is this rare as I haven't seen one although it must released in Japan given there are at least two black DC - R7 JPN and Sports Edition US? also how much do I expect to pay if I could find one? cheers
Also the Super Black LE DC (JPN). I doubt it runs much more than a normal or clear keyboard. I bought a Black BBA (didn't even know they existed) and it ran the same as the normal colored one.
It's not common (although I wouldn't myself say it was rare) http://www.dreamcastgallery.com/dc/galleryimages/controller_japblkkeyboard_boxf.jpg http://www.dreamcastgallery.com/dc/galleryimages/controller_japblkkeyboard_t.jpg I suspect it was brought out to match the Japanese Black LE Dreamcast , i.e. look at the matching logos on the two boxes(keyboard + console): http://www.dreamcastgallery.com/dc/galleryimages/box_black_front.jpg There's been a few on ebay last year (went for around $70-$80 I think). games91999 on ebay sold one as I remember bidding on it. Neogeoman had one with a VMU for ~$75.
It was released to coincide with the Limited edition Super Black Dreamcast. As well as a black VM and Black BBA adapter as mentioned. usually sells ( new) for around 20-30 UK pounds in Japan.