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dreamcast

A video game console released on September 9th, 1999, or "9/9/99." The system ushered in the 128-bit age, with impressive graphics and online capabilities out of the box via a 56k modem.

The system was a huge hit among hardcore gamers and Sega Fanatics. Yet, in 2001, Sega pulled the plug on the system, and consoles were no longer manufactured. Many reasons exist for why the system failed -- no support of certain "critical" publishers, prior failure of the Sega Saturn, the ease with which games could be pirated, and the hype of the looming PS2. During its two year lifespan, over 250 games were released in the U.S. market, and many were hugely successful.

Whatever the reason for its demise, the system lived a life too short, but will always be remembered fondly in the hearts of serious gamers for excellent titles such as Soul Calibur, Sonic Adventure, Power Stone, Shenmue, and Crazy Taxi, just to name a few. We miss you, Dreamcast.
Hey man, I just got a Dreamcast.

Oh yeah, that's that badass system from Sega!

But.. isn't PS2 coming out soon. Why did you buy one?

BE QUIET. Dreamcast has great potential for fun. Gaming is about variety and innovation, and Dreamcast has both.
by surrealfx June 17, 2006
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Just like John F. Kennedy. Was going to do great things but was killed off much to soon.
The Dreamcast is one of the greatest consoles of all time.
by david smith , jr. March 1, 2008
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dreamcast

The Laserdisc of games consoles
haven't you read the definition dreamcast=laserdisc
by desray123 June 9, 2007
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Dreamcast

A game console which was never very popular, no games ever seemed to be released and it is quite embarrassing if you actually ever owned one.
A"Hey you wanna come over and play dreamcast?"

B"Dream what?"

B"You're joking right?"
by Gohn Gardenza June 7, 2007
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Dreamcast

The John F. Kennedy of consoles. It was about to get good but sniped by the PS2
Person A: "Yo! Person B wanna play with the Dreamcast with me?"
Person B: "Nah. The PS2 is better."
Person A: "I agree."
by YEETOS DORITOS May 16, 2021
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Dreamcast

A very particular sub genre of rap where the sounds are very dreamy and out of this world it’s impossible not to vibe to it
Bro did u hear that new boofpaxkmooky?

Yea he's my favorite trap artist

No bro he does Dreamcast
by Shawnx99 July 27, 2021
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Dreamcast Finger

A medical condition first coined with overuse of the SEGA Dreamcast but has now re-occurred due to the Microsoft X-Box. The dual trigger controller design means that after extended play of racing games, the right hand index finger can ache and become numb.


Also see: Playstation Thumb
I can't play Project Gotham any longer, I've got Dreamcast Finger.
by Andrew Waite July 5, 2004
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