The Dreamcast’s Maple bus is fast, which presented some challenges, but it was simple enough. [Nicholas] then moved on to interfacing the VMU, the Dreamcast’s fancy controller-mounted memory card.

When plugged into a controller, the VMU shows a wireframe representation of the gameplay. ... the coolest of them all was probably the VMU devices for the Dreamcast. Suggested Reading.

T he Sega Dreamcast wasn’t the first home console to store game saves on a portable memory card, but its virtual memory unit (VMU) stood out with a built-in screen, controls, and playable mini ...

The Dreamcast lives on with a new ‘next-gen’ iteration of its iconic VMU memory card. The Dreamcast never dies - and this latest project aims to bring its most significant peripheral up-to-date.

8BitMods released the VMU Pro, an updated memory card for the Sega Dreamcast. It’s not just a memory card, but also a handheld emulation machine for 8-bit games. The VMU Pro goes up for pre ...

When plugged into a controller, the VMU acts as a second screen – kind of like the DS’s, though obviously much less sophisticated. It was used to display supplementary information, or whatever ...

Naturally, the VMU's tiny D-pad might present some problems when compared to a traditional controller, but it's a very cool idea that represents a fantasy a lot of Sega fans had for the VMU back ...

A crowdfunded 2023 product made for the 1999 Dreamcast console. It’s the same design but with modern features like a sharper screen, USB-C charging, microSD card support, and more. A crowdfunded ...

The Dreamcast's Virtual Memory Unit (VMU) was a groundbreaking accessory that not only served as a memory card but also offered a range of interactive features and mini-games.

8BitMods’ VMU Pro Sega Dreamcast memory card launches this week with unlimited storage for game save data, a color screen, and emulation for 8-bit retro games.