Since XBL was down and I couldn't download the new COD4 map packs, I pissed myself in anger. After wallowing in my own filth, I cleaned up and decided it was time to realize that the 360 could not supply my every gaming need. Such is the timing of the universe, I got a package in the mail from resident dtoider Mr.Wilson the same day I was taking a 360 break and playing my Playstation 2. It just so happen to be a Dreamcast! (OMG)
With two controllers, Marvel vs Capcom 2, and some Powerstone I was set. Up until 4am with caffeine pumping threw my veins and crust in my eye, it reminded me of better times. I looked up codes for every game I had, since the 360 won't let you earn achievements using codes I tend to stay away. It was worth it though, from playing through Sonic Adventure to just goofing off in Crazy Taxi.
It did take me a while to find a memory card though. I just found out our town has a Play N Trade, and I even got a job there! I'm actually doing engineering, but this is going to be my 2nd job. I'm even thinking about quitting my real job, before I become one of these older people that decay at the computer in his 8-5 desk job.
Does anyone remember their fondest nostalgic memory? What's a good Dreamcast game to buy? Learn me some games Destructoid!
Also, are component cables an actual reality for the Dreamcast?
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As far as the component cables go, I'll check my local/awesome vintage videogame store and see if she has any or is willing to find me some.
And I feel you on the quitting your "real job" goes. I'm 25 and I'm already tired of corporate life. I'm starting to venture out on a few side projects.
I have VGA cables! I mean, is it possible to get your DC to display in 480i or progressive scan?
Soul Calibur is amazing, but rare.
So... if the wii uses the same type of connection, you might be able to use the wii component cables on the dreamcast.
Or not.
Seconded for Toy Commander.
Also Crazy Taxi, Jet Set Radio, Chu Chu Rocket, Sega Swirl, and Sega Bass Fishing.
Man I loved the DC. Best console Sega ever made. YOU HEARD ME.
I have Jet Set and Soul Calibur. Vigilante 8 was good, I had it on the N64, but it's coming to XBL with online. So..
And Butner mentioned illbleed and Ooga Booga. These games are so bad I wanted to chuck them out of my window.
BADASS!
Here are some games that are must haves. From the ones not mentioned.
Skies of Arcadia, Powerstone 2, NBA 2k1, NFL 2k1, Shenmue, House of the Dead 2, Virtua Fighter 3tb, Project Justice, Capcom vs SNK 2, Dead or Alive 2, Outrigger.
I really want Skies of Arcadia, Shenmue, House of the Dead 2, Armada, and Outrigger.
Blue Stinger.. NO! And fishing games, keep me away from all fishing games.
Yeah I'll be checking out alot of these, and I'm anxious to try my GC cables on the DC.
It has nothing to do with the series, but it's a fun hack n slash.
Maybe it's just because it was the first DC game I played, and I fear change.
Project Justice is a must. Well really any fighting game (Garou: Mark of the Wolves, Street fighter III: Third Strike,Marvel Vs. Capcom 2, any King of Fighter.)
Mr.Wilson actually hooked me up with almost every CAPCOM game ever made. The fighting ones I have, like... all of them.
Project Justice I have never heard of. I'll look it up, hopefully it's not another fighting game.
Lots of fighting games and shooters for the DC. Any RPG's?
Soul Calibur
Jet Set Radio
Shen Mue
Guilty Gear X
MSR
Crazy Taxi
Virtua Tennis
Fur Fighters
Ferrari F355 Challenge: Passione Rossa
Resident Evil: Code Veronica
it will make you appreciate having 2 analogue sticks (this game got rave reviews.. hahahaha)
oh and giant gram 2000 (if your into 'importing'), its like the good old N64 wrestlers made by aki.
It's the only beat em up I could find. Oh and Dynamite Cop, I think.
Typing of the Dead is great fun if you can find a keyboard. I was lucky enough to have already bought one for the Web Browser (which I actually believed I would use regularly when I first got my Dreamcast). I was also lucky enough to find a brand new, sealed copy of the game on Amazon for less than 10 cents (it was more like $5 after shipping, but still!). The keyboard is also fun to use with Soul Calibur. :D
I also second Jet Grind Radio and Samba de Amigo, as they are both fucking awesome. Samba is even kind of fun with a controller if you can't find maracas (I played without for years before picking up maracas at a con......of course, they didn't even work, so I still haven't played with them).
Ikaruga and Rez are big ones, but those can be bought on the 360 now.
Dreamcast games are very easy to burn and play on regular CDs, so you might want to check the internet for some good ones.
I <3 the Dreamcast. :D
I have a dreamcast that one day on the red hills of Georgia the sons of former xbox gamers and the sons of former ps2 gamers will be able to sit down together at the table of brotherhood.
I have a dreamcast that one day even the state of Mississippi, a state sweltering with the heat of injustice, sweltering with the heat of oppression, will be transformed into an oasis of freedom and justice.
I have a dreamcast that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the consoles they own but by the content of their games.
I have a dreamcast today.
I have a dream that one day, down in Alabama, with its vicious fanboyism, with its governor having his lips dripping with the words of interposition and nullification; one day right there in Alabama, little ds's and psps will be able to join hands with little xbox360s and ps3's as sisters and brothers.
I have a dreamcast today.
I saw the keyboard for sale, hesitant to buy it since I have no typing games.
Spawn: In the demons hand, that is an awesome DC game, its an arcade conversion but it kicks ass, and has a shit load of characters.
and also is has CYGOR
Powerstone 1 and 2
Zombie Revenge