Dreamcast tablet is a handsome, portable solution for your discontinued gaming needs
[Via Nowhere Else]
Dreamcast posts
[Via Nowhere Else]
Dreamcast SD adapter could make for homebrew magic
9.9.99 will always hold a special place in our hearts, and so long as hackers are making the most of Sega's last great console, we'll continue to pay attention. Today, we're doing our best to wrap our minds around the Dreamcast SD Adapter, which could be used to easily bring SD-based homebrew apps and emulators over to the console. It's still a touch unclear what exactly the device would be used to deliver, but needless to say the potential is mind-boggling. Right now, the creators are feeling out the market to see just how many Dreamcast loyalists would be willing to hand over €20 ($26), so if you think you're willing to pony up, tap that read link and let 'em know.[Thanks, Craig]
Apple iMac murdered, reborn as all-in-one DreamCast mod
[Via hack a day]
Dreamcast PC features Blu-ray, nostalgia for the late 1990s
Following hot on the heals of the Sega Saturn case mod we saw last month, the gang from Akiba PC in Japan are back with the Dreamcast PC. This machine sports a Sony NEC Blu-ray drive, an AMD mini-ITX mainboard with 780G Chipset and ATI Radeon HD 3200 Graphics, HDMI output, 4GB RAM and 160GB storage. We thought that the four USB ports (previously the console's controller ports) were a particularly nice touch. Manufactured for ¥100,000 (roughly $1,045), the machine is unlikely to go on sale any time in the near future, but if you're so inclined feel free to take the long weekend and jet over for a look yourself. Be sure to tell 'em Engadget sent you. And mourn for Shenmue.
Ben Heck apprentice strikes again with DarthCast
Limited edition red 'Resident Evil Code: Veronica' Dreamcast pops up on eBay
[Via Gadget Review]
ASUS' Eee handwriting pad evokes the Dreamcast, flannel shirts
[Via Pocket-lint]
Modder creates Dreamcast portable from mom's plastic jewelry box
Dreamcast demo display shows up on eBay
[Thanks, Dan]
Debunk: Sega protects the Dreamcast trademark, not doing another console
We know tons of aging Dreamcast fans' hearts skipped a beat today -- us included -- when Sega made a rustle with the brand name at the USPTO. But as it turns out, the recently filed trademark application is just a renewal on brand, and doesn't express any intentions to do another Dreamcast console. In fact, Sega further explained to GameDaily, rather flatly we might add, that they have "no plans to get back into the console business." We know, we're already reaching for the Zoloft, too, but did anyone really think Sega wanted to make one last go of game consoles when even mega-players like Sony can't keep it together?[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]
eBay auction reveals prototype Dreamcast Zip Drive
[Via DCNews, thanks Darksaviour69]
Sega set to cut remaining Dreamcast and Saturn support
It looks like the Dreamcast's long, slow demise has taken another turn for the worse, as Sega recently announced that it'll soon stop supporting the console in Japan, with its predecessor, the Saturn, also suffering a similar fate. According to the company, the cut-off date for repairs will be September 28th of this year, after which you'll be left to fend for yourself if your console finally conks out after one too many games of Ikaruga. Given what they're selling for these days, however, simply replacing the console with another, slightly less used one is probably your best bet in any event.[Via Joystiq]
Sega set to cease GD-ROM production, spells end for Dreamcast games
Sega's loved-by-some ignored-by-others Dreamcast console hasn't exactly seen a flurry of game development as of late, but it looks like any hopes of a future shoot 'em up renaissance have been all but dashed, with Sega announcing that it will be ceasing production of its proprietary GD-ROM discs in February of this year. In addition to delivering Dreamcast games to loyal Sega gamers, the relatively high-capacity discs also served as the storage option of choice for Sega's Dreamcast-based NAOMI arcade platform, meaning that it too has likely also seen its last game. Of course, just because there's no new games coming out doesn't mean you can't still snag a used or refurbed Dreamcast and relive the good old days of a different type of console war.[Thanks, fyreblazer]
One last Dreamcast game, over eight years later
Why go through the hassle (and lines of fire) to get your palms on a shiny next generation system when game developers are still popping out fresh hits for your Sega Dreamcast? You heard right, Sega's last flailing attempt in the console market still has a dream burning somewhere in Japan, as recent reports claim that "Warashi will be porting its arcade shooter Trigger Heart Exelica to the system." The game itself is a "side scrolling shooter" that utilizes a "three button system" (Genesis, anyone?) to take out your enemies. So if you're still hanging on to that (previously) antiquated console, and you don't mind games coming out some eight years after its release, then dust off the Shenmue and let it hold you over 'til the next big (and final -- right?) title lands on February 22, 2007.The Sega Dreamcast watch does not play Crazy Taxi
Yeah, yeah, we know how you all love the Sega Dreamcast, and we feel kinda bad about the time we teased you with news of a fresh production run only to dash your hopes with the cold, harsh reality of refurbs. Well as a small gesture of penance, we're proud to present you with this one-time, friends-only offer to purchase your very own Dreamcast wristwatch -- but before you get too excited, you should know that this watch does not actually play any games, and will simply hang on your wrist as a constant reminder of the console you hold so dear. Available from Play-Asia starting on September 29th (though pre-ordering has already begun), this stylish timepiece can be had for the low low price of only $129.90; if you're interested, though, you better act fast -- unlike the gaming system which they resemble, these are limited-edition and expected to fly off the proverbial shelves.
