used dreamcast for 99$ worth it?

[kaitlin459]

so i have the chance to buy a compolete in box dreamcast off ebay for 99$ plus 20 for shipping only issue is it has a broken disk drive but aside from that everything else works considering i wanna toss in a GDEMU is this worth it the console has a 1 in the circle if it matters

 

[master801]

If it's a USA model, yes it is.

USA models typically go for a higher price compared to Japanese units.

Bonus points if it's VA1 model.

USA consoles by themselves typically go for $50-$80, then the controller which will be $20-$30, the VMU, $20 to $30, box itself, probably another $10 to $30 (depending on conditions). A/V cable will be $5 to $10 (although you probably won't want to use this.)

Add that all up, and you're right around the ballpark of $120.

 

[Kwyjor]

i wanna toss in a GDEMU is this worth it

The real question is: are you actually going to use it, or are you going to stuff it in a corner where it will collect dust alongside a bunch of other things you bought and aren't actually playing?

If you think $99 is not too much for another box collecting dust, then that is your choice.

It is what it is.

 

[kaitlin459]

@Kwyjor its gonna be a birthday gift for my bestie hes always wanted a sega DC im just wondering if its worth the 99$ given its complete in box but the disk drive dont work

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@Kwyjor if youd like i can pm you the ebay listing and you can look it over and tell me if its worth the asking price? the plan is to get a used sega DC with a broken disc drive and then toss in a gdemu and load an sd card with games then gift it to my bestie for his birthday

 

[Kwyjor]

if youd like

I'm not that interested, really.

given its complete in box

Okay, so I hope your friend likes boxes?

 

[sarkwalvein]

@Kwyjor its gonna be a birthday gift for my bestie hes always wanted a sega DC

All of this is subjective, based on my appreciation for the Dreamcast (a little, but I am not that much into nostalgia for physical objects) it's not worth it to me.

But based on this special case, and based on the fact that this is a birthday gift, to be given on a birthday, I would say the price is good, I mean it will not be going to make you poor and you will have it in time, I wouldn't look to get a "better deal" than this on is own. I would say it is worth it for your particular case, go on and give your bestie a good memory I guess.

 

[kaitlin459]

@Kwyjor on ebay a known working dreamcast without the box will usually run 125 and up depending on what it comes with

 

[Jayro]

Absolutely. I bought a stock Dreamcast from my friend with Sonic Adventure, Crazy Taxi, Mortal Kombat Gold, and some Sega Rally game with 2 controllers and a VMU and all the cables for $100 USD. Best deal I've gotten in a hot minute.

 

[DJPlace]

about 18 years ago i got a black sports dreamcast for 45 dollars with a controller. still prices go up and stuff like that.... how the times fly.

 

[kaitlin459]

about 18 years ago i got a black sports dreamcast for 45 dollars with a controller. still prices go up and stuff like that.... how the times fly.

i got mine back in 2023 for 50 because the disc drive was spotty so i just tossed in a GDEMU CLONE and called it a day

 

[Jayro]

i got mine back in 2023 for 50 because the disc drive was spotty so i just tossed in a GDEMU CLONE and called it a day

I plan on doing that soon, just not a high priority for me.