Dreamcast

Tatsujin · 06/26/2013, 09:18 PM

Quote from: geise on 06/26/2013, 08:11 AM
Quote from: Tatsujin on 06/26/2013, 05:24 AMshen mue was soooo good.
Tats I bet you never finished shenmue cause you were always stuck in the arcade playing Space Harrier. Same goes for you with Shenmue 2 and Outrun hehe

That could be almost true, IF I didn't had the Saturn Sega Ages already at that time..hehe

Also the Shen Mue (and Yu Suzuki book) OutRun sucks big times due to the altered testarossa into a shitty non-existing wannabe ferarri kind of bastard. This ain't no OutRun anymore

Supposedly due to an OutRunned 10 years license between sega and ferarri, the testarossa had to be changed to something non-ferarri'sh. but common that lil' pixel car in OutRun does not even remotely look like a "real" testarossa, nor is it officially mentioned that it should be such a one. It's even funny that there was a need of a license in the first place. strange world.

Wonder if they also needed a license for the BMW E30 cabrio, VW beetle, corvette, porsche etc. to let those get loose on the streets

geise · 06/27/2013, 03:56 PM

Haha I never knew that about Outrun in Shenmue 2. I never got that far to play it. I also have the sega ages version. Not sure it it's the best port but it seems very good to me.

GohanX · 06/27/2013, 04:06 PM

Quote from: geise on 06/26/2013, 08:11 AMTats I bet you never finished shenmue cause you were always stuck in the arcade playing Space Harrier. Same goes for you with Shenmue 2 and Outrun hehe

The first time I played Shenmue I was seriously spending all my time getting money so I could play Space Harrier and Hang On. It took me a long time to finally beat it.

esadajr · 06/28/2013, 09:04 AM

Quote from: Tatsujin on 06/26/2013, 06:51 PM
Quote from: esadajr on 06/26/2013, 02:12 PMsimply put, the Dreamcast is the best console ever
Erm no, that sure would be the lil thing this forum is 90% about

after the PCE off course

Tatsujin · 06/28/2013, 10:06 AM

Quote from: esadajr on 06/28/2013, 09:04 AM
Quote from: Tatsujin on 06/26/2013, 06:51 PM
Quote from: esadajr on 06/26/2013, 02:12 PMsimply put, the Dreamcast is the best console ever
Erm no, that sure would be the lil thing this forum is 90% about
after the PCE off course

And the sun suddenly was shining again

Tatsujin · 06/28/2013, 10:10 AM

Quote from: geise on 06/27/2013, 03:56 PMI also have the sega ages version. Not sure it it's the best port but it seems very good to me.

It sure is the best. Better than the arcade actually. Because it has awesome 60fps mode

and arranged music..for those who like.

geise · 06/28/2013, 11:26 AM

I love the music! One of the main reasons I play it.

seieienbu · 06/30/2013, 09:50 AM

The Dreamcast is probably my second favorite system. My favorite thing about it was the myriad of fighters that were coming out at the time. Also, I played way more Powerstone 2 than I should probably admit to.

TR0N · 07/01/2013, 06:56 AM

All i have to say about the dreamcast

I did played version 1&2 on it,man so many sleepless nights to for that game.I still have my dc and a decent size collection for it as well.It's the only time to i bought a console at it's launch.I remember after i bought it thinking this will turn things around for sega.Which of course wasn't meant to be with sega past mistake catching up alas it was not.

PukeSter · 07/17/2013, 07:32 PM

I finally got a working one and am having a blast!

Shenmue isn't crazy fun, but its really cool. I helped an old lady, and I bought a bag of potato chips! (how do you eat it?)

And while I'm not an FPS person, Unreal Tournament is the most fun I've ever had in any video game.

wildfruit · 07/18/2013, 01:40 PM

my current sega museum
i had to sell half my mega drive collection for car repairs some time ago (including pier solar) and half my master system games have disappeared somehow

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whisper2053 · 07/18/2013, 04:17 PM

Logged back into PSO today...man, the excitement just builds when starting anew!

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bartre · 07/18/2013, 04:45 PM

playing on DC?
how'd you connect?
never tried online, honestly

liquitek · 07/18/2013, 04:52 PM

Quote from: guest on 06/26/2013, 11:53 AMJet Grind Radio blows on Xbox, also.

and HOTD2 with lightguns on Dreamcast = boner city.

2nd'd!

whisper2053 · 07/18/2013, 06:52 PM

Quote from: bartre on 07/18/2013, 04:45 PMplaying on DC?
how'd you connect?
never tried online, honestly

I'm running on the SCTHACK (or however it's spelled) server, and yes on DC. Meeeeeeemorieessssssss

On a serious not, if you want to give it a try, shoot me a pm and I'll get the step by step together for you.

TR0N · 07/19/2013, 02:14 AM

Quote from: bartre on 07/18/2013, 04:45 PMplaying on DC?
how'd you connect?
never tried online, honestly

As whisper stated private server through scthack,you can even play the gamecube version of pso on it as well.

marktheshark · 07/25/2013, 11:30 AM

Ah yes, the DC.

I first saw one sometime back in 2000. My brother's friend had Grandia 2 & a few other games and I played them for a little bit. Was pretty fun. My brother remembers the system more than I do though.

Next year, I ended up getting a DC sometime after it was officially discontinued (mid-late 2001?). I remember getting Sonic Adventure 2, Crazy Taxi 2, Spiderman, NBA 2K2, & a few other games. At the time, my local Blockbuster only had a small selection, which I think because they were getting rid of DC stuff. The only games available to rent were Capcom vs. SNK, Sonic Adventure 1, Dead or Alive 2, Power Stone 1, & maybe a few others (Late 2001-Early 2002).

More recently, I don't really care much for the system anymore. It really sucks when you have to get a few arcade sticks because the normal D-pad doesn't cut it, only to find out that they cost an arm & a leg.

esadajr · 07/25/2013, 01:53 PM

The DC controller cuts it. You just have to get used to it. Basically you have to love the system.

tbsjordan · 07/25/2013, 04:55 PM

I received a Dreamcast as a birthday present right when GameStop/EB was clearing them out after the merger. At that point, all that was left was mostly disk only games, but I did manage to find some good stuff, both Power Stones, Marvel vs. Capcom, Last Blade 2, and some others. I really wanted Marvel vs. Capcom 2 but never found a copy. A couple others that I played often were Frogger 2, Wacky Races, and Tennis 2K2. Even the Sega football and basketball games were really good.

I've never really hunted for the system, but I do have a little over 30 games for it. I did find a Black Sega Sports model at a flea market once, which is pretty cool to have. I have not played the system in years however, but I loved it when I first got it.

SignOfZeta · 07/25/2013, 05:19 PM

Quote from: esadajr on 07/25/2013, 01:53 PMThe DC controller cuts it. You just have to get used to it. Basically you have to love the system.

I'm a HUGE fan of Dreamcast, but that controller just sucks. I use a stick or a Saturn adaptor every time I can. With games like Shenmue and Skies of Arcadia though you pretty much need the standard controller.

psychobear · 07/25/2013, 06:02 PM

I had my dreamcast since launch but mostly play sports games and figthers, any shooter recommendations?

wildfruit · 07/25/2013, 06:05 PM

Quote from: psychobear on 07/25/2013, 06:02 PMI had my dreamcast since launch but mostly play sports games and figthers, any shooter recommendations?

try gunbird 2

marktheshark · 07/25/2013, 06:16 PM

Quote from: psychobear on 07/25/2013, 06:02 PMI had my dreamcast since launch but mostly play sports games and figthers, any shooter recommendations?

Giga Wing is pretty good & probably one of the cheaper DC shooters out there. Also Gunbird 2.

Digi.k · 07/25/2013, 10:16 PM

Quote from: whisper2053 on 07/18/2013, 04:17 PMLogged back into PSO today...man, the excitement just builds when starting anew!

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omg that brings back memories.. I got sucked into that too back in the early 00's and dayum that game ran almost perfectly on dial up !!

Arkhan Asylum · 07/26/2013, 07:00 AM

Shit, I need to go fire up some shit on SCHSTHSTHCHACHAFHATHATHACHK or whatever in the fuck that guy named it.

esadajr · 07/26/2013, 09:45 AM

Quote from: psychobear on 07/25/2013, 06:02 PMI had my dreamcast since launch but mostly play sports games and figthers, any shooter recommendations?

Ikaruga (the mother of all DC shooters) and DUX.

esadajr · 07/26/2013, 09:55 AM

Quote from: SignOfZeta on 07/25/2013, 05:19 PM
Quote from: esadajr on 07/25/2013, 01:53 PMThe DC controller cuts it. You just have to get used to it. Basically you have to love the system.
I'm a HUGE fan of Dreamcast, but that controller just sucks. I use a stick or a Saturn adaptor every time I can. With games like Shenmue and Skies of Arcadia though you pretty much need the standard controller.

Saturn adaptor? I didn't know those existed. I remember there was a PS adaptor but I didn't get it. The DC controller was just fine to play racing games, DOA 2, Soul Calibur, Power Stone, Sonic Adventure, Rayman, etc, etc, etc
Never got the keyboard or the mouse either. I regret not getting the maracas.

jlued686 · 07/26/2013, 10:05 AM

Quote from: psychobear on 07/25/2013, 06:02 PMI had my dreamcast since launch but mostly play sports games and figthers, any shooter recommendations?

Mars Matrix.

(Go play Mars Matrix)

whisper2053 · 07/26/2013, 10:37 AM

Quote from: guest on 07/26/2013, 07:00 AMShit, I need to go fire up some shit on SCHSTHSTHCHACHAFHATHATHACHK or whatever in the fuck that guy named it.

Yes. Yes you should. Go do that now. We will be waiting

JoshTurboTrollX · 07/26/2013, 10:45 AM

Quote from: TR0N on 07/19/2013, 02:14 AM
Quote from: bartre on 07/18/2013, 04:45 PMplaying on DC?
how'd you connect?
never tried online, honestly
As whisper stated private server through scthack,you can even play the gamecube version of pso on it as well.

Yes, the private servers for GameCube, DC and PC (Blue Burst) run really sweet. I'm still sad there are no Xbox private servers. For play on a DC, you need to have the broadband adapter.

Whisper, is getting a free broadband adapter one of the steps of your step by step guide on how to get online with your DC? ;)

esadajr · 07/26/2013, 11:52 PM

Quote from: JoshTurboTrollX-16 on 07/26/2013, 10:45 AM
Quote from: TR0N on 07/19/2013, 02:14 AM
Quote from: bartre on 07/18/2013, 04:45 PMplaying on DC?
how'd you connect?
never tried online, honestly
As whisper stated private server through scthack,you can even play the gamecube version of pso on it as well.
Yes, the private servers for GameCube, DC and PC (Blue Burst) run really sweet. I'm still sad there are no Xbox private servers. For play on a DC, you need to have the broadband adapter.

Whisper, is getting a free broadband adapter one of the steps of your step by step guide on how to get online with your DC? ;)

According to schtack you can connect via dialup. If a land line is not available perhaps the Win98 dialup server trick could work.

SignOfZeta · 07/27/2013, 02:46 AM

Quote from: esadajr on 07/26/2013, 09:55 AM
Quote from: SignOfZeta on 07/25/2013, 05:19 PM
Quote from: esadajr on 07/25/2013, 01:53 PMThe DC controller cuts it. You just have to get used to it. Basically you have to love the system.
I'm a HUGE fan of Dreamcast, but that controller just sucks. I use a stick or a Saturn adaptor every time I can. With games like Shenmue and Skies of Arcadia though you pretty much need the standard controller.
Saturn adaptor? I didn't know those existed. I remember there was a PS adaptor but I didn't get it. The DC controller was just fine to play racing games, DOA 2, Soul Calibur, Power Stone, Sonic Adventure, Rayman, etc, etc, etc
Never got the keyboard or the mouse either. I regret not getting the maracas.

Everyone I knew had a Saturn adaptor. The things were like...a require accessory. Mine lets you use the Saturn Twin Stick as well, which is better than the DC one, IMHO, and a lot easier to find (I have two).

For racing games the PS adaptor is best since the dead zone on a DC analog stick is like %35 of the range of the thing. Its bullshit. I have the Ferrari wheel myself, I use it for F355, Sega GT, and Test Drive: LeMans. BTW, they *really* need to make a new LeMans game. That thing was totally great.

The DC pad is very similar to the Saturn analog pad, very similar, except that its inferior in every single way (not counting the VMS). The d-pad is asymmetrical shit, the analog has a huge dead zone and slips off one's thumb too easily, it only has four face buttons instead of six, and the four face buttons are teeny tiny. The triggers are more or less the same, but the early DC triggers, the R one, would break very easily. Also, the cord comes out the bottom and the angle of things makes you have to point your thumbs straight up, which is murder after a few hours.

TR0N · 07/27/2013, 08:01 AM

Quote from: JoshTurboTrollX-16 on 07/26/2013, 10:45 AM
Quote from: TR0N on 07/19/2013, 02:14 AM
Quote from: bartre on 07/18/2013, 04:45 PMplaying on DC?
how'd you connect?
never tried online, honestly
As whisper stated private server through scthack,you can even play the gamecube version of pso on it as well.
Yes, the private servers for GameCube, DC and PC (Blue Burst) run really sweet. I'm still sad there are no Xbox private servers. For play on a DC, you need to have the broadband adapter.

Whisper, is getting a free broadband adapter one of the steps of your step by step guide on how to get online with your DC? ;)

For the xbox version i guess it's shame no private server for it.Since,that version only had online play no offline.Still have pso for my GC and even a bba but i never got around to setting it up.