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Old 06-18-04 | 10:11 PM
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Where to get a Dreamcast System?

I don't want to get it by ebay and I don't want a used one.

Anyine know any site that stills sells them? How about Japan do they have them still? I could buy an import.
Old 06-18-04 | 10:22 PM
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Lik sang might have it, otherwise it probably won't hurt to go used. I see them in used game and music stores all the time, so you'd have the pick of the litter.
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Old 06-18-04 | 11:09 PM
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This site has brand new ones in stock. However, be prepared to pay top dollar.

http://www.gamequestdirect.com/
Old 06-19-04 | 12:03 AM
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Considering that Sega stopped making the DC some time ago, if you do somehow find a new system, you're going to pay quite a bit of money for it.

Even though you said that you don't want a used one, I would still suggest looking into buying a used system. Most game stores still carry them and you can get them for pretty cheap (and by cheap, I mean somewhere around $20, which is far less than you'll pay for a new one).
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This site has brand new ones in stock. However, be prepared to pay top dollar.

http://www.gamequestdirect.com/


99 bucks for a dreamcast? Like others have said just buy used, my nephew treats his like crap and its still going strong so I assume your odds are pretty good of getting a perfectly good system.
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I picked up a used one from EB a year or two back and added the extended warranty on it just to be safe and have had no problems thus far. But even if it does break down, I'll just grab another one for ~$20 or so.
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Wasn't there a new smaller Dreamcast System out there? Small like the new PSone!
Old 06-19-04 | 09:26 AM
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No. The system was only around for three years, so there wouldn't be much of a point in issuing a second model of the system when they were having trouble selling the current model.
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You can get a refurbished one with the Sega Smash Pack Disc for $69.99 here:

http://www.sega-parts.com/products/dc-prices.htm

Refurbished is better than used but as good as new.
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I really want to get another DC for mod purposes. From what I've read that system is incredible versatile.
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There is an unofficial portable model with an LCD screen called the Treamcast. You can check it out at this site:
http://tinyurl.com/yropq
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EBGames.com has a used one for $20

And if you use their coupons it's even cheaper

AFF25 - 25% off
PPLAY15 & SAVER - 15% off and free shipping
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Originally posted by ecwfan
There is an unofficial portable model with an LCD screen called the Treamcast. You can check it out at this site:
http://tinyurl.com/yropq
Thanks, I've been looking for a place that sells these. Now to actually think about dropping the funds for this.

Has anyone ever ordered from this site?

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Old 06-20-04 | 12:38 AM
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EB Games stores carry them for $14.99
Old 06-20-04 | 08:57 AM
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Thanks, I've been looking for a place that sells these. Now to actually think about dropping the funds for this.

Has anyone ever ordered from this site?
That's too much money! It's unofficial which means that many games will not play specially if you carry backups when you travel.
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Originally posted by dancinns
EBGames.com has a used one for $20

And if you use their coupons it's even cheaper

AFF25 - 25% off
PPLAY15 & SAVER - 15% off and free shipping

When I apply the codes it tells me that I haven't met the requirements. Do you what they were?
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Sorry, I thought those would work for consoles.
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Any other coupons around? What about for the purchase of new games?
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You may want to check what new promotions EBGames is running I got 2 DreamCast systems for 9.99 each a few months back.

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