Dreamcast

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Dreamcast is a home video game console developed by Sega, known for its ahead-of-its-time online capabilities and influential library despite its short commercial lifespan.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Sega video game console
home video game console
audioMemory 2 MB
commercialStatus discontinued
controllerPorts 4
cpu Hitachi SH-4
cpuArchitecture 32-bit RISC
developer Sega
discontinuationDate 2001-03-31
feature VGA output support
Visual Memory Unit with screen
built-in modem
four controller ports
online multiplayer support
web browsing capability
generation sixth generation of video game consoles
gpu PowerVR2
mainMemory 16 MB
manufacturer Sega
mediaFormat GD-ROM
ROM cartridge for VMU
modemIncluded true
modemSpeed 56 kbit/s
notableFor ahead-of-its-time online capabilities
influential game library despite short lifespan
notableGame Crazy Taxi
Jet Set Radio
Phantasy Star Online
Resident Evil Code: Veronica
Shenmue
Skies of Arcadia
Sonic Adventure
Soulcalibur
operatingSystem Sega proprietary OS
predecessor Sega Saturn
releaseDate 1998-11-27
1999-09-09
1999-10-14
releaseRegion Europe
Japan
North America
storage VMU
Visual Memory Unit
successor Nintendo GameCube
PlayStation 2
Xbox
supportsOnlinePlay true
supportsOperatingSystem Windows CE
unitsSoldWorldwide around 9 million
videoMemory 8 MB


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