SEGA Dreamcast Green Visual Memory Unit VMU
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ASIN | B00004SA3K |
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Release date | December 1, 2017 |
Customer Reviews |
4.4 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #52,071 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games) #98 in Sega Dreamcast Games, Consoles & Accessories |
Product Dimensions | 5.4 x 4.9 x 1 inches; 3.2 ounces |
Type of item | Video Game |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Item Weight | 3.2 ounces |
Manufacturer | Sega |
Batteries | 2 CR2 batteries required. |
Date First Available | July 1, 2006 |
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Product Description
Hyperkin Visual Memory Unit - Green for Sega Dreamcast
Sega's Visual Memory Unit (VMU) for the Dreamcast is a memory card unit that inserts into the controller. Equipped with an LCD display, a D-pad, and four action buttons, the VMU also acts as a second screen, a virtual pet game, a mini-game player, a real-time clock, and a facilitator for multiplayer gaming.
Features
- LCD Display
- 128KB flash memory
- Digital D-Pad, 4 input buttons, 1 reset button
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Customers like the performance, appearance and condition of the video game accessories. For example, they mention that it works great, looks awesome and is of good quality. Some appreciate the translucent green color. That said, they say it's a great value for the price.
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Customers are satisfied with the performance of the memory card. They mention that it works great, it does exactly as described, and it's the coolest memory storage peripheral on any console.
"...There isnt much to say it works the way its supposed to with no issues. I recommened if you are in the market for a Sega Dreamcast VMU." Read more
"It works perfect as a memory card, but the battery's dead cuz it's probably 15 years old, so the Visual Memory Unit features don't work...." Read more
"Items arrived in brand new packaging, worked out of the box, and included a lifesaver gummy from the seller. Shipping was also faster than expected...." Read more
"I can’t believe you can still buy brand new VMUs! Everything works perfectly, because it’s new. I can’t stress enough how awesome that is!" Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the video game accessories. For example, they mention that the color is very nice and goes perfectly with the green. Some appreciate the translucent green as a nice touch. Overall, most are happy with the product's appearance.
"This is the green version of the Dreamcast VMU.I think the color is very nice and goes perfectly with the green..." Read more
"...of retro nostalgia on my shelf with other goodies from my past and it looks great...." Read more
"...The price for the VMUs are fantastic and the selection in colors is awesome.If you do find some third party making these - forget them...." Read more
"...The translucent green is a nice touch, and getting it sealed in box was a nice bonus." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the condition of the video game accessories. They mention that it is a quality product, original, and came boxed.
"Showed up on time and in good condition. This VMU is exactly what i needed to start playing my second hand Sega Dreamcast...." Read more
"Quality product, came boxed. My only complaint is the batteries died pretty quickly, which isn't their fault because it is around 20 years old." Read more
"As promised, two brand new VMUs in perfect condition with original packaging!" Read more
"Original product and cheap price! I bought 2 for my DC." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the video game accessories.
"...The price for the VMUs are fantastic and the selection in colors is awesome.If you do find some third party making these - forget them...." Read more
"Great value" Read more
"Works for me, great for the $ and is new !!" Read more
"Original product and cheap price! I bought 2 for my DC." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the battery of the video game accessories. They mention that it dies quickly.
"It works perfect as a memory card, but the battery's dead cuz it's probably 15 years old, so the Visual Memory Unit features don't work...." Read more
"...The only problems that the VMU's have is the battery life..." Read more
"Quality product, came boxed. My only complaint is the batteries died pretty quickly, which isn't their fault because it is around 20 years old." Read more
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I think the color is very nice and goes perfectly with the green (well, semi-green, the normal SEGA brand green controller has the same smoke white underside like the normal controller) controller.
As for the VMU itself, it for the most part for anything other than a memory card is pretty silly, but still very neat.
Sometimes little things will happen on the screen while you're playing games or you can put mini games on it.
Though the mini game are usually crap, you need it to properly raise Chao in the Sonic Adventure series(with CR2032 batteries of course). I actually liked the memory game in Chao Adventure 1 though, :P.
If you're looking for storage, look for quality 4x ones, but if you want the usually Dreamcast memory card with the screen and buttons and have a green controller, this is perfect.
I can't speak for whether or not the batteries inside work because I wasn't really planning to take it out of the box at this time.
To my surprise I was completely wrong. This is still officially licensed and manufactured by SEGA. The price for the VMUs are fantastic and the selection in colors is awesome.
If you do find some third party making these - forget them. Go straight to the creator and support the SEGA Dreamcast legacy.
The only problems that the VMU's have is the battery life (You know if the battery died on the VMU if you plug it in your controller and turn out the console. *Beeeeep*) is short. You have to replace the batteries some time to time. And it only have about 200 blocks, which is fine IF you only have a few games that you want to save your game. Other then that the VMU is a retro classic!