As far as underrated consoles go, it's hard to beat the Sega Dreamcast. Discontinued after just a few years on the market, it never earned the critical acclaim of its competitors--the PS2, Xbox, and GameCube. However, Dreamcast was home to some of the best games of the generation, and you can relive its history with The Dreamcast Encyclopedia. Written by prolific games journalist Chris Scullion, the hardcover book takes a look at the console's troubled timeline while also discussing its entire game catalog, making it the definitive destination for fans of the platform.
The Dreamcast Encyclopedia (Hardcover)
$30 (was $40)
The current discount on The Dreamcast Encyclopedia brings it down to one of its lowest prices of the year. It clocks in at 280 pages and features over 600 games (including the 300+ that were only launched in Japan). You'll also find screenshots for every game, along with their release date, publisher, developer, and tons of other interesting facts about their development and reception.
We'd recommend snagging the hardcover volume as it makes a great addition to a game room or bookcase, though the Kindle version is also available for just $15.
If you're interested in completing your retro gaming collection, take a look at all the other gaming encyclopedias on sale right now. This includes The N64 Encyclopedia for $30 (down from $40) and The Sega Mega Drive & Genesis Encyclopedia for $36 (down from $40). Both are also written by Scullion, making them ideal companions next to the Dreamcast Encyclopedia on your bookcase. Here's a look at the best gaming book deals.
Best Video Game Book Deals
- The N64 Encyclopedia (Hardcover) -- $30 ($
40) - The Sega Mega Drive & Genesis Encyclopedia (Hardcover) -- $36 ($
40) - The Game Boy Encyclopedia (Hardcover) -- $42
- The SNES Encyclopedia (Hardcover) -- $28 ($
40) - Jumping for Joy: The History of Platform Video Games (Hardcover) -- $22 ($
32) - Console Wars: Sega, Nintendo, and the Battle that Defined a Generation (Hardcover) -- $31
- Disrupting the Game by Reggie Fils-Aimé (Hardcover) -- $8 ($
28) - Blood, Sweat, and Pixels (Paperback) -- $10 ($
19) - The 100 Greatest Retro Video Games (Hardcover) -- $20 ($
30) - A Handheld History (Hardcover) -- $29 ($
40) - The Game Console 2.0: A Photographic History (Hardcover) -- $26 ($
40) - The Console Chronicles (Hardcover) -- $36 ($
40)
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