I hardly post around here but figured you guys may appreciate this...
Had some free time and I put together a Dreamcast inspired "next gen" gaming console...aka "Dreamcast 2". This "next gen" Dreamcast 2 can play Wii, Gamecube, PS2, Dreamcast games in 1080p HD@60 fps and all classic games from the past. It can also play older and less demanding PC games (limited by HD5000).
See details below:
Step 1: disassemble a Dreamcast and mini PC you plan on using. In this case I used an Intel NUC with Intel Core i5-4250U, HD5000 Graphics, 8 GB RAM, 256 GB mSATA drive
Step 2: use dremel to cut an opening for the IO interface on the back and flatten the bottom of the Dreamcast. Use screws to attach NUC to bottom of the Dreamcast.
Step 4: wire the power/reset switch (same toggle switch in this case) and the power LED
Step 5: close everything and install OS (windows 8.1 in this case)
Step 6: Set up the software to your liking including the boot screen, emulator front end and controller interface for each emulator. Replace Windows explorer shell with the emulator front end (for direct boot to emulators)
Step 7: Brag to people about what you've done!
*Potential future upgrade: add a bluray drive.
My next project: Sega Genesis and Sega CD combo running an i7 with GTX Titan. :D