I'd have to say the Xbox because of the one disk only. I know the voice acting isn't the best but for me I couldn't play without Cory Marshall's voice as Ryo.
id prefer the dreamcast version.i didnt mind the multiple disks,it was actually nice since you can view different wall paper by clicking the right trigger.but then again it was also nice to hear it in english
Thats a tough one,i like the DC version because you can carry on from shenmue one and bring all your stuff with you....but i like the xbox version because of the camera feature......i would say also because its in english but the voices are not exactly the best
Dreamcast had the more smoothing japanese VAs and the QTEs were easier to perform.
But the XBOX had the picture thing, no terrible slowdown, the 80s glow effect that made it more attractive looking, saving was on the HD, and it was all on one disc too.
By a close call, i'd probably say the XBOX version for those reasons stated above.
Dreamcast version, definitely !
The voices are faaaar much better (japanese voice actors are very skilled, th most in the world), and the Dreamcast VGA out allows you to play on an higher resolution than on a tv screen, with better animation and colors, without aliasing !
Dreamcast version, for sure !
Good Voice Acting
Shenmue spirit is from Dreamcast
likely cute little white controller
VMU features...that no other console have it.
VF History included for the Japanese Version.
Reasons for the Xbox version ....
"A real better graphics-colors"
"Better Lighting"and more light effects
"More polygons & details for the characters-scences and the other objects"Remember and compare the sea from Shenmue II Xbox with it's DC version...
"More speed in loadings-Also the game will never slow down
remember Lai Lai Eatary in DC version!"
"Dolby 5.1 Sound"
"HDTV"
"Snap Shot :You can take pictures from your lovely moments for all time"
"Shenmue I The Movie Included"
"I can't carry 4 disks...1 DVD is enough!"
If your poor, i sugest getting the Xbox version couse its the most common and goes for like $6 on ebay. The DC version i was able to get for $30 (luckely).