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VMUThe VMU (short for Visual Memory Unit, not Virtual Memory Unit) is the "memory card" for the Sega Dreamcast. While its most basic function is as a removable storage device, the VMU has other purposes as well. It can serve as an auxiliary display during normal gameplay and, through the use of additional software, it can act as a console independent of the Dreamcast.
Technical Specifications
- CPU: 8-bit
- Memory: 128 KB
- Display: 48 dot Width x 32 dot Height, Monochrome
- Display size: 37 mm (1.46 inches) Width x 26 mm (1.02 inches) Height
- Case dimensions: 47 mm (1.85 inches) Width x 80 mm (3.15 inches) Height x 16 *mm (0.63 inches) Depth
- Power source: 2 x button batteries with auto-off function
- Sound: 1-channel PWM sound source
- Weight: 45g (0.099 pounds)
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booyaka.com: VMU Development
Tools, saved games, mini-games, discussions, technical information and downloads for the Dreamcast Virtual Memory Unit.
http://www.booyaka.com/games/vmu/
Sega dreamcast VMU development tools
Focused on Dreamcast VMU development. Information, tools to download, and examples.
http://www.maushammer.com/vmu.html
VMU demo and game development
Information and software for DC Visual Memory Unit.
http://virtuamunstaz.de/
VMU Script Compiler
VMU Script is a new language for the VMU that compiles to assembler. It is powerful and easy to program.
http://www.vmuscript.8m.com
RAMTronics VMU Development
Lots of downloads including demo games and an Amiga VMU development kit.
http://rvmu.port5.com/
VMU Space Invaders
The site contains the VMU Space Invaders game. Also has free source code to the game as well as useful VMU programming links.
http://www.jumpstation.co.uk/si/si.html
The Dreamcast Browsers Group
Only place to find browser add-ons scripts (run from the VMU) for the Dreamcast Browsers. Also the home of the world's first open-source VMU file uploader.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/VGSOnline
The Rockin'-B
This site focuses on SEGA videogame consoles. The site is repository of useful demos, tools and documentation, and the specialty VMU software.
http://www.rockin-b.de
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