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How to Name Chao in the Dreamcast Version of 'Sonic Adventures 2'

In "Sonic Adventure 2" for the Sega Dreamcast, Sonic and his friends can raise and train lovable little pets called Chao. Chao spend most of their time eating, sleeping and playing in a tropical garden, but with a Virtual Memory Unit, or VMU, you can take the Chao with you wherever you go. The VMU lets you give your Chao a name, pet it and take it on a walk. Your Chao's name identifies it when you pick it up or enter it in a race.

Things You'll Need

VMU
Two CR2032 batteries

Instructions

- 1
  Slide the VMU into the Dreamcast controller memory card slot. Power on the Dreamcast and load your "Sonic Adventure 2" game.
- 2
  Go to the Chao Garden. Pick up the Chao you want to name and walk it to the VMU machine in the garden. The Chao leaps into the machine.
- 3
  Select the VMU in the menu that appears. The Chao's data saves to the VMU. Remove the VMU from the controller.
- 4
  Press the "Sleep" button to turn the VMU on. Press the "Menu" button repeatedly until you see the "Game" icon.
- 5
  Press the "A" button to start the "Chao Adventure 2" game. Scroll down and select "Options."
- 6
  Select "Name." Type a name for the Chao and select "Save." Press "Sleep" to turn the VMU off.
- 7
  Put the VMU back into the controller and load "Sonic Adventure 2." Return to the Chao Garden.
- 8
  Approach the VMU machine. Select your VMU to put the Chao back in the garden.

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