8.14.2010

Sega Dreamcast

The Dreamcast was Sega's fourth and final major video game console. It was released in 1998 in Japan and in 1999 globally, making it the first sixth-generation console. Despite the early jump on its competition, the Dreamcast underperformed, only managing to sell around 10 million units. Owing to its declining market share since the Genesis, Sega decided to focus exclusively on making software and discontinued the Dreamcast in 2002. Even though it was a commercial disaster, the Dreamcast was nevertheless an innovative console. For instance, it pioneered online play on home consoles, most notably with the MMORPG Phantasy Star Online. The Dreamcast also played host to a number of highly creative titles, like Rez and Jet Set Radio, as well as to well-respected sports series, such as Virtua Tennis and the 2K Sports franchises. The Dreamcast is proof that technical innovation and artistic fertility do not always lead to commercial viability in the video game industry.

The Greatest Sega Dreamcast Games of All-time:
  1. [79] SoulCalibur (1999)
  2. [102] Jet Set Radio / Jet Grind Radio (2000)
  3. [112] Rez (2001)
  4. [118] Virtua Tennis (2000)
  5. [139] Crazy Taxi (2000)
  6. [170] Ikaruga  (2002)
  7. [176] NFL 2K (series) (2000)
  8. [180] Skies of Arcadia (2000)
  9. [197] Rayman 2: The Great Escape (2000)

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