Dream Color Plus Wireless Controller With Built-In Color VMU Set for September Reveal

Dreamcast enthusiasts have reason to celebrate this month with the official announcement of the Dream Color Plus, a new wireless controller developed by the retro gaming and indie hardware group Nai Adventure.

Set to make its public debut during Brazil's Canal 3 Expo on September 13th and 14th, the Dream Color Plus joins a growing lineup of innovative Dreamcast accessories seen in recent months, including the Octopus Fight Stick and D6 controller. The Sega Dreamcast, released in 1998 in Japan and 1999 in other territories, has maintained a dedicated global fanbase despite the system's discontinuation in 2001.

Its unique Visual Memory Unit (VMU) is remembered fondly by fans for providing additional game information and mini-games directly on the controller.

The Dream Color Plus represents a notable evolution of this classic design, offering enhanced features tailored to today’s retro hardware market.

According to Nai Adventure, the Dream Color Plus delivers wireless connectivity and pairs it with what they describe as a "world first": a built-in VMU that not only displays in full color but also features rumble support—all within a single device.

This integration removes the need for extra accessories to enjoy dynamic feedback and on-controller game data, streamlining the Dreamcast's iconic functionality for modern players. While some have noted that the 8BitMods VMU Pro already incorporates a color display, the Dream Color Plus sets itself apart as an all-in-one solution, rather than requiring the VMU to be removed from the controller.

Nai Adventure’s approach brings together two sought-after features—wireless play and advanced VMU capabilities—into a single form factor, enhancing both convenience and immersion for Dreamcast fans. The controller’s unveiling at Canal 3 Expo, a notable event in Brazil’s retro gaming community, highlights the country’s ongoing passion for classic consoles and independent hardware innovation.

The Dream Color Plus will be on display alongside recent additions to the Dreamcast accessory ecosystem, continuing the console’s legacy of inventive peripherals. With the Dream Color Plus, Nai Adventure reinforces the Dreamcast’s enduring relevance among hardware collectors and retro gamers.

As the Dreamcast receives a steady stream of new hardware options, the debut of an all-in-one wireless controller featuring a built-in, color VMU represents another milestone in the ongoing revival of Sega’s last home console.

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