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Dreamcast
Sega · Released November 27, 1998

Dreamcast

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Highlights

Specs that matter

Performance
GPU
NEC PowerVR2 @ 100 MHz
Body
Weight
3.31 lb (1.5 kg)
Dimensions
195.8 × 190 × 75.5 mm (7.71 × 7.48 × 2.97 in)
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Weight3.31 lb (1.5 kg)195.8 × 190 × 75.5 mm (7.71 × 7.48 × 2.97 in)
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Full specifications

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Units sold
9.13 million[1]
Removable storage
128 KB VMU
Memory
16 MB RAM * 8 MB video RAM * 2 MB audio RAM
CPU
Hitachi SH-4 @ 200 MHz
GPU
NEC PowerVR2 @ 100 MHz
Connectivity
Modem, broadband adapter (separate)
Predecessor
Sega Saturn
Best-selling game
Sonic Adventure* (2.5 million) (list)
Online services
Dricas * SegaNet * Dreamarena
Sound
Yamaha AICA @ 67 MHz with ARM7 CPU, 64 channels
Graphics
NEC PowerVR2 @ 100 MHz
Media
GD‑ROM, CD‑ROM
Discontinued
WW: March 31, 2001
Released
JP: November 27, 1998 * NA: September 9, 1999 * EU: October 14, 1999 * AU: November 30, 1999
Generation
Sixth
Type
Home video game console
Manufacturer
Sega
See also
List of Dreamcast games
Main article
VMU
Logo on the Dreamcast
"Compatible with Windows CE"
Dimensions
7.71 in (19.6 cm)
Release Date
November 27, 1998
Weight
1.5 kg (3.3 lb)
Dimensions
195.8 × 190 × 75.5 mm (7.71 × 7.48 × 2.97 in)
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