Product Overview
- Product Name: Sega Dreamcast VMU Visual Memory Unit [White] - Genuine OEM
- New or Used: Used
- In Box or Loose: Loose
- Condition: Very Good
- Notes: More than just a memory card — a true Dreamcast classic that lets you manage saves, play mini-games, and carry pieces of your favorite adventures wherever you go.
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What's Included
- Item(s): Sega Dreamcast VMU (White), and 2 New CR2032 Batteries. (No dust cap)
- Quantity: 1
- Original Packaging: No — loose item, no packaging included
- Manual / Insert (if applicable): No
- Extras:
Accessory Description
The Official Sega Dreamcast Visual Memory Unit (VMU) (Model HKT-7000) is the standard OEM memory card for the Sega Dreamcast, but it also stands as one of the most innovative save devices ever created for a home console. Introduced alongside the Dreamcast in 1999, the VMU combines traditional save storage with a built-in LCD screen, controls, and sound — transforming it into both a memory card and an interactive companion that extends gameplay beyond the television.
When inserted into a Dreamcast controller, the VMU can display real-time game data, animations, or secret information depending on the title. Removed from the controller, it functions as a miniature handheld device capable of running downloadable mini-games and managing save files on the go. With roughly 100 usable memory blocks, it provided essential storage while adding a layer of immersion rarely seen in console accessories. Many players still remember checking Chao stats from Sonic Adventure or viewing play information in NFL 2K right from the VMU screen — features that helped define the Dreamcast’s forward-thinking design.
Key Features
- Official Sega OEM Visual Memory Unit (Model HKT-7000).
- 128KB total storage with approximately 100 usable blocks for save data.
- Built-in monochrome LCD screen for game data, animations, and notifications.
- Integrated speaker and control buttons for standalone operation.
- Supports downloadable mini-games and portable interaction with select titles.
- Slides directly into the memory slots of standard Dreamcast controllers.
Compatibility
- Designed for use with the Sega Dreamcast console.
- Fits into the memory expansion slots of official Dreamcast controllers.
- Supports save data for Dreamcast titles that utilize external memory storage.
- Select games display real-time information or unlock additional VMU features.
Historical Trivia or Fun Fact
The VMU was one of the first console memory devices to double as its own portable gaming unit. Developers embraced its unique capabilities — Sonic Adventure famously let players raise Chao creatures on the VMU between play sessions, while sports titles like NFL 2K displayed private play calls on the controller screen, giving Dreamcast players a competitive edge years before second-screen gaming became common.
Additional Details
- Accessory Type: Memory Card / Save Data Storage Card
- Compatible Platform(s): Sega Dreamcast
- OEM or Aftermarket: OEM
- Brand: Sega
- Model: HKT-7000
- Year Released: 1999
- UPC: 010086501209
- SKU: 19256
Important Information
- All used items are cleaned, tested, and 100% guaranteed to work.
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