The Dreamcast[a] is the final home video game console manufactured by Sega. It was released in Japan on November 27, 1998, in North America on September 9, 1999 and in Europe on October 14, 1999. It was the first sixth-generation video game console, preceding Sony 's PlayStation 2, Nintendo 's GameCube, and Microsoft 's Xbox.

The only consoles that Sega has produced since are the educational toy console Advanced Pico Beena in 2005 and dedicated consoles such as the Sega Genesis Mini in 2019 and Game Gear Micro in 2020. Third-party variants of Sega consoles have been produced by licensed manufacturers, even after production of the original consoles had ended.

It produces several multi-million-selling game franchises for arcades and consoles, including Sonic the Hedgehog, Angry Birds, Phantasy Star, Puyo Puyo, Super Monkey Ball, Total War, Virtua Fighter, Megami Tensei, Sakura Wars, Persona, The House of the Dead and Yakuza. From 1983 until 2001, Sega also developed its own consoles.

Sep 8, 2024 · Released 25 years ago on 9/9/99, Sega’s most powerful and innovative console was also its last. The Dreamcast was built on failure. After going head-to-head with Nintendo in the early ‘90s...

Sep 9, 1999 · Sega fires the first shot Thursday in the battle of the next-generation console systems, as its 128-bit Dreamcast machines go on sale in the United States.

Sep 9, 2024 · Today marks the 25th anniversary of the Sega Dreamcast’s release in North America. Although the console was released in Japan first (on November 27, 1998), it was the console’s North American release date of 9/9/99 that sticks in the mind of many players’ minds.

Aug 16, 2024 · SEGA developed 8 consoles (without counting the re-branded consoles). And how many SEGA handhelds are there? SEGA developed 3 handhelds. Every SEGA Console released. SEGA made its debut in the gaming industry with the launch of the SEGA SG-1000.

Aug 28, 2024 · With each new version, Sega’s consoles improved, bringing new technology and gaming experiences. The Sega Genesis, also known as the Mega Drive, made a major impact in the 16-bit era, sparking intense competition with other major gaming companies.

Sep 20, 2023 · The Sega Dreamcast was launched in 1999 and was a huge success, bringing in $97 million in just 24 hours. Sonic Adventure and Soulcalibur were key games for the Dreamcast launch. Finally having a successful new Sonic game helped put Sony back on the map for a time.

Sep 9, 2008 · Within 24 hours, the Dreamcast had pulled $98 million into SEGA's piggybank. Reviews for launch titles like Soulcalibur, Ready 2 Rumble, and Power Stone were glowing. The PlayStation 2,...