The Sega Dreamcast was a video game console released by Sega on November 27th, 1998, and it flopped. However, before its life was over, there were some key features that kept the users entertained.
The Dreamcast was the first system to have internet support and online play. The "web browser" disc, along with a broadband connection (or modem) allowed users to browse the internet. The service offered gamers a chance to play online games. This online service, Sega Net, brought hits like Phantasy Star Online and Quake III Arena. Unfortunately for gamers who enjoyed it, the service has since been discontinued. Unless you have a private server to play, you are out of luck.
The Sega Dreamcast was also the first home console to feature a music player. It was as easy as booting up, scrolling to the music icon and enjoying your tunes. At this time, the best way to have your own playlist was to burn your tracks to a CD-R. Oh, the good old days!
The VMU (Visual Memory Unit) was not just a memory card for the system, but a whole new way to play and use DLC for most of its games. Two examples of this feature are in Sonic the Hedgehog. In both Sonic games, there is an area known as the "Chao Garden." While there, a chao (like a virtual child) can be sent into the VMU and it can be taken on walks in the real world. Another game where the VMU is useful is Sonic Shuffle. This is a party game where cards with numbers are used to navigate the board. If two friends have a VMU for each controller, your card chosen for your move will display on the VMU instead of the screen. This is a convenient feature for keeping content private during gameplay. When Sonic Adventure was released, it had an option to download DLC from its in-game website. DLC consisted of Christmas trees, Halloween decor, and a Time attack contest sponsored by AT&T.
Sure, the features discussed here are standard for any Xbox 720 or Playstation 5, but back then Dreamcast revolutionized how games were played. The Dreamcast has a great library of games, and this reviewer recommends you get one for the Holidays. To the sports fans: the Dreamcast never had a contract with EA, so Madden won't be available.
The VMU (Visual Memory Unit) was not just a memory card for the system, but a whole new way to play and use DLC for most of its games. Two examples of this feature are in Sonic the Hedgehog. In both Sonic games, there is an area known as the "Chao Garden." While there, a chao (like a virtual child) can be sent into the VMU and it can be taken on walks in the real world. Another game where the VMU is useful is Sonic Shuffle. This is a party game where cards with numbers are used to navigate the board. If two friends have a VMU for each controller, your card chosen for your move will display on the VMU instead of the screen. This is a convenient feature for keeping content private during gameplay. When Sonic Adventure was released, it had an option to download DLC from its in-game website. DLC consisted of Christmas trees, Halloween decor, and a Time attack contest sponsored by AT&T.Sure, the features discussed here are standard for any Xbox 720 or Playstation 5, but back then Dreamcast revolutionized how games were played. The Dreamcast has a great library of games, and this reviewer recommends you get one for the Holidays. To the sports fans: the Dreamcast never had a contract with EA, so Madden won't be available.
By: RaeSean May and Amber Hiles
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