Epinions Recent Reviews for Sega Visual Memory Unit (VMU)

Sega Visual Memory Unit (VMU): It's Like A Gameboy!!! With Virtually No Battery Power At All!!!

Tue, 22 Apr 2003 02:43:05 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author rmskater - Hmm, the idea and concept was awesome, the execution was acceptable, the acceptance, though? Awful.

This was a very nice idea. However, Sega should have thought alot more before executing this idea and making it a reality.

This is...

Sega Visual Memory Unit (VMU): The most vital piece of equipment you'll need for the Dreamcast

Sat, 6 Apr 2002 02:24:09 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author ianjc - How fantastic can you get? Even better than the Playstation Pocketstation, the Dreamcast Visual Memory Unit has taken the world by storm by being the best memory unit there is! The Dreamcast Visual Memory Unit is really great, dependable and acts as a...

Sega Visual Memory Unit (VMU): Dreamcast VMU: The Next Step in Evolution

Wed, 3 Apr 2002 11:37:03 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Rock_On - The first thing that I realized I’d need for my Dreamcast, was a memory card. I mean what’s the use to playing a game, getting really far, and then having to quit and start all over again when you play next due to the fact that you don’t have a memory...

Sega Visual Memory Unit (VMU): Yeah I remember you eating my batteries.

Sun, 12 Aug 2001 09:47:37 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author alex_kidd - It seems with every new system being released nowadays a memory card (or Visual Memory Unit [V.M.U] in this case) is a standard accessory needed to save certain levels, missions, positions etc.

The Dreamcasts V.M.U is a small memory card which...

Sega Visual Memory Unit (VMU): It's a VMU and How Are You?

Thu, 1 Mar 2001 20:22:57 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author RyanRobert - A dandy little invention from Sega is the Visual Memory Unit (VMU). This things looks like a miniature Game Boy a fits upside down into the first socket of a Dreamcast controller.

The thing is handy, especially for sports games since you can...

Sega Visual Memory Unit (VMU): Sega's obviously tries to over impress with their memory card

Tue, 23 Jan 2001 21:23:15 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author NMD85 - (Just to make it clear, I will break-down specific areas in letting you know directly what's powerful and what's weak about Sega's own Visual Memory Unit).

DESIGN: (How does it look?) C+/C

Sega's in-house designed Visual Memory Unit...

Sega Visual Memory Unit (VMU): VMU: better than a memory card, but not without flaws

Fri, 19 Jan 2001 18:38:28 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author B_Campbell - With any gaming console that uses CD's as opposed to cartridges, external data storage is a neccessity. The first stand-alone console to use CD's, the Sega Saturn, had internal memory, but the popular Playstation used small memory cards instead. Sega...

Sega Visual Memory Unit (VMU): Dreamcast VMU: Good as a Memory Card, Bad as a Gadget

Fri, 19 Jan 2001 17:08:21 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author Slusy - When I initially got my Dreamcast, I didn't get a Visual Memory Unit (VMU) or any other memory card. After about a week of having every game that I attempted to play inform me that I didn't have a VMU installed, I broke down and got one. It's a...

Sega Visual Memory Unit (VMU): All you need to know about the VMU

Tue, 26 Dec 2000 17:14:32 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author dcxtremenet - The SEGA Dreamcast VMU (Visual Memory Unit) has been on the SEGA Dreamcast since the very beginning in 9.9.99. The main thing that attracted buyers was that it had a little viewing screen on the interface of it. This is used to play games downloaded off...

Sega Visual Memory Unit (VMU): Best Memory Card (Unit) ever made!

Sat, 2 Dec 2000 23:09:49 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author DANSTAR - It's much more than a memory card.

You can take parts of the game with you wherever you go: Download game characters to the VMU and train them while on the bus; play standalone VMU-specific games in the car; connect to another VMU to trade files or...

Sega Visual Memory Unit (VMU): A Tiny Plastic Paradox

Thu, 23 Nov 2000 21:07:58 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author jschmalzried - These things are quite the paradox, meaning in some ways they are really cool, and in a few ways are plain rubbish.

First of all I think it’s totally cool that these things not only act as memory cards, but also act as tiny handheld games...

Sega Visual Memory Unit (VMU): VMU: It's both chibi AND kawaii

Thu, 16 Nov 2000 22:30:27 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author GregRadiohead - The Sega VMU (visual memory unit) is quite possibly the coolest memory card ever. In fact, it is. How many memory cards have you seen before with built in mini-game/watch/file organizing/etc abilities built into it?

Yes, the VMU is a...

Sega Visual Memory Unit (VMU): Saves your games and more

Sat, 7 Oct 2000 00:45:53 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author ss3goku - With every system, there comes the memory card. The only add-on in which you must own to enjoy the games you play, without one, your lost. And lately all they did was..well save your games! And while this may seem the only purpose in which a memory card...

Sega Visual Memory Unit (VMU): Memory Card of the Future

Tue, 26 Sep 2000 19:07:46 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author SParkfan77 - On September 9th 1999, a new generation of home consoles arrived on American soil. Some people may not realize it, but besides the amazing graphics, and sleek futuristic design, the Sega Dreamcast exceeds expectations on hardware. With all...

Sega Visual Memory Unit (VMU): Is an VMU really necessary?

Mon, 4 Sep 2000 16:38:24 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author blue_energy - After reading some of the opinions, I wonder if I'm the only one who doesn't like the VMU.

Countering what the majority has rated, I don't like the VMU. It is an overly expensive memory module. Perhaps Sega has been hoping that it can...

Sega Visual Memory Unit (VMU): The Memory Of The Future

Fri, 28 Jul 2000 20:57:26 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author rneuma1 - I really like the idea of a memory card being much more then just a memory card. The Vmu for the dreamcast is meant to be a memory card thatis also like a gameboy. This adds a whole new level of interaction with a gaming console. You the player can...

Sega Visual Memory Unit (VMU): An essential for dreamcast owners

Wed, 19 Jul 2000 23:06:48 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jimbob675 - The Vmu is the most unique thing about the dreamcast. It hooks into either slot 1 or 2 of the dreamcast controller but is better in the first slot so you can see the screen. It doesnt require batteries if you just want to use it while its in the...

Sega Visual Memory Unit (VMU): Sega's VMU

Tue, 20 Jun 2000 16:54:56 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Horhay - Intro: Sega created the VMU or Visual Memory Unit to fully utilize the power of the mighty Dreamcast. This isn't your typical memory card. Besides saving game data, this mechanism can display hidden messages, play mini-games, show...

Sega Visual Memory Unit (VMU): Visual (not much) Memory Unit

Thu, 1 Jun 2000 04:29:15 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author samadust - The visual memory unit is great but not without flaws. Of course, it does what it is supposed to. It saves games, you can play mini-games on it and it is nice to look at. Its nice and compact and tightly designed. There also really fun to bring with...

Sega Visual Memory Unit (VMU): Why do I feel Like I'll break this thing?

Wed, 10 May 2000 18:34:04 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jamescon - When you boot up any dreamcast game, does the message Blank Blank needs # blocks of memory to save? Does all the games you own require Memory Cards? Do you even want to bring customized sport teams to your friend's house so you can beat him til he cries?...

Sega Visual Memory Unit (VMU): VMU or not to VMU

Tue, 9 May 2000 23:53:34 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author blusavana - Sega Dreamcast has been a hot topic in the console world these days. What makes the Dreamcast special? The games? Sure. But what also makes this nifty little console special are some of the extras like the Visual Memory Unit (VMU). This handy little add...

Sega Visual Memory Unit (VMU): Memory Cards Go Visual

Sun, 23 Apr 2000 18:24:14 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author gwvg - The Sega Dreamcast VMU is certainly a plus in gaming. As far as memory cards go,Sega's VMU tremendously enhances game play. It's visual feature adds two dimensional graphics to games when plugged into the controller. When not plugged into the...

Sega Visual Memory Unit (VMU): VMU a Gimmick

Tue, 28 Mar 2000 14:15:33 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author dddesign - Before buying the Dreamcast I remember reading about its memory card. I remember marveling at the coolness factor of Sega's idea to add a display and gaming controls to its memory card. Months have passed and I have not found any suitable use for this...

Sega Visual Memory Unit (VMU): VMU = Virtual Monkey Ukulele?

Thu, 23 Mar 2000 04:49:35 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Jaywa - ... No no. VMU stands for Virtual Memory Unit. This little accessory is yet another brilliant idea from the people who brought us the Sega Dreamcast. This peripheral is necessary for most all of the Dreamcast games because they don't have built in saving...

Sega Visual Memory Unit (VMU): One of the little innovations that make the Dreamcast great

Thu, 17 Feb 2000 00:22:03 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Security_111 - Sega has really hit upon a brilliant idea with the visual memory unit for the Dreamcast system. While storing all the necessary saves for your video games, this incredible little gadget also acts as a mini gameboy (if that's possible) allowing for...