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The '''VMU''' (short for '''Visual Memory Unit''', not ''Virtual'' Memory Unit), also referred to as the '''Visual Memory''' or '''VM''' in Japan (ビジュアルメモリ) and Europe (though there have been sources that say VMS is the japanese device name this is not confirmed by Sega's hardware lists or any of the associated merchandise), is the "[[wikipedia:memory card|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.
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The '''VMU''' (short for '''Visual Memory Unit''', not ''Virtual'' Memory Unit), also referred to as the '''Visual Memory''' or '''VM''' in Japan (ビジュアルメモリ) and Europe (though there have been sources that say VMS is the Japanese device name this is not confirmed by Sega's hardware lists or any of the associated merchandise), is the "[[wikipedia:memory card|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.
  
 
In order to function on its own, a VMU requires two [[CR2032]] batteries, which can lead to problems. It does not require batteries in order to function within a [[Controller (Dreamcast)|Dreamcast controller]] (when the controller is connected and the system is powered on), but if the VMU lacks power it will make a high pitched warning screech during the console's bootup to alert the user. Furthermore, when the system is turned off, the VMUs are not, and so operate on their own power source for a short period of time before automatically switching themselves off. This means that the VMU will run out of batteries quicker if plugged in.
 
In order to function on its own, a VMU requires two [[CR2032]] batteries, which can lead to problems. It does not require batteries in order to function within a [[Controller (Dreamcast)|Dreamcast controller]] (when the controller is connected and the system is powered on), but if the VMU lacks power it will make a high pitched warning screech during the console's bootup to alert the user. Furthermore, when the system is turned off, the VMUs are not, and so operate on their own power source for a short period of time before automatically switching themselves off. This means that the VMU will run out of batteries quicker if plugged in.
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==Technical Specifications==
 
==Technical Specifications==
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*CPU: 8-bit  
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*CPU: 8-bit
 
*Memory: 128 KB (200 blocks)
 
*Memory: 128 KB (200 blocks)
 
*Power source: Two [[CR2032]] batteries with auto-off function implemented in later versions of the VMU
 
*Power source: Two [[CR2032]] batteries with auto-off function implemented in later versions of the VMU
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*Display: 48 dot Width x 32 dot Height, Monochrome  
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*Display: 48 dot Width x 32 dot Height, Monochrome
 
*Display size: 37 mm (1.46 inches) Width x 26 mm (1.02 inches) Height  
 
*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
 
*Case dimensions: 47 mm (1.85 inches) Width x 80 mm (3.15 inches) Height x 16 *mm (0.63 inches) Depth
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|Visual Memory<br/>ビジュアルメモリ
 
|Visual Memory<br/>ビジュアルメモリ
 
|1998-11-27
 
|1998-11-27
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|[[Image:VMU_JPN_US.png|50px]]
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|[[Image:VMU JPN US.png|50px]]
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|[[Image:HKT-7002_VM.png|x80px]]
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|[[Image:HKT-7002 VM.png|x80px]]
 
|'''Site:''' [http://sega.jp/dc/hard/mc_vm/]<br/>'''Price:''' 2,500¥
 
|'''Site:''' [http://sega.jp/dc/hard/mc_vm/]<br/>'''Price:''' 2,500¥
 
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|Mothra Dream Battle<br/>モスラドリームバトル
 
|Mothra Dream Battle<br/>モスラドリームバトル
 
|1998-12-23
 
|1998-12-23
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|[[Image:VMU_JPN_US.png|50px]]
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|[[Image:VMU JPN US.png|50px]]
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|[[Image:HKT-7005_VM.png|x80px]]
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|[[Image:HKT-7005 VM.png|x80px]]
 
|'''Notes:''' HKT-7002 (with software)<br/>and figurine<br/>'''Price:''' ?
 
|'''Notes:''' HKT-7002 (with software)<br/>and figurine<br/>'''Price:''' ?
 
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|Gamera Dream Battle<br/>ガメラドリームバトル
 
|Gamera Dream Battle<br/>ガメラドリームバトル
 
|1999-03-25
 
|1999-03-25
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|[[Image:VMU_JPN_US.png|50px]]
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|[[Image:VMU JPN US.png|50px]]
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|[[Image:HKT-7006_VM.png|x80px]]
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|[[Image:HKT-7006 VM.png|x80px]]
 
|'''Notes:''' HKT-7002 (with software)<br/>and figurine<br/>'''Price:''' ?
 
|'''Notes:''' HKT-7002 (with software)<br/>and figurine<br/>'''Price:''' ?
 
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|-
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|Visual Memory US Blue<br/>ビジュアルメモリ USレッド
 
|Visual Memory US Blue<br/>ビジュアルメモリ USレッド
 
|2001-11-01 ?
 
|2001-11-01 ?
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|[[Image:VMU_Blue.jpg|50px]]
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|[[Image:VMU Blue.jpg|50px]]
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|[[Image:HKT-7009-01_USBlue box.jpg|x80px]]
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|[[Image:HKT-7009-01 USBlue box.jpg|x80px]]
 
|'''Site:''' [http://sega.jp/dc/hard/mc_vmus/]<br/>'''Price:''' 2,500¥
 
|'''Site:''' [http://sega.jp/dc/hard/mc_vmus/]<br/>'''Price:''' 2,500¥
 
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|Visual Memory US Red<br/>ビジュアルメモリ USブルー
 
|Visual Memory US Red<br/>ビジュアルメモリ USブルー
 
|2001-11-01 ?
 
|2001-11-01 ?
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|[[Image:VMU_Red.jpg|50px]]
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|[[Image:VMU Red.jpg|50px]]
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||[[Image:HKT-7009-02_USRed box.jpg|x80px]]
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||[[Image:HKT-7009-02 USRed box.jpg|x80px]]
 
|'''Site:''' [http://sega.jp/dc/hard/mc_vmus/]<br/>'''Price:''' 2,500¥
 
|'''Site:''' [http://sega.jp/dc/hard/mc_vmus/]<br/>'''Price:''' 2,500¥
 
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|Visual Memory: Pearl Blue<br/>ビジュアルメモリ：パールブルー
 
|Visual Memory: Pearl Blue<br/>ビジュアルメモリ：パールブルー
 
|2000-08-31
 
|2000-08-31
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|[[Image:DD_VM_JP_PEARLBLUE.png|50px]]
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|[[Image:DD VM JP PEARLBLUE.png|50px]]
 
|
 
|
 
|'''Site:''' [http://sega.jp/corp/release/2000/0823_1/ Announcement]<br/>'''Price:''' 2,800¥<br/>'''Notes:''' See also [[Special Dreamcast Models#Pearl Blue|Special DC<br/>model Pearl Blue]]
 
|'''Site:''' [http://sega.jp/corp/release/2000/0823_1/ Announcement]<br/>'''Price:''' 2,800¥<br/>'''Notes:''' See also [[Special Dreamcast Models#Pearl Blue|Special DC<br/>model Pearl Blue]]
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|Visual Memory: Pearl Pink<br/>ビジュアルメモリ：パールピンク
 
|Visual Memory: Pearl Pink<br/>ビジュアルメモリ：パールピンク
 
|2000-08-31
 
|2000-08-31
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|[[Image:DD_VM_JP_PEARLBLUE.JPG|50px]]
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|[[Image:DD VM JP PEARLBLUE.JPG|50px]]
 
|
 
|
 
|'''Site:''' [http://sega.jp/corp/release/2000/0823_1/ Announcement]<br/>'''Price:''' 2,800¥<br/>'''Notes:''' See also [[Special Dreamcast Models#Pearl Pink|Special DC<br/>model Pearl Pink]]
 
|'''Site:''' [http://sega.jp/corp/release/2000/0823_1/ Announcement]<br/>'''Price:''' 2,800¥<br/>'''Notes:''' See also [[Special Dreamcast Models#Pearl Pink|Special DC<br/>model Pearl Pink]]
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|Visual Memory: Pure Black<br/>ビジュアルメモリ：ピュアブラック
 
|Visual Memory: Pure Black<br/>ビジュアルメモリ：ピュアブラック
 
|2000-12-21
 
|2000-12-21
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|[[Image:DD_VM_JP_PUREBLACK.jpg|50px]]
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|[[Image:DD VM JP PUREBLACK.jpg|50px]]
 
|[[Image:DD VM JP PUREBLACK box.png|x80px]]
 
|[[Image:DD VM JP PUREBLACK box.png|x80px]]
 
|'''Site:'''  Announcement [http://sega.jp/corp/release/2000/0823_1/ 1], [http://sega.jp/corp/release/2000/1124/ 2]<br/>'''Price:''' 2,800¥<br/>'''Notes:''' See also [[Special Dreamcast Models#Pure Black|Special DC<br/>model Pure Black]]
 
|'''Site:'''  Announcement [http://sega.jp/corp/release/2000/0823_1/ 1], [http://sega.jp/corp/release/2000/1124/ 2]<br/>'''Price:''' 2,800¥<br/>'''Notes:''' See also [[Special Dreamcast Models#Pure Black|Special DC<br/>model Pure Black]]
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|''Sakura Wars bundle VM''<br/>サクラ大戦 ?? 同梱
 
|''Sakura Wars bundle VM''<br/>サクラ大戦 ?? 同梱
 
|2000-05-25
 
|2000-05-25
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|[[Image:HDR-0089_Sakura_Taisen_VM.jpg|50px]]
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|[[Image:HDR-0089 Sakura Taisen VM.jpg|50px]]
 
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|
 
|[[Sakura Taisen|HDR-0089 bundle]]<br/>'''Price:''' 6,800¥ (pack)
 
|[[Sakura Taisen|HDR-0089 bundle]]<br/>'''Price:''' 6,800¥ (pack)
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|''Sakura Wars 3 bundle VM''<br/>サクラ大戦 ??  同梱 携帯キネマトロン型
 
|''Sakura Wars 3 bundle VM''<br/>サクラ大戦 ??  同梱 携帯キネマトロン型
 
|2001-03-22
 
|2001-03-22
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|[[Image:HDR-0148_Sakura_Taisen_VM.jpg|50px]]
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|[[Image:HDR-0148 Sakura Taisen VM.jpg|50px]]
 
|
 
|
 
|[[Sakura Taisen 3#B|HDR-0148 bundle]]<br/>'''Price:''' 9,800¥ (pack)
 
|[[Sakura Taisen 3#B|HDR-0148 bundle]]<br/>'''Price:''' 9,800¥ (pack)
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|[[Special Dreamcast Models#Dreamcast CODE: Veronica LIMITEDBOX|Dreamcast CODE: Veronica LIMITEDBOX bundle]]<br/>Dreamcast CODE: Veronica LIMITEDBOX 同梱
 
|[[Special Dreamcast Models#Dreamcast CODE: Veronica LIMITEDBOX|Dreamcast CODE: Veronica LIMITEDBOX bundle]]<br/>Dreamcast CODE: Veronica LIMITEDBOX 同梱
 
|2000-02-03
 
|2000-02-03
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|[[Image:DC_BIOHAZARD_VM.PNG|50px]]
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|[[Image:DC BIOHAZARD VM.PNG|50px]]
 
|
 
|
 
|'''Site:''' [http://sega.jp/corp/release/1999/1206/ Announcement]<br/>'''Price:''' 34,800¥  (pack)
 
|'''Site:''' [http://sega.jp/corp/release/1999/1206/ Announcement]<br/>'''Price:''' 34,800¥  (pack)
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====US====
 
====US====
  
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The U.S. standard VM is undistinguisable from the Japanese counterpart. However, the colour series has slightly darker casing and has grey (instead of white) buttons (notice the starking difference between the Dreamcast inscription and the button colours). The US red and US blue japanese VMs described above are a domestic release of their overseas versions, sporting the U.S. grey buttons and are only distinct by their different packaging.
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The U.S. standard VM is undistinguisable from the Japanese counterpart. However, the colour series has slightly darker casing and has grey (instead of white) buttons (notice the starking difference between the Dreamcast inscription and the button colours). The US red and US blue Japanese VMs described above are a domestic release of their overseas versions, sporting the U.S. grey buttons and are only distinct by their different packaging.
  
 
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|MK-50120
 
|MK-50120
 
|Visual Memory Unit (standard)
 
|Visual Memory Unit (standard)
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|[[Image:VMU_JPN_US.png|50px]]
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|[[Image:VMU JPN US.png|50px]]
 
|[[Image:VMU US Box Front.jpg|x80px]]
 
|[[Image:VMU US Box Front.jpg|x80px]]
 
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|''MK-50121''
 
|''MK-50121''
 
|Visual Memory Unit (clear blue)
 
|Visual Memory Unit (clear blue)
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|[[Image:VMU_Blue.jpg|50px]]
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|[[Image:VMU Blue.jpg|50px]]
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|[[Image:VMU_Blue_US_Box_Front.jpg|x80px]][[Image:VMU_US_Box_Back.jpg|x80px]]
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|[[Image:VMU Blue US Box Front.jpg|x80px]][[Image:VMU US Box Back.jpg|x80px]]
 
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|
 
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|''MK-50122''
 
|''MK-50122''
 
|Visual Memory Unit (clear green)
 
|Visual Memory Unit (clear green)
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|[[Image:VMU_Green.jpg|50px]]
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|[[Image:VMU Green.jpg|50px]]
 
|[[Image:VMU Green US Box Front.jpg|x80px]]
 
|[[Image:VMU Green US Box Front.jpg|x80px]]
 
|a similar (or same) is included with the Holiday Gift Pack.
 
|a similar (or same) is included with the Holiday Gift Pack.
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|''MK-50123''
 
|''MK-50123''
 
|Visual Memory Unit (clear red)
 
|Visual Memory Unit (clear red)
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|[[Image:VMU_Red.jpg|50px]]
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|[[Image:VMU Red.jpg|50px]]
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|[[Image:VMU_Red_US_Box_Front.jpg|x80px]]
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|[[Image:VMU Red US Box Front.jpg|x80px]]
 
|a similar (or same) is included with the Holiday Gift Pack
 
|a similar (or same) is included with the Holiday Gift Pack
 
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|-
 
|''MK-50124''
 
|''MK-50124''
 
|Visual Memory Unit (clear yellow)
 
|Visual Memory Unit (clear yellow)
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|[[Image:VMU_Yellow.png|50px]]
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|[[Image:VMU Yellow.png|50px]]
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|[[Image:VMU Yellow US Box-2 Front.png|x80px]][[Image:VMU_Yellow_US_Box_Front.jpg|x80px]]
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|[[Image:VMU Yellow US Box-2 Front.png|x80px]][[Image:VMU Yellow US Box Front.jpg|x80px]]
 
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|
 
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|-
 
|''MK-50125''
 
|''MK-50125''
 
|Visual Memory Unit (clear black)
 
|Visual Memory Unit (clear black)
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|[[Image:VMU_Black.JPG|50px]]
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|[[Image:VMU Black.JPG|50px]]
 
|[[Image:VMU Black US Box Front.jpg|x80px]]
 
|[[Image:VMU Black US Box Front.jpg|x80px]]
 
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====Europe====
 
====Europe====
  
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The standard PAL VM is different from the Japanese and U.S. devices as it does not have have a spiral next to the Dreamcast inscription, and the inscription itself is made in a larger font.
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The standard PAL VM is different from the Japanese and U.S. devices as it does not have a spiral next to the Dreamcast inscription, and the inscription itself is made in a larger font.
  
 
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Revision as of 07:45, 13 January 2012

Vmu.jpg
Visual Memory Unit
Made for: Sega Dreamcast
Manufacturer: Sega


The VMU (short for Visual Memory Unit, not Virtual Memory Unit), also referred to as the Visual Memory or VM in Japan (ビジュアルメモリ) and Europe (though there have been sources that say VMS is the Japanese device name this is not confirmed by Sega's hardware lists or any of the associated merchandise), 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.

In order to function on its own, a VMU requires two CR2032 batteries, which can lead to problems. It does not require batteries in order to function within a Dreamcast controller (when the controller is connected and the system is powered on), but if the VMU lacks power it will make a high pitched warning screech during the console's bootup to alert the user. Furthermore, when the system is turned off, the VMUs are not, and so operate on their own power source for a short period of time before automatically switching themselves off. This means that the VMU will run out of batteries quicker if plugged in.

Like the controllers and console, there are many different flavours of VMU in terms of colours. The colours vary depending on the market - in Japan there were many novelty VMUs, often inspired by games. In North America, translucent coloured VMUs were released, while in Europe very few coloured VMUs were sold.

Technical Specifications

  • CPU: 8-bit
  • Memory: 128 KB (200 blocks)
  • Power source: Two CR2032 batteries with auto-off function implemented in later versions of the VMU
  • 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
  • Sound: 1-channel PWM sound source
  • Weight: 45g (0.099 pounds)

List of VMUs

Sega

Japan

Model No. Description Release Date Product Package Notes
HKT-7001 Gather Godzilla ~Large Monster Set~
あつめてゴジラ〜怪獣大集合〜 		1998-07-30 HKT-7001 VM JP Godzilla.png Price: 2,500¥
HKT-7002 Visual Memory
ビジュアルメモリ 		1998-11-27 VMU JPN US.png HKT-7002 VM.png Site: [1]
Price: 2,500¥
HKT-7005 Mothra Dream Battle
モスラドリームバトル 		1998-12-23 VMU JPN US.png HKT-7005 VM.png Notes: HKT-7002 (with software)
and figurine
Price: ?
HKT-7006 Gamera Dream Battle
ガメラドリームバトル 		1999-03-25 VMU JPN US.png HKT-7006 VM.png Notes: HKT-7002 (with software)
and figurine
Price: ?
HKT-7007-03 Visual Memory Colour Version (Aqua Blue)
ビジュアルメモリ･カラーバージョン （アクアブル） 		2000-03-01 ? HKT-7007-03 VM JP AQUABLUE.PNG HKT-7007-03 VM JP AQUABLUE BOX.png Site: [2]
Price: 2,500¥
HKT-7007-04 Visual Memory Colour Version (Lime Green)
ビジュアルメモリ･カラーバージョン （ライムグリーン） 		2000-03-01 ? HKT-7007-03 VM JP LIMEGREEN.PNG HKT-7007-04 VM JP LIMEGREEN BOX.png Site: [3]
Price: 2,500¥
HKT-7007-05 Visual Memory Colour Version (Passion Pink)
ビジュアルメモリ･カラーバージョン （パッションピンク） 		2000-03-01 ? HKT-7007-05 VM JP PASSIONPINK.PNG HKT-7007-05 VM JP PASSIONPINK BOX.png Site: [4]
Price: 2,500¥
HKT-7007-06 Visual Memory Colour Version (Smoke)
ビジュアルメモリ･カラーバージョン （スモーク） 		2000-03-01 ? HKT-7007-06 VM JP SMOKE.PNG Site: [5]
Price: 2,500¥
HKT-7007-16 Visual Memory Clear
ビジュアルメモリ クリア 		2000-12-01 ? HKT-7007-16 VM JP CLEAR.jpg HKT-7007-16 VM JP CLEAR BOX.png Site: [6]
Price: 2,500¥
HKT-7007-17 Virtual Memory Sonic Team version
ビジュアルメモリ ソニックチームバージョン 		2000-12-21 ? VMU JP SonicTeam.jpg VMU JP SonicTeam Box.png
HKT-7007-18 SGGG (Segagaga) Virtual Memory
SGGG (セガガガ) ビジュアルメモリ 		2001-03-29 HKT-7007-18 VM JP SGGG.PNG HKT-7007-18 VM JP SGGG BOX.png Note: See also Segagaga
HKT-7008-01 Super Inventor Boy Kanipan Playing Kid DCDC
超発明BOYカニパン あそんでキッドDCDC（デシデシ） 		1999-04-22 50px HKT-7008-01 VM JP BOYKANIPAN box-1.PNGHKT-7008-01 VM JP BOYKANIPAN box-2.jpg Price: ?
HKT-7008-02 Giant Channel
ジャイアントチャネル 		1999-05-20 50px HKT-7008-02 VM JP GIANTCHANEL box.PNG Price: ?
HKT-7009-01 Visual Memory US Blue
ビジュアルメモリ USレッド 		2001-11-01 ? VMU Blue.jpg HKT-7009-01 USBlue box.jpg Site: [7]
Price: 2,500¥
HKT-7009-02 Visual Memory US Red
ビジュアルメモリ USブルー 		2001-11-01 ? VMU Red.jpg HKT-7009-02 USRed box.jpg Site: [8]
Price: 2,500¥
DD Visual Memory: Pearl White
ビジュアルメモリ：パールホワイト 		2000-08-31 Site: Announcement
Price: 2,800¥
DD Visual Memory: Pearl Blue
ビジュアルメモリ：パールブルー 		2000-08-31 DD VM JP PEARLBLUE.png Site: Announcement
Price: 2,800¥
Notes: See also Special DC
model Pearl Blue
DD Visual Memory: Pearl Pink
ビジュアルメモリ：パールピンク 		2000-08-31 DD VM JP PEARLBLUE.JPG Site: Announcement
Price: 2,800¥
Notes: See also Special DC
model Pearl Pink
DD Visual Memory: Pure Black
ビジュアルメモリ：ピュアブラック 		2000-12-21 DD VM JP PUREBLACK.jpg DD VM JP PUREBLACK box.png Site: Announcement 1, 2
Price: 2,800¥
Notes: See also Special DC
model Pure Black
DD Visual Memory Clear Red
ビジュアルメモリ クリアレッド 		2000-11-30 Site: Announcement
Note: Christmas Lottery
(30-11~20-12)
Might be the same as
HKT-7009-02.
DD Visual Memory Capcom version
ビジュアルメモリ カプコンバージョン 		2000-12-22 DD VM JP CAPCOM.PNG Site: Announcement
Price: 2,800¥
DPB Visual Memory: Camouflage
ビジュアルメモリ：迷彩色 		1999-03-01 ? DPB VM JP CAMOUFLAGE.png DPB VM 2000POINTS box.png Price: 2000 DPB points
DPB Visual Memory: Carbon Black
ビジュアルメモリ：カーボンブラック 		1999-03-01 ? VMU JP CARBONBLACK.jpg DPB VM 2000POINTS box.png Price: 2000 DPB points
DPB Visual Memory: Wood Grain
ビジュアルメモリ：木目調 		2000-09-01 VMU JP WOODGRAIN.PNG DPB VM 2000POINTS box.png Site: Announcement
Price: 2000 DPB points
DPB Visual Memory: Leopard
ビジュアルメモリ：豹柄 		2000-09-01 DPB VM JP LEOPARD.png DPB VM 2000POINTS box.png Site: Announcement
Price: 2000 DPB points
DPB Visual Memory: Marble
ビジュアルメモリ：大理石調 		2000-09-01 DPB VM JP MARBLE.png DPB VM 2000POINTS box.png Site: Announcement
Price: 2000 DPB points
DPB Visual Memory: Strawberry version
ビジュアルメモリ：イチゴバージョン 		2001-05-17 ? DPB VM JP STRAWBERRIES.png DPB VM 2000POINTS box.png Price: 2000 DPB points
DPB Visual Memory: Dolphin version
ビジュアルメモリ：イルカバージョン 		2001-05-17 ? DPB VM JP DOLPHINS.png DPB VM 2000POINTS box.png Price: 2000 DPB points
DPB Visual Memory: Number version
ビジュアルメモリ：ナンバーバージョン 		2001-05-17 ? VMU JP DirectNumber.jpg DPB VM 2000POINTS box.png Price: 2000 DPB points
Sakura Wars bundle VM
サクラ大戦 ?? 同梱 		2000-05-25 50px HDR-0089 bundle
Price: 6,800¥ (pack)
Sakura Wars 3 bundle VM
サクラ大戦 ?? 同梱 携帯キネマトロン型 		2001-03-22 HDR-0148 Sakura Taisen VM.jpg HDR-0148 bundle
Price: 9,800¥ (pack)
Di Gi Charat Fantasy bundle VM
デ･ジ･キャラット ファンタジー ?? 		2001-09-06 T-46301M Di Gi Charat Fantasy VM.png T-46301M bundle
Price: 7,800¥ (pack)
Seaman ~Forbidden Pet~ ??
シーマン～禁断のペット～ ?? 同梱 		1999-07-29 DC SEAMAN (clear) VM.PNG Site: Announcement
Price: 34,800¥ (pack)
Hello Kitty Dreamcast Set (Blue Skeleton) bundle
Hello Kitty ドリームキャストセット (と"スケルトンブルー) 同梱 		1999-11-25 DC HelloKitty (Blue) VM.PNG Site: [9], Announcement
Price: 39,800¥ (pack)
Hello Kitty Dreamcast Set (Pink Skeleton) bundle
Hello Kitty ドリームキャストセット (スケルトンピンク) 同梱 		1999-11-25 DC HelloKitty (Pink) VM.PNG Site: [10], Announcement
Price: 39,800¥ (pack)
Dreamcast model: Seaman Christmas package bundle
ドリームキャスト model:SEAMAN クリスマスパッケージ 同梱 		1999-12-19 DC SEAMAN (xmas) VM.PNG Price: 34,800¥ (pack)
Dreamcast CODE: Veronica LIMITEDBOX bundle
Dreamcast CODE: Veronica LIMITEDBOX 同梱 		2000-02-03 50px Site: Announcement
Price: 34,800¥ (pack)
Dreamcast Sakura Taisen model bundle
ドリームキャスト サクラ大戦モデル 同梱 		2000-12-01 DC SakuraWarsDCforInternet VM.PNG Site: [11]
Price: 25,800¥ (pack)
Sakura Wars Contest VM
  • Data in italics is not official.
  • Release dates with ? do not have a source.
  • ?? means there is something supposed to be there.

US

The U.S. standard VM is undistinguisable from the Japanese counterpart. However, the colour series has slightly darker casing and has grey (instead of white) buttons (notice the starking difference between the Dreamcast inscription and the button colours). The US red and US blue Japanese VMs described above are a domestic release of their overseas versions, sporting the U.S. grey buttons and are only distinct by their different packaging.

Model No Reference Product Box Notes
MK-50120 Visual Memory Unit (standard) VMU JPN US.png VMU US Box Front.jpg
MK-50121 Visual Memory Unit (clear blue) VMU Blue.jpg VMU Blue US Box Front.jpgVMU US Box Back.jpg
MK-50122 Visual Memory Unit (clear green) VMU Green.jpg VMU Green US Box Front.jpg a similar (or same) is included with the Holiday Gift Pack.
MK-50123 Visual Memory Unit (clear red) VMU Red.jpg VMU Red US Box Front.jpg a similar (or same) is included with the Holiday Gift Pack
MK-50124 Visual Memory Unit (clear yellow) VMU Yellow.png VMU Yellow US Box-2 Front.pngVMU Yellow US Box Front.jpg
MK-50125 Visual Memory Unit (clear black) VMU Black.JPG VMU Black US Box Front.jpg
  • Data in italics might not be accurate.

Europe

The standard PAL VM is different from the Japanese and U.S. devices as it does not have a spiral next to the Dreamcast inscription, and the inscription itself is made in a larger font.

Model No Reference Image Box Notes
MK-55120 Visual Memory (standard) Vmu.jpg VM PAL Box Front.jpgVM PAL Box Back.jpg


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