Big, big Dreamcast fan, me. I had about 70 Dreamcast games, and still have my original launch console – it was a beautiful machine capable of arcade quality graphics and introduced me, via Phantasy Star Online, to spending far too much time online.
So, I welcomed the news that Crazy Taxi and Sonic Adventure were heading to the PS3 and Xbox 360 with open arms – both are great games and fairly representative of the DC’s early output. But when I heard that “20 more” Dreamcast games were headed our way, well – you can imagine my delight.
Speaking to CVG, Sega has said that it expects to have between 18 and 24 Dreamcast games on the XBLA and PSN by next summer, roughly a year away, which translates approximately to one game every couple of weeks – a steady flow indeed.
“We don’t have any more plans than Dreamcast at the moment,” said Sega West president Mike Hayes when asked about moving backward to the Saturn. “No, we’re focusing on Dreamcast. There’s a significant catalogue there.
“With Dreamcast, we want to refocus people on that particular console. We want to make it more of a campaign… Confusing it by putting other [systems] in, we decided probably wouldn’t be the right thing. And obviously the Dreamcast was huge for the fans.”
I can’t wait to see what’s next.
seedaripper1973
I had a dreamcast too…for a day! then traded it in the next for a PS2 (i hated the controller with a passion, bloody sharp ends and strange button layout) oh, and they ruined rival schools too :(
mr187uk
Space Channel 5! that was cool. Chu Chu Rocket too.
Charmed_Fanatic
Wow cool, PS2 games next? ;-)
KeRaSh
Please let them remake PSO (prefably Episode 1 & 2 + maybe 4)!!!
Jisonga
I’m glad its not just me thats got more than a little excited about the re release of Sega Dreamcast games as at that point in time i think Sega were on top of their game both in software and hardware.
I am looking forward to their many racing games, such as Sega Rally’ Virtua Racing, Daytona USA and the like.
Better start looking around for some good deals on MS points on the net.
Oh and a big hello from a new member here on TSA.
rht992
Just give me loony tunes racing. i don’t care what else you’ve got just give me that
SuperEgoBry
I’m already crying with delight over the possibility of getting jet set radio and phantasy star online on my ps3. I especially hope the online is working for PSO and that it doesnt live such a short life like it did with the gamecube and pc iterations.
debasemasonsgrog
I never played the Dreamcast, but this is still great news – I love seeing older games released on the PSN.
Fingers crossed that we one day see PS2 games released there too.
Josh653
I would love to see Shenmue.