Since the announcement of a new version of Shenmue in the works, the gaming world has been buzzing over what the new game will play like. Will it be just as good as the Dreamcast versions? Or is it nostalgia destined to fail?

According to some independent gaming shops, their sales of pre-owned SEGA Dreamcasts have increased ever since the announcement of Shenmue.

“Sega has really lost out on a load of digital sales by not releasing HD versions, so naturally indies like myself are the only place that would satisfy that itch to get back into these titles. Dreamcast sales have come from nowhere almost. What’s exciting now is that young gamers who perhaps didn’t even know what the Dreamcast was are interested in it.” (David Turvey, Retrobution)