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The Dreamcast is Sega's final home console, released in Japan on 27 November 1998.
Key facts
| Manufacturer | Sega |
|---|---|
| Release | Japan November 1998, North America September 1999, Europe October 1999 |
| Generation | 6th |
| CPU | Hitachi SH-4, 200 MHz |
| Media | GD-ROM |
| Units sold (approx.) | ~9.1 million |
About the Sega Dreamcast
It was the first console of its generation and shipped with a built-in modem for online play, used by games such as Phantasy Star Online. Facing the hype around the PlayStation 2 and financial losses, Sega discontinued the Dreamcast in 2001 and became a third-party publisher.
Notable games
- Shenmue
- Jet Set Radio
- Soulcalibur
- Crazy Taxi
- Phantasy Star Online