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| Sega Dreamcast Pre Launch Refurbished Unit |
This is the Sega Dreamcast Pre Launch Refurbished Unit. This was a Japan Dreamcast Console that was refurbished by Sega to work in the US. It looks to have been distributed to the press before the 9/9/99 USA release.
From Wikipedia.org
"The Dreamcast is a home video game console released by Sega on November 27, 1998, in Japan; September 9, 1999, in North America; and October 14, 1999, in Europe."
UPC: 4974365102005
I was able to back up the bios and flash using "DC SD Adapter V2".
- Name: bios.bin
- Size: 2097152 bytes (2048 KiB)
- SHA256: bfa859540e73d4f254f0e22f8435ba2b5795fb26bd5999b82f67dd42378375be
- Name: flash.bin
- Size: 131072 bytes (128 KiB)
- SHA256: a675c6b5275b3a1fa0b02e750eff0be53110a83d82ff0adbd020555e9960752f
This is first of 7 pages that came with this unit. It explains what this unit is and what it was intended for. The other 6 pages are at the end of this article.
"SOME NOTES ABOUT THE SEGA DREAMCAST
PRE-LAUNCH REFURB UNIT
In order to meet your deadlines, this Dreamcast unit has certain elements which will be different from the version available on the 9/9/99 launch date. Please read the following notes carefully in order to put the forthcoming Dreamcast capabilities in perspective:
- The US rental units we have available only have 33.6K modems and do not come with VMUs for saving games. Also, the US rental unit cannot connect to the Internet since they are purely for consumer sampling purposes.
- The US rental units we have available for media have not been fully-tested by the Underwriter's Laboratories (legally we have to tell you that in case you try to test it in your bathtub and there was no label on it telling you not to).
- Hollywood Video stores will only feature Sonic Adventure Limited. This is NOT the full version of Sonic Adventure that will be available at launch. It is not reviewable as Sonic Adventure, since upgrades are being implemented. You should only view it as a rental game that consumers can check out at Hollywood Video. Your copies of the fully reviewable Sonic Adventure will come in about two weeks
- Sonic Adventure Limited will not play in the Japanese Sega Dreamcast unit, even with a key disc.
If you have any questions or problems, contact Chase at Access Communications:
415 904 7070x289 <chase@accesspr.com>"
Dreamcast
HKT-3000
040219
285-0802
043(498)2610
561-0814
06(334)6486
HKT-5000 671-10024C
UPC 4974365102005
Sega Enterprise, LTD, 1998
Made in Japan
HOOKING UP YOUR LOANER SEGA DREAMCAST UNIT
In your hands is the SEGA DREAM CAST, the freshest and fastest new console on the market. If you've
never hooked up a gaming console, don't be frightened--it's easier than catching a frisbee .
Step 1: Unloading the components. You should have:
a. The Dreamcast. It's the big square white thing.
b. A controller. This is the modem day equivalent of a joy stick.
c. VMU (the Visual Memory Unit). It sounds and looks sophisticated, but it's a simple-to-use
device for saving your game.
d. A game (they're stored on Compact Discs, but they won't work in your CD player).
e. Modem cord. If you look at the side of the Dreamcast, you will find a little jack for plugging in
the modem cord. Don't bother with connecting it yet, since it won't be able to access the Internet
until the 9/9/99 launch date. However, at that time, the Dreamcast will be a vehicle for plenty of
Internet activities, including e-mailing, chatting, and accessing the Dreamcast Online gaming
network.
Step 2: Hooking up the Dreamcast
You might start by connecting the controller to the Dreamcast, and then plugging the Dreamcast
into a wall socket. The red/white/yellow cables go into the corresponding color-coded Video In outlets on
your TV or VCR. As we mentioned above, ignore the modem cable (it resembles a phone cord).
Step 3: Operating the Dreamcast.
Before turning on the power, insert a game into the Dreamcast (it's just like putting a CD into a
disc player). Next, press the power button and your Dreamcast will come to life! The Dreamcast will
request certain information, such as the time and date. Use the little joystick on the upper left side of the
controller to select the proper numbers. When this is complete, press the red "A" button to accept and move
on. The "A" button is an all-purpose button for most functions, unless the game asks for you to press
"Start."
Step 4: The Games.
Since Sega Dreamcast games are still being finished, we only have two for you to test out at this
point. To play Sonic Adventure, just pop in the disc and play! To operate Sega Bass Fishing, pop in the
system disc, wait until the screen reads "complete", and then open up the Dreamcast and switch discs.
Step 5: Problem Solving.
If you insert a game and then press "power," but nothing shows up on your screen after a minute
or so, you've got a problem. First, make sure your TV is tuned into the same channel as the Dreamcast (try
channel 3 or 4 ). Next, make sure there are no scratches on the disc and that all of the cables are in the
proper slots. If the game is a US version, it won't work in a Japanese Dreamcast, unless special
modifications have been made. Chanting "Sonic is God" is sometimes known to fix problems, but try the
other options first.
If you have any questions or problems, contact Chase at Access Communications: 415 904 7070x289
chase@accesspr.com
Sega®Dreamcast
SEGA BASS FISHING™
Platform: Sega® Dreamcast™
Category: Fishing
Ship: Fall 1999
Description:
"Sega Bass Fishing," the hit game that lured gamers to the arcade is coming to Sega
Dreamcast-and it'll get you "hooked!" "Sega Bass Fishing" truly simulates the feeling
of sports fishing in a full 3D virtual lake- waiting patiently for a tug at your lure until
BAM! you got a bass! Just hold on tight, reel it in, and don't break that line! Three modes
are included in this version, making for non-stop fun for all levels of expertise. A special
fishing controller with force feedback is available to make gameplay even more realistic,
so gamers feel a jolt when reeling in a big one.
Features:
• Three special modes to choose from: "Consumer Mode" a Sega Dreamcast exclusive,
offers participation in the Sega Bass Fishing Association, with four locations
including morning, afternoon and evening tournaments; "Arcade Mode" lets
fishem1en enjoy the special arcade-only features; and "Training Mode" gives lots of
time for practice.
• Dreamcast's 3D graphics capabilities make for real-life effects have never been more
real. Sunlight reflections bounce perfectly off ripples in the lake, and likelife
wiggling fish, complete with blank stares and moving gills, swim about in the lake's
murky depths, testing your ability to "lure" them in.
• Realistic fishing rod peripheral enables you to wind and cast the reel to simulate the
real fishing experience.
• Choosing a different casting point, using different strategies for each area, and a large
lure selection makes for true-to-life fish ing.
Information:
Jennifer Walker/David Cumpston
Access Communications
(415) 904-7070, ext. 283/23 7
jwalker@accesspr.com
dcumpston@accesspr.com
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Character Notes on how to play
Big
You need to cast his lure in the water.
X/B button casts his lure. Press and hold the X button to display the cursor. Move it to your target location
and release the X button to cast.
In fishing mode, the analog will move the rod, and X/B will reel slowly, and A will reel quickly.
Move the lure around to get the attention of a fish or froggy. Once they come close, hold down on the
analog pad. Once they bite, reel them in. Make sure to stop reeling if the tension is all the way up on the
meter, or your line will break.
Knuckles
Knuckles is trying to find the 3 emeralds. The three shapes at the bottom of the screen is the Emerald
Radar. As you hear the sounds and one of the shapes starts to blink, you are getting close to an emerald.
The distancing goes like this:
Blue Green Yellow Pink Red
In the relative area Getting Closer.. . Ve Close! Almost there! Standin ri ht on it
Once you get an emerald blinking red, you should be able to see it. If you can't see it, then that means it's hidden. It can be in an item or an enemy, try punching whatever is around. If you can dig in that area, press the X and A button together and Knuckles will dig.
Knuckles can also climb most walls by jumping or gliding into them.
In Mid-air, if you hit the A button again, you will glide. You must hold the A button down to keep gliding. Once you let go, he will fall down.
Playing through the adventure mode
To get you started, here is the first few things you need to do to start a new adventure with a couple of the characters ... To begin a new adventure, go to the Select a file screen. From here pick one that has most of the circles transparent. From here you should only be able to pick Sonic, it won't let you select anyone else at this time. When you pick Sonic, watch the movie and fight chaos. Jump and use the homing attack to defeat him. Once you are in the game world, you have to go to save Tails. Go to the beach and you will get to the first level. Complete the level and you appear back near the hotel . .. (Now Tails is Selectable if you exit the game) From here you need to take the train to the Mystic Ruins. Get in the train and you will automatically go there.
In the mystic ruins, go up towards Tails Workshop and you will trigger a Robotnik battle. After defeating him, go to the door of Tails' workshop and there will be a green stone with a leaf on it. Pick that up and go to the cave which is to the right of the waterfall. Place the stone down on the machine and wind will blow up through the cave. This is where the second level is. Once you complete that level, you have to go back to Station Square on the train. Now it's night time and the casino is open, but the door is broken. Also, the barricade is gone, and you can go down the street. Go to the open sewer hole and jump in. Inside you will find a light with a power up inside. Pick it up and you can now perform the spin dash attack. Hold down X or Band Sonic will glow with lights flying around him. When he says ready, let go of the button and he will follow any trail of rings nearby.
Go to the Casino (either by the train station (downstairs) or through the hotel (the door to the right of the elevators)) and press the button on the ground. Rings will appear to your right and you can use your attack to follow them up and press the button above the Casino. This takes you to stage 3.
In the Casino, you need to take 400 rings to the bank, so you can reach the Chaos Emerald. This will allow you to exit the level. Rings can be acquired in the pinball games or by walking around the Casino.
Once you leave, a ice statue (like the previous wind one) will appear in the alley. Get it and go to the
Mystic Ruins. Find the cave with the Ice machine and you can get to the 4th level ...
Sega@Dreamcast.
SONIC ADVENTURE™
Platform: Sega® Dreamcast™
Category: Action/ Adventure
Description:
The fastest 3D platform game ever created is headed to Sega Dreamcast. Sonic the Hedgehog will be making his debut on Dreamcast in "Sonic Adventure" -- a thrill ride setting loose the famous blue character in full 3D at blazing speeds. Sonic and his pals must interact with characters throughout the game to obtain clues, get directions and solve puzzles. Gamers can choose to play as any one of
six characters, including two brand-new characters. Thanks to the advanced gaming technology found in Dreamcast, creator Yuji Naka and his Sonic team are taking Sonic and his friends to the next level--they can now climb, fly, hover, snowboard, shoot and for the first time, talk--whatever it takes to stop his foe, Dr. Robotnik. Each character has their own special skills to maneuver through the levels, for example, Tails is able to fly, while Knuckles can glide and dig.
Features:
- Fastest game in its genre
- Six different characters, six different styles of gameplay, six different endings
- Two brand new characters include E-102 "Gamma" and Big the Cat, designed exclusively by Yuji Naka and the Sonic team
- Immense storyline allows players to see the story unfold from six different points of view
- Replaying completed levels offers players extra objectives for added difficulty
- All-new Sonic moves including the "Light Speed Dash"
- Huge 3D worlds to explore: Station Square, Mystic Ruin, Egg Carrier,
- Tikal's Past Valley and Dr. Robotnik's Secret Base
- Numerous mini-games to expand the experience including Hedgehog Hammer, Sonic Pinball, Snowboarding, Bowling and Racing
- A-LIFE System: "Virtual Pet" pocket game incorporated into a memory card allows players to create their own creatures and download them to the VMU to nurture, grow and play against other A-LIFE creatures in bonus mini-games
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SONIC ADVENTURE
Getting Started
Select the memory card screen - just pick whatever memory card is highlighted. It will correspond to
whatever port the VMU is plugged into.
Select a file screen - Select a file. File I should be the one that has the saved info on it.
When you highlight it, three oval shapes appear on the bottom, just hit A again. You will get to a screen
with 4 boxes, the bottom one will not be selectable.
The boxes are:
Adventure Mode
Trial Mode
Options
Internet
Adventure mode will kick them straight into the game.
Trial mode will let them play any game level that has already been completed.
Adventure mode is the sto mode. In trial mode you will get two boxes.
Action Stage
Mini- game
Action stages are the normal levels, Mini game are the little side games that you can play ...
Snowboarding, Racing, whack-a-sonic . ..
Once you select Adventure mode or one of the trial modes, you will be able to select one of the 6
characters.
In Trial mode you will get a list of stages which you can pick from.
Once in Adventure mode, you will get a screen with 3 or 4 ovals
The are:
Game Start Instructions Ending Cancel
Game start will begin the game in the Sonic World.
From here you can wander around and follow the storyline of the game by going to the correct areas.
Controls
The basic controller configuration is:
L + R trigger - rotates the camera
Analog pad - Maneuver Character
X/B Button - Spin Dash
A Button - Jump, Jump attack.
If you press the A button in mid air, characters will do an air maneuver: s Sonic performs his Homing Attack s Tails will fly for a limited time s Knuckles will glide s Amy will perform a jumping hammer attack s E- 102 will glide when he gets the gliding power up s Big does nothing.
The X button can also be used to pick up items in the game. This isn't done too much in the game, but in
the Chao gardens or later in the game in adventure mode.
Character Objectives
The objective for each of the characters is similar throughout the game.
Sonic is trying to complete the stage by getting to the exit, or getting to the Capsule to free the animals.
Tails is racing against Sonic or Dr. Robotnik to get to the capsule or exit first.
Big is trying to catch his frog friend .
E-102 is trying to get to a target, and usually destroy it.
Knuckles needs to find the 3 emeralds hidden in each level.
Amy is trying to get to the balloon, while avoiding Zero, Robotnik's evil robot.
The final version of Sonic wi ll have an Internet component:
- Log onto the Sonic server with your Dreamcast to upload high scores and see their ranking
- Download special add-ons for Sonic Adventure. For example, a Christmas add-on will place Christmas trees that play "Jingle Bells" throughout the game. This also allows for the creation of special contests. For example, a download will place a series of billboards in the game. Gamers must find all the billboards, then they can go back to the site and see how their time ranks
- Upload and trade Chao in the "Chao Daycare." You can even password protect your Chao so only your friends can download them
- Access the "Black Market," where Sonic Team will create special Chao for gamers who have collected more than 100 emblems in Sonic Adventure
- Post messages to bulletin boards to share tips and tricks
Information:
Jennifer Walker/Karen Schachter
Access Communications
415/904-7070, ext. 283/230
j walker@accesspr.com
kschachter@accesspr.com
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