Article: The Sega Dreamcast Celebrates its 10th Anniversary Today!

[Tomeeboy]

Ten years ago today, the Sega Dreamcast began making its way from store shelves to hundreds of thousands of homes across the United States. In the Dreamcast's short lifespan, it helped pave the way for console gaming as we know it today. The first console to include a built-in modem and support for online gaming, the Dreamcast was ahead of its time and spawned some of the most enjoyable, innovative, and memorable games (and accessories) of its generation.


Of those games, Phantasy Star Online is one we can likely all relate to, and is arguably one of the most iconic games of that time (perhaps of all-time?). It's more than safe to say that the Dreamcast played a large role in the evolution of the Phantasy Star franchise, and an even bigger role in the creation of the site you're visiting right now. So, with that in mind, let's all wish the Dreamcast a happy 10th, dust off our old friend, and load up our favorite games to enjoy once more!


Have a Dreamcast story to share? Want to talk about your favorite games of yesteryear or link the Dreamcast to features and standards of modern day gaming? Feel free to hit up the comments section, or visit the forums!


For a little fun and an even greater dose of nostalgia, here's the original trailer for Phantasy Star Online, available now on the INTERNET:

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[ADR3NALINE xi]

I miss the dreamcast =/
*Edit* Just realized. PLAY THIS FOR AS LONG AS YOU WANT!..
guess they didn't expect to shut PSO down >_>

[foamcup]

If my DC controller wasn't busted, I'd go play PSO right now.

[Lord Hammerheart]

I heart PSO.

[Chuck_Norris]

I love how over the top the announcer is. "ONE THOUSAND BEATS A DAY!" Whatever that meant back before anyone played it.

[AnnabellaRenee87]

Good God I Feel OLD
I remember sitting in 7th grade on this day wanting to go to the game store and pick up my Dreamcast.
I had saved up all summer to get it.
and in 2001 my world was crushed.

[Eder]

Long live the Dreamcast, modern gaming would not be the same without it

[Freeze]

I remember logging on for the first time, it was an amazing experience that I'm glad I was part of. Good times and great games.

[Dhylec]

I got the DC just to play mostly PSO v2. It was one of the best games back then.

[Zimbabwe]

This IS bigger than the Beatles.