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Dud - Apr 4, 2004

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		Dud		Apr 4, 2004
			Controllers see controller adapters section below Mad Catz Dream Pad -- A better version of the official controller Official Sega Dreamcast Controller ASCII Pad FT Special -- It comes in three forms: standard grey, the Black Capcom version, and the Blue SNK version. They are similar to a Saturn Controller Arcade Sticks Agetec Arcade Stick (Official Sega Product) -- THE BEST, It's the grey one with green buttons Interact Alloy Arcade Stick -- review... Mad Catz Panther DC Arcade Stick -- review 1... review 2... X-Arcade -- Get this if you don't like buying arcade sticks for every one of your consoles info... Lightguns Mad Catz DreamBlaster Official Dreamcast Lightgun -- Only available in Europe and Japan, the only North American game they work with is Virtua Cop 2 (Sega Smash Pack Vol. 1) Racing Wheels Thrustmaster Ferrari Racing Wheel InterAct Concept 4 Racing Wheel Memory Cards Nexus 4M Memory Card -- Hook it up to your PC and archive your saves Sega 4x Memory Card (800 Blocks) Sega VMU (200 Blocks) -- If you don't like having to change memory banks Game-Specific Peripherals Samba de Amigo Maracas -- A must for playing Samba de Amigo Official Sega Dreamcast Twin Sticks -- Used for playing Virtual On Oratorio Tangram Official Sega Saturn Twin Sticks with a Total Control 3 (or 5 Plus 3in1) adapter -- May be cheaper and/or easier to find than the above Official Dreamcast Fishing Controller Konami Pop'N Music Controller -- Essential for Popper games Etcetera Official Sega Keyboard -- For The Typing of the Dead and online communication Official Sega Mouse -- It has limited uses Broadband Adapter (BBA) System Link Cable -- discussion... Performance VGA Box -- "The only Dreamcast VGA box with a passthrough port to switch between PC and DC easily" review... Karaoke Attachment -- A Japanese add-on for singing karaoke info... Dream Eye -- A digital camera for Dreamcast! info... Controller Adapters *There are a ton of adapters. This list is here in its entirity to show what each model does. Based on my personal experience, I'd recommend that you stick with EMS' adapters.* EMS Total Control Playstation Controllers, supports DualShock, PSX Steering Wheels can be used with a flip of a switch EMS Total Control Plus Same as Total Control but it has a VMU slot EMS Total Control 2 Same as Total Control but it also supports PC keyboards; 4 different modes selectable via a switch EMS Total Control 3 Saturn Controllers, Racing Wheels and Twin Sticks + a VMU slot EMS Total Control 5 PC Keyboards and Mouses EMS Total Control 5 Plus RECOMMENDED :thumbs-up: Playstation (supports DualShock) & Saturn Controllers, supports Racing Wheels and Twin Sticks + a VMU slot Skillz Dream Connection 2in1 PC Keyboards and Mouses; supposedly more reliable that Total Control 5 Skillz Dream Connection 3in1 Playstation (supports DualShock) & Saturn Controllers, supports Racing Wheels and PC Keyboards Skillz Dream Connection 4in1 Playstation (supports DualShock) & Saturn Controllers, supports Racing Wheels and PC Keyboards + a VMU slot Innovation Dream Connection II 4-way Multiconverter Playstation & Saturn Controllers, PC Keyboards + a VMU slot

		racketboy		Apr 4, 2004
			The Agetec (official) Arcade Stick -- joystick heaven as for regular controllers -- stick with first party

		it290		Apr 4, 2004
			The ASCII pad is super-nice as well. I'd also add the VGA box to the list of 'must-haves'. The Interact Concept 4 wheel is awesome as well.

Dud

Apr 6, 2004

	
	
		
		
			Originally posted by it290@Apr 4, 2004 @ 08:34 PM



 The ASCII pad is super-nice as well. I'd also add the VGA box to the list of 'must-haves'. The Interact Concept 4 wheel is awesome as well.

What VGA Box brand do you recommend? There are a few different kinds.

		Ammut		Apr 7, 2004
			in the 'ect.' category: Sega Samba de Amigo Maracas! I have 2 sets :lol: I prefer VMUs over 4x memory cards, but that might just be me. ---Ammut

		Mexician		Apr 7, 2004
			alloy arcade stick is good, so is panther dc. I like vmu too.

it290

Apr 7, 2004

	
	
		
		
			What VGA Box brand do you recommend? There are a few different kinds.

They're all good, personally I have the Naki one so that's the only one I know about, but the best is probably the one that has the pass-through on it... I think it may be Interact, but I'm not sure.

edit - oh yeah, let's not forget the Twin Sticks and the link cable either. The BBA should also be on the list as one of the most prized peripherals.

		Mexician		Apr 7, 2004
			performance has one, its the best one out there. I costs about 50 dollars though

		Pearl Jammzz		Apr 7, 2004
			How could u kids forget the fishing controller!?!!?!? adds fishing controller

		Mexician		Apr 7, 2004
			the sucky thing w/ it was there was no vmu slot. it kix ass for soul calibur and crazy taxi though :lol:

		Berty		Apr 9, 2004
			Lets not forget using the dance mat to play virtual athlete!

Dud

Apr 11, 2004

	
	
		
		
			Originally posted by Berty@Apr 9, 2004 @ 07:50 AM



 Lets not forget using the dance mat to play virtual athlete!

Any particular brand that stands out?

The list is getting to be pretty long now. Eventually I'm going to link to some reviews, since there are a number of different controller and arcade stick options. Also does anyone know if a Sega Saturn Twin Sticks plugged into a Total Control 5 Plus will work on a Dreamcast? I heard that the Saturn Twin Sticks are better than the Dreamcast ones.

		it290		Apr 11, 2004
			Yes, I believe they will. Definitely a cheaper route, however I think there is some move in VOOT which is hard to perform using the Saturn sticks. Also, the X-arcade is a nice joystick, not DC specific though.

		Kirei		Apr 16, 2004
			The Pop'n Music controller is pretty essential for the Popper games. They go for big bucks on eBay too. Official Jap Lightguns are nice...

		Buffi		Apr 17, 2004
			Uhm... how could you forget the sega keyboard? Typing of the dead anyone?

		DeV0		Apr 17, 2004
			Cmon all, What about the ever so excellent Karaoke ad on?? Thats just gotta be the best. I love singing songs in Broken english, Its super happy fun enjoy times is it not why dont you?

Dud

Apr 19, 2004

	
	
		
		
			Originally posted by Buffi@Apr 17, 2004 @ 03:45 AM



 Uhm... how could you forget the sega keyboard?



Typing of the dead anyone?

You're right, we must all be on crack.

		Dud		Apr 19, 2004
			Does anyone know if the official dreamcast light gun is any good?

		gameboy900		Apr 20, 2004
			The official DC gun is godly. But unfortunately no US games will use it except for Virtua Cop 2 on the smash pack disc.

		Pearl Jammzz		Apr 20, 2004
			any mod to get it to work?

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