Right. But does it include a console? (Everything I've read indicates it does, but I want to be 100% sure.)
chess
11-28-01, 02:45 PM
Originally posted by stevevt
Right. But does it include a console? (Everything I've read indicates it does, but I want to be 100% sure.)
i certainly hope so since i just ordered one...
both reviews seem to indicate as much, and the photo of the box shows the console with the 3 games cascading in the background...
...and wouldn't a "box" in that shape be an odd way to package 3 games?
anyway, let's hope so...and act fast...these things are NOWHERE to be found anymore. i must've hit 10 B&Ms last night!
dek
11-28-01, 02:47 PM
Yes, you get the Dreamcast, a controller, and 3 games.
chess
11-28-01, 02:52 PM
Originally posted by dek
Yes, you get the Dreamcast, a controller, and 3 games.
how did you verify? just curious.
oh, don't forget...there's a $5 coupon out there...the $10 and free shipping ones won't work on video games apparently.
stevevt
11-28-01, 02:53 PM
Originally posted by chess
i certainly hope so since i just ordered one...
both reviews seem to indicate as much, and the photo of the box shows the console with the 3 games cascading in the background...
...and wouldn't a "box" in that shape be an odd way to package 3 games?
anyway, let's hope so...and act fast...these things are NOWHERE to be found anymore. i must've hit 10 B&Ms last night!
Originally posted by dek
Yes, you get the Dreamcast, a controller, and 3 games.
Thanks again.
I just ordered one, along with 2 virtual memory units (I figured I could either live with concentrating on 2 out of 3 games at one time, or that I probably would only like 2 out of the 3 games anyhow).
Even more evidence: this (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00005NZ0C/qid=1006977154/sr=1-1/ref=sr_1_78_1/103-1797369-5674255) is what the "bundle" of 3 games with no console looks like. It would really help if they didn't refer to both of them with the same name. Whatever, I guess.
Lord Rick
11-28-01, 03:23 PM
Chess! How's it goin' man? We've missed you in the Otter.
This deal is available all sorts of places
49.99 for just the DC at amazon
69.99 for the dreamcast sports bundle at Circuit city B&M
79.99 for dc sports bundle plus vmu and extra controller at (i forget - KB toys or ToysRUs).
good deal on a great console.
chess
11-28-01, 03:31 PM
Originally posted by Lord Rick
Chess! How's it goin' man? We've missed you in the Otter.
This deal is available all sorts of places
49.99 for just the DC at amazon
69.99 for the dreamcast sports bundle at Circuit city B&M
79.99 for dc sports bundle plus vmu and extra controller at (i forget - KB toys or ToysRUs).
good deal on a great console.
believe me when i tell you that this thing is DIFFICULT to find in my neck of the woods...all of the above are out of stock
i'm hanging in there...thought i'd drop in and share a deal.
tommy28
11-28-01, 03:57 PM
Guys same bundle box i got with my sports pack.you get the games and the Dreamcast to play them on:)
go for it,
tommy
Keyser Soze
11-28-01, 04:40 PM
any good coupons out there if I order 2 of these?
(I'm getting free shipping by ordering 2 on top of any coupons available).
Thanks
-k
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stevevt
11-28-01, 06:15 PM
Originally posted by Keyser Soze
(I'm getting free shipping by ordering 2 on top of any coupons available).
But I don't think free shipping applies to video games.
Homer Simpson
11-28-01, 06:45 PM
Better hurry, only 2 left in stock (3 before I got there). I couldn't pass it up as it's one of the last systems I don't own (need an XBox and PS2).
stevevt
11-28-01, 07:01 PM
Originally posted by Homer Simpson
Better hurry, only 2 left in stock (3 before I got there). I couldn't pass it up as it's one of the last systems I don't own (need an XBox and PS2).
1) How do you know how many are in stock?
2) This is also one of the last systems I don't own. Now all I need is an XBox, PS2, GameCube, PS1, and N64. -wink-
Homer Simpson
11-28-01, 09:54 PM
Originally posted by stevevt
1) How do you know how many are in stock?
2) This is also one of the last systems I don't own. Now all I need is an XBox, PS2, GameCube, PS1, and N64. -wink-
1) It said when I clicked on the link (it doesn't say it anymore)
2) I go back a bit deeper than that Atari 2600, 5200, Intellivision, Colecovision, Neo Geo, etc. -wink- back
the_dude8
11-29-01, 02:36 AM
best buy is selling the dc consolse alone for 49.99 also.
chess
11-29-01, 07:47 AM
mine shipped!
i cruised the B&Ms last night for games/accessories. picked up crazy taxi, virtua tennis, soul reaver, a VMU and an extra controller for $50. still no consoles anywhere at any price....
also ordered sonic adventure from half.com for $9 shipped.
gonna ask my girlfriend for soul calibur or sonic 2 for X-mas.
just glad this bundle was sort of hidden at amazon.
Homer Simpson
11-29-01, 10:35 AM
Originally posted by chess
mine shipped!
i cruised the B&Ms last night for games/accessories. picked up crazy taxi, virtua tennis, soul reaver, a VMU and an extra controller for $50. still no consoles anywhere at any price....
What B&M's did you go to?
chess
11-29-01, 11:39 AM
Originally posted by Homer Simpson
What B&M's did you go to?
got a VMU, crazy taxi, and virtua tennis at BB for $10 each.
got an offbrand controller and legacy of kain at CC for $10 each.
wish i had picked up NFL Blitz 2001/VMU package for $20...may go back tonight.
no consoles anywhere...
also looked online at BB, CC, KB, Buy, Target, Wal-mart, Sears, and Amazon before accidentally stumbling on this sports bundle.
kvrdave
11-29-01, 11:52 AM
CHESS!!!!
Good to see you, man.
JaxComet
11-29-01, 12:46 PM
Is this a sure sign that Dreamcast will soon be D.O.A??
twikoff
11-29-01, 01:10 PM
Originally posted by JaxComet
Is this a sure sign that Dreamcast will soon be D.O.A??
it isnt already?
but for those of us that refuse to shell out 300+ for a game console.. paying 50 for an outdated system, isnt so bad
Lord Rick
11-29-01, 01:31 PM
Don't forget MAME on your DC - for us old farts - play hundreds of arcade games from the 70s,80s and 90s:
http://digita.mame.net/download.htm
chess
11-29-01, 04:32 PM
Originally posted by Lord Rick
Don't forget MAME on your DC - for us old farts - play hundreds of arcade games from the 70s,80s and 90s:
http://digita.mame.net/download.htm
whoah...that looks really cool. unfortunately, the instructions don't seem to be written in english. ;)
...or at very least, it's way over my head.
if somebody more computer savvy out there wanted to hook me up with CD-R copies of theirs and some booting instructions, i would gladly reimburse for postage and trouble...
howdy dave. good to hear from ya!
dek
11-29-01, 04:36 PM
Right now it is really buggy, Mame for DC, I'd wait before getting them.
Lord Rick
11-30-01, 10:42 AM
Yes it is buggy, but many games play fine. Crazy Climber and Berserk, for example.
And it's fun to play on the big screen, rather than sitting at your PC.
dek
11-30-01, 11:00 AM
Originally posted by Lord Rick
Yes it is buggy, but many games play fine. Crazy Climber and Berserk, for example.
And it's fun to play on the big screen, rather than sitting at your PC.
Build a MAME Cabinet :D
Lampei
11-30-01, 11:22 AM
Crazy question, but if ROM's are copyrighted, how do you go about obtaining a copy of one, legally? They don't sell them at your local store, do they :)
Trevor
11-30-01, 07:06 PM
FYI
I ordered this bundle on Wednesday and received it today. Great price! This will be my Christmas present to my neice and nephew, as I already have a DC.
stevevt
11-30-01, 07:36 PM
Originally posted by Trevor
FYI
I ordered this bundle on Wednesday and received it today. Great price! This will be my Christmas present to my neice and nephew, as I already have a DC.
Congrats. Did you have them overnight it or something?
Mine is "Shipping Soon."
stevevt
12-09-01, 02:18 PM
Originally posted by stevevt
Mine is "Shipping Soon."
Just an update:
My DC/Sports bundle was originally scheduled to be delivered on 12/6, and my VMUs were originally scheduled to be delivered on 12/10.
* 12/6 came and went. My DC is still in Chelmsford, MA. I guess I might get it 12/10, but the UPS page still says the delivery is scheduled for 12/6. Weird.
* My VMUs have now been rescheduled for a 12/11 delivery.
Nothing like 2 weeks from order to delivery. Nice job, UPS. -rolleyes-
chess
12-10-01, 08:12 AM
got mine last week. don't recall which day...tuesday i think.
console and games as advertized.
NFL2k1 and NBA2K1 are excellent games...haven't opened WSB2k1 yet.
i've also picked up...
sonic adventure
soul calibur
jet grind radio
rayman 2
smashpack
test drive v-rally
crazy taxi
virtua tennis
soul reaver
i've also had pretty decent luck with the arcade emulator too, which is reason enough to buy a DC in itself.
great deal for $68 plus $10 a pop for the games (except soul calibur).
very pleased with my purchase thus far.
chess
12-10-01, 08:15 AM
Originally posted by Lord Rick
Yes it is buggy, but many games play fine. Crazy Climber and Berserk, for example.
And it's fun to play on the big screen, rather than sitting at your PC.
oddly, i couldn't get either of those to work...
strange.
i'm remembering how addictive dr. mario was though...
Buy: