VMU Wikipedia. This article is about video game console hardware. For the standard airspeed term, see V speeds. The Visual Memory Unit VMU, also referred to as the Visual Memory,Bijuaru Memori VM in Japan and Europe, is the primary memory card produced by Sega for the Dreamcasthome video game console. The device features a monochrome liquid crystal display LCD, multi player gaming capability via connectors at the top, second screen functionality, a real time clock, file manager, built in flash memory, and sound capability. Prior to the launch of the Dreamcast, a special Godzilla edition VMU, preloaded with a virtual pet game, was released on July 3. Japan. 1While its most basic function is as a removable storage device, the VMU may also serve as an auxiliary display during normal gameplay and, through the use of additional software distributed as extras on Dreamcast GD ROMs, acts as a handheld game console. Console like features of the VMU include a screen, speaker, proper directional pad, four action buttons, the ability to connect and interact with other VMUs, and the ability to download additional games. While the standard VMU is white, colors were expanded to include many variations. Japan even saw the release of branded VMUs, such as those by Sonic Team, Capcom and Hello Kitty. Hardwareedit. VMUs attach through either of two slots on the controller the screen of the VMU attached in the front slot is visible through a window on the controller. The VMU shown inside the controller. For use as a memory card and second screen, the VMU is plugged directly into one of two slots on a Dreamcast controller up to two VMUs may be plugged in each controller, and eight VMUs per Dreamcast console. Upon initial use, the player is prompted to set the date and time, and then select from a group of bitmap images to serve as the default background for the VMU various Dreamcast titles may offer players additional background images for the unit. This image is displayed while the Dreamcast console is in the operating system menu. ANd9GcTJFwYac26k8e5Jb5PXPYvNHKg9SEJlbX063ikjhu0stFqT1PtV51Q4OPbW' alt='Phantasy Star Iv Rom Editor Tools' title='Phantasy Star Iv Rom Editor Tools' />The Visual Memory Unit VMU, also referred to as the Visual Memory, Bijuaru Memori VM in Japan and Europe, is the primary memory card. Classic video game modifications, fan translations, homebrew, utilities, and learning resources. When operated independently of the Dreamcast console, the VMU acts as a file manager, clockcalendar with selectable clock animations, and handheld game console. VMUs may also connect to each other directly to facilitate file transfer or multiplayer gaming. The VMU runs on two CR 2. VMU under a screw secured lid. Without battery power, the VMU still functions as a memory card and auxiliary display, but cannot play downloaded mini games. Additionally, a VMU without battery power will beep when the Dreamcast is powered on if the VMU is inserted into a connected Dreamcast controller. Technical specificationseditCPU Sanyo LC8. CPUMemory 1. 28. KB flash memory. Display 4. LCDSound 1 channel PWM sound source. Switches Digital D Pad, 4 input buttons, 1 reset button. Functions Memory card, second screen, mini gamesapps, calendar, file manager. Display size widthheight 3. Phantasy Star Iv Rom Editor Tools' title='Phantasy Star Iv Rom Editor Tools' />Luke Plunkett. Luke Plunkett is a Contributing Editor based in Canberra, Australia. He has written a book on cosplay, designed a game about airplanes, and also runs. Download the free trial version below to get started. Doubleclick the downloaded file to install the software. Case dimensions widthheightdepth 4. Power source 2 CR2. Weight 4. 5 g 1. The VMU has 1. KB of flash memory, however by default 2. KB is reserved for system use leaving 1. KB for data storage, which is divided into 2. In recent years homebrew programs like Dream Explorer aka VMU Tool have allowed users to unlock an extra 4. Cyberpower Ups Serial Pinout Female. KB of this reserved space2 increasing the overall VMU capacity to 2. However, a handful of games might be unable to detect the memory card if this is done, although none have been reported apart from Dream. KeyDream. Passport and Metropolis Street Racer. Minigames and in game featuresedit. VMUs can be coupled to trade files or for multi player gaming. Several titles for the Dreamcast include mini games that can be downloaded onto a VMU. The Sonic Adventure series, for instance, include the Chao Adventure mini games Chao Adventure and Chao Adventure 2 which features more activities and items. In the games, players can transfer Chao eggs to the VMU and partake in various activities to increase the stats of their hatched Chao, whereupon they can upload their improved Chao back into the Dreamcast game. Sega GT includes Pocket GT, a top down racer in the style of the 8 bit Spy. Hunter games. In other video games, statistics such as the current health condition are displayed on the VMU for convenience as in Resident Evil Code Veronica or to enhance multi player gaming for example, NFL 2. K2 allowed the VMU to display secret plays not viewable to other players. There are also numerous homebrew games, original creations and ports of famous games, that are freely available on the net and can be installed and played on a VMU. These games include Metroid, VMU Mini Pacman, Breakout, Space Invaders, Tetris, VMU Fighter a side scrolling shoot em up, VMU Chao Editor 1 and VMU Chao Editor 2 to create and edit your own Chao, VMU Football an American football game, VMU a Sketch a digital Etch a sketch pad, and 3. D FPS a first person shooter. Dreamcast game. VMU minigame. In game features. Cardcaptor Sakura Tomoyo no Video Daisakusen Carrier. NAHealth Condition. D2. View pictures you took with a camera in the game to view later. Compass showing which direction character is facing during gameplay has north direction indicated. Daytona USANAShows a steering wheel in game while driving. Demolition Racer No ExitDino Crisis. NAHealth Condition and Ammo Count. Evil Twin Cypriens Chronicles. Four mini games made available through downloads they were not included in the full game due to time constraintsEvolution The World of Sacred Device Health Condition. Evolution 2 Far Off Promise. NAGodzilla Generations Japanese Version Grand Theft Auto 2 Shows ammunition for gun player is holding. Jet Set Radio Jet Grind Radio USAGraffiti Transfer App. NAMarvel vs. Capcom 2 New Age of Heroes. Character, Character Color and Stage Transfer App that allows players to trade unlockables from the main game with other players Namco Museum. Pac It. NANBA 2. K1 Player energy and foul stats. NFL 2. K Secret plays. NFL 2. K1 Secret plays. NFL 2. K2 Secret plays. NFL Blitz 2. 00. 0 Secret plays. Power Stone. Three mini games Gunrocks Gun Gun Slot, Falcons Aerial Adventure, and Ayames Shuriken TrainingPower Stone 2. App that allows players to view and trade items, cards, materials and essences collected in the main game with other players Quake III Arena. Maze mini game that allows you to collect various trophies earned in the main game. Animation. Ready 2 RumblePunches, HITResident Evil 2 Health condition. Resident Evil 3 Nemesis. NAHealth condition. Resident Evil Code VeronicaHealth condition. Sakura Wars 3 Messages from the games Kinematron are viewed on the VMU. During combat, the VMU acts as a map of the area, showing where the enemy units are located. Seaman. An app to organize and raise food for Seaman to eat in the main game. Indicates if Seaman can hear you or not when using the Sega Dreamcast Microphone to speak to him. Sega GTPocket GT, an 8 bit version of Sega GT. There are three sets of tracks available for the game Japan, Europe, and U. S., with each set featuring six tracks. There is also a training mode that allows you to raise your players stats in the main game. Shows the Sega GT logo during gameplay. Sega Rally 2. Stats and records. NAShenmue Shows moves during fighting game training. Silent Scope Sniper rifle scope view. Skies of Arcadia. Pintas Quest, a miniature RPG based on random encounters. Items and Gold gained within the minigame can be loaded into the main games inventory. Signals to the player that a Cham was nearby in fights shows a banner reading FIGHTING NOWSonic Adventure. Chao Adventure, a mini game that allows you to transfer Chao from the main game into the VMU and train them independently, thus increasing their speed and strength. Many items can be collected and the main games characters such as Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, Amy and Big can be met.