How much does a new one cost? How much your Dreamcast is worth depends on whether it still has the original cables and box, and if it comes bundled with any games. The Dreamcast still stands out in second-hand games stores as a bit of an enigma.
Whenever I see one, I get a little nostalgic. Refurbished consoles, i. The higher priced consoles tend to come with original peripherals too, though some have been modded to include built in games and boast faster processors etc.
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While not quite a tricky to find as part two, it did not have high production numbers due to the the genre being rather niche. It helps that the game remains a console exclusive on the Shmup-heavy Dreamcast.
Treasure is known for quirky action games, and Bangai-O is definitely on the higher part of that spectrum. This multi-directional shooter is all about explosions, chaos, and fun. It has since seen releases on more modern consoles, but the value of the Dreamcast game remains steady over the past decade. Tech Romancer is a beautiful anime-impaired 3D fighting game by Capcom fought on a 2D plane.
In this hidden gem, you fight as Mechs designed by established anime creators, Studio Nue and release power-ups by destroying the environment around you. The Dreamcast version also includes an unlockable version of the Tech Romancer anime. The game remains as a Dreamcast console exclusive and has remained a hidden gem for fighting fans. Mint copies have only appreciated modestly, while disc-only copies have nearly doubled in value over the last decade. Unfortunately this makes the game more funny than scary, though the large resource system is probably meant to make up for it.
The complexity of the game system and the controls often leads to frustration. However, many survival horror fans have found an appreciation of the game. Illbleed has remained a Dreamcast exclusive to this day.
Capcom may not have had much success with 3D fighting games, but it really got it right with the Powerstone series. Both games are fun-filled arena fighters that allow full 3D movement and interactive environments. Power Stone 2 added 4-player support and is significantly harder to find than its predecessor.
Being a party classic and a console exclusive, this Capcom gem has consistently placed well on this list. If you wanted the biggest mashup of characters in your fighting games, Marvel vs Capcom 2 was the place to be. It may not be the most balanced game for tournaments, but it is still one of the hottest mainstream 2D fighters out there. Most gamers may flock to the PS2 version, but the Dreamcast release still commands strong collectability. The more recent Marvel vs Capcom games have stolen some attention from part 2, but some fans still swear by this installment.
Check for Marvel vs. Capcom 2 on eBay Check for Marvel vs. Capcom 2 on Amazon. Since then, the game has slowly grown in popularity amongst 2D fighting fans and has seen a number of digital ports.
The Dreamcast version still remains the only North American physical copy of the game outside of the Neo Geo. Mint copies has gradually increased in value over the last decade, but loose discs has become a bit more affordable.
This game also has some absurdly awesome super moves and great animation. With an upbeat quest and some innovative and fun ideas, Skies of Arcadia lets you venture off to distant islands to uncover a number of secrets.
Unlike other RPGs which wait until the mid-point to give you an airship, Skies of Arcadia does it right from the bat by bequeathing Vyse and crew with a ship of their own to sail the turn-based combat infested skies. The world is comprised of floating islands, and you use your air ship to travel among them while playing Robin Hood with other pirates. There was also a tweaked version of the game released as Skies of Arcadia Legends on the Gamecube which has also maintained its value nicely.
It had much hype, especially in Japan prior to its release. However, the joke was that every existing Dreamcast owner would have to buy two copies of Shenmue for the game to turn a profit. To help incentivize pre-orders in North America, Sega offered a Limited Edition that had a special marking on the cover and included a soundtrack CD.
There ended up being 30, of these Limited Edition units produced. Not especially rare, but they are not nearly as common as the standard Shenmue release. Up until the recent announcement of a Shenmue remaster on modern consoles, the original Shenmue was looking to remain a Dreamcast exclusive — one of the last Defining Dreamcast games that never made it to other hardware. With the cult classic nature of the game and the exclusivity, all copies of Shenmue have seen a gradual rise in value over the last few years.
Check for Shenmue Limited Edition on eBay. While it did not get the attention of Street Fighter 2 and the Alpha series, Street Fighter 3: Third Strike is one of the best installments in the series, especially when it comes to finely-tuned tournament players. Its combination of smooth animation, great characters, and a new parrying system keep fighting enthusiasts coming back for more.
The first two copies of these games have been sold, both very quietly. That copy was confirmed to be missing the second phone card and sticker. After the Dreamcast was already buried by US retailers and the last big name import releases like Shenmue II, Rez, and Ikaruga had been released, a small developer by the name of G.
The production of this Limited Edition of Border Down was halted at 5, copies. Initially, it has the same print run as the standard edition, but the original has since been reprinted at least once, at least doubling its availability and the premium placed on the Limited Edition. The novelty of the release seems to have cooled down a bit in the last decade, however despite never being released on another platform.
The Dreamcast already had one of the best 2D fighting game lineups among consoles , but it is hard to be complete without a solid port of an installment of Street Fighter II. Super Street Fighter 2X is possibly the best console version of the game that started the 2D fighter revolution.
Every sprite is perfect. Every frame of animation is there. And the gameplay is as good as it gets. In fact, the later HD remixes of the games were based on this Dreamcast version.
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