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The '''Dream Pad''' is a third-party controller manufactured by [[Mad Catz]] for the [[Sega Dreamcast]]. Dream Pads are among the most common third-party controllers for the system and were sold in a variety of colours, including white, red, orange, green, blue, purple, black and transparent. The white addition came first and was packaged in a cardboard box - subsequent colours were distributed in blister packs.
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{{sub-stub}}'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is a third-party controller manufactured by [[Mad Catz]] for the [[Sega Dreamcast]]. Dream Pads are among the most common third-party controllers for the system and were sold in a variety of colours, including white, red, orange, green, blue, purple, black and transparent. The white addition came first and was packaged in a cardboard box - subsequent colours were distributed in blister packs.
  
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==Hardware==
 
As well as providing the user with all the basic Dreamcast controller functions, it re-introduces {{C}} and {{Z}} buttons, can act as digital versions of {{L}} and {{R}}. These two buttons are programmable via a discrete semicircle button near the {{Start}} button, making the pad more useful for fighting games. It also has rubber grips and larger than the standard pad, making it arguably more comfortable to hold.
 
As well as providing the user with all the basic Dreamcast controller functions, it re-introduces {{C}} and {{Z}} buttons, can act as digital versions of {{L}} and {{R}}. These two buttons are programmable via a discrete semicircle button near the {{Start}} button, making the pad more useful for fighting games. It also has rubber grips and larger than the standard pad, making it arguably more comfortable to hold.
  
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A small batch of Dream Pads were sold to North American Toys R Us stores with High Frequency branding. See [[Dream Pad (High Frequency)]] for more information.
 
A small batch of Dream Pads were sold to North American Toys R Us stores with High Frequency branding. See [[Dream Pad (High Frequency)]] for more information.
 
==Gallery==
 
<gallery>
 
MadCatz DreamPad White.jpg|White model
 
DreamPad DC Transparent.jpg|Transparent model
 
DreamPad DC Black.jpg|Black model
 
MadCatz DreamPad Red.jpg|Red model
 
DreamPad Orange.jpg|Orange model
 
DreamPad Green.jpg|Green model
 
MadCatz DreamPad Blue.jpg|Blue model
 
DreamPad DC Purple.jpg|Purple model
 
</gallery>
 
  
 
==Magazine articles==
 
==Magazine articles==
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==Photo gallery==
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MadCatz DreamPad White.jpg|White model
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DreamPad DC Transparent.jpg|Transparent model
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DreamPad DC Black.jpg|Black model
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MadCatz DreamPad Red.jpg|Red model
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DreamPad Orange.jpg|Orange model
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DreamPad Green.jpg|Green model
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MadCatz DreamPad Blue.jpg|Blue model
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DreamPad DC Purple.jpg|Purple model
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==Physical scans==
 
==Physical scans==
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File:|Front of packaging (red)
 
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==References==
 
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Revision as of 00:42, 15 February 2020

MadCatz DreamPad White.jpg
Dream Pad
Made for: Sega Dreamcast
Manufacturer: Mad Catz
Type: Control pad
Release Date RRP Code
Sega Dreamcast
US
$29.9529.95[1]
Sega Dreamcast
EU

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Dream Pad is a third-party controller manufactured by Mad Catz for the Sega Dreamcast. Dream Pads are among the most common third-party controllers for the system and were sold in a variety of colours, including white, red, orange, green, blue, purple, black and transparent. The white addition came first and was packaged in a cardboard box - subsequent colours were distributed in blister packs.

Hardware

As well as providing the user with all the basic Dreamcast controller functions, it re-introduces C and Z buttons, can act as digital versions of L and R. These two buttons are programmable via a discrete semicircle button near the  START  button, making the pad more useful for fighting games. It also has rubber grips and larger than the standard pad, making it arguably more comfortable to hold.

The controller is not without its flaws. Though the thumbstick has a rubber layer on top, this layer is prone to falling off after repeated use. Furthermore the back triggers can get stuck.

A small batch of Dream Pads were sold to North American Toys R Us stores with High Frequency branding. See Dream Pad (High Frequency) for more information.

Magazine articles

Main article: Dream Pad/Magazine articles.

Promotional material

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Print advert in Electronic Gaming Monthly (US) #125: "December 1999" (1999-11-09)
also published in:
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Print advert in Consoles + (FR) #95: "Décembre 1999" (1999-1x-xx)
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Photo gallery

Physical scans

Sega Retro Average 
Publication Score Source
60 [2]
Sega Dreamcast
60
Based on
1 review
Sega Retro Average 
Publication Version Score
Arcade (UK)
75
[6]
Computer & Video Games (UK)
50
[2]
Dreamcast Monthly (UK)
90
[7]
Dreamzone (FR)
80
[8]
Official Dreamcast Magazine (US)
70
[1]
Sega Dreamcast
73
Based on
5 reviews

Dream Pad

Dreamcast, (white)
DreamPad DC Box Front White.jpg
Cover
Dreamcast, (black)
DreamPad Black DC Box Front.jpg
Cover
Dreamcast, (red)
DreamPad Red DC Box Front.jpg
Cover
Dreamcast, (green)
DreamPad Green DC Box Front.jpg
Cover
Dreamcast, (blue)
DreamPad DC Box Front Blue.jpg
Cover
Dreamcast, (purple)
DreamPad Purple DC Box Front.jpg
Cover

References


Third-party controllers for the Sega Dreamcast

Others | Clones