I have seen a Sega Dreamcast on Ebay and am thinking of buying one, how do the games hold up today? 
 
Also, how much would a brand new one be? I have seen it for $300 (AUD) but I have a feeling I am being ripped off. 
 
Thanks! ^__^

like the answer to all "should i buy a console questions", you should buy the console if it has a handful of games that you have interest in. 

No.

Dreamcasts are AWESOME you should get one.

Buy the console as it's old school and still has a lot of fun games, plus it's a collector's item.

" like the answer to all "should i buy a console questions", you should buy the console if it has a handful of games that you have interest in.  "

There used to be surplus Dreamcasts up until 3 years ago for $99 and I didn't buy it then, I sure as hell would not buy one now. Especially if its used, it probably doesn't work.
 
Edit: If you wait a couple months the PSN is going to have Dreamcast games for sale. Starting with Crazy Taxi and Sonic: Adventure.

YES!! Its a great system it was ahead of its time a shame it died off so soon

YES GET IT! In fact, I will make a list just for you tomorrow of all the reasons why you should get a Dreamcast.

" YES GET IT! In fact, I will make a list just for you tomorrow of all the reasons why you should get a Dreamcast. "

" @Ace829 said:

" YES GET IT! In fact, I will make a list just for you tomorrow of all the reasons why you should get a Dreamcast. "

Should I get the new one for a FUCKING HUGE $300? :P "

" @NekuSakuraba said:

" @Ace829 said:

" YES GET IT! In fact, I will make a list just for you tomorrow of all the reasons why you should get a Dreamcast. "

Should I get the new one for a FUCKING HUGE $300? :P "

NO! There should still be some used ones going for $50-100. Get those instead. "

" @NekuSakuraba:  Trust me. I love the Dreamcast and all, but it is not worth $300. I think there are new ones selling for $150. If you want to go new, look for those. I'll find links for you after I beat this insomnia and wake up tomorrow. "

No!  
to $300 dollar Dreamcasts!!! 
 
Yes! 
 to spending about $50 dollars for a used one! 
 
Get one. You really can't lose. 

Anyway, should I get a PAL or NTSC one?

Weren't you asking about the PS2 last night?

After a quick search, I found this, which is new and cheaper =/

" Weren't you asking about the PS2 last night? "

Yeah why not.

" I have seen a Sega Dreamcast on Ebay and am thinking of buying one, how do the games hold up today?  Also, how much would a brand new one be? I have seen it for $300 (AUD) but I have a feeling I am being ripped off.  Thanks! ^__^ "

Yes.
Although I paid £15 for mine on ebay, and it came with a load of games, accessories etc.

" @NekuSakuraba said:

" I have seen a Sega Dreamcast on Ebay and am thinking of buying one, how do the games hold up today?  Also, how much would a brand new one be? I have seen it for $300 (AUD) but I have a feeling I am being ripped off.  Thanks! ^__^ "

Find an emulator. "

" @teh_pwnzorer said:

" @NekuSakuraba said:

" I have seen a Sega Dreamcast on Ebay and am thinking of buying one, how do the games hold up today?  Also, how much would a brand new one be? I have seen it for $300 (AUD) but I have a feeling I am being ripped off.  Thanks! ^__^ "

Find an emulator. "

Dreamcast emulators require a pretty beefy CPU still so its not a great option. Also most of the best games on the Dreamcast are arcade-perfect ports of SNK and Capcom games, so if you really want to go the illegal emulation route you might as well just use mame, 2df, or ggpo for those. "

I got a Dreamcast for 20 bucks about eight years ago. I still love it as if it were my first born child.

yes.

I've seen new ones going for $75-$100 US.
 
 
I'd love to buy one but I don't have the money to throw down right now.

No, Dreamcast games are going up on online stores. 
PSN for sure, don't know about XBLA or WiiWare though.

 Yes!
 I got one for $35 at Kijiji.com.

" After a quick search, I found this, which is new and cheaper =/ "

Well are there games you want to play for it?

Yes, please buy mine from me ;)

" Well are there games you want to play for it? "

" @BeachThunder said:

" After a quick search, I found this, which is new and cheaper =/ "

Listen to this man. He found a good one right here. 
 
If you're a bit wary of Ebay though. Here is a nice list of retailers that are selling for cheap. However, since there is no Amazon AU, the shipping cost may be higher, but it should still cost you less than $100. I'll make the list, although it will take me a while. I should have it done by tonight. "

" Yes, please buy mine from me ;) "

You should also get the VGA box, although there is one excellent game ( Bangai-O) which dosen't work with it.

I picked up a Dreamcast about a year ago for £30, with a couple of games & controller. Works like a charm, and despite the controllers being the size of a dinner plate, they are awesomely fun machines :)

" @NekuSakuraba:  Probably the PAL is your best bet. Also Shenmue isn't rare, but it's expensive as hell. I was lucky to find a new copy this year for only $30. Plus I'm not sure the gameplay holds up to whatever standards you have. If you want it for the story though then it's a decent purchase. "

" @NekuSakuraba:  That will be in my next blog so just sit tight. "

Bumping this, can someone assist in finding a new Pal or NTSC version? Also, is there a way to play games from other regions? And why the he'll is Shenmue 2 so much money. -__-

Just ebay a used one NeSak.

@Snapstacle said:

Just ebay a used one NeSak.

What this guy said.

If you decide to get one, just go to a pawn shop and pick up a couple. They should only run you $25-30.. and use the least squeaky one. Return the other, or keep it for a backup. If nothing else you can use the Dreamcast to play NES backups as well, if you don't feel like dusting off the old console.

Does anyone know if an American model will work with an AU TV?