Grandia II, Resident Evil Code Veronica, AeroWings 2 and several more.

2. Generally, I've seen them go from $5 to $30, depending on the game and/or condition. You can find a lot of them online.

3. Of course I would! Dreamcast is a must have system!

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[QUOTE="TheColbert"]

I think i am going to get it. I looked up Dreamcast on craigs list and found this

I'm selling a Sega Dreamcast system in very good, working condition with one new controller and one used controller, 2 new condition VMU cards, one used VMU, and 11 assorted used games. This is an awesome game system that was never really that popular, but was extremely overlooked in my opinion, and would work out great for someone not looking to spend $300-$500 on a next gen. system. The games include:

NBA 2K
MDK 2
Sega GT
NFL 2K1
Grandia II
Shenmue
Quake 3 Arena
4x4 Evolution
Crazy Taxi
Outtrigger
NBA Showtime NBA on NBC

This is for $45, sound good?

trick6952

thats a straight deal but I already own one

Woh jump on that deal man, that is an incredible offer.

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#25 olderlady
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Save your money and buy a PS3!
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#26 Frxzy
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Save your money and buy a PS3!olderlady

But ps3 dont have the good games the dc have, no sonic crazy taxi shenmue ikaruga or marvel vs capcom:twisted:

dont listen to him, buy a dreamcast, its a pretty good system. :D ps3s libary cant compete with it at the moment anways, not saying the ps3 bad but if you played a dreamcast you know why i say this:D

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#27 1mpaler-w6rbnd
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Not if it wer the last console on earth. not even if they paid you.
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#28 Frxzy
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Not if it wer the last console on earth. not even if they paid you.1mpaler-w6rbnd

Ever played any of the games on it? and if would rather play dreamcast than cdi.

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#29 bob8hiscow
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The games were good. They were fun and kept you going. Finding a Dreamcast shouldn't be too hard-- lots of people are getting rid of them because of outdated graphics and such. (Poor decision, methinks) And finding games isn't too hard at all- Ebay and Amazon are great places to find games for it.