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Dreamcast

Sega Dreamcast Console

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Nintendo Wii Black Console

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Product Description
Dreamcast features include 128-bit performance from a reduced instruction set computing (RISC) central processor, an independent 3D graphics engine and a dedicated 3D sound chip.Dreamcast... More
Dreamcast features include 128-bit performance from a reduced instruction set computing (RISC) central processor, an independent 3D graphics engine and a dedicated 3D sound chip.Dreamcast uses a Visual Memory System (VMS) with a built-in LCD screen. Gamers can choose plays in sports games or plan offensive moves in RPG games without their challengers clueing in. You can also save special characters, moves or teams to the VMS, and swap info with your fellow Dreamcast owners by connecting your VMS card to theirs. Less
Wii is creating worldwide excitement with its control system first-of-its-kind controller whose position can be detected in a 3-D space. The controller allows users to pinpoint targets in... More
Wii is creating worldwide excitement with its control system first-of-its-kind controller whose position can be detected in a 3-D space. The controller allows users to pinpoint targets in games or move through the Wii Channel Menu with precision and ease. This intuitive control system will be understood immediately by everyone, regardless of their previous experience with video games. With this one small controller, Wii makes games both easier and more intense. Less
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Key Features   
Processor - IBM "Broadway"
Platform   Dreamcast Nintendo Wii
Console Type   Home Console Home Console
Gaming Type   Online Gaming -
Processor   
Processor type - IBM 'Broadway'
Memory   
Installed RAM 16 MB 88 MB
Display   
Max. Resolution 680 x 480 -
Graphics   
Max. Number Of Colors 17M Colors -
Graphic Processor - ATI Hollywood
Polygons Per Second 3 Million -
Graphic Processor Speed 100 MHz -
Storage Type   
Optical Drive Type CD-ROM -
Technical Features   
Input / Output Ports 4 x Game Controller Port • 1 x Serial Port 2 x USB 2.0
Expansion Slots Memory Card Slot SD Card
Communication Type 56 Kbps Modem Bluetooth • USB 2.0 • Wi-Fi
DVD Movie Playback   No DVD Movie Playback DVD Movie Playback
Controller Pad Ports 4 -
Main Controls 4 Way Cross Keypad • A/B/X/Y Buttons -
Other Features   
Parental Control - With Parental Control
Brand Sega Nintendo
Dimensions   
Depth 18.4 cm 15.2 cm
Width 19 cm 5.1 cm
Weight 3 lb. -
Height 7.6 cm 21.6 cm
Miscellaneous   
UPC 4974365211004 45496880019
Release Date September, 1999 -
Product ID 72395607 93392647
Product MPN   
MPN DREAMCAST 4122038
 
Consumer Reviews
Dreamcast
Sega Dreamcast Console
From $139.95
Nintendo Wii
Nintendo Wii Black Console
From $117.00

Product Review Summary

4.0
Based on 2 user reviews
100% recommend this product
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Consumer Reviews

4

Ill-Fated but great system

byjustchris Apr 19, 2010
Helpful? 1 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros None submitted
Cons None submitted
Recommended it? Yes

Who can forget this sensation of a system? The ads were everywhere, on Television, in print, on billboards, and even in movie trailers. In fact, the system itself was the official sponsor of nearly every show and event on MTV from 1999 to about early 2001. These post-modern approaches to video game... Read full review »

51

great system!

bypaytonG Feb 25, 2010
Helpful? 1 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Fun
Cons None submitted
Recommended it? Yes

the sega dreamcast was sega's last shot at the console market, it was a decent system. the games were good! Read full review »

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Product Review Summary

4.2
Based on 17 user reviews
100% recommend this product
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Pros
  • Excellent Game Selection (2)
  • Fun (2)
  • Excellent Gameplay (2)
  • Great Design (2)
  • Simple Setup (2)
  • Good Value (2)
  • Multiplayer (1)
  • Fun for the whole family (1)
  • Fun To Play (1)
  • Great Sound (1)
Cons
  • nothing (1)
  • Requires additional purchases (1)
Good For
  • Family (2)
  • All Ages (2)
  • Video Game Consoles (1)
  • Multiple Players (1)
  • Gifts (1)
  • Adults (1)
  • Teenagers (1)
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Consumer Reviews

krial
141

Nintendo Wii

bykrial Oct 27, 2011
39 Helpfuls 40 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros A few nice console-exclusive titles, cheapest of the 7th gen systems.
Cons Most good cross-platform games never make it here, too many casual games.
Recommended it? Yes

Introduction

I remember when I was a little kid and my best friend got a Nintendo Entertainment System. Before then, my experience with video games consisted of playing Burger Time on the Intellivision II and Combat on an old Atari 2600. I remember sitting there and playing the Super Mario... Read full review »

370

The Nintendo Wii ? Relevant in 2011 and beyond?

byRock_On Nov 21, 2011
32 Helpfuls 33 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Nintendo franchises, Virtual Console, online play, very cheap, great same system...
Cons Accesories sneak up on your wallet, a lot of filler and souless ports
Recommended it? Yes

Nintendo has always been a company that does their own thing.  It’s a love/hate relationship with some fans, but die-hard Nintendo fans are incredibly loyal.  It’s a solid guarantee that Nintendo will release games that continuously set the bar for innovation and fun. ... Read full review »

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