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[IrishNinja]

Wooo. Got 7 Dreamcast games from my buying spree last week. Now that I've received them all, I'm kinda in the mood to go buy some more.

But I need to drink more first.

i am all about this life, chac

what'd you get so far?

for me, high on my list are timeless classics like 18 wheeler pro trucker, and a big box Alien Front Online since i'm working on getting my DC back online this year, just need to locate a raspberry pi

 

[Danny Dudekisser]

i am all about this life, chac

what'd you get so far?

for me, high on my list are timeless classics like 18 wheeler pro trucker, and a big box Alien Front Online since i'm working on getting my DC back online this year, just need to locate a raspberry pi

So far... Crazy Taxi 2, Gundam Side Story 0079, Aerowings, Record of Lodoss War, Virtua Tennis, Chu Chu Rocket, and Power Stone. I think I listed most of those out last week.

Right now... kinda thinking about getting some stuff like Jojo's Bizarre Adventure (JP version, cuz it's uncensored), Maken X, and Ferrari F355 Challenge. Kinda eyeing De La Jet Set Radio and Vampire Chronicle, as well, but I'm not seeing a particularly good price on those two at the moment.

Also kinda curious how D2 actually is. I'm sure I've asked in this very thread before, but I dunno. I guess I wasn't particularly convinced one way or the other last time.

 

[IrishNinja]

well, i finally beat D last halloween, and was thinking D2 might be one of my horror games for that month, so for what it's worth, if you're still on the fence by then i'll report back!

 

[Danny Dudekisser]

Well, in the meantime, I did just buy Maken X. Cheaper than I thought -- like $17 for a sealed copy.

I remember it being a cool game. I sold it waaaaay back in 2005, when I was offloading a bunch of Dreamcast games like an idiot.

 

[IrishNinja]

we all did shit like that, man

and yeah i cant get far but it's a cool game, that's a solid price too. see on the high end of my list there's space channel 5 part 2, segagaga (LE) and yu suzuki gameworks...one day!

 

[Danny Dudekisser]

Oh yeah, the other game I'm wondering about is Plasma Sword. I dunno what to think. I know it's not one of the best games on the system, but is it still fun?

 

[Timu]

Oh yeah, the other game I'm wondering about is Plasma Sword. I dunno what to think. I know it's not one of the best games on the system, but is it still fun?

Yeah, it's still a fine game.

 

[Coda]

Picked up a copy of Napple Tale on eBay this weekend. Really pumped to play it now. It's not a game I would normally go for but I was looking to revisit my Dreamcast with a fun adventure game and the game just looks so undeniably Dreamcast like.

 

[sixteen-bit]

Picked up a copy of Napple Tale on eBay this weekend. Really pumped to play it now. It's not a game I would normally go for but I was looking to revisit my Dreamcast with a fun adventure game and the game just looks so undeniably Dreamcast like.

I like the look of it too. Is there much of a language barrier?

 

[Coda]

I like the look of it too. Is there much of a language barrier?

Apparently there is quite a bit of dialogue but it's also on the more lighter side apparently in terms of RPG elements so I imagine it isn't too bad.

I watched this video overview/review and it got me really hyped on the game:
https://youtu.be/kCswKD3zNhI

 

[leroidys]

Oh yeah, the other game I'm wondering about is Plasma Sword. I dunno what to think. I know it's not one of the best games on the system, but is it still fun?

I wanted to like it more. Honestly it's probably the worst of Capcoms 3D fighters.

 

[sixteen-bit]

Apparently there is quite a bit of dialogue but it's also on the more lighter side apparently in terms of RPG elements so I imagine it isn't too bad.

I watched this video overview/review and it got me really hyped on the game:
https://youtu.be/kCswKD3zNhI

Thanks, and that seems like a cool channel. Subbed.

 

[Laevateinn]

Please don't drive up the price of Napple Tale until I find a copy.

 

[Coda]

Please don't drive up the price of Napple Tale until I find a copy.

I got it for $100 which was the most I'd pay.

 

[Laevateinn]

I got it for $100 which was the most I'd pay.

I only found out about this game a couple weeks ago. It looks great but I'm going to have to wait until I go to Japan before I can think about getting it. I've spent more on a game I've known little about but I'd rather not spend much more than that. So please everyone stop talking about it for a couple months.

 

[Danny Dudekisser]

Alright, I bought Alien Front Online and Metropolis Street Racer today. That brings me to 10 DC games purchased in the last couple of weeks.

 

[kingbean]

I found a copy of Jojo's Bizarre Adventure locally and picked that up and KOF 99 Dream match. Glad I modded my agetec stick with sanwa parts.

 

[Laevateinn]

This might be the wrong place but I got a Rhea recently which is an SD card replacement for the Saturn drive by the guy who makes GDEMU. It doesn't take bin/cue or ISO with audio tracks however. Does anyone know if there's a good, free way to rip your discs to CDI, mdf, or one of the other proprietary formats the dreamcast community likes? I use Mac and Linux but whatever you recommend probably works with WINE so windows programs are okay too.

 

[sixteen-bit]

I found a copy of Jojo's Bizarre Adventure locally and picked that up and KOF 99 Dream match. Glad I modded my agetec stick with sanwa parts.

How tough was the mod?

 

[Danny Dudekisser]

I really haven't actually played that much Dreamcast in the last several years, but every time I do, now, I'm reminded of how insanely good this thing looks over VGA. I'm using the Hanzo 2.0 with the OSSC, and it's just stupid how clean the output is.

So yeah, I randomly started playing Soul Reaver for the first time. It's obviously an upgraded PS1 port, but wow does it look pristine. What really surprises me with the Dreamcast, though, is how good it sounds. This is the first time I've tried it on my PC sound setup, and I had no idea the audio would be this good, too. Surprisingly punchy bass, too. It's cool.



Oh, and Soul Reaver seems promising so far. I tried playing it on the PC, but holy shit was that port bad. And the DC had a buncha visual upgrades that weren't in that version.

 

[TheShinobi]

So I just got a sega dreamcast and im wondering if the Total conrol 3 adapter for the saturn controller is any good, does anyone have experience with this?

 

[sixteen-bit]

So I just got a sega dreamcast and im wondering if the Total conrol 3 adapter for the saturn controller is any good, does anyone have experience with this?

No complaints with mine.

 

[Aquova]

Okay guys, I bought a Dreamcast a few months ago, and while I've enjoyed a few games that I've played, I've heard of the legendary ability of the Dreamcast to play burned games, but I've had difficulty getting it to work for myself. I own a Mac and I've been having difficulties finding good sources and software on how to properly prepare discs (plus all the articles I've seen are over 5 years old). I've also heard that there is a SD card reader that can be used to boot games, is this viable?

 

[Coda]

It's here!

 

[kingbean]

How tough was the mod?

Having to grind the holes to fit 30mm buttons was the biggest pain in the ass. Everything else was just dealing with plastic and wires.

 

[leroidys]

Jojo is so fun but it looks like absolute shit IMO. Wish the For Matching Service (VGA support) version wasn't so expensive.

 

[kingbean]

Jojo is so fun but it looks like absolute shit IMO. Wish the For Matching Service (VGA support) version wasn't so expensive.

Yeah, even on S-video its a bit grainy for some reason.

 

[sixteen-bit]

IIRC Jojo was originally gonna be another CPS2 game before moving to CPS3 which it why it doesn't look as nice as Red Earth or the SF3 series.

 

[koopas]

It's here!

Show me that spine card.

The spine card?

 

[KC-Slater]

This might be the wrong place but I got a Rhea recently which is an SD card replacement for the Saturn drive by the guy who makes GDEMU. It doesn't take bin/cue or ISO with audio tracks however. Does anyone know if there's a good, free way to rip your discs to CDI, mdf, or one of the other proprietary formats the dreamcast community likes? I use Mac and Linux but whatever you recommend probably works with WINE so windows programs are okay too.

PM me if you have additional questions, but the short answer is Discjuggler on an older/virtual Windows XP box.

I went through the same issues dealing with ripping my discs into those very specific images file types.

 

[BearChair]

Can anyone recommend a good adaptor for connecting a Playstation 2 controller to the Dreamcast.

Specifically, I have a PS2 arcade stick that I would like to use for playing some of my fighters and shooters on the Dreamcast.

I've looked at a few adaptors online, but I'm not sure which I should get.

 

[sixteen-bit]

Must cop this Ulala Figma

 

[Cloudius12]

Can anyone recommend a good adaptor for connecting a Playstation 2 controller to the Dreamcast.

Specifically, I have a PS2 arcade stick that I would like to use for playing some of my fighters and shooters on the Dreamcast.

I've looked at a few adaptors online, but I'm not sure which I should get.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Total-Control-Plus-PS2-Controller-to-Dreamcast-Adapter-/261490087664?hash=item3ce20616f0:g:afYAAOxyYANTcQ4f

This is the best one. Depending on your arcade stick layout, there is a switch on the adapter so your stick is mapped properly.

 

[IrishNinja]

Must cop this Ulala Figma

that's pretty cool but i wish we saw more characters that don't already have gashapon! beat got that gamepro figure that i can't find a good price on, there's still more DC ones id love to have on my shelf

 

[sixteen-bit]

lol, anyone own Ryo's watch?

 

[sechsterangriff]

lol, anyone own Ryo's watch?

http://i.imgur.com/rPNYAzI.jpg

There was actually a limited run that was almost a perfect replica. Complete with Yu Suzuki signature on the bracelet and all. Obviously not cheap these days...

Speaking of not cheap, my face whenever I buy a another Dreamcast game these days...

 

[Roberto Duran]

What are good arcade sticks for Dreamcast. I wanna play some Soul Calibur and SF3 on my DC but I'm not a big fan of the D-Pad.

 

[sixteen-bit]

What are good arcade sticks for Dreamcast. I wanna play some Soul Calibur and SF3 on my DC but I'm not a big fan of the D-Pad.

agetec stick is pretty nice

 

[Ceallach]

Can anyone recommend a good jp21 dremcast scart cable. I've gotten two so far and neither display video properly. Both are incredibly dark with video barely visible

 

[sixteen-bit]

Composer of the canceled Castlevania Ressurection uploaded a partial soundtrack.
https://m.soundcloud.com/greyling/sets/castlevania-resurrection-ost

 

[IrishNinja]

Composer of the canceled Castlevania Ressurection uploaded a partial soundtrack.
https://m.soundcloud.com/greyling/sets/castlevania-resurrection-ost

daaaamn son, where'd ya find this?

really cool man, thanks for sharing!

 

[AmyS]

Hey guys, it was 20 years ago today, March 13th, 1997, that Next Generation (Online) gave us initial information about what would be developed into Dreamcast.

Codename: Black Belt

link

Indeed the CPU choice was finalized with Hitachi's SH-4, instead of PowerPC, and the graphics chip would be, not PowerVR PCX2 (a revision of the first gen chip) but a full second generation customized PowerVR2.

Next Generation Online was pretty accurate with what the general release dates would be.

link

 

[sixteen-bit]

New DC game found on an old devkit
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1352302

 

[petran79]

Okay guys, I bought a Dreamcast a few months ago, and while I've enjoyed a few games that I've played, I've heard of the legendary ability of the Dreamcast to play burned games, but I've had difficulty getting it to work for myself. I own a Mac and I've been having difficulties finding good sources and software on how to properly prepare discs (plus all the articles I've seen are over 5 years old). I've also heard that there is a SD card reader that can be used to boot games, is this viable?

CD disks should be burned at 8x speed max to be readable on first try. Anything above and you have to try 3+ times.



The older the DVD burner, the better.

 

[Tain]

yoo we got a new ChronDC happening in five minutes over at https://www.twitch.tv/chrondc

Not gonna lie, we're gonna start by fumbling through a visual novel we can't understand, but we have some good games coming up after!

 

[sixteen-bit]

360K+ sub 'tuber dropped a Dreamcast buying guide so i wonder what that's gonna do to aftermarket prices

 

[IrishNinja]

^oh god, MJR video...can you list em? haha

and that's cool amy, forgot about all the chip confusion! gamasutra thought that affected the loss of EA

 

[fenners]

^oh god, MJR video...can you list em? haha

Youtube details says:

Games Shown:
Soul Calibur
Star Wars Episode 1 Racer
Hydro Thunder
The Typing of The Dead
Skies of Arcadia
Gunbird 2
Zombie Revenge
Bangai-O
Marvel vs Capcom 2
Power Stone

So pretty run of the mill.

 

[zenosparadox]

Youtube details says:


So pretty run of the mill.

If you watched MJR's "Buying Guide" videos, they are meant to be some of the more introductory/accessible/cheaper/console-defining/well-round titles for the system (or some combination thereof). This is for dipping your toes in Dreamcast collecting.

 

[IrishNinja]

If you watched MJR's "Buying Guide" videos, they are meant to be some of the more introductory/accessible/cheaper/console-defining/well-round titles for the system (or some combination thereof). This is for dipping your toes in Dreamcast collecting.

fair, but his hidden gems stuff is also super obvious a lotta times too