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Dreamcast, ho!
By: Gaius | May 6th, 2009
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dreamcast Dreamcast, ho!

A few weeks ago we reported that ThinkGeek had, by the invocation of dark arts unknown, secured a batch of brand new Dreamcasts for purchase by the more refined (or unapologetically nostalgic) among us.  And purchased they were, as they sold out almost as quickly as they had appeared, leaving any who were too slow on the draw to twist in the wind.  But they promised that they were expecting a new shipment in within a handful of weeks, and a quick look at the site today confirms that it has indeed arrived (from Christ only knows where).

It’s hard to imagine that the current supply will last any longer than the last, but for the time being, at least, the Dreamcast is once again available for the modest price of $99.99.  Games and VMU’s are still sold separately, though all the essentials are otherwise included – they’re even good enough to throw in a demo disc with all the latest (if you’re reading this from 1998) previews.

The damnable constraints of fiscal responsibility deny me the ability to pick one up myself, so I’m counting on everyone else to make the frivolous purchase that I can’t, so I can at least enjoy it vicariously.

Source: ThinkGeek

5 Responses to “Dreamcast, ho!”

  1. Avatar Image Tim Turi

    This is incredibly tempting in incredible ways. Why did I ever sell mine?

  2. I got mine for free…however, perhaps as a result of karmic justice, I lost my VMU. Still, I managed to finish Grandia 2 before I lost it, so I’m not too sad.

  3. Avatar Image Christopher Matulich

    Because the controllers bigger than your face?

  4. Avatar Image Steven Shepherd

    After the last article, I actually unearthed and dusted off my Dreamcast (and my Saturn!) and they now have pride of place beside my 360. Though I’m playing the Dreamcast most at the min :)

  5. Avatar Image Gabe T

    Hehe.
    If your controller is bigger than your face you have [insert some disease or illness...or what not]! *smacks controller against peoples faces*
    Ah childhood pranks…
    I knew they would come back again.

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