Classic Game Room HD - SEGA DREAMCAST Console Review

Classic Game Room HD reviews the Sega Dreamcast video game console released on 9/9/99! One of the many days that the world was supposed to end was actually a day to celebrate because the Sega Dreamcast was released and it promised to change the world! Sadly, 2 years later support had dwindled and popular support was pulled. How is it that one of the greatest video game systems in history could suffer such a short lifespan? Well, collecting a Sega Dreamcast and a library of awesome games has never been easier or more affordable. Filmed on the 10 year anniversary of the North American release of the Dreamcast, CGR takes a look at the awesome white box with the orange swirl. Fans of arcade titles, shooters and Sega classics should definitely consider a Dreamcast as a contender for their next game system. Controllers, cords and memory cards are easy to come by and classics like Shenmue, Sega GT, Sea Man, Giga Wing and Chu Chu Rocket (DC version) are only available on the Sega Dreamcast. There are more than 600 games released for the system, including many that saw a sub-par release on the PS1 like Soul Reaver. The Dreamcast is literally on sale these days thanks to eBay and the fact that it is now a decade old.

[@SoyiNoodles]

god i miss these videos, i wish he would make these kinds of videos again, he filled such a unique of retro video games and humor, I'm sad it all went downhill

[@NukTap]

i like how typing of the dead was basically a 17+ education game

[@trippfields973]

GET READY TO LEARN BITCH!

[@POKEGAMERZ-uy5lv]

+Tripp Fields LOL!

[@krocialblack]

The light that dim the quickest, is the light that shines the brightest. The Dreamcast in a nutshell.

[@slinkycubez20]

Grigori Rasputin dreamcast was far from a joke you ignorant fuck

[@khav11]

wow you kids are triggered and salty lmao, get a clue the dreamcast got owned by every other consoles at the time, do your homework now, make your mom proud!

[@slinkycubez20]

Grigori Rasputin do your homework as well buddy, the only reason the dreamcast got "owned" was because it didn't have a DVD player and everyone just had to watch the matrix and the ps2 was the cheapest alternative at the time.

[@slinkycubez20]

LiquidTheVixen no it's a comment section

[@CntrazZombie4]

What's the difference?

[@ryanthecollector1517]

The fact that the Dreamcast is going to be 20 years old soon is crazy

[@Rouz102]

I feel so old. He’s celebrating the ten year anniversary of the console in this video and all I can think of right now is how ten years ago was the launch of PS4 and XBONE. That’s how long it’s been since this video came out and I still remember watching it like it was a few months ago.

[@200buster]

I've just ordered a Sega Dreamcast. I can't wait to get it.

[@Top-Kek]

How's she running?

[@glitchburgh4249]

Holy hell... Dreamcast is going to be 15.

[@RetroClash95]

Nate Wilder soon to be 20

[@SLUGGY1990]

Yeah next year :O

[@elfo7]

And I love it more every year. I will always remember my first online experience with PSO. Best gaming night ever. Im also gonna play D2 this weekend, lots of games that I still haven't played. Finished Shenmue 2 two months ago (I waited 15 years since I completed Shenmue 1, my old DC stopped working had to rebuy it). Amazing experience even at this time. Dreamcast was a gem.

[@johnsother2440]

Counting down till it's 20 :)

[@mike_pogo]

Now it’s gonna be 20

[@stevemichael9576]

The Dreamcast was Without doubt the most fun I've ever had with any console. Had so many great games for it back in the days. Was a very sad day when Sega gave up on it. So many great memories. Soul calibur. Shenmue. Power stone. Trickstyle...Yep trickstyle! :-) was one of the early games. Had some excellent soundtracks. And played well too.

[@IMEEntertainment]

Steve Michael It was due to EA and Squaresoft trying to hump the PS2 to death.

[@chargermaster3716]

Steve Michael they ran out of money to support it

[@foxsux6000]

The dreamcast 2 is called the original xbox.

[@ThePreciseClimber]

Microsoft felt less evil back then.

[@supermariof0521]

It actually makes sense since from what I heard, Microsoft helped Sega produce the Dreamcast.

[@MasterJim2020]

And as you can tell, there’s a Windows CE logo on the front of the Dreamcast, as well.

[@Neoptolemus]

Mark R. I would say Dreamcast revision

[@MrUzek69]

Sega planned to make dreamcast games on xbox original

[@marco1173]

Playing Soul Calibur on my Sega Dreamcast was pure enjoyment. This little console kicked ass and it really is a shame that so much potential went unfulfilled.

[@2guitars1purpose]

They need to remake the system with modern day graphics and it should run on imagination.

[@brian7973]

And a vectrex expansion pack

[@soulreaverable]

And Google Ultron capabilities.

[@silhouettoofaman2935]

I found a Dreamcast for only 40 bucks at a retro games store. It was a major steal!

[@faucar93]

Watching this again , I am old , 10 years a go I was watching this guy talking about games. Thanks dude , you helped me to continue my path into game design because of your inspiring videos.

[@Federalism24]

It's pretty funny hearing about the year 1999 and 9.9.99. I just got a Sega Dreamcast with a couple of controllers at a thrift store for $19.99 and it works great. So many nines.

[@benrlego]

NEIN!

[@wannathrustshigoku-san3550]

Federalism24 and the video is 9 (the right side).

[@gertrudemcfuzz74]

Mark needs to update this for 9/9/19. 20 years ago!

[@lovelorn88nick]

And 10 years later. This video is 10 years old, Dreamcast is 20. Damn

[@CEO100able]

This is an awesome video game console. I've never had the Dreamcast, and I still don't, but this review is still fun to watch. That keyboard looks like something for Windows 95, 98, 2000, ME and XP. You can also use a keyboard on a Nintendo Wii, except you'll just have to barrow a USB 2.0 keyboard from your computer or in your backup computer accessory collection.

[@louiebrentley1088]

dont know if you guys cares but if you're bored like me atm then you can watch all of the new movies on instaflixxer. Have been binge watching with my brother for the last few weeks =)

[@bentleefabian5242]

@Louie Brentley yea, I have been watching on instaflixxer for months myself :D

[@polycube868]

I probably will eventually get one, from what I hear it was a real hardcore gamer's console and wasn't promoted as an entertainment machine for casuals like the PS2 was...I guess one might say Sony Ponies killed the Dreamcast.

[@ProjectSh4dow]

@@polycube868 A lot of people have started saying the Dreamcast was the last “gamer’s” console and I couldn’t agree more! Sega was more concerned with making great games and revolutionizing the games industry, especially with SegaNet.

[@TheRealDustinNunn]

My favorite game of all time for the Dreamcast was Sonic Adventure 1. The only complaint that I have about the Dreamcast is that there is no reset button on the console. I look forward for the Dreamcast 2 to be powered by Windows 10.

[@TheMamaluigi300]

I was thinking Windows RT.

[@datto240z]

+Dustin Nunn The reset button is holding all four buttons, x,y,a,b and pushing start.

[@TheRealDustinNunn]

datto240z Thanks for letting me know about that, man! That's cool!

[@datto240z]

Dustin Nunn You got it brosef!

[@andrewlyon8924]

When I first got my Dreamcast, I thought it was weird that there was no reset button, but then I realized I never use them anyway.

[@droids75]

Hey Mark, because of you and these videos im going to start a video game collection and my first buy was a Dreamcast and sonic adventure 1 and 2. They are in the mail right now and im very excited to have one

[@tastyDungeon]

oldschool classic game room, so nostalgic :)

[@mystikgleam9541]

Seriously

[@QF_Dan72]

yeah

[@Tuberuser187]

Poor Sega.

[@gaoutlaw]

Dreamcast gets an unfair bad rap, but there were some damn good games on it. Sonic Adventure, Dead or alive 2, Rayman, and some good racing titles too.

[@spman2099]

IronDawg Does it? Does it really? All I ever hear about the Dreamcast is how amazing it is...

[@luisgodinez8701]

***** sega isn't making a new console, he's just trolling you

[@luisgodinez8701]

Christopher Carrasco what links, all you said is they're making a 2nd one, which they're not so nice b8

[@luisgodinez8701]

Christopher Carrasco that's just a rumor, plus sega aren't even planning on making a console because they are having financial problems and are losing the trust of their fans like crazy

[@gameboypunk660]

Christopher Carrasco i believe what your talking about is Sega's new ARCADE board which is similar to a home console but you know used for ARCADE machines which Sega still makes. I believe the board is based on the one used in the Dreamcast the Naomi just much more advanced.

[@GaminEnthusiast]

I love how I type "Sega Dreamcast" in search and it comes up with Lord Karnage as the first result. Love your show xD

[@stubbstcg9682]

Know Im probably speaking to the nostalgia crowd with this, but damn I feel old with this one. Saw the videos were coming out again and had to come back to this one since it was stuck in my mind. Literally remember watching this after football practice when it came out since I had been watching you for a year at this point when I discovered KZbin. Grew up off N64 and always loved classic games, along with the modern game reviews at the time when it was pioneer territory. Brings me back to that time. Was waiting for ODST and MW2 to come out, and these videos always helped me pass the time as a 14 year old. Truly miss this age of KZbin, but for how this website and the world as a whole is now, that magic will probably never be brought back. Keep on trucking brother. At least you have your Sega Saturn now.

[@Pduarte79]

The first console my brother bought, because many of his friends had one. I played alot, while he wasn't playing :)

[@MegaManNeo]

I finally managed to get one off eBay after being tired of the new generations being uber expensive and having as little interesting software titles to choose from as one could only think of. I'm really excited for it cuz' it always has been my dream to one of of these devices.

[@justicerenoux2635]

im 12 and I just bought one hope you like yours :)

[@AcceleratingUniverse]

@@justicerenoux2635 you're an adult now

[@angrymobsters1599]

@@AcceleratingUniverse Crazy stuff

[@marklechman2225]

It’s still my favorite old console to play and collect for. It had so much personality, great features and a super-solid game library.

[@visionmedia2810]

I was the first one to own one back in 99 in my class and it was totally Progress! The graphics where awesome and I miss my Dreamcast like a long lost friend. It was amazing!

[@charleschase7945]

I know right! King of fighters evolution has a great mix of 2D sprites and 3D backgrounds compared to King of fighters 99 for PS1. Also the first 2K on the system beats all the face textures and animations on the PS2 titles (problably because they didn't put that much effort into the future games for PS2).

[@The_Husband_of_Jane_Lane]

I still own the Sega Dreamcast since Christmas Day 2000. One of the best consoles from Sega and the best consoles of the sixth generation tied with the original Xbox.

[@POKEGAMERZ-uy5lv]

Actually PS2 was the best 6th gen console. The PS2 lasted from 2000-2013. The PS2 was discontinued the same year that the XBOX 1 and PS4 came out.

[@hunterkrovac]

actually the xbox was inspired by the dreamcast

[@The_Husband_of_Jane_Lane]

The PS2 is the best selling 6th gen console, but not the best 6th gen console in my opinion.

[@BrosciuttoJZ]

I regret never playing the dreamcast. Maybe I'll get one on Amazon

[@thesnesgeek]

Joseph Zammito Do you have it by now? And if so, how is it?

[@oscarlizalde8135]

The snes geek I have one now , just got it. I love it!

[@odeiup]

Oscar Lizalde you can get dreamcasts on eBay for 1 dollar (no games)

[@zombikillerson5886]

Thanks Lord Karnage for another great review!!!! I love my 2 dreamcasts

[@DAVIDSDIEGO]

I'm glad to know that I'm not alone here! Lol! I'll have to try those games soon as well. I'm also glad that people create videos, about video game consoles, to help answer questions for a potential gamer. I'm pretty sure this Dreamcast video, from CGR, gave me the nudge I needed to immerse myself into Sega...

[@Rouz102]

Undervalued is right. I picked one up yesterday at a thrift store for 75 cents. That's it. Sure it was half off day but even then it would have only been $1.50.

[@lifeofthenickels9647]

I picked up a sega sports dreamcast with 2 controllers and 20 games for 10 bucks

[@barrelroll_poopoopeepee]

Damn, thats pretty good

[@thelegendkillersshittyduff1335]

ryan nichols how thts a great deal.

[@silhouettoofaman2935]

What a steal!

[@christianmoore7109]

Classic Game Room is really a great source of content. I wish more people appreciated these videos. Also, it’s really strange that the Dreamcast is now 20 years old in Japan.

[@risingsonseven]

Just bought a dreamcast and shenmue. Also a vmu. Can't wait to start it up and play that game. One of my few ALL TIME favorite games. There was word that the games would be re released on the downloadable marketplace but nothing concrete just yet. So until then , I'm happy to have one of gamings most forward thinking and innovating consoles and games.

[@politicallyincorrect9131]

And close to 20 years now

[@Dragonborn-dc4uj]

The dreamcast is almost 20 years old damn

[@Synathidy]

20 years is the blink of an eye. It's just a young, fresh 20-year old. Still has the best years ahead of it.

[@scarfacewat36]

Am I the only one who wish that SEGA comes back in the consoles market? That would be epic to see them coming back from their ashes and bring us all that SEGA epicness once again.

[@Gerweed]

I love the sound the buttons on the console when u power it on and open it

[@brandonwhittaker85]

I heard it's still possible to play online games like Phantasy Star Online even though the servers are down and that fans have made their own servers. Is that true and how would you go about doing that? I'm thinking of buying a Dreamcast, so I'm still learning about the system. I've also heard about homebrew games still being made for the system. Where can I buy these games and do I have to mod the console to be able to play these games?

[@cacomeat7385]

Don't know about fantasy star, but as long as the model was made before November 2000 homebrew (and pirated) games should work fine without modding.

[@centipede167]

If you think tracking down a DC Broadband adapter, then sure. However, I've played Phantasy Star Portable 2 and it makes PSO look dated. I suggest you try out Phantasy Star Online 2.

[@leftyfourguns]

Brandon Whittaker There are still private servers for many online Dreamcast games, especially PSO, but I think you might be better off with newer versions of PSO, like the GC one of Blue Burst on PC

[@IMEEntertainment]

Brandon Whittaker Toy Racer (European Game) has a private server.

[@Sidewinder11771]

ive been hunting for retro game consoles and this is my number two to get as my next console, second only to n64

[@manolo7178]

Hayden Aubrey get a 64!!I need to get me a gamecube on the other hand

[@Sidewinder11771]

yeah i want a gamecube n64 ps1 wii game boy advance dsi 3ds psp dreamcast xbox and also a ps vita

[@insanesmoke9375]

Got me one for this coming December I'm new to sega consoles so I'm happy to be getting one

[@zombiebats52]

Watched this video when I was 10 now I’m 21 and just bought one. Quite a good console

[@arthurs4964]

Just bought a used system at a local movie/music/game shop. The unit is in good shape and worked just fine as soon as I plugged it in and started playing Sega Rally. The controller did not have the VMU, so I ordered one off Amazon. I am not a big fan of the controller and I think maybe it could of been one reason people did not buy the Dreamcast at the time, because the controller looked too big and strange looking compared to the Playstation controller, which is almost perfect IMHO. But now I have been using it, it isn't that bad. It is unfortunate that the Dreamcast did not do better in sales. It is an excellent system with huge selection of games and it proved that Sega should of continued in making game consoles.

[@kazlab2086]

Now it is 20 years old.

[@cptsonicbelmont]

My mom got me a Dreamcast, Saturn and Genesis on Christmas a couple years ago! That's why she's the coolest mom ever.

[@1191SPEED]

Where did you get the music start ?

[@chrisspowell8116]

still own a dreamcast today

[@DTM-Books]

Dreamcast's 15th birthday is coming up! Getting your parties planned yet?

[@BahamutElDiablo]

So glad I bought a DC back in its heyday. Still have it and some of the best games to ever grace it. Good times!

[@franciscor390]

Man i shed a tear man I love the dreamcast the fond memories playing shenmue, pso online, jet set radio and soulcalibur just perfect.

[@jaide1312]

So, memory cards in the controller, 4 controller inputs... N64 anyone?

[@solaris6428]

NO

[@savemymother]

Troll4ever31 ._. 128 bit anyone?

[@fancykat9940]

Troll4ever31 ._. The original xbox is a n64 then as well as the dreamcast😂

[@matilija]

Screen on the controller...Wii U anyone?

[@romerolemstra8747]

The original Xbox controller too

[@RileyVoorsanger]

Happy 15th, Dreamcast.

[@TheDkbaumbach]

I wish there was another camera recording you recording this! Your hands are hilarious!!!!! good vid btw.

[@alexcarter8492]

Mine just got here today!! Now just waiting for games to get here!!

[@123maximumthehormone]

just ordered a new dreamcast with two conrtollers and four games

[@bobcharlotte8724]

how is it?!?

[@123maximumthehormone]

bobcharlotte i love the dreamcast itself but the one i got recently was broken so i need to order a new console

[@bobcharlotte8724]

Ekawaka ahh that sucks man. grab another!

[@123maximumthehormone]

bobcharlotte im just waiting until paypal releases my refund to me

[@mi16t]

LOL, me too. 2 vmus , 2 controllers and systrm. half life on dc on hdtv via vga ftw

[@awakenedsoul2638]

SEGA COOOOOMEEEEE BAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAACK!

[@igofast6591]

Cute Filipino bring back the good console wars no Xbox no PS4 switch and dreamcast damnit

[@TheGrandRevo]

Ps4 and Xbox are so Deprived of whim the whim that Sega and Nintendo had in the 90s good consoles but they lack a soul

[@thumbwarriordx]

Dreamcast VMUs showing your health heartbeat in Resident Evil is top tier immersion. Yes you can always see your health from your posture and the heartbeat is no more precise but sometimes you're at green caution or full health and there's no posture for telling the difference. Nobody wants to open the menu, VMU to the rescue!

[@zanfear]

Who's here celebrating 20 years?!?!

[@Eruptor1000]

i miss the good old consoles back then they didn't need all that online bullshit and those graphics. just hang out with some friends and pop in a game and play

[@chargermaster4054]

right i miss when everyone came over to play and chill and didnt need dlc updates and online play only ohwell i kinda see consoles dying

[@mosesh06]

Watching 9/9/19

[@Amoeba744]

It's still sad to see that the channel is over. Well here soon it'll be 20 years!

[@msvelvetcrowe]

I just got one over Christmas and I love it

[@Sidewinder11771]

if the servers were still up I would play phantasy star online. who here wants a fully functional dreamcast remake from sega?

[@divinekilljoy8067]

Hayden Aubrey MEEE, im getting a dreamcast with Quake 3 Arena this week

[@Sidewinder11771]

quake 3 is for dreamcast! I'm getting it, done!

[@rahilprakash5619]

Hayden Aubrey MEEEEEEEEEEE REALLY BADLY the dreamcast should have sold better

[@Sidewinder11771]

the dreamcast should have been supported for longer

[@Sidewinder11771]

dreamcast is my fetish jk

[@kroggyunderscore2022]

fun fact I was born the day this console came out. im now 17 and a junior in highschool

[@levicassidy9312]

fun fact i was born before the Super Nintendo came out..........dam now i feel old..... -_-

[@ryanfester2824]

Making a game console collection (with a lot of sega) I need to get one of these after seeing this review.

[@Tachibana08]

Bought one today. Can't wait for it to get here!

[@StellaFoxxie]

I HAVE TO MAKE A DECISION N64 OR DEAMCAST

[@StellaFoxxie]

MY LIFE SUCKS

[@zachary159]

n64

[@StellaFoxxie]

dweeem cast

[@biggeststud8012]

quacked up gaming Dreamcast

[@nutz4gunz457]

Dreamcast 100% N64 games are way overpriced right now

[@stephanielane3165]

dammit i wish saga didn't drop out of the console market :-( R.I.P. saga

[@jedediahhoffman7925]

Stephanie Lane I can tell you were a saga fan...

[@levicassidy9312]

sega*

[@jocopowell]

Great review. Lose the music.

[@russelbuck]

Watched this while playing with my Chao on my VMU. This is the life ♥

[@CastleFsUczN5nnK]

I prefer the Gamecube, it has the Gameboy player... and the wii has Gamecube compatibility :0

[@fritz9790]

Let's keep it real, the DreamCast isn't as good as PS2, Xbox nor Gamecube.

[@reesemiller9337]

it was still great

[@farhanatashiga3721]

but you gotta admit people love it today theres still games that is released for the the dreamcast.PS2,XBOX,Gamecube doesn't have that kind level of suport.

[@awakenedsoul2638]

Hardware yes the three are better but quality games and if Dreamcast got supported by EA and more third party game developers it will compete against Sony, Nintendo and Microsoft. Its a very innovative console if you will look at my point of view.

[@The-Fishkeeper]

I much prefer the Dreamcast to the ps2.

[@awakenedsoul2638]

Fishkeeper63 Long live you man! I agree!

[@SwankeyMonkey]

Mark, wishing for you, and all your subscribers and viewers a Happy Dreamcast Day this 2013! Keep it going.

[@1191SPEED]

It is true that the law dreamcast backup copies without mod chip?

[@sonickeyboy]

I had a Dreamcast for literally as long as I could remember, and seeing it 14 years later really lets out the kid inside me QwQ

[@QF_Dan72]

Oh god, the Dreamcast is a console ahead of its time. So many cool features that makes it so unique. A bunch of awesome games were released on it but sadly, it never survive the onslaught of PS2. I never own one but i can imagine how awesome it is for a person to have one in their library. The Sega Dreamcast deserve so much more attentions and i wish Sega make a mini version.

[@Twitching2011]

looks so cool, and controller is really amazing it got a memory card with LCD screen and some controller buttons on memory card too!

[@initialvat4226]

can anyone please tell me if a ps2 ac adapter will work on the dreamcast ?

[@nkhazov]

I had a lot of love for the dreamcast I'm getting it tomorrow

[@mjnoir1]

i wonder how many dream casts are still floating around out there? (that still work or un opened or just availalbe for purchase)

[@braveridecry]

I really enjoy your videos! Maybe because I love sega too ;) Anyway, I had PSX, XBOX, now PS3, BUT nothing (I don't know the reason exactly) can compare with mega drive (2) and Dreamcast. I play A LOT lately.

[@iron101]

It truly was an under rated system... recently just bought one and i have to say it has quickly become one of my favorite consoles.

[@Medachod]

Bought one of these last year. Never grew up with it, but I just decided to buy it. And now it proudly sits in my gaming corner, along with the rest of my classic gems from the past. I grew up with the Genesis for a little while, so I just thought "SEGA has never let me down before; besides Sonic xTreme not being released of course" and bought this. It was really fun, though I only bought three games for it; one of which didn't even work that I got from Amazon. Though aside from that, it's cool.

[@boxman139]

how come on the front it says "compatible with windows CE"?

[@ConsolesUK]

Great review. Love the Dreamcast!

[@JamVar]

i was too young (almost 1 year old) when it came out. i didn't even know what a game was when it came out, but my bro has one and we play it every once in a while. so fun!

[@LifeOfMikey]

"That's the sound of progress" the best final words you can say.

[@SharinaiStudios]

Does the dreamcast still have the internet option available?

[@RetroPlaya786]

how do i get it working on a lcd tv with and AV cable?

[@ca6vtec]

I loved that VMU card. We used to play football and we could select plays without the opponet not knowing what schemed you choose. It was great.

[@SwissArmyTin]

Just got it, and I freaking love it!! I also got Sonic Adventure 1 & 2, Crazy Taxi, and a few other games plus 2 extra controllers with VMUs

[@FOXeye95]

ur thumbnail + that comment makes it so epic.

[@malamri424]

we got this when everyone else had PS1s... Man it was waaaay ahead of its time. Shenmue was literally unbelievable.

[@BrandynThom]

This was my favorite system when I was a 11. I still remember having to hold all 4 buttons and hitting start to reset the system lol

[@CitroenC407]

I still own mine since launch day and have built up a huge library of games and accessories (60+ games now :D). It's WELL worth it. I've had to clean the lens once since launch day... that's been it! The whole console and sensation when playing one is just one that feels so magical and special. It feels like a games console for proper gamers. Loads of truly revolutionary games on the system too. It's well worth it :)

[@andreww1212]

What a great console. I had one when they first came out. It's such a shame it never took off. I loved the internet capabilities, the games and the VMU. Such quality.

[@EstCrossings]

HOLY SHIT!! It was released the same year when i was born.

[@SwissArmyTin]

I'm buying one today!!! I can't wait!!