DreamColor Plus

Overview

What is DreamColor Plus?

DreamColor Plus is a replacement board designed to modernize original Sega Dreamcast controllers. It combines a color display for VMU content, wireless connectivity, built-in memory, vibration, a microSD card, new controller modes, and an optional dual-analog configuration.

Created by Angelo Felipe Pontes

A Brazilian project for Sega Dreamcast

At a glance

Key features

Wireless Dreamcast connection

Validated

Automatic connection to the console through the dedicated wireless receiver.

Color display and VMU

Testing

Monochrome display, Palette Mode, and Full Color content when supported.

Dual Analog and profiles

Testing

Second analog stick, remapping, and special profiles on the compatible version.

VMUs and microSD card

Validated

Two local VMU slots, switching through the menu, and backup export.

Vibration and audio

Validated

Vibration and audio features built into the controller.

PC, Android, and BlueRetro

Validated

Modes for XInput, Bluetooth on Android, and BlueRetro-compatible devices.

Getting started

Do you have a DreamColor Plus in hand?

Start by checking the package contents and perform only the basic test first.

Open “Getting started”

Hardware in development

Latest board shown

Testing

Front of the latest DreamColor Plus board, with a display and two analog sticks — **Front of the board**Display and analog sticks installed.

Rear of the latest DreamColor Plus board, with audio, vibration, and trigger mechanisms — **Rear of the board**Audio, vibration, and trigger mechanism assembly.

Quick links

Find what you need

Set up for the first time

From checking the package contents to the first test on Dreamcast.

Read the manual

Commands, display, menu, controls, and care instructions.

Use it safely

USB power supply, battery, microSD card, opening the controller, and updating.

Explore modes and games

Standard controller, Dual Analog, Twin Stick, and profiles.

Check the firmware

Current version, release history, and criteria for a stable release.

Learn about VMU and SD

Virtual VMU, multiple files, and storage.

Troubleshoot an issue

Safe checks before replacing or flashing firmware.

Project status

What is happening now

View news

New batch

Testing

The current batch includes 200 DreamColor units, with boards and components at different stages of production and transportation.

Upper shell

To be confirmed

The final version of the upper cover is still pending before the complete assembly can be finalized.

Firmware

Testing

DreamColor Plus firmware v1.4.3F is currently being validated; no package will be released before final testing is complete.

How to read this wiki

Confidence key

Each piece of technical information is assigned a status to distinguish what has already been proven from what is still under development.

ValidatedTested on hardware.

TestingWorks in development; final validation is still pending.

PlannedNot yet included in the stable release.

To be confirmedIncomplete information; it should not be treated as an instruction.