Dreamcast Design the Dreamcast Mini

[Vardalis]

I feel like I read Sega putting the nail in this one for good a while ago and the trend overall is kind of dead, but let's have some fun. You are now in charge of the features and games list for the upcoming Dreamcast Mini. Go.

Hard Mode: 10 game maximum to keep the licensing budget down.

 

[MemeAlert]

How bout no, I'm not playing pretend.

 

[Franz_Thieppel]

The first thing I would say as soon as I'm in charge is: "Not without a Saturn mini first". And that'd be a really difficult one. Impossible even.

If they really want to go out with a bang they could release a super expensive Saturn mini with a FPGA and sell it as "the retro enthusiast's PREMIUM mini console" or something. Because for the cost it would take to sell a machine that could software-emulate the Saturn they might as well.

If they somehow survive that hail mary shot they could go for a Dreamcast mini.

 

[Carlnshake Carlnshake]

Fuck I just dusted off my DC. Let me think.
Sonic Adventure
Sonic Adventure 2
Toy Commander
Jet Set Radio
Seaman (Add the microphone!)
Shenmue 1
Shenmue 2

Can't think of anymore right now. But those are certified bangers.

 

[Sunnyside]

I'll give the 10 game limit a go:

Crazy Taxi
House of the Dead 2
Jet Set Radio
Phantasy Star Online Version 2
Shenmue
Skies of Arcadia
Sonic Adventure
Sonic Adventure 2
SoulCalibur
Space Channel 5

 

[ThatOneLum]

How bout no, I'm not playing pretend.

My dude you must so much fun at parties.

 

[MemeAlert]

My dude you must so much fun at parties.

How bout you reword your sentence.

 

[Zerpina]

Fuck I just dusted off my DC. Let me think.
Sonic Adventure
Sonic Adventure 2
Toy Commander
Jet Set Radio
Seaman (Add the microphone!)
Shenmue 1
Shenmue 2

Can't think of anymore right now. But those are certified bangers.

Nice.
I do love the DC. This is from an older post here, ages ago.
All my DC games had cracked jewel cases, so I reprinted the covers and backs for DVD cases.
Mind you, most didn't have the covers anyway, as I bought 99% secondhand.
(I have about 30 more games I need to make cases for sometime. Also that is a OG from 1999 Dreamcast)

As how i would do the DC Mini...
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Size & Look - Compact, lightweight with a nod to the original Dreamcast’s iconic shape smooth curves, and the classic color accents.
Materials - Durable, eco-friendly plastics with a matte finish to prevent fingerprints.
Controls - Wireless controllers with built in rechargeable battery. (Comes with USB Adapter for Original DC Controllers)

Core Specs & Features

CPU - Custom quad-core ARM Cortex-A55
GPU - Integrated ARM Mali-G77 MP4
RAM - 4GB DDR4 (ensures fast load times and smooth gameplay)
Storage - 64GB eMMC flash storage & M.2 Slot up to 1TB
Emulation - Built in Dreamcast emulator optimized for accuracy and performance
Graphics - Up to 1080p resolution via HDMI, supports upscaling to 4K for menus and UI
Audio - Stereo output with support for modern sound formats

Connectivity & Ports

HDMI Output - For crisp, high-definition visuals on modern TVs
RGB Adapter Port - Comes with a high-quality RGB adapter for retro TVs and authentic CRT gaming experiences
USB Ports - 2x USB 3.0 for controllers, external storage, or accessories
Ethernet & Wi-Fi - Online multiplayer, store access, and updates. Ethernet port for stable online gaming
Power - USB-C power input, compatible with standard chargers

Included Accessories

Wireless Dreamcast-style Controllers - Modern, comfortable, with motion controls and vibration
RGB Adapter - For authentic retro TV hookup
SD-Card Adapter - For playing you're Legal Disc backups
Dreamcast to USB Controller Adapter - For Original Controllers

The 10 Included Games

Sonic Adventure
Jet Set Radio
Soulcalibur
Shenmue
Crazy Taxi
Rez
Virtua Tennis
Power Stone
Seaman
D2

 

[Nelson2001 Nelson2001]

The idea sounds very epic to be honest, although it will depend on the hardware, software, list of games, price, etc.

 

[Carlnshake Carlnshake]

Nice.
I do love the DC. This is from an older post here, ages ago.
All my DC games had cracked jewel cases, so I reprinted the covers and backs for DVD cases.
Mind you, most didn't have the covers anyway, as I bought 99% secondhand.
(I have about 30 more games I need to make cases for sometime. Also that is a OG from 1999 Dreamcast)
View attachment 91721
As how i would do the DC Mini...
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Size & Look - Compact, lightweight with a nod to the original Dreamcast’s iconic shape smooth curves, and the classic color accents.
Materials - Durable, eco-friendly plastics with a matte finish to prevent fingerprints.
Controls - Wireless controllers with built in rechargeable battery. (Comes with USB Adapter for Original DC Controllers)

Core Specs & Features

CPU - Custom quad-core ARM Cortex-A55
GPU - Integrated ARM Mali-G77 MP4
RAM - 4GB DDR4 (ensures fast load times and smooth gameplay)
Storage - 64GB eMMC flash storage & M.2 Slot up to 1TB
Emulation - Built in Dreamcast emulator optimized for accuracy and performance
Graphics - Up to 1080p resolution via HDMI, supports upscaling to 4K for menus and UI
Audio - Stereo output with support for modern sound formats

Connectivity & Ports

HDMI Output - For crisp, high-definition visuals on modern TVs
RGB Adapter Port - Comes with a high-quality RGB adapter for retro TVs and authentic CRT gaming experiences
USB Ports - 2x USB 3.0 for controllers, external storage, or accessories
Ethernet & Wi-Fi - Online multiplayer, store access, and updates. Ethernet port for stable online gaming
Power - USB-C power input, compatible with standard chargers

Included Accessories

Wireless Dreamcast-style Controllers - Modern, comfortable, with motion controls and vibration
RGB Adapter - For authentic retro TV hookup
SD-Card Adapter - For playing you're Legal Disc backups
Dreamcast to USB Controller Adapter - For Original Controllers

The 10 Included Games

Sonic Adventure
Jet Set Radio
Soulcalibur
Shenmue
Crazy Taxi
Rez
Virtua Tennis
Power Stone
Seaman
D2

That looks amazing. I was a dumb kid and tossed all my dc cases in favor of a damn cd case back in the day. My collection is about 30 percent real dreamcast games and 70 percent burnt discs. Poor dreamcast and her awful pirate protection..can't help but love it though

 

[fake-kun]

MVC 1 and 2, because they have Mega Man.

 

[Nelson2001 Nelson2001]

MVC 1 and 2, because they have Mega Man.

The MVC1 is playable from the start, but the MVC2 is unlockable, obviously speaking.

 

[Zerpina]

That looks amazing. I was a dumb kid and tossed all my dc cases in favor of a damn cd case back in the day. My collection is about 30 percent real dreamcast games and 70 percent burnt discs. Poor dreamcast and her awful pirate protection..can't help but love it though

Thanks and as stated, most of mine were in plain old CD cases anyway.
Most of them don't even have the manuals. No big deal, I'm not keeping them for value's sake.
I actually do boot up the old Dreamcast from time to time, though as age is catching up to it, you know the constant spinning disc problem.

I don't want to damage my games or wear out another laser... this Dreamcast is on its second.
So I emulate 99% of the time. But since the CRT my brother got me should be here sometime next week, I will boot up that bitch in full 35-inch CRT glory.

Yeah, we were all dumb kids and tossed boxes. The few Dreamcast games I got sealed, I broke the cases and lost the manuals anyway.

The jewel cases were crap plastic, like the Sega Saturn cases, and cracked if you looked at them wrong.

*Edit* All my games are Original Pressed disc's no burnt backups

 

[Vardalis]

Nice.
I do love the DC. This is from an older post here, ages ago.
All my DC games had cracked jewel cases, so I reprinted the covers and backs for DVD cases.
Mind you, most didn't have the covers anyway, as I bought 99% secondhand.
(I have about 30 more games I need to make cases for sometime. Also that is a OG from 1999 Dreamcast)
View attachment 91721
As how i would do the DC Mini...
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Size & Look - Compact, lightweight with a nod to the original Dreamcast’s iconic shape smooth curves, and the classic color accents...

Very nice, you really went into a lot of detail with the non-games stuff!

I do agree with the internet connectivity part. I think it'd be a quite unique selling point, and would allow people to get more out of the console with games like Phantasy Star Online or games that previously had timed downloadable content (like Sonic Adventure).

The only thing I'd add to this in particular would be wanting a VMU to go with the controller, even if it ended up being a separate purchase due to cost and you could save without it due to modern tech.

 

[Zerpina]

Very nice, you really went into a lot of detail with the non-games stuff!

I do agree with the internet connectivity part. I think it'd be a quite unique selling point, and would allow people to get more out of the console with games like Phantasy Star Online or games that previously had timed downloadable content (like Sonic Adventure).

The only thing I'd add to this in particular would be wanting a VMU to go with the controller, even if it ended up being a separate purchase due to cost and you could save without it due to modern tech.

Thank you. That's why I added it, coming with a USB adapter for the original controllers, so you could use the old VMUs if you wanted.

Dreamcast to USB Controller Adapter - For Original Controllers