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.

Just like John F. Kennedy. Was going to do great things but was killed off much to soon.

To fail to the point of completely ruining the reputation of anything associated with it.

When you walk in your girlfriends room while she is asleep and you blow your load on her face.

The Laserdisc of games consoles

Sega's last game console. Considered by many to be one of the greatest systems of all time. It died only three years after its launch, due to bad decision-making on a corporate level, no support from EA, and hype from Sony's PlayStation 2. Despite this, the Dreamcast still has a strong following, and games are still being produced for it in Japan. The Dreamcast was innovative in the fact that it was the first next-gen system of the four, had online capabilities right out of the box, and presented the first true 3D Sonic game. Many fans believe that this isn't the last Sega console, and that plans for a new system will begin in at least 6 years, or after Sega pays off their debt.

The greatest video games console ever made. Ahead of it's time, heck it offered online play in 1999. Offered great games such as Sonic Adventure 1 and 2, Virtua Tennis 1 and 2, Soul Calibur, Marvel vs Capcom and of course introduced us to the NFL 2K series. Sony said that the ps2 was better, many believed it and bought the ps2. The ps2 was not better than the Dreamcast, but because of Sony's bullshit lies, Sega no longer makes consoles and are a shadow of their former selves. Long live the Sega Dreamcast.

Sega's last gasp. Pure proof that Sega has always been ahead of their time hardware wise, with only Sonic on their side.

The Dreamcast was a very good 128 bit video game system. It did die early, but it was still very fun to play and it had some awesome hardware packed into it. The Dreamcast had great games. People wish it was still alive today, and any person who had any real knowledge would know it was a great system. Some people say "Oh it was just some lousy hunka junk". It really wasn't and they are dumb people.