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Of Course The Dreamcast's "Most Powerful VMU" Can Play Doom | Time Extension (www.timeextension.com)
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8BitMod's VMU Pro: Beyond Dreams

The VMU Pro from 8BitMods is not just living up to its name โ€“ it's exceeding expectations. This updated version of the Dreamcast memory card offers more storage, a color screen, and the ability to play MP3s.

But perhaps most exciting for classic gamers is its capability to run Doom, an iconic first-person shooter from id Software. The video footage shows impressive performance with better framerate than the SNES and 32X combined.

Better framerate than the SNES and the 32X combined ๐Ÿ˜†

@8bitmods pic.twitter.com/xfmoAzsapd

Next-Generation Retro Gaming

This VMU Pro joins other products from 8BitMods aimed at enhancing Dreamcast enthusiasts' experiences, such as the VM2.

Is the VMU Pro just a nostalgic curiosity, or do you think it offers enough value to justify its cost in today's gaming landscape?

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[โ€“] Maultasche@lemmy.world 3 points 3 hours ago

Looks a lot better than Doom on the Pocket Station