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General and Gaming => Classic Video Games => Topic started by: burningdoom on September 06, 2018, 01:38:53 pm
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This is why I originally bought a Dreamcast.
Do you own a Dreamcast? What game drew you in?
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I do.
There’s no one specific game that had me interested however. It was a good price and I just snatched it up.
There are games on the console I enjoy, but no killer apps for me.
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Yes, I own a Dreamcast.
It has a lot of interesting games such as Crazy Taxi.
I like collecting classic consoles and games.
I have my Dreamcast connected to a 1920 x 1200 computer monitor using a VGA cable.
The video is the best looking, I have ever gotten out of the Dreamcast.
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I never owned one or even seen one operate, Unfortunately the Sega Dreamcast lasers are in limited supply I heard. and I also heard that this console is known to blow it's lasers out quicker than most retro consoles making the system not able to read discs without a replacement
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I have one but I don't play it as much as I'd like to. I liked the idea of owning a Dreamcast in itself as something about the console just mystified me for some reason, but I did really want to try Skies of Arcadia and the original Shenmue too. Still need to finish both.
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I never owned one or even seen one operate, Unfortunately the Sega Dreamcast lasers are in limited supply I heard. and I also heard that this console is known to blow it's lasers out quicker than most retro consoles making the system not able to read discs without a replacement
The people that used burned discs run their lasers out more quickly because the actual games use GD-ROMs while the burned discs use CD-Rs, which works the laser a lot more since its not designed for that.
Mine still runs fine, I don't use burned discs on it.
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The Dreamcast is my favorite console of all time; I'd argue it has the highest percentage of quality games relative to the size of the library of any console. Sure, it may not have the massive library that the PS2 or SNES has, but there are so many excellent games for it. Growing up as a Sega kid I was beyond hyped for the Dreamcast, and Sonic Adventure and House of the Dead 2 were my jam when I first got one back in 1999. I got about a dozen games for the Dreamcast back when it was still supported, but it wasn't until I became a collector later on that I really got into the library and discovered how amazing it is. Here are my top 10 games for it after playing many of them since it was released:
1. Shenmue and Shenmue II (PAL version)
2. Marvel vs. Capcom 2
3. Mars Matrix
4. House of the Dead 2
5. Sega Marine Fishing
6. Resident Evil: Code Veronica
7. Sonic Adventure
8. Power Stone
9. Tony Hawk Pro Skater 2
10. Crazy Taxi
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Yes. I was drawn in by the 2$ price tag.
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Would love to say power stone since it is in my opinion the best party game on there.
In all seriousness since I got a dreamcast by chance my first games wich drew me into the system were especially street fighter third strike and garou mark of the wolves wich were included in my very first dreamcast set.
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I do own a Dreamcast. Mine was given to me by my friend's older brother with a couple of games so nothing really "drew me in" per say but I had a hell of a lot of fun with pretty much all of the games I own which is only a handful.
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Yes, actually stood in line 9/9/99 official US release date to purchase it, it came with a large t-shirt with the logo on it. Still have my original system from back then today, although the laser is weaker.
What made me interested in the system and wanting to buy one was the fact I was a regular at the arcade venue where I live. I remember playing games such as Power Stone, Street Fighter 3, and Marvel vs Capcom being in awe how awesome these three fighters were. A few weeks before the launch also played demos of Sonic Adventure, Marvel vs Capcom at Toy's R Us retail store.
This was really the next-generation system having the specs and graphics to push all the boundaries at the time for a home-console. I became a SEGA fan (from being a NINTENDO fan owning a NES, GB, SNES) since owning a SAT first, playing AM2 arcade classics, and reading video-game magazines upon the upcoming 128-bit powerhouse.
Sega Dreamcast is one of my top five favorite consoles of all-time, with a strong library of arcade ports that converted smoothly thanks to Naomi board. Other arcade games I've played were; Spawn in the demon's hand, Tech Romancer, Soulcalibur, Dead or Alive 2, The House of the Dead 2 that were to come home on the system.
Years later when PS2 was released my friend gave me all of his controllers, VMUs, and a few games. I would discover the Japanese imported games that were never released here and would enjoy the system even more.
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I feel like the hardware drew me in first and then the games. I really liked the look of the console, the weird controller/memory card, and was sucked into the hype people had when talking about it. The first games I deliberately set out to get for it were Crazy Taxi and Shenmue just so I had two really solid staples of the game library. The game that really got me excited though was The Typing of the Dead. It was a quirky concept that I couldn't pass up! Just wish I had a better keyboard for it that the keys don't get stuck on.
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Several years ago, I had a co-worker as k me if I owned a Dreamcast. I said no. He said oh, that he'd found a bunch of old Dreamcast games he didn't want anymore & was going to offer them to me, but if I didn't have the system... I said for free games I'd go buy a system. So I did! I don't remember all of what I got- it was around 10-15 games. I know there was Record of Lodoss War, Shenmue, and a European Shenmue 2 with a boot disc.
I know it was right around when Gamestop discontinued Dreamcast games, becuase I stopped in to buy some more VMUs and got a copy of Evolution 2- I didn't have the first one, but it was a good deal and looked like my kind of game. I got home, took off the tape holding the case closed... and an extra disc fell out. There was a copy of Evolution in the case with the Evolution 2 disc. All in all, I got a good start when I got my Dreamcast.
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Yeah, it was probably Code Veronica that grabbed my interest too, along with Zombie Revenge.
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The Dreamcast is quite lovely. I don't play mine as much as I should. The game that drew me in initially was Skies of Arcadia.
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I had bought the Dreamcast when it came out, so the answer certainly would have to be Sonic Adventure.
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Yep still have my original then years later got the black sports edition and another white system when a close friend sold me his collection when he gave up game collecting. Resident evil code veronica was definitely my reason for getting a Dreamcast and Soul Reaver and Soul Calibur we're better on Dreamcast that also made my decision easier. One of my favorite games of all time Hidden and Dangerous is on that system, once you learn the controls and look past a few flaws like the driving parts of the game freezing up (you had to get out and walk) the game was excellent I don't know anyone who agreed with me though.
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Always been a fan of SEGA games so getting a DC was a no brainier for me. The Capcom titles help as well, there are so many good ones on DC.
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I was given one as a trade for some Playstation games. I don't think I ever hooked it up though. Got a handful of games that were in bargain bins when the system was on it's way out.
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Hell yes I have one. Got it at launch, from the Software Etc store I worked at. It was the midnight launch, and the mall was open just for it, with barriers leading straight from the mall entrance to the store. I was the only employee not working that night, so I stopped by and got my DC.
Soulcalibur was the main selling point. Plus, I knew Marvel vs Capcom was coming out for it a few months later. The Saturn ports of games like X-Men vs Street Fighter were great, while the PS1 ports were garbage, so I decided to stick with a Sega console for 2D fighters.
It’s a great console and deserved better than it got. I also loved MvC 2, RE: Code Veronica, House of the Dead 2, & Crazy Taxi 1 & 2.
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Bought it for Shenmue and Jet Set Radio
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My roommate had one and after playing the Dreamcast Superior versions of Jedi Power Battles (which has game breaking bugs on the PlayStation), Gauntlet Legends )huge graphical advancements, and others like Powerstone, Spawn, etc. Not long after I got as well and spent about 1 hundred hours playing Phantasy Star Online complete with my built in 56K connection and official Sega keyboard. Sadly I don't have that stuff any longer and while I no plans to expand into collecting the dreamcast library it wouldn't take much more than the right place, right price to change my mind.
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Shoot Yeah I have a Dreamcast! I don’t know what game made me want one, but the DC has become one of my favorite systems. It has all those great arcade ports and it has a lot of weird stuff like Cannon Spike that I love.
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I don't care for the system, i didn't grow up with one so im not familier with it, and the prices are too high for only a few games i'd want (several i wanted are on other concoles or are getting re-releases anyways). It's a hard pass on an average system i have zero nostalgia for.
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Many games made me buy a Dreamcast; Shenmue, Soul Calibur (I loved Soul Blade on PS1), Sword of Berserk (I was a huge fan o f the anime/manga back in the 90s), all the arcade perfect port from Sega/Capcom/SNK...
Still, I bought a expensive Playstation 2 before my Dreamcast... and the Sony console wasn't really that much more impressive (at the beginning), some games actually looked a lot better on Dreamcast (Dead or Alive 2, Grandia 2).
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Always been a fan of SEGA games so getting a DC was a no brainier for me.
I had the same reason as you. It was by Sega so I had to get it.
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A friend said "I have a dreamcast, if you want it". I didn't even know what it was (Wasn't into games at that stage in my life) but he gave it to me w/ some games for free. I still have it, played a bunch of shadow man, Phantasy Star Online, and Timestalkers back in the day. I have more games for it that I intend to play.
I think it's a great system.
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A friend said "I have a dreamcast, if you want it". I didn't even know what it was (Wasn't into games at that stage in my life) but he gave it to me w/ some games for free. I still have it, played a bunch of shadow man, Phantasy Star Online, and Timestalkers back in the day. I have more games for it that I intend to play.
I think it's a great system.
Woo! Random Free Dreamcast Club! High five! :D
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The Sonic Adventure game and the commercial for it drew me in. The 1st stage and how fast you could run in it made for a fantastic demo for the game.
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When I was young, my friends had a Dreamcast and we played every weekend. We played Virtua Tennis, South Park Rally and Echo the Dolphin mostly.
Of course, as I grew older, I wanted to own a Dreamcast to add to my collection. So I got a Dreamcast a few years ago, but it was not working properly. I had to squeeze something underneath the disc compartment so that it was not completely closed for it to work... weird I know!
A few months ago, one of my friends with whom I played the Dreamcast when I was young offered me that same exact console... for free. He was not playing anymore and wanted to get rid of it. Of course I was interested in it. Sadly, he did not find the games we used to play, but he offered me House of the Dead 2, Draconus Cult of the Wyrm and Sega Rally 2. I was hyped for that last game since I'm a hardcore racing fan!
To be honest, I did not play a lot since then because college started. However, I know it is there if I feel like plugging it in! The fact that this is the exact same console I had a ton of fun playing with my friends when I was younger just makes it that more special!
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Yep, It was my Street Fighter III: Double Impact machine. That's all I ever played on it to be honest, but the amount of hours I put into that game... when I think back, it's pretty scary, heh.
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I was working for Funcoland when the system launched on 9/9/99. I had pre-ordered it and also got to work the midnight launch. I remember my final bill came up to like $450 and some change after buying the system, a VMU, some games and for some odd reason Final Fantasy XIII with the Game Informer made strategy guide. I remember at the time it was one of the largest amounts of money I had ever spent at one time and how it took me months of saving between two jobs to have the funds available. Weird to think about now considering my monthly credit card bill is about that much or more. :o
I'm pretty sure the three titles I snapped up at launch were Sonic Adventure, Soul Calibur and Power Stone. The memory is a bit fuzzy. :P Even though I was a mid 20-something with two jobs when it came out, I had plenty of time for gaming and I remember sinking hours into those games. Picked up Marvel vs. Capcom, King of Fighters, and RE: Code Veronica not long after and spent quite a bit of time on all of them as well. ;)
There was one game I played the hell out of in the arcades that I never did get around to picking up on the DC and that was Crazy Taxi.