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The Sega Dreamcast was Sega’s final console before exiting the hardware market. Despite its short lifespan, the Dreamcast is fondly remembered for pioneering features like online gaming and an impressive library of games, including Sonic Adventure, Shenmue, and Crazy Taxi, when the Dreamcast was discontinued it ended eighteen years of Sega in the console market place.

Hardware Specifications

Processor: 200 MHz Hitachi SH-4 RISC CPU

Graphics: PowerVR2 GPU clocked at 100 MHz, capable of displaying 16.77 million colors and handling 3 million polygons per second

Memory: 16 MB of RAM, 8 MB of VRAM, and 2 MB of audio RAM

Storage: 1 GB GD-ROM discs

Audio: Yamaha AICA 64-channel sound chip, providing high-quality 3D sound

Connectivity: Built-in 56k modem for online play, four controller ports

Video Output: Supports up to 480p resolution

Original Release Date: 14th Oct 1999 (Europe)

Discontinued: 31st March 2001 (Wordwide)

Cost (New in 1999): £199.99, dropped to £149 in late 2000

Cost (In 2024 Price): £375 (Initial release price)

Modifications I have performed:

None

Cost to me for computer £70.00

Cost to me for repairs and upgrades £0.00

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