Pre-orders are now open for the VMUPro: A Dreamcast version of the Memcard Pro, in a standard Sega VMU form factor. It’s available in seven different colors, some solid and some transparent. The price is about $80 plus shipping and they’re due to ship in October. Check out the sale page for all the info you’ll need and I have the launch specs listed below:
Pre-order Here: https://retrorgb.link/vmupro
This truly is aiming to be the only VMU you’ll ever need for the Dreamcast. It supports all the features of the original, with so much more. Heck, just the battery life and USB-C charging alone might be worth it, but you also get permanent saves via the MicroSD and basically unlimited storage with even a small memory card. There’s far too many features to go over here, but hopefully there will be a launch video soon detailing everything it can do!
- Dual-core 240MHz CPU with WiFi and Bluetooth LE connectivity
- Up to 2TB storage on a microSD memory card
- USB-C charging and data transfers or charge through the controller.
- Backlit 24-bit Colour IPS TFT 1.5″ display at 240×240 pixels resolution (running in 16-bit mode at launch)
- Save and manage your Dreamcast saves directly on the VMUPro
- Supports native GameID for most disc or ODE based games.
- Supports OpenMenu GameID for game detection
- Assigns multiple channels per virtual memory card that you can swap in-game with the press of a button
- Transfer and share saves with other VMUs through direct VMU2VMU serial transfer
- Share saves between VMUPros wirelessly
- Automatically backs up your saves to the Cloud (Google Drive)
- Import your old VMU saves through serial transfer and map them to a GameID virtual memory card automatically
- Play original VMU mini-games with the power of eVMU
- Choose between pre-defined colour palettes for your VMU games or Dreamcast in-game LCD graphics
- Play games from 8-bit consoles through the included emulators (Game Boy, Game Boy Color, Game Gear, Master System and NES included)
- Supports SRAM Saving and multi-page save states for all emulators
- Full-range integrated 0.7 watt mono speaker at 44.1KHz for audio playback
- Fully adjustable volume and display brightness control
- Automatic power saving modes by dimming, display off, deep sleep and turn off modes
- Fully integrated Real Time Clock with automatic NTP Synchronisation support (when used with WiFi enabled)
- 720mAh Lithium-Polymer rechargeable battery continuously monitored through two on-board BMICs
- 6-hour maximum emulator playtime with WiFi off, screen brightness 10%, Volume 10%; 4-hour playtime with WiFi on, screen brightness 50%, volume 50%. (Test performed with the Game Boy Color emulator running a game through its attract mode with various display and audio transitions).
- Up to 750 Hours battery life on standby (deep sleep, real time clock on) with a full turn-off mode available for near zero battery drain.
- OBS plugin for live-streaming and screen casting
- Compatible with Retro-Fighters Controllers
- Available in 7 amazing colours!
