Dreamcast Collecting

[generalbusiness]

I need some place to start, and some resources!

GO! :D

[Johnny_Rock]

Shenmue

http://www.ebay.com/

[Smithy]

Here's a plug for dreamcasthistory.com ... some good info on the DC, and nice "only-dc" forums.. check em out

www.segagaga.com
www.classicgaming.com/japangaming

These sites both contain info on lots of JAP DC games.. in case you are into importing, which you should be =)

[generalbusiness]

Im kinda looking for the rarest games, hardest to find, best games, etc.

[GrandAmChandler]

Im kinda looking for the rarest games, hardest to find, best games, etc.

I suggest starting here

http://digitpress.com/dpg_plug.htm

That magical blue book is the best thing you could ever have when collecting dreamcast. Approximate value, rarity number, and some info on each game. Priceless!

[TEND]

Sonic Adventure LE is the rarest I believe.
Good fun games to start with I think are:
Sonic Adventure 1&2
Crazy Taxi 1&2
any Resident Evils
Shenmue
Soul Calibur
Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver
Virtua Fighter 3tb
Chu Chu Rocket
Phantasy Star Online
Most 1st party games are great.
The DC has a very good ratio of good games so don't feel too nervous about buying games you haven't heard of/seen before.

[mizarkgram]

The DC version of Tony Hawk 2 is the best version I have ever played.... I am very much addicted to it

[howdoin]

sorry to plug my site once again but... www.akibagames.com (JP DC only)

[generalbusiness]

Im really intrested in the rare items. How rare is the Sonic Adventure 2 Birthday Pack?

[jonnyutah]

My good man you have come to the right place :)
You could with some 2d and fighting games.
Ikaruga, Doa2, Frame Gride(pretty rare)

Grame gride is a From software from the Armored core series but instead the focus is mech fighting one-on-one arcade style with lots of Upgrades and customization :-P plus it's not on any other system, plus it has an online battle mode not to mention really cool artwork.

You could try Virtual on W/Twin sticks.oh, pleae note: Frame gride is like an Armored core virtual-on only fater, darker and loads of upgrading options.

Powerful pro baseball dc edition is really rare! I think there is a couple versions on dc. it's a jp cute, super defored baseball game. :-P

[jonnyutah]

My good man you have come to the right place :)
You could with some 2d and fighting games.
Ikaruga, Doa2, Frame Gride(pretty rare)

Grame gride is a From software from the Armored core series but instead the focus is mech fighting one-on-one arcade style with lots of Upgrades and customization :-P plus it's not on any other system, plus it has an online battle mode not to mention really cool artwork.

You could try Virtual on W/Twin sticks.oh, pleae note: Frame gride is like an Armored core virtual-on only fater, darker and loads of upgrading options.

Powerful pro baseball dc edition is really rare! I think there is a couple versions on dc. it's a jp cute, super defored baseball game. :-P

[jonnyutah]

sword of the berserk

[jonnyutah]

howdoin nice site. Looks l9ike you didn;'t waste any time letting this fellow collector know where to shop :P

Really, it looks very pro.

[classicb]

I need some place to start, and some resources!

GO! :D

go buy these 20 games (http://www.digitpress.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1569) then come back for more

[generalbusiness]

Thats a great list. Thanks for all the help.

Im just wondernig if there are any lists out there of rare games, or complete list of all US releases, etc etc.

[goatdan]

It was already mentioned, but www.dreamcasthistory.com is the best site for all things DC related. I maintain all of my collection lists from their collection lists.

And if you're looking for bonuses, Cool Herders is being released from my business, the GOAT Store, LLC, and it has a pre-order poster available for only today and tomorrow until midnight. :)

[Perkar]

Im really intrested in the rare items. How rare is the Sonic Adventure 2 Birthday Pack?

not very. it's an import, so finding one in the wild in the states would be pretty amazing, but you can get one shpped from over seas on ebay pretty much any day of the week for around $10 or so. i think lik-sang.com still might be selling them as well. common as far as Japanese games go. still a nice little collection piece though.

and i also would just like to give my support here to www.dreamcasthistory.com

[jonnyutah]

support the most recent 2d imports. let's give G rev a reason to keep making dc games!

[s1lence]

Dreamcasthistory.com is a great place to start. The rarity guide that is here is good. The actual BOOK that you have to BUY!!! is avalible in the link Grandam posted.

That should give you a shit load of places to get started.

[Griking]

Im really intrested in the rare items. How rare is the Sonic Adventure 2 Birthday Pack?

Why are you only interested in collecting rare games? Are you even going to bother playing them or will they go straight to eBay if you find one?

Didn't someone else make almost the exact same post recently?

[koster]

You might want to get a Dreamcast VGA adapter. It gives a sharper display, and makes quite a difference for games like "Record of Lodoss War".

[GaijinPunch]

Here's a plug for dreamcasthistory.com ... some good info on the DC, and nice "only-dc" forums.. check em out

www.segagaga.com
www.classicgaming.com/japangaming

These sites both contain info on lots of JAP DC games.. in case you are into importing, which you should be =)

Thanks for the plug, Smithy. :)
My personal favorite DC item (besides the STARS DC) is the De La Jet Set Radio LE (http://japan.classicgaming.gamespy.com/bn_inf.php?type=promo&id=1226). I'd rather have a cool book and soundtrack other than the shirt, but hey, who's gonna bitch? Love that game.

There's really nothing ridiculously rare on the DC (not full-release games) but a few. They are:

Record of Lodoss War (this was rare, then they reprinted it)
Napple Tale (same as above)
Zero Gunner II (same as above)
Gigawing II
Twinkle Star Sprites
Bangaioh
Ikaruga
Border Down (also comes in LE form)
Rajiruki (comes out in February)
Rez
Masapi no Choco-marker