Sega Dreamcast

The Dreamcast was released in Japan in 1998 and in North America and Europe in 1999. It was Sega's response to the Sony PlayStation and Nintendo 64 and aimed to reclaim a significant share of the console market. The Dreamcast's game library included acclaimed titles like "Sonic Adventure," "Shenmue," and "Soulcalibur." Its innovative features, such as the Visual Memory Unit (VMU) for portable game saves and mini-games, were well-received. The Dreamcast is remembered for its pioneering approach to online gaming, its creative game library, and its influence on later consoles, particularly in online functionality. It has a dedicated fan base and is considered ahead of its time in many aspects.

The Dreamcast was powered by a Hitachi SH-4 CPU and had a PowerVR2 GPU, which allowed for advanced 3D graphics. It was also the first console to include a built-in modem for internet connectivity and online gaming.

Despite a strong start and positive reception, the Dreamcast faced challenges. The launch of the more powerful Sony PlayStation 2, along with Sega's financial difficulties, significantly impacted its market performance. Sega announced the discontinuation of the Dreamcast in 2001 and shifted its focus from console hardware to software development, marking the end of its era as a hardware manufacturer. The Dreamcast's legacy endures in the gaming community, cherished for its innovative spirit and contribution to the evolution of gaming technology.

Game List

  • Alien Front Online

  • Bang! Gunship Elite

  • Coaster Works

  • Crazy Taxi

  • Cyber Troopers Virtual-On Oratorio Tangram

  • Dead or Alive 2

  • Death Crimson OX

  • Deep Fighter

  • Gauntlet Legends

  • Generator Vol. 2

  • Grandia II

  • Hydro Thunder

  • Iron Aces

  • Looney Tunes: Space Race

  • Magforce Racing

  • Marvel vs Capcom 2

  • Monaco Grand Prix

  • NBA 2K

  • NBA Showtime: NBA on NBC

  • NFL 2K1

  • NFL 2K1

  • NFL 2K2

  • NFL Blitz 2000

  • NFL Blitz 2001

  • Official Sega Dreamcast Magazine (+)

 

  • Phantasy Star Online Ver.2

  • POD: Speedzone

  • Re-Volt

  • San Francisco Rush 2049

  • Sega GT

  • SEGA Smash Pack: Vol1

  • SEGA Sports - Flag to Flag

  • SEGA Sports - NBA 2K1

  • Seventh Cross: Evolution

  • Shenmue

  • Silver

  • Skies of Arcadia

  • Slave Zero

  • Sonic Adventure

  • Sonic Adventure 2

  • Sonic Shuffle

  • Soulcalibur

  • StarLancer

  • Striker Pro 2000

  • Suzuki Alstare Extreme Racing

  • Test Drive 5

  • Test Drive Le Mans

  • Test Drive V-Rally

  • The Next Tetris: On-Line Edition

  • TmeOff

 

  • Tokyo Xtreme Racer

  • Tokyo Xtreme Racer 2

  • Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2

  • Toy Commander

  • Ultimate Fighting Championship

  • Unreal Tournament

  • Vanishing Point

  • Virtua Tennis

  • Web Browser

  • Web Browser 2.0

  • Wetrix +

  • Wild Metal

  • World Series Basketball 2K1

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