Summary
ASega Dreamcastfan recently found a super cheap copy of the classic Capcom gamePower Stonewhile shopping at a thrift store.Power Stoneis a unique arena fighting game that is fondly remembered as one of theDreamcast’s best console exclusives.Power Stonewas eventually ported to arcades and the PSP, but for now, anyone that wants to play it on a home console will need to track down a Dreamcast and a physical copy.
The Dreamcast was the last home console ever produced by Sega. While theDreamcast built an impressive library of wildly inventive games, it ultimately failed to stack up to its competition, forcing Sega out of the hardware business. While it may have been a commercial failure, the Dreamcast still has plenty of fans who continue to celebrate its library of games.
It’s rare forDreamcast consoles and gamesto pop up at thrift stores, which makes Facebook user William Scott Loyd’s find so exciting. Shared to the Video Game Collecting & Discussion Facebook page, Loyd’s post shows a copy ofPower Stonefor Dreamcast tucked away in the Kids CD section of the store. The thrift store copy ofPower Stonewas listed for $2.99, which is an amazing deal since the game is listed for upwards of $80 on sites like eBay.
Power Stone Found for Cheap at Thrift Store
Loyd’s post is a reminder to always thoroughly check thrift stores for used game deals.Incredible video game deals can be foundwhile thrift shopping, though gamers shouldn’t hold their breath that they will find a cheap copy ofPower Stoneat their local thrift store. That’s the bad news, but the good news is thatPower Stoneand its sequel are both set to make a comeback in the relatively near future, letting fighting game fans experience the classic games on modern hardware and without breaking the bank.
The recently-announcedCapcom Fighting Game Collection 2features bothPower StoneandPower Stone 2, plus a handful of other old-school titles.Capcom Fighting Game Collection 2is scheduled to launch at some point in 2025, with the game aiming for PC, PS4, PC, and Xbox One. So next year, fighting game fans itching to replayPower Stonewill be able to do so without making a lucky find at a thrift store.
Sega Dreamcast
The Dreamcast was a Sega-based console that was released during the sixth generation of console wars and offered competition to the GameCube, PS2, and Xbox. It was Sega’s final console before the company reshifted its focus.
