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Sega Dreamcast

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64 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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1 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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7 editorial reviews
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Pros

  • around feels solid and the gentle auto aim really helps
  • ASCII controller was also decent
  • both also play just fine

Cons

  • keyboard
  • fishing controller and the mouse attachment
  • sega dreamcast would have to be the controllers

Key specs

  • None
  • 1
  • 16MB
  • no
  • no
  • no
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Sega Dreamcast - Pros & Cons

Sega Dreamcast

Pros

  • around feels solid and the gentle auto aim really helps
  • ASCII controller was also decent
  • both also play just fine
  • quicker death and quicker levels
  • cinemas are well put-together
  • every aspect is well balanced
  • simple
  • it's also pure and timeless
  • the feel and responsiveness of its triggers
  • great job of showing what the Dreamcast was capable of visually
  • wonderfully accessible slice of summer sporting fun

Cons

  • keyboard
  • fishing controller and the mouse attachment
  • sega dreamcast would have to be the controllers
  • dreamcast did not offer the library any of the Need for Speed or Gran Turismo titles
  • smell that goddamned paper folks - you won't be
  • the introductory content itself is something of a mixed bag
  • no Blast - Halloween-themed Dreamcast Demo released
  • Dreamcast 2 being looked at by Sega
  • sega dreamcast system
  • SEGA Dreamcast System
  • does not guarantee the accuracy

Sega - Video Reviews (9)

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Sega Dreamcast - Full Specifications

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Hardware
StorageNone
CPU cores1
GPU Clock Speed100.0 MHz
CPU speed0.2 GHz
CPU model1 Core 200 MHz SuperH SH-4
GPU nameNEC/VideoLogic PowerVR CLX2
RAM memory16MB
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Controller
Features
  • Display Screen
  • Memory Card Slot
  • Vibration
Number of joysticksSingle
Directional Padyes
Alternative Controller Includedno
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Features
Backward compatibilityno
Type of media supportedCD-ROM
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Connectivity
Ethernetyes
WiFino
USBno
Number of USB Inputs0
HDMIno
Component outputno
Composite outputyes
SCART outyes
Number of connection ports4
S-video outputyes
VGA outputsyes
Digital optical input no
Digital optical outputno
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Screen
HDRno
Resolutions supported480p
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Audio properties
Audio formatDolby Digital 5.1
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Dimensions
Depth3.07 in
Width7.48 in
Height7.68 in
Weight67.02 oz
Colour of productSilver
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Network
Online service
  • Dreamarena
  • GameSpy
  • SegaNet

Sega Dreamcast - Q&A (11)

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    jacinto
    about 2 years ago
    How many bits is the Sega Dreamcast?
    joaquin_lehner
    almost 2 years ago
    The Dreamcast features a two-way 360 MIPS superscalar Hitachi SH-4 32-bit RISC CPU.
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    danilo.carroll
    about 2 years ago
    Does Sega Dreamcast play DVDs?
    elmer.roberts
    almost 2 years ago
    No, the Dreamcast does not play DVDs.
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    trudi
    about 2 years ago
    Can Sega Dreamcast play Saturn games?
    joan2a
    almost 2 years ago
    No, the Dreamcast cannot play Sega Saturn games.
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    clifton_casper
    about 2 years ago
    Can you mod a Sega Dreamcast?
    versie.kutch
    almost 2 years ago
    Yes, TerraOnion's new MODE optical disc emulator lets you hold Dreamcast's entire library of games. Furthermore, a replaceable battery mod for the console's internal clock is also a worthwhile investment.
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    willa_tremblay
    about 2 years ago
    How much does a Sega Dreamcast cost?
    kennith
    almost 2 years ago
    You can get a used Dreamcast for around $50, but a refurbished one could cost you around $100. The price gets higher if you are looking for the original box and games etc.
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    kennith
    about 2 years ago
    Is Sega Dreamcast region-locked?
    lauri.waters
    almost 2 years ago
    Yes, the Sega Dreamcast is region-locked.
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  • 0
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    trinidad
    about 2 years ago
    Is Sega Dreamcast backward compatible?
    pedro.cole
    almost 2 years ago
    No, the Sega Dreamcast is not backward compatible. It cannot play any games from previous consoles.
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    davis
    about 2 years ago
    What is the Sega Dreamcast?
    jacqueline
    almost 2 years ago
    The Sega Dreamcast was a home video game console that was released by Sega in 1998. It was the first sixth-generation console released before Sony's PlayStation 2, Nintendo's GameCube, and Microsoft's Xbox.
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    lezlie
    about 2 years ago
    Can you connect a Sega Dreamcast to your TV?
    adolph.marks
    almost 2 years ago
    Yes, there are multiple cables available in the market to connect your Dreamcast to your TV.
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    lorenza.johnson
    about 2 years ago
    Should you buy a Sega Dreamcast?
    coleman.langworth
    almost 2 years ago
    Yes, no matter how far technology and consoles progress, the Dreamcast will be the pioneer, both in terms of gameplay and the extensive library it offers.
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    ervin
    about 2 years ago
    Is the Sega Dreamcast region free?
    elidia_wisoky
    almost 2 years ago
    No, the Sega Dreamcast is region-locked.
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Sega Dreamcast Sega - Editorial Reviews (7)

Sega Dreamcast Sega DreamCast Home Video Game Console Review
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Sega DreamCast Home Video Game Console Review

The Sega DreamCast, the Best Sega had to offer? This Mind-blowing Sega DreamCast review will surely spark a desire to go out and buy a Sega DreamCast.

Sega Dreamcast DCHDMI review: Dreamcast gets a digital video upgrade - and it's stunning
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Published: 14.04.2019
DCHDMI review: Dreamcast gets a digital video upgrade - and it's stunning

The Sega Dreamcast - now over 20 years old, the Dreamcast represents an era of unprecedented creativity within Sega. Wi…

Sega Dreamcast The 25 best Dreamcast games of all-time
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Published: 25.06.2022
The 25 best Dreamcast games of all-time

From Sonic Adventure to Soulcalibur, ranking the best Sega Dreamcast games ever made

Sega Dreamcast Classic Game Room - SEGA DREAMCAST Console Review - video Dailymotion
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Classic Game Room - SEGA DREAMCAST Console Review - video Dailymotion

Classic Game Room HD reviews the Sega Dreamcast video game console released on 9/9/99! One of the many days that the world was supposed to end was actually a day to celebrate because the Sega Dreamcast was released and it promised to change the world! Sadly, 2 years later support had dwindled and popular support was pulled. How is it that one of the greatest video game systems in history could suffer such a short lifespan? Well, collecting a Sega Dreamcast and a library of awesome games has never been easier or more affordable. Filmed on the 10 year anniversary of the North American release of the Dreamcast, CGR takes a look at the awesome white box with the orange swirl. Fans of arcade titles, shooters and Sega classics should definitely consider a Dreamcast as a contender for their next game system. Controllers, cords and memory cards are easy to come by and classics like Shenmue, Sega GT, Sea Man, Giga Wing and Chu Chu Rocket (DC version) are only available on the Sega Dreamcast. There are more than 600 games released for the system, including many that saw a sub-par release on the PS1 like Soul Reaver. The Dreamcast is literally on sale these days thanks to eBay and the fact that it is now a decade old.

Sega Dreamcast Review: Sega Dreamcast
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Review: Sega Dreamcast

Dreamcast was the first of its type to progress graphically with video games and out due the Nintendo 64 by far. The system uses discs which had a lot more ...

Sega Dreamcast Namco Museum for Sega Dreamcast review
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Namco Museum for Sega Dreamcast review

There are many people in the world who enjoy the hobbies and activities of a previous generation. The music community has record fanatics and the video ...

Sega Dreamcast Classic Game Room - GUNDAM for Sega Dreamcast review - video Dailymotion
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Classic Game Room - GUNDAM for Sega Dreamcast review - video Dailymotion

Classic Game Room season 1 - 7/11/2000 Game Room reviews Gundam Side Story 0079 for the Dreamcast, Rise From the Ashes! Aww yeah! Game Room is all about driving 6 story mechs through crowded cities and opening fire on everything that moves. This is a fun game with somewhat awkward controls but beautiful backgrounds and battlefields. We liked it but still wish we could have stepped on fast food joints, robbed liquor stores and shot up playgrounds and stuff. What's the point of having a 6 story mech if you can't abuse it? Really? Game Room reviewed Atari, NES, Nintendo, Sega Genesis, Dreamcast and Playstation... too bad they didn't get to Xbox 360, PS3, PS2 or Wii.

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