Portable Dreamcast: The Chinese Are Still the Best at Making Cheap Knock-Offs

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If there was a long-dead console system that gamers would like to see reborn in a portable format, the Sega Dreamcast would be at the top of the list. According to TechEBlog, “Chinese gamers” put this thing together: a custom-built portable system that plays Dreamcast games. It features a 7-inch widescreen display, stereo speakers, and a beautifully fabricated case.

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How they have the time and ingenuity to create a sweet custom machine like this and still make all of our cheap, plastic crap for Christmas, we may never know.