Unique Memory Cards (Sega VMU/Sony PocketStation) | Game & Browse Recap

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Published on September 14, 2018 7:54:52 PM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hnLlPG_xMus

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Sonic Adventure 2 (2001)

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When your normal memory card isn't enough, you can get radical and portable with these Tamagotchi-esque Memory Cards by Sega and Sony. The VMU and PocketStation were both released within a very short time of each other, and ultimately had no major impact on the gaming industry. They were largely trying to ride the wave of other digital pets and micro game systems of the era, but they still found a way to be endearing to gamers and inspire some unique homebrew and revival attempts decades later.

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Resources:

Online Media:
GCD: Miyamoto Keynote Speech 1999
SegaRetro.org

Print Media:
Sonic Adventure Manual
Sonic Adventure DX Manual
Sonic Advance Manual
VMU Instructions
Final Fantasy VIII Manual
Ridge Racer: Type 4 Manual
Monster Farm 2 Manual
SaGa Frontier 2 Manual
Metal Gear Solid: Integral Manual

Links & Articles:
https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/ps/197911-metal-gear-solid-vr-missions/faqs/5049
https://www.ign.com/articles/1998/10/15/pocketstation-game-gallery
http://www.ign.com/articles/1999/05/13/pocketstation-slips-indefinitely

Videos:
https://youtu.be/_Tx6TYnPat8 - Introducing The Amazing Compact Disc | 1982 | Retro vintage 80s technology
https://youtu.be/XJoIpaXUlUE - VR Ninja Missions
https://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XNDcwODU0NTg0.html - MGS PocketStation Gameplay
https://youtu.be/IFt_g2kMDYg - Sony PlayStation - E3 1995 Keynote Speech - Los Angeles,CA - Part 3 of 3

Music:
Atsumare! Guru Guru Onsen - Jazz (Dreamcast)
Can't Say Goodbye to Yesterday
Chao Garden Neutral Ver. - Sonic Adventure 2
Roses and Wine - Final Fantasy VIII
East City - Gran Turismo 2
West City - Gran Turismo 2
Home - Gran Turismo 2
Dave's Theme - Maniac Mansion Music (NES)

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