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Hey everyone! I’d like to clarify a few things that I see people asking a lot: Flex Funding Mode The DreamColor Plus campaign on Catarse uses the Flex model. This means it doesn’t need to reach the full goal for the PCB to become a reality. All development costs were already covered out of our own pockets, and the board itself is already finished. The crowdfunding campaign is mainly to help us order the correct amount of components and 3D-printed shells. So anyone who supports the project will automatically receive a controller. Why not Kickstarter? Unfortunately, platforms like Kickstarter are not available for countries like Brazil. That’s a shame, because anyone familiar with gaming history knows that Sega had one of its strongest fanbases here. Because of that, people outside Brazil often miss out on many amazing projects. Why not sell a complete controller instead of just the PCB and front case? We ran several quotes, and just the mold for a Dreamcast controller was estimated at around R$100,000 (roughly $20,000 USD / €18,000 EUR). Since this is a fan-made project and not backed by a large company, selling the PCB with the front case was the only way to make it viable. What about the price? Both the PCB and the 3D shell were designed entirely by us from scratch. However, all components must be imported from China. Unfortunately, in practice, nearly half the cost of each part goes to taxes. We did the best we could within Brazil’s reality. We’ve also added English text to the campaign. Where can I see the controller in action? If you want to see the controller working, we recommend checking out these YouTube channels: Costenaro Play, Nai Adventure, DrasgonDigger, and Angelo 128bits. Each of these channels (part of the project team) has a prototype and shares videos testing games and showing more details. Technical details * The top section of the controller is still being tested to be fully enclosed. More updates coming soon. * And yes, despite some skepticism, the second analog stick is real. If you’re curious, look up the Phanter DC controller on the Sega Retro website. The Dreamcast always had native support for two analog sticks, and some games were already designed for it. * There’s also the Twin Stick controller, which works more like two D-Pads and is compatible with the DreamColor Plus. We’re also appearing on several podcasts in Brazil to talk about the project. And if anyone would like to invite us to English-speaking podcasts, we’re open to it! Feel free to ask any other questions. https://t.co/LZIx521DcI