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Game-o-rama => Console Gaming => Topic started by: Lotos on June 17, 2009, 11:33:15 AM

Title: I'm considering purchasing a Dreamcast...
Post by: Lotos on June 17, 2009, 11:33:15 AM
So, what would be my ideal price range and which games should I go for?

I'm considering:


And If I can get my hands on them for a decent price (if I got a job over the summer):
Crazy Taxi
Atari Anniversary Edition (maybe)
Ecco the Dolphin: Defender of the Future (if it's any good)
Maybe Phantasy Star Online
Captor Sakura: Tomoyo no Video (if I can find the .ISO)

So, any suggestions? (preferably platformers)
Title: Re: I'm considering purchasing a Dreamcast...
Post by: Tupin on June 17, 2009, 12:41:12 PM
Don't pay over $40 for it, especially since so many sellers just burn games and sell them.

That's a good reason to buy a Dreamcast, though.

Not many platformers on Dreamcast, I would recommend the Japanese Napple Tale, which requires a boot disc, which can be downloaded. Bomber Hehehe! is pretty good as well. 
Title: Re: I'm considering purchasing a Dreamcast...
Post by: Lotos on June 18, 2009, 09:01:57 AM
Will an NTSC be able to play PAL games?  Or will I need to do something to the PAL game to play it?
Title: Re: I'm considering purchasing a Dreamcast...
Post by: Wabba on June 18, 2009, 11:02:39 AM
I recently got a brand new dreamcast for 99$, from think geek. Great system.
Title: Re: I'm considering purchasing a Dreamcast...
Post by: Tupin on June 18, 2009, 08:10:46 PM
Yes, you'll need a boot disc. I recommend the Utopia boot disc, works for legit/copied copies of Japanese/PAL games and as well as non-self booting American ones.

Looking to play Shenmue 2, aren't you?
Title: Re: I'm considering purchasing a Dreamcast...
Post by: The Riddler on June 19, 2009, 05:29:02 AM
Get Shenmue as well. Fantastic game.
Title: Re: I'm considering purchasing a Dreamcast...
Post by: Lotos on June 20, 2009, 09:34:02 AM
Quote from: Persona7 on June 18, 2009, 11:02:39 AM
I recently got a brand new dreamcast for 99$, from think geek. Great system.

I've saw it for sale there.  So are they sealed, or new in box?  My dad is going to get me Mad World, so I figured I can convince him instead to use the money towards a Dreamcast.  I already have a few ROMs, hopefully they'll work when burned.
Title: Re: I'm considering purchasing a Dreamcast...
Post by: Wabba on June 20, 2009, 07:26:49 PM
Quote from: Lotos on June 20, 2009, 09:34:02 AM
I've saw it for sale there.  So are they sealed, or new in box?  My dad is going to get me Mad World, so I figured I can convince him instead to use the money towards a Dreamcast.  I already have a few ROMs, hopefully they'll work when burned.
Mine was brand spanking new and sealed, the box was in perfect condition...

I also ordered a VMU and controller and they were both brand new'!..I want a broadband modem but they are too expensive, the 56k modem works great though if your ISP allows that. (Road Runner gives broadband users free access to their dial up for when your away from home)

http://www.thinkgeek.com/geektoys/games/ba52/
Title: Re: I'm considering purchasing a Dreamcast...
Post by: Tupin on June 21, 2009, 01:44:41 PM
Broadband adapters are great, but expensive.

Here's how to hook up your Dreamcast using it's 56k modem:
http://dreamcast.onlineconsoles.com/phpBB2/guides_getonline.php (http://dreamcast.onlineconsoles.com/phpBB2/guides_getonline.php)

They also have a community to play games with.
Title: Re: I'm considering purchasing a Dreamcast...
Post by: Lotos on June 24, 2009, 06:01:02 PM
Found a CardCaptors .cdi, along with a Sonic Adventure 2 demo.
Title: Re: I'm considering purchasing a Dreamcast...
Post by: Lotos on June 24, 2009, 06:53:27 PM
Do I mount these .cdi's/.nrg's with Alcohol/imgburn or can I just place them on the CD and they will boot?
Title: Re: I'm considering purchasing a Dreamcast...
Post by: Tupin on June 24, 2009, 07:33:03 PM
They have to be burned. Make sure you use CD-Rs.

I recommend DiscJuggler for burning DC games. Only download .cdi files, otherwise you need a boot disc. But you need a boot disc to run burned Japanese games too.
Title: Re: I'm considering purchasing a Dreamcast...
Post by: Lotos on June 24, 2009, 07:42:43 PM
I have Utopia from a torrent already.  SnesOrama recommends DiscJuggler too I think.  Is it free?
Title: Re: I'm considering purchasing a Dreamcast...
Post by: Tupin on June 24, 2009, 08:17:30 PM
Quote from: Lotos on June 24, 2009, 07:42:43 PM
I have Utopia from a torrent already.  SnesOrama recommends DiscJuggler too I think.  Is it free?
The trial is, yes. You can use it for as long as you want, though.
Title: Re: I'm considering purchasing a Dreamcast...
Post by: Lotos on June 03, 2010, 06:46:13 PM
Bumping, I'm attempting to get a Dreamcast again.


Quote from: Tupin on June 24, 2009, 07:33:03 PM
They have to be burned. Make sure you use CD-Rs.

I recommend DiscJuggler for burning DC games. Only download .cdi files, otherwise you need a boot disc. But you need a boot disc to run burned Japanese games too.

Good thing you posted that.  I've seen a few different file types for the Saturn.
Title: Re: I'm considering purchasing a Dreamcast...
Post by: Shujinco2 on June 03, 2010, 06:58:30 PM
Jet Set Radio foo...
Title: Re: I'm considering purchasing a Dreamcast...
Post by: Lotos on June 06, 2010, 06:41:18 AM
Quote from: Barbaloot on June 03, 2010, 06:58:30 PM
Jet Set Radio foo...

What is it about and what type of game is it?
Title: Re: I'm considering purchasing a Dreamcast...
Post by: Tupin on June 06, 2010, 02:32:19 PM
Jet Set Radio is a mix of Tony Hawk and a puzzle game. You skate around Tokyo, spraypainting various objects using button combinations.

It's pretty fun, and easy to find. 
Title: Re: I'm considering purchasing a Dreamcast...
Post by: Lotos on June 12, 2010, 11:15:26 AM
Making a new thread.