Help your buddy (me) in his quest of buying a DREAMCAST

[FamilyGuyfanBOY]

Ok, so two weeks ago I was in EB games trading in some old PS2 games and computer games and decided too subscribe too GMR magazine. (great magazine for only a $10 subscription fee) Whilst thumbing through my first issue I came across a coupon for a FREE dreamcast when you buy 3 pre-played games priced $4.99 or above. So I figured I would do it (seeing as I've always kind of wanted a DREAMCAST)

Now, I need help with this fellow 'filers so stick with me. I've already decided I'm gonna get Sonic Adventure and Crazy Taxi.(Hopefuly, if they have them) But I'm not sure what my 3rd game should be

Also, I need too know a little bit about the current DREAMCAST market. I know it's dead now, but before I go into EB, do they have lots of pre-played DREAMCASTS in nearly every location? Will I have too search the city for one? Do they have a huge, medium or minimal selction of pre-played games?

And finaly, all this considered, is it worth getting a dreamcast? How are the graphics?

Thank you for your help 'filers

[Louie]

If you enjoy hockey NHL 2K2. Last DC game ever made and the best SIM hockey game ever made.

I also recommend any Street Fighter game for DC or Confidential Mission.

[projecteightysix]

I enjoyed the DC VERY much. most of the games werent all that deep but they were fun to play.

[Moonraker]

For some reason, I really enjoyed playing Toy Commander for the DC.

[Sycowulf]

Dreamcast gfx are great...

Id say my favorite games on it are Shenmue, Marvel Vs Capcom 2 (if you dont own it on any other system), and Virtua Tennis (that game is still hella fun).

[Louie]

Completely forgot about Virtua Tennis, my 2nd favorite game!

[orf]

Dreamcast is a must. I prefer it over all current-gen systems.

I could name a bunch of must-have imports, but for domestics, I agree with many here --- any Street Fighter game is a must. Marvel vs. Capcom 2 has so many unlockable characters that the game is worth buying just for unlocking characters.

[SilentBob]

Dreamcast is still a great system. If you don't have RE: Code Veronica yet i would suggest getting it for the DC. The game, graphics and use of the VMU are pretty awesome. Other i would recommend getting


Soul Calibur
Chu Chu Rocket
House of the Dead 2 (with light guns)


I wish i played mine more often and i was stupid enough to through out my RCA cords for the system cause i thought i would never need them having a 13 inch mono TV. Bought a stereo TV a few months later and now i'm in search of some RCA cables yet again. (going to see it HotD2 works on the movie theater screen with the light guns )

[Chazz33]

Soul Caliber or Virtua Tennis, or if you're into Rpg's you have Shining Force or Panzer Dragoon. Resident Evil is a great choice as well.

[FamilyGuyfanBOY]

I think the games I'm gonna be looking for are: (in order of wantingness)

1. Sonic Adventure
2. Crazy Taxi
3. Ready 2 Rumble Boxing
4. Soul Caliber (sp.?)
5. Shemnue
6. HoD 2 (with light guns)

Now, how's the market for these things? IS it hard too find a dreamcast in an EB or easy? Do they have a wide selection of games?

[Marty McFly]

I think it all varies on location. One of mine has them in once in awhile with the other has them in all the time. It all varies on location.

[FamilyGuyfanBOY]

Not a single location in my city has one and claims they havent seen them for a few years So im gonna send my entertainment budget on Goodfellas S.E. this week and check back next week.