Dreamcast SmashPack $119 w/ 12 Games + PS2's

[mosdef]

You do realize that these DCs probably do not read CD-Rs, thus all the folks who "backup" their games are out of luck.

-mosdef

 

[Bagger]

What are you basing that statement on Mosdef? Any firsthand accounts of new DCs not reading CDRs?

 

[mrEvil]

WalMart is selling the thing for $99. Saw it there last night. Believe that Software Etc/Babbages/FuncoLand are also, at least according to Gamestop Didn't see the package at WalMart, though you can check Gamestop online too see if your local store is carrying it...

 

[stonerdave]

I read somwhere that the latest DC's have more anti-piracy techniques being used. But I don't knwo how accurate that claim is, or if there's a new mod out already to bypass this.

 

[jsmonet]

in the light of the whole controversey over playing backups, what is a good vintage to look for in DC systems? or should I look into a refurb cuz I know it would be older?

 

[Kenji4861]

What the hell is mosdef talking about? Any dreamcast can play cdr backups. My friend just got a dreamcast and it works fine. If you want to be sure, you can go to http://www.gamecopyworld.com and read up about it. They have updated news about playing cdr games, patches, etc. but I have never seen anything about Sega developing a system that can't play backups.

 

[DorkBoy]

hi

 

[Boogak]

Damn, I couldn't resist. I picked one up today at lunch from GameStop. Most DC games are so cheap now it's barely worth getting a "copy".

 

[Bagger]

I saw it confirmed on a certain site that offers DC game backups that the Dreamcast unit that is included with the Smashpack does indeed play backup copies of games.

 

[Boogak]

Hahah, I loaded up the Smashpack games and boy do they show their age. Did the Genesis music really suck that bad back then??