CR2032 too expensive for DC

[Omarichu]

I just replaced my VMU batteries. I can't believe that Sega uses 2
CR2032 batteries. It cost me $2.99 X 2 + tax = $7.00. Isn't this
getting a little to rediculous. The controls in VMU suxs. The D-pad
is very irresponsive.

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[NitinM2000]

>I just replaced my VMU batteries. I can't believe that Sega uses 2
>CR2032 batteries. It cost me $2.99 X 2 + tax = $7.00. Isn't this
>getting a little to rediculous. The controls in VMU suxs. The D-pad
>is very irresponsive.
>

Yeah, they could have at least made the VMU's run off a AA or even AAA battery.

[Kickaha]

Omarichu wrote:
>
> I just replaced my VMU batteries. I can't believe that Sega uses 2
> CR2032 batteries. It cost me $2.99 X 2 + tax = $7.00. Isn't this
> getting a little to rediculous. The controls in VMU suxs. The D-pad
> is very irresponsive.

Try eBay and search for "dreamcast vmu batteries".

Here's just an example of 30 for $9.00 (there's a lot of
similar auctions):

http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=454377143

[Omarichu]

Is it possible that a third party will release VMU with AAA batteries?
I know Peter Moore read this newsgroup. Hopefully he take a note. $7
a month is no joke for me. Half of what my ISP costs.

In article <20001006114027...@ng-fn1.aol.com>,

nitin...@aol.com (NitinM2000) wrote:
> >I just replaced my VMU batteries. I can't believe that Sega uses 2
> >CR2032 batteries. It cost me $2.99 X 2 + tax = $7.00. Isn't this
> >getting a little to rediculous. The controls in VMU suxs. The D-pad
> >is very irresponsive.
> >
>

> Yeah, they could have at least made the VMU's run off a AA or even
AAA battery.
>
>

[Schmev]

The VMU just by itself is a complete gimmick thanks to the battery usage.

Would be nice to see a different power source.

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> The VMU just by itself is a complete gimmick thanks to the battery usage.
>
> Would be nice to see a different power source.

Someone made a homemade DIY job to run it off of AA batteries.
http://www.crosswinds.net/kansas-city-mo/~algebraic/vmu_dev.html

Haven't tried it myself.

[Black Lion]

Omarichu wrote:
>
> I just replaced my VMU batteries. I can't believe that Sega uses 2
> CR2032 batteries. It cost me $2.99 X 2 + tax = $7.00. Isn't this
> getting a little to rediculous. The controls in VMU suxs. The D-pad
> is very irresponsive.
>

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> Before you buy.

This is one of those times where I have to say go to ebay. Do a search
for seller ptron1 or for items containing cr2032

Ptron1 has many many sets of 30 batteries up for auction at $10 each.
That's what I paid for mine, and they were shipped pretty quickly.
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[Ethan Hammond]

Just taking the batteries out, you only need them for mini-games.
Unless you think that the 2 second beeping noise is too much for
your ears.

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[Gregory Nalbandian]

Omarichu <omar...@my-deja.com> wrote:
: I just replaced my VMU batteries. I can't believe that Sega uses 2
: CR2032 batteries. It cost me $2.99 X 2 + tax = $7.00. Isn't this
: getting a little to rediculous. The controls in VMU suxs. The D-pad
: is very irresponsive.

There is a battery dealer on ebay who sells these things all the time. If
memory serves me correctly, I bought 30 new batteries (shelf life of 5yrs)
for $15 including shipping costs. I definitely payed less than $20, that
much I know.

Greg

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[*GaMeFaN*]

My local Wal-Mart sells these batteries for under $2.00 each. Sounds to
me like you guys are paying too much!