Dreamcast console will get new VMU Pro

8BitMods has announced that the Sega Dreamcast, originally launched in 1999, will be getting a new Visual Memory Unit—called the VMU Pro—more than two decades later.

Pre-orders for the VMU Pro will open this Thursday May 15th.

Dreamcast VMU Pro

Available in 7 amazing colours!
16-bit Colour 1.5 inch display (240x240px)
Up to 2TB storage on a microSD memory card
720mAh Lithium-Polymer rechargeable battery
Wi-fi enabled
MP3 player
Emulator for 8-bit retro games
File management system (VMU Browser) – Save and manage your Dreamcast saves directly on the VMUPro
Compatible with Retro-Fighters Controllers
Backwards compatible

Official post in X:

Introducing the VMU Pro. The last VMU you'll ever need for your Dreamcast.

But it's not just for your Dreamcast. The VMU Pro can emulate your favourite 8-bit era handhelds and games consoles like the Game Boy Color, NES and Master System on a beautiful 16-bit color IPS TFT… pic.twitter.com/UGbUfbid3w

— 8BitMods (@8bitmods) May 10, 2025