Dreamcast : to region hack or to not region hack ?

[2bit]

Hello , yesterday I bought a 1999 Dreamcast , 2 sega branded ( dreamcast ) controllers , a vmu , and a memory unit that can plug into the vmu slot . All for 22.50 usd $ ! My question to you is should I install the Modchip to get rid of region locks or not ?


Your opinion is much appreciated .

 

[Wrath Of Khan]

Sure you can. But you can also buy a special disc that allows you to run games from all regions. I have one but I think its not working anymore. Will have to buy another one.


There are still games being made for the dreamcast. I just got gunlord, its a turrican clone.Its cool. sturmwind, a 2d shooter is on the way too.

 

[2bit]

How much does a swap disc cost ?

 

[Titcher]

I've got no opinion on the region-free proposal. But you should definitely get an SD-Adapter, just check this out: http://www.dcisozone.com/downloads/1799/DreamShell-4-Beta-4.html

 

[Wrath Of Khan]

region free disc here on e-bayhttp://www.ebay.ie/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=m570&_nkw=dreamcast+region+free+disc dirt cheap.i think thats the one i have.

 

[2bit]

Titcher : wow ... That's a great concept . Who said the Chinese arnt capitalist ?


Wrath Of Khan : that is indeed a great price .

 

[Wrath Of Khan]

http://www.dreamcast-scene.com/ there's alot of info here. I would get yourself a vga cable or a vga box if you want to run your dreamcast on a hd telly.http://www.ebay.ie/itm/SEGA-Dreamcast-VGA-Cable-sound-RCA-Import-Video-Game-DC-adapter-Converter-Box-/230888828177?pt=Video_Games_Accessories&hash=item35c20bed11 they are not cheap though but maybe if you shop around. I have one in the post atm. im looking forward to playing gunlord on my hd telly.http://www.gun-lord.com/

 

[2bit]

^^ I personally am not one for insane hs-nes but I will check the website . Thanks for the link .

 

[mikesheley]

FYI you can buy those SD card adapters on ebay now... Some of them even ship from the USA!

 

[2bit]

wow ... If only people were allowed jobs at my age .

 

[Wrath Of Khan]

imo dreamcast is one of the all time greats in the console world. It has a superb game library considering how short its time in the spotlight was.Many games can be picked up for pennies though. I could list 20 or more worth playing.

 

[chewdiggy]

Skies of Arcadia, Power Stone, Shenmue, Sonic Adventure, NBA 2k. I pumped so many hours into these games!

 

[TrashyMG]

^Soul Calibur


Is still one of my favorite fighting games ever.

 

[mikesheley]

I love my dreamcast--it is really the only system I still buy stuff for and regularly play. Really glad I picked up the broadband adapter during the short time Sega sold them directly. Managed to pick up a backup dreamcast at the thrift store for like $11 too...

 

[Wrath Of Khan]

yeah soul calibur was played to death on my dreamcast. Great game.


I just ordered the vga cable + last hope pink bullets. I got a second dreamcast as my first was damaged.apparently its an easy fix though. waiting for the cable so i can play gunlord


and then there's sturmwind...Dreamcast was what got me back into gaming after a fallow period.

 

[2bit]

Now here's a question : Buy games where ?

 

[Wrath Of Khan]

Here on amazon, the used games are cheap the other high prices are nonsensehttp://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1/187-3591115-9148026?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=dreamcast+games


http://www.consolepassion.co.uk/products/sega-dreamcast


http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trksid=p5197.m570.l1311&_nkw=dreamcast+games&_sacat=0&_from=R40


ebay looks like your best bet. some low bid items on there.


Powerstone 1 and 2 are tons of fun. " is a great multiplayer game.

 

[2bit]

Thanks . ^^

 

[Link]

I'll be digging my Dreamcast out of storage in the next few weeks. Great thread full of info! Thanks everyone!

 

[Wrath Of Khan]

I'll be digging my Dreamcast out of storage in the next few weeks. Great thread full of info! Thanks everyone!

Dig it out. check out ngdevteams website for new games and redspot games website.