subscription-based Dreamcast emulation service coming for PC

Thunder Force · Post by **Thunder Force** » Mon Aug 22, 2005 4:39 am

A new "GameTap" subscription service for PC gamers will allow subscribers to download sanctioned console games using emulators developed for the network, including Dreamcast, Arcade, Playstation and Genesis titles.

The service will launch on October 3rd for $14.95 per month and offer 300 titles, with a library of over 700 more scheduled to be released at intervals... Hmmm...

chances of Border Down being playable?

uwfan · Post by **uwfan** » Mon Aug 22, 2005 5:02 am

very interesting.

clever idea actually, surprised it hasnt happened before.
the key point is of course if people are willing to pay $15 a month for it.

presumably its all legal.

GaijinPunch · Post by **GaijinPunch** » Mon Aug 22, 2005 5:23 am

Source?

Vexorg · Post by **Vexorg** » Mon Aug 22, 2005 5:31 am

http://www.gametap.com/

Sounds interesting. Migth have to give it a shot, in spite of my ongoing aversion to giving Ted Turner any money...

SAM · Post by **SAM** » Mon Aug 22, 2005 5:35 am

Well, if it support virtual DC to DC connection and allow us to play DC Virtual On VooT vs against other online players, that would really be somthing...

I might have to built a USB twin sticks controller then.

Post by **Dave_K.** » Mon Aug 22, 2005 5:50 am

So you are saying these people developed a commercial dreamcast emulator!? I find this hard to believe.

Specineff · Post by **Specineff** » Mon Aug 22, 2005 6:24 am

But for 15 a month? I rather bunch all that money up and mod an Xbox or buy the actual systems.

it290 · Post by **it290** » Mon Aug 22, 2005 6:54 am

Well, if it support virtual DC to DC connection and allow us to play DC Virtual On VooT vs against other online players, that would really be somthing... Smile

You know, I saw a project on sourceforge a while ago that acted as a server for the DC version of VOOT, sort of like the Schtack server does for PSO. It even worked with the American version, IIRC. I can't remember the name right now, but if you google it you may find something.

Thunder Force · Post by **Thunder Force** » Mon Oct 10, 2005 3:23 pm

First screenshots of Gametap's Dreamcast emulation from their website...

Hydro Thunder

Mr. Driller

Ganelon · Post by **Ganelon** » Mon Oct 10, 2005 8:15 pm

Yeah, it's Time Warner's newest field of interest. Not worth the money IMO but I'd like to be surprised.

Specineff · Post by **Specineff** » Mon Oct 10, 2005 10:19 pm

Pointless. I rather play the actual system for free. Heck, those 15 dollars can buy you the actual system at a pawn shop.

FatCobra · Post by **FatCobra** » Mon Oct 10, 2005 10:27 pm

Didn't we used to have something called Bleem! that did the same exact thing?

zaphod · Post by **zaphod** » Tue Oct 11, 2005 12:10 am

bleem was a one time fee for the emulator.

nothing like this monthly fee.

that said i wonder how long it will take for some of these games to get ripped out.

Zweihander · Post by **Zweihander** » Tue Oct 11, 2005 11:22 am

I'm sure someone will crack it eventually, and create a free emulator for DC.

D · Post by D » Tue Oct 11, 2005 11:59 am

So anyone try it?

faithfull emulation? 60 FPS?