Is it worth owning a Dreamcast?

[RetroRich]

Seems like every game that used to be a dreamcast exclusive has been ported to other systems, and most of the ports are superior. I don't really see a reason in owning a dreamcast. Maybe others can tell me what is so attractive about it?

[treismac]

All in all, I really enjoyed the Dreamcast Crazy Taxi port over the PS2 version. The pressure sensitive trigger shoulder buttons made the "hitting the gas pedal" experience even cooler, too. Also, apart from the PSP, the Dreamcast is the only system with Capcom's Power Stone series.

[isufje]

Under defeat. It never got a XBOX 360 US release and that's the only current gen system i own :\

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Rainbow Cotton, Cleopatra Fortune, Puyo Puyo 4... it all depends on what you like. What about Border Down? Maybe even last hope or those other NGEV.TEAM games ->fast striker & gunlord

[Leo_A]

While the luster might've wore off it with so many of its games having reappeared elsewhere over the years, that's all the more reason to take the chance on it. It's evidence of just how excellent the Dreamcast was when most of the well rated releases for it have made appearances on more recent console's and handhelds.

They're not system seller's, but some favorites that are exclusives that come to mind include Metropolis Street Racer and Toy Commander. You won't find those on a console like the Playstation 2.

[CatTehBus]

the dreamcast has a handful of great RPG's like skies of arcadia, grandia 2, egg. It also has a good amount of two player fighting games.

[Jack_Burton_BYOAC]

Do you like video games?

[IHatedSega]

Its worth owning just to say you have one. :D

[wiggyx]

Hearing Leonard Nimoy sigh as I press the start button to interrupt his rant about my man-faced fish = TOTALLY worth it.

Do it!

[Ryudo]

Grandia II is best on DC. They messed up the port on PS2/PC

Shenmue still only on DC

Elemental Gimmick Gear still on DC

Also has a huge homebrew scene

SA on XBL is a weird port of the Gamecube game and the DC version is still best

Crazy taxi still best on DC than the gimped XBL/PSN version

Sword of Beserk Guts Rage

[SpaceHarrier]

I'd gladly trade the extra character and added backgrounds from the PS2 version of DEAD OR ALIVE 2 for the superior, super-clean, anti-aliased visuals of the Dreamcast version. MDK 2 similarly, though I'd miss the difficulty options since I'm a wuss. Soul Calibur's amazing Mission Mode was removed from the XBL port, which is a shame, since it's awesome. Hydro Thunder/Rush 2049 were ported to PS2 in Midway Arcade Treasures 3, but the visuals look somewhat muddy to me. Maybe not a fair comparison on that one..

[theclaw]

Most ports to PS2 and in some cases even Gamecube removed 480p.

[Rickstilwell1]

I'm taking a wild guess but it might also be possible to get a lot of the games cheaper on Dreamcast, especially if you go disc only just to play them. If you go digital download or compilation its not much different than disc only anyway.

[Orion Pimpdaddy]

Toy Commander has not been ported to anything. It's reason enough to own a Dreamcast in my opinion.

[wiggyx]

Also, awesome new indie games are still coming out for the damned thing. Nothing seems to be able to keep the DC down. It was too far beyond its time at launch, and it seems that time should have been now.

[Greg2600]

As others have said, DC games have mostly been ported to PS2, Gamecube, Xbox, and newer stuff. Is it worth it?

PRO: Systems and most accessories are still very affordable. Lots of great light gun games, if you have an old CRT. Have been several near complete games that have been released, which had been canceled back in the day. Sure there are many more still out there, due to SEGA's abrupt pulling of the plug.

CON: If you want 480P graphics, you have to buy a VGA Box or cable (costs $40+), and if you don't have VGA on your TV, a converter to HDMI or Component (another 30-40 bucks). Most white systems fall victim to the chemical yellowing SNES's and old computers have. If you don't replace the VMU batteries (I don't) you get that damn high pitch beep when you power on! You have to be wary of how CD-R's are burned to use, will cause laser damage.

If you got a DC, here are some recent projects to keep an eye on....

1. AtariAge modder Yurkie now offers a cheap alternative to the DC system battery. He replaces it with a holder for a rechargeable battery!

2. Been out for a few years, but you can buy an SD Adapter (usually on ebay for about $25) that plugs into the back serial port. Load SDHC with games, and play! It works fine for most games, but has some stuttering on FMV. Alternatively you could mod the system with SD directly. The SD adapter requires a burned disc with software called Dreamshell.

3. Multiple people are currently working on GD-ROM replacement. These would be IDE-based solutions that you could plug into the system board instead of the disc drive. Hook up a hard drive, and there you go. Follow progress here. AssemblerGames Forum. Facebook Group.

[IHatedSega]

If you love importing games, then the Dreamcast is an awesome console for current Doujin shooters and other projects around the world.

[Ryudo]

Actually you can get a VGA cable for 10$

[o.pwuaioc]

Dreamcasts are worth it for being able to play burns alone. They're also super cheap. I have one for sale if you're interested.

[retroguy]

Aside from all the great games other folks mentioned, it's absolutely worth owning a Dreamcast for the emulator discs and homebrew games. I've been able to play Neo Geo games I never would've been able to otherwise due to the expense of the original hardware. Very cool.

[Greg2600]

Actually you can get a VGA cable for 10$

Where?