Sega Dreamcast Console w/ Controller, Cords, Blue VMU, Generator Vol 2 - Working
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Manufacturer description
This is an original Sega Dreamcast system with a controller and a blue VMU, plus the Generator Vol 2 sample disk and cords. The VMU has some bad pixels as shown, and the system has started to yellow a little, but everything is working as shown.
SpecPicks Verdict
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Full Specifications
| cpu | Hitachi SH-4 @ 200 MHz |
|---|---|
| video | NEC PowerVR CLX2 |
| ram_mb | 16 |
| region | NTSC |
| storage | GD-ROM |
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