Sega Dreamcast VMU Pro Launches with Upgrades and 8-Bit Emulation

Key Takeaways

1. Dreamware Enterprises launched the VM2 as an upgraded version of the original Visual Memory Unit (VMU) for the Sega Dreamcast.
2. The VM2 features improvements like a better resolution display, MicroSD card storage expansion, and a larger battery.
3. 8BitMods is developing the VMU Pro, which aims to take VMU enhancements further.
4. The VMU Pro will have the capability to emulate games from 8-bit era consoles and includes a 16-bit IPS display and Wi-Fi connectivity.
5. Pre-orders for the VMU Pro will begin on May 15, with complete details expected to be revealed at that time.

A few years ago, Dreamware Enterprises launched the VM2, which is an upgraded version of the Visual Memory Unit (VMU) designed for the Sega Dreamcast. This new version was promoted as a “complete reproduction and enhancement” of the original VMU, featuring improvements such as a better resolution display, the ability to expand storage with a MicroSD card, and a larger battery.

New Innovations in VMU

But the VM2 isn’t the only new take on the Dreamcast’s well-known accessory. As seen in the tweet embedded below, 8BitMods has been hinting at the upcoming VMU Pro since the beginning of 2023. While the VM2 aimed to enhance the VMU, the VMU Pro is set to take it even further.

Features of the VMU Pro

According to information from 8BitMods, the VMU Pro has the capability to emulate games from the 8-bit era, including classics from consoles such as the Game Boy, NES, and Master System. It is equipped with a 16-bit IPS display and is also expected to provide Wi-Fi connectivity along with “unlimited storage.” Pre-orders for the VMU Pro are set to begin on May 15; it is hoped that the company will also disclose complete details about this new Dreamcast accessory at that time.

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