This Dreamcast memory card can emulate Game Boy games

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May 15, 2025 - 15:19
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This Dreamcast memory card can emulate Game Boy games
8bitmods VMU Pro Dreamcast
Credit: 8BitMods
  • 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-order today in a variety of colors for $81.24.

The Sega Dreamcast was ahead of its time in many ways, but one nifty feature that died with the console was the Visual Memory Unit, or VMU. It wasn’t the first memory card on the market, but with an integrated screen and controls, it added playable mini games to keep the fun going when away from your console. Now, the VMU Pro takes things to the next level, with not just playable minigames but also full-blown emulation for 8-bit games.

Produced by 8BitMods, the VMU Pro is a new device with all the functionality of original modules, including full backward compatibility. It supports microSD cards up to 2TB, roughly the same storage as 15 million original VMUs. You can also transfer saves from old VMUs by connecting the two units, transfer wirelessly between two VMU Pros, or automatically back up your saves to Google Drive via Wi-Fi.