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Dreamcast VMU

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 · 2 Nov 2022

The VMU was originally a memory card for the Dreamcast that put an LCD screen right in your controller. When you weren’t at home you could take it with you and play mini-games or swap data with your friends. While it was a largely underused feature of the console it did actually improve gameplay for some games like Biohazard: Code Veronica by displaying your life meter on the screen. As you can see there were a fair few variations that made it out into the world.

The standard visual memory. This is the first edition, it was late released in a box similar to the
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The standard visual memory. This is the first edition, it was late released in a box similar to the editions below
The Seaman VMU originally came bundled with the clear skeleton Dreamcast units sold at HMV
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The Seaman VMU originally came bundled with the clear skeleton Dreamcast units sold at HMV
Visual Memory US Blue - One of the last VMUs to be released (HKT-7009-01)
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Visual Memory US Blue - One of the last VMUs to be released (HKT-7009-01)
Aqua Blue (HKT-7007-03)- similar to the Hello Kitty (Blue) version
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Aqua Blue (HKT-7007-03)- similar to the Hello Kitty (Blue) version
Giant Chanel edition, sold to commemorate the release of Giant Gram (HKT-7008-02)
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Giant Chanel edition, sold to commemorate the release of Giant Gram (HKT-7008-02)
Visual Memory: Dolphin version, sold exclusively through Dreamcast Direct
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Visual Memory: Dolphin version, sold exclusively through Dreamcast Direct
Strawberry VMU, another edition which you could purchase at Dreamcast-Direct with points
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Strawberry VMU, another edition which you could purchase at Dreamcast-Direct with points
Marble Brown edition which I have also seen been labeled as Wood Grain
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Marble Brown edition which I have also seen been labeled as Wood Grain
Marble Blue edition, game in the same brown box as all D-Direct edition VMUs
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Marble Blue edition, game in the same brown box as all D-Direct edition VMUs
Visual Memory Colour Version (Lime Green) (HKT-7007-04)
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Visual Memory Colour Version (Lime Green) (HKT-7007-04)
Pearl Pink edition
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Pearl Pink edition
Visual Memory: Carbon Black. Another memory card only available via Dreamcast Direct
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Visual Memory: Carbon Black. Another memory card only available via Dreamcast Direct
 Pure black version that was sold after the release of the DD black system. Never seen it boxed as y
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"Pure black" version that was sold after the release of the DD black system. Never seen it boxed as yet.
Sakura Wars Edition VMU that came bundled with the console. Also features a limited edition game.
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Sakura Wars Edition VMU that came bundled with the console. Also features a limited edition game.
Visual Memory: Passion Pink. Similar in colour to the Hello Kitty version this was sold at retail.
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Visual Memory: Passion Pink. Similar in colour to the Hello Kitty version this was sold at retail.
Gather Godzilla Edition, actually the first VMU to be produced (HKT-7001).
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Gather Godzilla Edition, actually the first VMU to be produced (HKT-7001).
The Gamera edition VMU (HKT - 7006) is the rarest of all the Godzilla VMUs it comes complete with a
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The Gamera edition VMU (HKT - 7006) is the rarest of all the Godzilla VMUs it comes complete with a Gamera figurine and a special Gamera tamagotchi- style monster loaded on the VMU.
Another Godzilla Edition VMU, the Mothra edition VMU is the commoner of the two (HKT-7005).
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Another Godzilla Edition VMU, the Mothra edition VMU is the commoner of the two (HKT-7005).
To repay Capcom's staunch support of the system, Sega authorized these fairly rare Capcom edition VM
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To repay Capcom's staunch support of the system, Sega authorized these fairly rare Capcom edition VMUs at the end of the Dreamcast's life. Quite a rarity and a real collectors item.
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