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Sega Dreamcast scheduled for American release in fall 1998 photo

You've been waiting anxiously to hear this news, and we here at Destructoid are proud to finally break it. Originally code-named Black Belt, the Sega Dreamcast will be the first 128-bit console to hit the market, and features the NEC CLX2 processor, a 56kbps modem, and produces a mind-blowing 3 million polygons per second.

If that isn't enough to get your tongues wagging, how about 640x480 screen resolution? A game library of over 250 titles? A $199.99 price point? Console production coming to a screeching halt in March of 2001? If your hands are bigger than those of a four-year-old, you'll also get the added pleasure of the most uncomfortable controller you've ever held in your life. Regardless, I anticipate liking this console enough to still have it as part of my gaming rig in the distant future, say 2007 or so. 

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William Haley's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/01/2007 15:27
William Haley
I'm really excited for this actually. I know alot of people are still feeling a bit burnt out by all the amazing 3D0 and Jaguar games, but I think this will be the console that gives Sega the upper-hand. As long as Sonic games stay good, I don't see how the company can EVER go wrong.
JimJim's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/01/2007 15:29
JimJim
Man,
the Dreamcast controller was awesome. Don't hate.
trydizon's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/01/2007 15:34
trydizon
i heard that marvel vs. capcom 2 was coming out at launch.
Gameboi's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/01/2007 15:36
Gameboi
*Glances at date in the title, and rereads article*
Topher Cantler's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/01/2007 15:39
Topher Cantler
'sGot Blu-ray bitches!
velcroman's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/01/2007 15:42
velcroman
LOL NOOBS! I ALREADY GOT MINE!!


velcroman's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/01/2007 15:44
velcroman
DUDE! this thing has online play!!!
trydizon's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/01/2007 15:51
trydizon
DC is shit shit.
the phantom = pwnage
Justice's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/01/2007 16:01
Justice
ZOMG SEGANET! MY MEMORY CARD COMES WITH MOVING PICTURES!
BFeld13's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/01/2007 16:05
BFeld13
I can't wait for a 3D sonic!

There's no way that bringing him into the third dimension will kill the franchise. I really want new sidekicks too!
LostCrichton's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/01/2007 16:09
LostCrichton
ZOMG! The Dreamcast is teh console to end all....I can't wait to play online.
Knivy's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/01/2007 16:14
Knivy
No way this is gonna be better than my Super Nintendo
Tempus's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/01/2007 16:33
Tempus
This thing plays mp3's and VCD's with ease. Still got mine, still runs like a charm :D
supremeFronk's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/01/2007 16:38
supremeFronk
I cant wait for craaaaaaaaaaaaaazy taxi!
CrackaSlim's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/01/2007 17:06
CrackaSlim
Based on the launch titles and amazing price $199 (WOW!) alone, I have a feeling SEGA is going to be in the hardware business for a lllloooonnnngggg time!
joepekula's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/01/2007 17:32
joepekula
Is it true about Phantasy Star having an online game for the dreamcast?
I bet the camera angles will kick so much ass.
Bob Muir's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/01/2007 18:13
Bob Muir
I won't be getting one unless they come up with some crazy game that uses maracas or something weird.
spongebolton's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/01/2007 18:13
spongebolton
zOMG! THIS THING WILL PWN THE M2 AND 64DD!
Aaron Mxy Yost's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/01/2007 18:24
Aaron Mxy Yost
Nintendo/Sony third party CONFIRMED!!!
Angry Irish's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/01/2007 19:14
Angry Irish
Damn you, Sony... DAMN YOU!
Crunshii's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/01/2007 22:26
Crunshii
LOL, man I still <3 MvsC2 on DC!
skruloos's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/01/2007 23:05
skruloos
Oh man, I love my DC. It did the loud hum before the 360 was a twinkle in Bill Gates' eye. But it had a reason for the hum, you see. "It's thinking".
bleep's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/01/2007 23:22
bleep
just let me find my flux capacitor
angry_poster's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/02/2007 01:46
angry_poster
woah! 4-controller ports
Burnt Meatloaf's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/02/2007 05:06
Burnt Meatloaf
@velcroman: FAKE!!!!! That button says "rewop!"
Hwang's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/02/2007 10:54
Hwang
Man I heard that the Saturn game Shenmue is coming out on it, I hope they only make 2 of the 3 games so I never get to see the end of the story.
infinity's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/02/2007 12:19
infinity
LOL DC IS HUEG

oh, wait...
itemforty's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/02/2007 13:54
itemforty
But does it have Blast Processing™?
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