Sega Dreamcast for $79!

[auyong]

Twec.com has the DC for $99.88. Add a 20% coupon to bring it down to $79+. Also, the cheapest shipping is $3.99.

 

[Blur]

Thanks.

 

[auyong]

I can't seem to go through checkout! Dammit! Did anyone successfully order it?

 

[madthumbs]

I saw them at Circuit City B&M for $99.

 

[auyong]

the 20% off coupon is at dealspree.com Finally managed to complete the order. Woohoo! DC for $83 final price. They did not charge me CA tax.

 

[mrVW]

Just ordered one:

Dreamcast System DREAMCAST
Media: GAMEHW Item: 810000 GAMEHW 1 at $99.88 $99.88
----- item subTotal $99.88
shipping subTotal $3.99
Entertainment.com (20% Off)
Thank you for shopping at TWEC.COM! You have recieved 20% off your purchase. coupon # ENT54
discount on order -$19.98
shipping zip code 98056 for sales tax $0.00
order total $83.89
your savings by shopping at TWEC: $19.98

 

[StealthX32]

question, anyone still making games for it?

 

[HappyFace]

Wow, that's a good deal for a new DC...

Last week, I bought a black DC with nfl2k, nba2k and a free basketball for $118 shipped. The sports package is a better deal if you want those games, and enjoy playing ball. Otherwise get this $83 system, and pick your first game(s).

 

[HappyFace]

StealthX32 - I've heard that at least 30 new games are coming out for it this next year. There are already hundreds of good games out for the DC, so game support isn't a huge issue.

 

[Azinicus]

Thanks for the deal and the coupon! I really appreciate it.

Final price for me: $83.33 for an arcade quality system.

Thanks again.

 

[ajf3]

Has anyone gotten one of these yet? I'm wondering whether or not I'll be able to play my "backup" disks in case I scratch my original... I heard that some of the newer consoles can't...

Thanks!

 

[phatstyl]

now if only i could get a ps2 for that price!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[auyong]

glad to know that people are saving money because of my post.

 

[maxcom]

ditto here Happyface, should be delivered this week

 

[ElFenix]

i doubt that the new DC design has hit the market yet.

 

[locker22]

wrong place for this backup topic...check the other forums...
but...while we're here...
unless there is new info...the rumor about the "new" consoles not playing backup games was just that, a rumor...it works, no console as of yet has prevents backup playing...but who knows, if it did, maybe sega will still be making them

 

[ChrisIsBored]

for $119 + shipping sites like EBWorld.com are selling "Smash Packs" with around 10 games.

linkified

There was another site doing the same I can't remember but they had a few better games, and some crappy ones along with it...

But if you're going to pay $100, you might as well chip in an extra $20 for a bunch of games... even if they aren't the greatest.

 

[auyong]

would you pay $20 for pac man, dig dug, the old donkey kong, and a bunch of games that were released 10 years ago? The $119 deal is crap. If you're a die hard Virtua Cop fan, probably you'd feel the deal is a good one, otherwise, most of the games in the Smash pack are more than 5 years old. I remember playing Golden Axe III in the year 1992 and the Smash Pack has Golden Axe 1!!! I bet you can download them for free and play using emulators on your computer. Try emux.com and you should find Golden Axe III.

If you want to buy the smash pack, you're probably better off buying the sports pack. It has 2 good sports games made for the Dreamcast, not the Genesis. Kbkids.com has the sports pack. You just need to do a search for 'Dreamcast sport'. Otherwise, it would not show it.

 

[SinMen]

I would pay $20 for pac man, dig dug, the old donkey kong, and a bunch of games that were released 10 years ago. Too bad the Smash Pack doesn't come with those.

 

[cejay]

The smashpak, I believe is a bunch of old Sega Genesis type games..

Anyone know what peripherals for the Dreamcast are MUST HAVES?
(vmu memory unit?, tremor pak? light gun?) and where are the best prices?

Also what are some of the BEST game for it? and what can you do with the built in 56k modem?
cj

 

[JasonH]

Must have accessories:

VMU - either a real Sega one or 3rd party memory card

Jump Pack - either a real Sega one or 3rd party Tremor Pack, etc. (the Performance-branded one is more powerful, but seems to have only one level of vibrate, the Sega one seems to have two levels so it can convey a little more subtlety)

Controller Extensions - a must have for me as I wanted my DC to sit next to my TV

Extra Controller - in case you have friends

I bought all these things from TWEC.com with coupons. On accessories, the 15% off + free shipping coupon is a better deal. On the DC or DC Smashpack, the 20% off is better. Their regular prices are the best prices I've seen anywhere, and with the coupons it's an unbeatable deal. I got a VMU, controller, jump pack and two extension cables for $66. I also bought a Smashpack for $101 shipped from TWEC. I plan on fleaBaying the game. They go for $40 or so right now since you can only get it with the console, the game alone doesn't come out 'til the end of March.

Best Games I've Played So Far -

- Metropolis Street Racer - Lotsa fun, but no customization of cars. It's still my current fave.
- 4x4 Evolution - If you like trucks, it's great, massive customization of vehicles. Tons of trucks to choose from.
- Gauntlet Legends - Great with friends! Graphics should blow you away!
- Virtua Tennis - Just buy it and be happy. Awesome.

I hear Skies of Arcadia is good too.

ajf3, yes and yes.

Enjoy!
Jason

 

[Azinicus]

Don't forget Soul Caliber - Best fighting game available anywhere

 

[whazzzzzzup]

i was looking through the sunday newspaper and saw a dreamcast with a free keyboard for $100 at target (i think B&m only)........it a pretty good deal if you need a keyboard....i got the same thing but for $150 3 months ago....the keyboard is very useful if you go online with the dreamcast through the web browser or play games like NBA 2k1, NFL 2k1, quake 3, and mainly phantasy star online.

for recommending games, the 2 best game are shenmue and phantasy star online! these two games are must have!!!!

o yeah, if you want to play dreamcast on your monitor, youll need a vga adaptor. i bought one for $20 at eb. it looks a lot better than on tv because the resolution is at 640x480. for $20, u cant go wrong.....hope dat helpz!

 

[Linh]

DC rocks........."backups" can easily be found on internet=free games.

 

[stonerdave]

As for games, daytona USA is going to be rereleased in Mid-March.

The clips I've seen of this game mimic the arcade version almost perfectly (not to be confused with the saturn port). If you haven't heard of this game, well...you've got some serious issues...Link


I just ordered Crazy Taxi and a smoke VMU for 31 bucks from twec. That's a pretty good deal.