Sega Dreamcast - Sixth VideoGame Generation Recap - Adam Koralik

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This is a discussion topic video about the sixth generation of videogame consoles. This will be part two of my five part mini-series. Here we will discuss the Sega Dreamcast, the first entry in to the sixth generation of game consoles.

[@omo7002]

"This is not made for you cousin who likes cod or madden" well that's all my cousins

[@JohnLane_aka_Jane_Lane_fanboy]

NFL 2K is better than Madden... enough said. Call of Duty didn't existed yet when the Dreamcast was out.

[@ericbrown7874]

no but there was Max Payne being developed for Dreamcast. ToeJam and Earl 3 for Dreamcast.

[@alexandrebouvier7731]

ahah, its my cousin too :p .

[@Jerrel28]

That's most of my friends man. All they play is Call of Duty, or any other fps, Madden, or MLB the Show. Sad.

[@Captain_Neckbeard]

Those are the Nikelback of videogames. Those games are the reason why so many companies follow trends.

[@floydmartinez2949]

It's March 2020 and I just got my first Dreamcast, and I'm currently playing Shenmue! It's amazing!!

[@user-dv2hc8zt3o]

Everytime I boot up my Dreamcast I always get this profound, tingly, nostalgic feeling that I never get with the other retro consoles...it's a strange feeling...playing something that should have had a long life ahead of it but sadly didn't...

[@joek2k]

Not gonna lie, from time to time, I will re-watch this video just for a reminder how revolutionary the Dreamcast was!

[@HollowRick]

Same

[@ProjectCOE]

"Dreamcast was the last true gaming console" - Fully agree with that. Where else could you get original gaming content, plus arcade-perfect ports?! In my opinion that's what made the Dreamcast one of the best systems ever made. You had fantastic console games, and phenomenal arcade ports. Super sad that this was the end of SEGA as we know it :(

[@AdamKoralik]

Damn right man.

[@alejandrosandoval2665]

Project COE I’m gonna say GameCube also. Because it was the last game system that Nintendo really focused on games before they focused on casuals. I love all the Mii games on the Wii and Wii U, but I feel that was the thing with Nintendo’s focus on casuals. Thankfully now with the switch, it appeals to both casuals and gamers alike.

[@beavis5691]

Also the original xbox had a lot of great games

[@MorrisseyMuse]

I'm guessing you hadn't experienced the Xbox 360, PS4 and Wii U until after you made this video then... :)

[@preservationera9768]

CEWIIH Those were largely meant to appeal to casuals, the Wii U in hardware and launch games and the PS4, Xbox 360 and One in not really having anything beyond FPS and Madden.

[@loudbill]

This video was great. I had a dreamcast around 2007-ish, but we sold it soon after to buy the wii or some shit, so i didn't get to play all the good games for it. I just got a dreamcast again, and its amazing. Your passion for this console made me love it even more

[@feriuchiha7790]

If GTA 3 would have released on Dreamcast, it could have saved the Dreamcast.

[@doomy08854]

and halo and half life

[@feriuchiha7790]

@@doomy08854 but GTA Was actually in development for Dreamcast. Thats why it looks so bad, coz Dreamcast was lead Plattform

[@BavarianM]

It wouldn't Because it would run like dogshit on the Dreamcast

[@feriuchiha7790]

@@BavarianM it would have looked better than on Playstation 2, thats for sure

[@Kevinkapon]

Halo on the Dreancast would have been amazing honestly. It would have looked pretty good too. Not as good as on the Xbox, obviously, but it would have looked good. GTA would look fine. It's really too bad that it didn't get any Square Soft support.

[@wickedninja8599]

Dreamcast was so underrated, and is AMAZING! I really wish Sega would have lasted to continue creating systems.

[@AdamKoralik]

Me too.

[@markmolino6091]

The Progress Report ,Same here bro

[@gtb553]

I was born in 1999 and my first console was the PS2, which I really like. I started knowing about the DC around 2010 when I tried SA1 on an emulator. Then in 2017 I discover Ikaruga on PC, which would become my favorite game ever, and learned that it was originaly on NAOMI and Dreamcast. 2018, had to do 2 month of learning in a company to advance in my studies, and they gave some cash at the end.That's when I decided to pick up a Japanese Dreamcast with 5 games: Ikaruga, Crazy Taxi, SA1, Samba de amigo and chu chu rocket. My mind was blown away, in a year I accumulate 22 games and it became my favorite console ever.

[@Mangia1432]

I'll never forget he first 2 years playing all those amazing games. DOA 2, Soul Calibur, 2K Sports series, Ready 2 Rumble,House of the Dead 2, Street Fighter 3, Marvel Vs Capcom 2, Shenmue, Virtua Tennis, Resident Evil CV. I could go on and on.

[@user-xg8rl8zs9h]

What about JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure?

[@TheRealDustinNunn]

My favorite game of all time for the Dreamcast was Sonic Adventure 1.

[@user-dv2hc8zt3o]

Mine is tied between Marvel vs Capcom 2 and RE Code Veronica.

[@jackkoffman5742]

My favorite game for the system is metropolis street racer.

[@Incubusnut]

Sonic Adventure was much better than Sonic Adventure 2, IMO.

[@TheRealDustinNunn]

@@Incubusnut Sonic Adventure 1 was way better than Sonic Adventure 2 because Sonic Adventure 1 had better storytelling and Sonic Adventure 1 had hub worlds like the Egg Carrier, Station Square and the Mystic Ruins. And in Sonic Adventure 1, you could communicate with the human characters.

[@AdamKoralik]

+Fae MacArthur Hey You Pikachu was a game where you say a couple commands. Seaman understood what you said and articulated appropriate responses. Extremely different.

[@AdamKoralik]

***** Not necessary sir.

[@supermariof0521]

AdamKoralik I know your not a fan of the Wii, but you should seriously play Sonic Colors. Thankfully you can the new Wii U Hori Mini-pad which is classic controller designed like a GameCube controller.

[@nightruler666]

AdamKoralik pikachu would get mad if you said playstation and sega

[@justicerenoux2635]

AdamKoralik hey adam this is a question about Shenmue where is the key to unlock the box.

[@BoyBlaze2002]

Adam the DC was the last good system for fighting games. Me being a fighting game fanatic since the Genesis days, I couldn't help but wonder that we were in a serious drought for fighters in the mid 2000's. One thing that's unfathomable to me is that, the ps2 is supposed to be more powerful than the DC, but when you look at a game like doa2, it looked so much better on the DC. It's incomprehensible how the DC had beautiful graphics and still went down under.

[@residentsadness]

i want to go back to dreamcast days

[@braedonsrantsmore2482]

residentsadness same but with xbox original because man those where good days when Microsoft give crap about there fans

[@CanyonCountyMCRJ69]

Just got my Sega Dreamcast yesterday! Got mine for only $20, So happy! :3

[@penatio]

Nice! If I wanted to get one it would cost me $135 at least (bare system with no games) :X

[@deathmachinezack]

@@penatio grab a paddle and start rowing I'm getting mine for $110 and it's region modded

[@penatio]

@@deathmachinezack I'm happy for you :)

[@herohunter81]

I absolutely love the VMU. I was playing Code Veronica and looked down and saw my health and thought that was so cool and smart. I wish controllers today would do this. And having your football plays on the VMU so opponents can't see is genius. Sega always innovating.

[@Englebert3rd]

I've owned my Dreamcast since 2001, and it's my very first console (grew up with just PC games beforehand). Love it so much I've got 3 of them in total. I'm still collecting the odd game for it as they still can go for cheap, and I'm going for the PC ports (bought Urban Chaos recently, and I'm going for Slave Zero next). It's just beautiful console and I do think it can be regarded as the pass-over from old to the new generation of gaming, inspiring all the consoles we currently have. Thanks for the video and I'm envying your collection... :P

[@AdamKoralik]

Thank you for taking the time to watch.

[@screamo2132]

this was my second console growing up and by far, my favorite console ever

[@TheSwankyGaming]

You really should keep doing a recap of these, at least up to the 3rd Generation! I really love these, and would love to hear you talk about all these consoles.

[@AdamKoralik]

Thanks man.

[@Kain5th]

AdamKoralik yeah i just found your channel i would totally enjoy more of these especially in the earlier generations!

[@nevermind824]

I love shenmue, but I think Skies of Arcadia wowed me more... Both are really AAA titles but the whole visual look of Arcadia and story really took me in. I played it for a few hours one night before bed, and looked at the clock and it was 5am... literally a whole night went in the blink of an eye- about 12 hours of gaming and I hadn't finished the first disc yet

[@H4nssoon]

+nevermind824 Skies of Arcadia is really great, I bought a used Dreamcast back in like 2007 and it came with Skies of Arcadia, I had never heard of it before but wow what a great game, Gave me the same feeling I got from playing Final Fantasy VII, Too bad there isnt more games like that for the Dreamcast.

[@seniorpuffin2799]

My two favorite games were mortal Kombat gold and house of the dead 2

[@kevinstrade2752]

the Dreamcast is one my favorite as well, along with the Jaguar.Both were tremendous swan songs and tributes to two huge makers in the videogame industry. I am proud that Sega went out on a successful note. no they weren't successful enough to win the market, but they won the hearts and loyalty of Sega fans like myself who stuck with Sega thick and thin. Thank you Sega for thw wonderful memories and thank you to the developers that keep the "Dream" alive today.

[@realw1ll]

"... And it's not just because of Shenmue" *looks at tv* *has Shenmue paused* O_o

[@JohnLane_aka_Jane_Lane_fanboy]

I still own the Dreamcast since Christmas 2000 and it's still one of my favorites. Games I like the most are "Sonic Adventure" 1 & 2, "Rayman 2: The Great Escape", "NFL 2K" (which I played for the 2011 NFL season), "Soul Calibur", "Marvel vs. Capcom 2", just to name a few. I have yet to get other games like "Crazy Taxi", "Power Stone", "D.O.A. 2", "T.H.P.S.", etc. I also have "Ready 2 Rumble Boxing" on the Dreamcast as well.

[@johntracy72]

Did you also play Skies of Arcadia?

[@solaris6428]

Still one of my favorite videos on this channel its truly amazing.

[@Metal-Possum]

PAL units came bundled with the superior RF adapter. Audio and Video on a single cable, just like HDMI! It must have been from the future because I'm still waiting on Sony and Microsoft to catch up.

[@niccage6375]

I was born november 27 1998. I'm old as a japanese dreamcast.

[@Adrian-ne1qn]

nic cage lol that's pretty cool

[@Cruptile]

Wooooow, I didn't even exist until after it died!

[@AravisX]

@@Cruptile How can you type if you are dead?

[@Cruptile]

@@AravisX understandable

[@seniorpuffin2799]

I was 5 years old when this beautiful system came out my favorite game on it was house of the dead 2 with the light gun

[@SuperJumpReviews]

It might've been overshadowed by the impending release of the PS2 but in my humble opinion, Dreamcast had the BEST launch of any game console. I've been through a lot of launches and I've never felt the same way the Sega Dreamcast made me feel. Just the hysteria, publicity, and hype surrounding the Dreamcast that summer before it's release was crazy. I will never forget it. I got a little magazine for reserving the console before launch from Babbages and let me tell you, I probably read that thing like a million times that summer before it's release in September. It was ALL I thought about that summer. haha, oh man. Good video man!

[@AdamKoralik]

I agree. That's exactly how I felt. I even remember how the mall smelled that I picked it up, and that smell is forever burned in to mind in association with this console. (It was from an Auntie Anne's Pretzels.)

[@SuperJumpReviews]

AdamKoralik well, as long as we're reminiscing, haha, may I add that it was a warm late summer air. I went to pick it up later that day after my mom got home from work and I remember the warm, orange haze from the sun about to set in the sky. There was still light out but it had that really cool looking, orange sky you see sometimes in the summer. yeah, kindda cheesy, but everything was perfect that day. Weather was nice and warm and everything just felt perfect. Not to diss on the ps2 but when I picked that up in November of 2000, it was the complete opposite of the Dreamcast launch. School had already started, there was no light outside and the weather was just a dreary cold.

[@AdamKoralik]

@QuickJuniorstar Thanks for watching!

[@silasgreene2549]

AdamKoralik I really enjoyed this review video. I've just been recently following your videos for the past 2-3 months and I must say, I like how you review the different consoles/games. You're very knowledgeable and you do your research. You don't have a biased opinion on certain things such as feeling that one console is better because of its' name. Not all reviewers do that. It makes you stand out amongst some of the other big name game reviewers and game reviewer wannabe's out there. Keep up the good work!

[@dreamcastdazia4753]

N64 and Saturn are not sixth gen. They are fifth gen. Along with ps1. 6 gen was dreamcast, ps2, Xbox and gamecube in that order.

[@AdamKoralik]

Correct.

[@dx_ream9277]

@WayWorn Port39 and apple pip pin

[@Kevinkapon]

There was also the Marty and PC-FX.

[@Bildevoful]

Great video. Love the genuine way you talk about everything. SUBBED

[@AdamKoralik]

Thanks!

[@Bildevoful]

No problem. But yeah, KEEP MAKING VIDEOS.

[@astonmikedelgado]

Long time fan, love re watching these vids. Keep up the great work and hope all is well 😇

[@CMC6996]

Recently picked up a dreamcast and a vga box and I am absolutely loving it. I'm 18 years old and grew up with consoles such as the game cube and the og xbox and honestly it's such a trip to play games like sa, sa2, thps, and crazy taxi again. Your bids definitely influenced the purchase and it definitely has brought me into a world of nostalgia that I never got to truly experience. Keep up the good work man !

[@Meelodin]

***** You should do an updated video of all your favorite Dreamcast games. Like a top 20 or something. Would like to see.

[@94Jyraya]

Whenever I think about Sega, I'm always sad, because I was only born in 1994. Even though I like a lot of their newer games, I think I missed out on their original "magic".

[@MEGAGAMERX1000]

I never get tired of watching Adams videos they really make me think

[@Carl7119]

I've watched so many of your dreamcast videos, that you convinced me to buy one. Got one on ebay 2 weeks ago and bought 18 games so far. It truly is an amazing console. Thanks for all the informative and great videos! I already subscribed!

[@AdamKoralik]

Thanks for watching! I'm glad you're liking the console.

[@AdamKoralik]

+camyle cleveland Thanks for watching!

[@winterpeterson1036]

do you have to mod your dreamcast in order play independent games like Last Hope or can you play any game you put into console,

[@AdamKoralik]

Winter Peterson Nope, they'll work right out of the box.

[@winterpeterson1036]

AdamKoralik I hope you are proud of yourself. This video you made about Dreamcast convinced a huge Nintendo fan to go out buy his first Sega Console. Any games you recommend that you did not mention in this video.

[@AdamKoralik]

Winter Peterson Honored. It's been a while since I saw this. I recommend Shenmue I and II, Sonic Adventure I and II, Crazy Taxi 1 and 2, Soul Calibur, Jet Grind Radio, that's a good place to start.

[@winterpeterson1036]

AdamKoralik Can a North American Dreamcast play Shenmue II, I thought the English version was only released in Pal regions.

[@gabrielmontreuil]

5:04 I always thought that the Dreamcast Controller and the Xbox Original Controller was kinda similar. Because of the Big Xbox logo in a glass on the middle of the Controller, minus the Right Analog. PS: Dreamcast was Awesome

[@AdamKoralik]

Not a coincidence, Microsoft based the Duke on the Dreamcast controller. Which as I said in my XBox video, I find insulting to the Dreamcast. But, hey, it is what it is.

[@XTHHedgehog]

Adam, thanks to you, I've been wanting a Dreamcast for years. Thanks to you, I now have one. Thank you, you have aided the Dreamcast in the gaming continuity.

[@MichaelN77]

OMG, I cannot say how much I loved this console. I think it surpassed the Saturn as my favorite SEGA console. Your right it was the last console made for gamers. When I was in college I saved the lunch money my mother gave me weekly (about twenty dollars) to import it from Japan in February 1999. I loved this console so much I actually bought a Dreamcast shirt (blue logo, black shirt) and wore it to Playstation 4 launch. I really wish SEGA would remake ChuChuRocketo for the eighth generation consoles. It would blast to play that online today.

[@Siknik64]

"Sega kinda busted their load right at the beginning." Haha, I couldn't stop laughing...

[@ianeons9278]

20:47 The DreamCast has so many great games it's overwhelming and it's too much for the human mind to comprehend.

[@halomasturxbo101]

I just went to GameStop where I found Shenmue 1 and 2 for the Xbox One, and I bought it. I can't wait to try it for the first time. Thank you so much Adam for persuading me to get the game. I enjoy your videos very much.

[@braddahjerry]

I've watched all your Sega vids. This and the Saturn segment made me subscribe to your channel. Keep up the excellent work!

[@AdamKoralik]

braddahjerry

[@TripleThreatDX]

even Sega's console names: Genesis, Saturn and Dream Cast; just feels so matrix. gets you into the hype of it.

[@Zorbak962]

Make SEGA great again

[@UkraineJames2000]

We're gonna build a console, and Nintendo is going to pay for it! Grab Microsoft by the pussy.

[@MAZGamingUK]

Ukraine James 😂😂😂😂

[@chargermaster3716]

Zorbak962 😆😂

[@johntracy72]

We're still waiting for that Nintendo CD!

[@deafbyhiphop]

Make la selección de méxico great again

[@Charvel86]

Hi AdamKoralik, new to your channel and have just watched your sega saturn retrospective and now the dreamcast retrospective and would just like say excellent wealth of knowledge and informative content. Loving these posts, keep up the great work! :)

[@AdamKoralik]

Thanks for watching!

[@IanCombs1337]

Thanks for making this series, I found it super interesting!

[@AdamKoralik]

Thanks for watching!

[@SonicBoone56]

Great video Adam. This is truly the last gamer's console. Maybe something like this could be done (probably by me) again. None of the modern games compare to the Dreamcast. I always tell my friends about it, and they usually turn it down. There's just something about retro games that will always stay. I guess their simplicity is what you could say, though Dreamcast is far from simple. The only thing that comes close to Dreamcast is indie games. Even then, it's still not as great. It's funny, many great developers came from Sega. I always tell people about Sega's past. They would say, "You like Sega?" I'm like, "Just the old Sega. Now they're pretty lame." I hope something good happens to gaming. Like I've said numerous times, my GameStar idea is the answer to the blandness of modern gaming. Keep up the good work Adam. Happy Spring Break!

[@AdamKoralik]

Thanks!

[@squigin3380]

Damn I really wish they would have made it backwards compatible !!!

[@chargermaster8740]

Squigin it would cost. much more plus the Saturn was. not popular in North America

[@BushidoBrownSama]

Backwards compatibility in consoles wasn't a big thing until PS2 came out Considering that Saturn had like all of the CPUs of Genesis, CD, 32x, as in more powerful Motorola 68k, Hitachi SH2 chips it should have had backwards compatibility with them which could have saved it worldwide. As for adding Saturn Backwards compatibility they probably could have added that through the extension port.

[@zongrog]

Hey man! I really enjoy your videos, your descriptions are always a great mix of personal opinion and economic context! Keep up the good work :)

[@AdamKoralik]

Thanks!

[@will8804]

Adam - great video. The Dreamcast controller is one of my favourite controllers of all time and I absolutely LOVED the VMU.

[@nerbovmj]

This is precisely the type of video I'm looking for. I'm your age, and find myself a bit too old to be regularly watch KZbin for entertainment. Specifically, I don't care to watch what's most popular here: watching other people play video games, or see them discuss modern video games with exaggerated expressions and effects. I do love, however, an in-depth conversation on the consoles of my youth (and occasionally the present ones), which is exactly like watching your videos feel like. So well done, Adam, and many thanks, and consider me subscribed. By the way, I was in 8th grade when the console came out, which I too had preordered. I remember it vividly, waiting all day to go to the store and picking it up. I got Sonic Adventure and Ready 2 Rumble Boxing. We swung by Arby's on the way home (5 roast beefs for $5), so I fired it up while still eating. I played the boxing game first, wanting to "build up" to the Sonic experience later that night. Needless to say, I was blown away, and proudly wore my Dreamcast shirt that came with pre-ordering the console and raising my Chows on the VMU. My 64 was by far my most played console, but Dreamcast will always be my favorite for the promise of what it could've been.

[@AdamKoralik]

Michael Nerbovig Thank you for watching! Glad I could be just what you were looking for.

[@malmstring]

I imported the Dreamcast in 1998 from Japan to Sweden. It never disappointed me. I loved all the arcade conversions for it. The last true gamers console. I personally never liked PS or PS2. At the time, the only alternative that I enjoyed besides Dreamcast was Neo Geo. That was and is an awesome console. I had Saturn at the time but sold it shortly before buying Dreamcast. 3D was all the rage but Saturn games had some shitty 3D. I had a hard time enjoying them. On another note, too bad 3DO didn't pan out. I also owned it at the time. It was a cool console and its music was top notch...but the games and gameplay lacked sorely. Ah, can still remember when me and my buddies used to pirate newly released Japan SNES titles from BBS. Those were the times.

[@juanmartinstehle5047]

We all have different tastes dude. I really like the Sega Master System and the Sega Genesis but the Saturn and the Dreamcast personally never liked.

[@Orpheusftw]

I've been watching your highly enthusiastic Dreamcast content off and on since about 2009, and your passion is part of the reason I finally just bought my first. In 2019. Don't get me wrong, I wanted one since 1999, but felt like I could never justify it. The Dreamcast always felt like the path I never took, and I thought about it a lot over the years. What I would describe feeling now is a sense of peace. It's a little expensive to collect for at this point, but I have no regrets.

[@AdamKoralik]

***** Thanks for watching.

[@thatguyontheright1]

Something funny here. Bleem was made by a guy named Randy Lindon, who had some coding experience putting stuff like Dragons Lair on the Amiga. After Sony's litigation and court fees brought down Bleem, Sony hired Randy to do the PS1 emulator for the PS2. Too bad he didn't make it work like Bleem.

[@AdamKoralik]

Randy was a brilliant, probably still is.

[@thatguyontheright1]

Yea, he still is. The guy got Doom to run on the SNES. Can't find shit on what he is up to today though.

[@strykah92]

+thatguyontheright1 Little late here, but are you absolutely certain this is correct? Because to my understanding, the Bleem project was ongoing until 2001 (they had a release planned for Final Fantasy 9 until it came to Sony's attention), the PS2 was released in March 2000. Maybe you're thinking of the emulation that the PS3 uses for PS1 games?

[@thatguyontheright1]

strykah92 the company Bleem! went defunct in 2000...by then, Sony had recruited Randy.

[@strykah92]

***** Well there has to be some sort of misinformation at hand, the chances having a Bleem release of GT2, a lawsuit against the company, and the release of the readily backwards compatible PS2 in the space of 2-3 months are rather... astronomical... I did some digging around and to my understanding, he was hired by Sony but primarily to assist in games ported from other platforms to the PS2. Doesn't look like he was involved in the PS2's method of backwards compatibility.

[@JeffCompass]

Thinking of getting a dreamcast soon. 5 games you would recommend? (besides Sonic Adventure)

[@justicerenoux2635]

GamingCompass get soul caliber sonic adventure and crazy taxi

[@XxElementalPhoenix]

I got a dreamcast, controller, and visual including eleven games for about £10 and the games included crazy taxi and sonic adventures and dead or alive 2 but am still going to get soul caliber

[@mikediloreto5965]

Tony Hawks Pro Skater Street Fighter Alpha 3 Virtua Fighter Soul Calibur And, of course... DAAYYYYTOOOONAAAAAAAAAAA

[@TwoTilMidnight]

GamingCompass Skies of Arcadia Last Blade 2 Shenmue House of the Dead 2 Jet Grind Radio

[@STAXONDECK1]

Border down

[@widdowson91]

Thinking about the Dreamcast makes me feel sad. Such an amazing system, but died well before its time. Back in the day I played mine all the time, my PS2 never got a look in. I was devastated when Sega pulled out of the hardware business, although I knew deep down they pretty much had no other choice. Playing games online and searching the net on a console, at that time in history, was INSANE!!! And you spoke the truth. The Dreamcast was the last die-hard games console. The last one aimed squarely at us gamers.

[@brianisebay]

Just started binge watching these console recap videos, really interesting and insightful stuff. I've never owned a Sega console until today. Bought a Dreamcast with 3 controllers, 1 vmu, Crazy Taxi 2, Marvel vs Capcom 2, Soul Calibur, Shenmue, RE Code Veronica, and a game I've never heard of called Slave Zero. Most of the games didn't have their original cases and the cables were missing, but he threw in some extras and I'd just gotten a bunch of Gamecube stuff for relatively cheap from him just the day before so I didn't mind. Really looking forward to play it and start collecting.

[@WhiteJarrah]

Every now and then I hear rumours about a Sega Dreamcast 2 coming out. I don't know if there's any validity to them. But if Sega ever does make a comeback with a Dreamcast 2, my suggestion would be to make it backwards compatible with the Sega CD, Sega Saturn and Sega Dreamcast 1 games and include a cartridge port or two so its backwards compatible with the Sega Master System, Sega Mega Drive and 32X games. And of course, it should come with Alex Kidd in Miracle World built in.

[@CanyonCountyMCRJ69]

If this even matters, don't forget the Blu-Ray compatibility :3

[@jordangordon2350]

Jarrah White I think that’s a bad idea. The retron 5 isn’t doing great and has complications. And Nintendo’s not on top anymore. A new Sega console should try to compete directly with the ps4 and Xbox one and have third party support plus some exclusive sega titles, that would be the only way they could get any sort of profit in 2018, you have to go for the mainstream

[@sufyan11]

That’s gonna cost a lot of fucking money to play that many systems

[@robitaill3]

The sega Dreamcast is to SEGA fans what the ford bronco was to Ford fans

[@Utubesuxmycock]

unless you like OJ simpson

[@robitaill3]

I never brought his name up. I'm saying many fans of a company have a product they wish would come back

[@chargermaster3716]

David Robitaille it’s not coming back

[@robitaill3]

@@chargermaster3716 good. Chevy brought back the Blazer and ruined it. I don't want Ford to do the same

[@757jlhood]

@@robitaill3 its back

[@jollywankerproductions774]

I just bought a Dreamcast..It came with Crazy Taxi...I had a real blast with that game!..I have bought a handful of other games and am really enjoying what the Dreamcast offers. I like the fact that it is one of those consoles that still gets releases on it; games to look forward to!..Every console ever made has its moment as the publics new shiny thang to marvel over, be it a short or long time..but not every console endures the decades with a fan base that inspires new games and new hardware add-ons. It is a great console!..

[@Darth_Sativa]

love your videos ...i learn a lot from them, i have a modest game collection of 14 consoles and a couples hundreds game and you give me the desire to continue to make it grow. thanks man im from canada and you also made me discover Toyratt where i got my Saturn.. keep on gaming man an making great videosQ

[@SirGeeeO]

The best way to play THPS 2. I think all the multiplats played best on Dreamcast.

[@AdamKoralik]

I agree, but since almost all of them were fifth generation games, that makes sense.

[@gamernaut8864]

I hate the Dreamcast controller as much as you hate the Wii mote. Thankfully, with the Total Control Plus adapters, I can use PS and Saturn control pads or arcade sticks for the Dreamcast.

[@halo3odst]

But the dreamcast controler loves you D:

[@SYIBOI]

Between you and Mark Bussler of Classic Gameroom, it has convinced me to adopt a Dreamcast into my console fleet. It is now one of the gems of my collection and I love it a lot, it has tons of great games and fun experiences. OH also I found Shenmue complete in my local goodwill for $4

[@BHoSV]

I grew up playing video games. When I won Rayman 2 in a contest, my parents bought a PSone to play it on. And that was the first and only console we had for a while. With the sixth generation, I was actually only aware of the PS2, Xbox and GameCube. I can't remember ever seeing anything Dreamcast-related in the major videogame stores. In hindsight I DO remember seeing an article about it somewhere, but to my knowledge, it wasn't a big deal (at least not in my country). I even have to admit that your video on the Xbox taught me that the Dreamcast was even in the same generation. So while I don't know anything about the Dreamcast per se (and quite frankly, I'm happy to have owned the other consoles at one time or another) it's great to see that you're so knowledgeable about this. Really informative stuff. So thank you!

[@quincy8557]

After Sega abandoned support quickly for the Sega CD, 32X and Saturn I did not trust them enough to buy the Dreamcast.

[@AdamKoralik]

That's how most people felt.

[@Mudkip971]

Power Stone FTW

[@Tihi92]

Hey, Adam! I don't comment on videos often, but I just had to do it this time. Congratulations on a great video! I really like how you talked directly to the viewers in that one part. It kind of surprised me, but in a good way. It felt more like a live conversation than as a video because of that. I really like all your other videos as well. Keep up the good work! :)

[@AdamKoralik]

Thanks! ^_^

[@Collectible_Andy]

Liked, subscribed, and now i've commented. Excellent commentary and fond memories. I was right there with you at launch on 9.9.99. My launch day was incredible besides my EB Games getting part of the bad batch of Sonic Adventure so it wasn't for a week or so before I could play it. Keep up the good work with more videos!

[@ricardomauricioaraya7625]

It makes me sad to see Sega games on Nintendo consoles.... Especially exclusive games...

[@brianedward9119]

I think it's more sad that they make so many shitty games now

[@ricardomauricioaraya7625]

+FirePrinceZuko 77 yep, it's not what it used to be

[@stevep4181]

wish i never sold my sega dreamcast i had it as a kid i babied it. as a kid i asumed gaming would alwayes get better with new hardware. now days games are just getting prettier. graphics over gameplay seams to be the direction were goin

[@westinmcclister1507]

That's why I have an Xbox one but find myself buying a ton of 2007-2010 games for 360 they were more about the game back then and not having pretty commercials and advertisements though there are a few exceptions like witcher 3

[@rocker9136]

@@SirDibble25 mod that baby and you can play any gba game on the 3ds natively

[@dman45main]

I love your dream cast and original Xbox video you have a nice story about how your experience was it cool that their still are gamers like you

[@t103Ninja]

man i would love to come to your place and just dig through and play your games you have so much stuff that i have never even heard of before

[@Brunn0121]

so sad that the dreamcast had such a premature death.... too bad sega got out of the console market, if it hadn't, im pretty sure nintendo wouldn't be just a bunch of a-holes in charge...

[@nightruler666]

***** all of a-holes are in the japanese headquarters

[@creepercrewjakethefake9209]

***** I always say if nintendo wants the NX to be the only system that sells, they need to get Sega to work for them, because Sega has the best advertising I have ever seen, which is the thing the Wii U lacks. Advertising. Oh and Sega would make good sonic games maybe?

[@nightruler666]

CreeperCrew jakethefake sega is a only a name

[@mikejandrews]

CreeperCrew jakethefake SEGA *had* a lot of things. The SEGA that was is no more. The most talented people at SEGA are gone. You just have to look at some of the more recent games to see that. I mean, did you *play* Sonic Lost World? Jesus, that was awful.

[@mikejandrews]

Kidd ... "dope"? I'm not going to get into an argument with you, kiddo. Calling someone a moron, for stating that a game was technically poorly made, is not the way to enter into a discussion. You may have liked it. I'm sure many people did. Technically, though, it was pretty ropy.

[@elioamedeo]

What you said about the Dreamcast being the last video game console made for "you" is very sad... and true. Nintendo is the only one left now, and even they target other demographics. But wouldn't you agree that the Gamecube was the real last true console? Much like the Dreamcast it had a very gamer-centric library. Two Mario, three Zelda, two Metroid, Eternal Darkness, The Twin Snakes, Resident Evil remake, 0 and 4, Viewtiful Joe, Melee, Pikmin, Capcom vs SNK 2, Soul Calibur 2 (with Link! :-D), P.N. 03, Rogue Squadron II and III, Two Starfox, Killer 7. Not to mention Crystal Chronicles, a game that required four GBA to work properly. It had the best add on ever, the GB Player. Wonderful perfect controller. And it got some of the Dreamcast amazing legacy with Sonic Adventure 1 & 2, Ikaruga, Skies of Arcadia and Phantasy Star. I guess the most casual thing about the Gamecube was the DK bongos. But it wasn't like the guitar on PS2 or the stupid ass wiimote, it was wacky and arcade-like, much like the Dreamcast fishing rod. You could play Jungle Beat with the bongos, an actual video game, good 2D platform, before 2D platforms were cool again. I think that much like the fourth generation, the sixth had Sega and Nintendo just being awesome.

[@jeff97ish]

+Adam Koralik I just got a Dreamcast 3 days ago. I love it. Can't believe I didn't buy it sooner.

[@wifidude98]

I love my Dreamcast so much. Got it in 2013 really trying to get most of the good games. I'm on disc 3 on Shenmue now and it's really exciting!!

[@JMFSpike]

1:08 Seriously, there are people who think that!? I've never heard that argument, but it's beyond stupid. It's a huge leap from even the most powerful 5th gen console(N64), and it's only a little less powerful then the PS2. If you were to look at a DC and PS2 game side by side, you wouldn't even notice a difference most of the time. I mean, you might notice a difference if you were looking really close, but it wouldn't be anything major. 5:13 Yeah, the PS1 was the only system at the time that had dual sticks. It wasn't important for a controller to have them back then. No one ever complained about the N64 or DC not having dual sticks. They didn't even think about it. 7:04 People who live in Europe have told me that the Master System was pretty explosively popular there. It was similar to how the NES was huge over here. I'm not sure about the rest of the Sega consoles though. 16:59 I'd really like to see you do a standalone Bleemcast video. It was a very cool idea, and it's a very interesting story to tell. It was originally intended to be a disk that would allow you to play any PS1 game on the Dreamcast. The Dreamcast was way ahead of it's time with the internet and VMU features, and it also improved on Nintendo's N64 controller innovations. The N64 controller only had one slot on the back, mostly used for either the rumble or controller pak. This worked fine for many games, but it was a bit of an annoyance for games that used both accessories, since you had to switch them back and forth when saving. The Dreamcast solved that problem by simply having 2 slots on the back of the controller, and their rumble pak didn't need batteries. I think that the Dreamcast is a great system overall, but I just don't really understand how people can call it the "greatest system ever made" or "my favorite game console". That's gotta be purely nostalgia talking. Like I said, it was ahead of it's time, but it just wasn't around long enough to be considered those things. It has a fantastic library of games for a console that was around for less then 2 years, but it's library is still very limited. It just can't compete with all the other systems out there that were more successful.

[@nintendo64_lover6]

To be honest I've seen plenty of Dreamcast games that looked far better than anything the PS2 did...

[@JMFSpike]

Nintendo64_Lover I've heard many others say similar things, and that just goes to show you how much effort was put into those games.

[@yellowkindbud]

I'm pretty sure the Dreamcast was a more powerful platform than the PS2 in some ways, had hardware texture compression + AA (which is huge for image quality) and could output in 480p via VGA (it was far easier to develop for as well). It was an amazing system. Sega just shit the bed so hard with previous efforts no one really trusted them.

[@fjr4997]

it was a lot easier to program a DC game than to code for the PS2.

[@Icantdothatrightnow]

I admit to, at first, hating the Dreamcast. I honestly thought it was a shitty kid-targeted console that only released games rated E, and was vastly inferior to every other 6th gen console. And I wasn't alone on this. Most of my friends completely dismissed the Dreamcast as shit, and waited for the Ps2. And, while the Ps2 IS my favorite 6th generation console (and easily one of, if not my favorite console of all time) I still appreciate the Dreamcast and what it tried to do. If I were to rank the 6th generation, having now played ALL of the consoles, I'd probably rank is something like; Gamecube

[@QuickJuniorstarBlock]

Agreed!

[@Matrix803]

The PS2 could be regarded as better simply because it had a longer lifespan, so it had more titles released for it. I loved Twisted Metal Black on the PS2, and MTV Music Generator 2 (though that wasn't exactly a game). I used to use the PS2's DVD player all the time to watch movies. However, it could also be argued that the Dreamcast didn't even need a DVD player. If you had the broadband adapter, and if someone had the willpower and programming skills to do so, you could make an online movie streaming interface for the Dreamcast. The console was only out for 18 months, so that's like 6 to 8 years of development and support that the Dreamcast missed out on. So much could've been done with the broadband adapter. The Dreamcast could've been the first game system to incorporate social networking and conference voice chatting. People could've hosted live Let's Play streams over the internet or exchange game saves with each other. The serial port could've made use of added storage. There was so much potential with the Dreamcast that was missed. Even to today's standards, the Dreamcast looks like a close-to-current-gen console that traveled back in time to the year 1998.

[@QuickJuniorstarBlock]

Lodmot​ Even with the broadband adapter, I don't think it will support full motion video or anything like that.

[@Matrix803]

***** That would be an interesting thing to test. I have an SD card adapter coming for my Dreamcast soon and I was going to try playing a full-length movie using DreamShell's built-in media player.

[@nightruler666]

Icantdothatrightnow Why is a console is called kiddy when it has only rated E game or it most of it's library has rated E games? Only an idiot that got an Xbox as their first console or a twelve year old trying to be hard would say that

[@AdamKoralik]

nashismox3 No problem dude, I'm glad you're going to get to try it out. Only 110V.

[@nashismox3]

Ok thanks man. Happy gaming! Now I need to get that NES controller to Wiimote adapter and life will be complete :)

[@JackalGoldKick]

Good video. I have never played the DreamCast but from what you've said it seems like a Console worth looking into and playing.

[@Alexred94]

i think the dreamcast is overrated.i feel it would've been like the gamecube where it would've been supported by first party only.it has no right stick.and you spent $200 for a system that lasted not even 2 yrs in america?the gd rom lacked the memory of even the gamecube discs.come on.the hardware came out to early where the ps2 and xbox destroyed it.its not a bad system just overrated in my opinion.plus most of its great library got ported to xbox and gamecube

[@AdamKoralik]

You're certainly entitled to your opinion.

[@Alexred94]

yeah its just me lol.great vids tho

[@AdamKoralik]

Alexred94 Thanks for watching!

[@user-jd3vs6ju2y]

shenmue 2 looks better than the grand theft auto games for me at least

[@Mario_N64]

I'm from Mexico, and the Dreamcast was quite popular over here. They even had a TV show dedicated to it, probably funded by Sega, or the importer or distributor here. Its competitors, the PS1 and the N64 were quite popular too, but the DC's superior graphics attracted a lot of older gamers. I remember seeing a video of Soul Calibur on TV, and my jaw just dropped to the floor, I couldn't believe we finally had arcade-level graphics on a console. My favorite game is Jet Set Radio. I showed it to my 10 year old nephew recently, and he liked it a lot.

[@grouchyarchie]

When the DC was tanking, everything went on sale, so I bought a ton of their games, the mouse, the keyboard, a DC carry case and several controllers and vmus. In 2003 I knew they would be cheap for awhile, but then nostalgia would set in and the price would go up, so I bought three for about $15 USD each. Glad I did! Great video! It's my favorite console too.

[@heero2219]

I miss my Dreamcast, it was probably the first console where I actually started calling myself a gamer. So many great memories playing Crazy Taxi, Sonic, RE: Code Veronica, and a hand full of other titles. I really hope to see more indie titles developed for it, one of the ones I'm looking forward to is Pier Solar. Anyway great video, and thanks for keeping the dream alive.

[@MichaelWWoods]

I still love that console. I can't think of another game console that I look back at fondly the way I do the Dreamcast. I bought it on a whim when I walked into a...I think it might have been EB Games (they used to be in the US as well) and was so happy with that purchase. Me and my roommate at the time played the hell out of that thing. It was great.

[@thememecow1673]

adam, you are the reason I got a dreamcast and I thank you for that.

[@AdamKoralik]

+randomcrap.tv Glad you like it!

[@thesaltyjesus]

Even though I was only 8-9 when the Dreamcast was released I still look back on it very fondly, even with all its "faults" it's still one of the best consoles of its time and I have never felt affection towards another console in the same way since and I am in agreement that it was the last true gamers console to be released and your review brings joy to the inner child that clings fondly to that console.

[@Retrogamer1402]

Thank's to you I bought myself a PAL Dreamcast here in switzerland and I can't believe how awesome and underrated this console is! Thank you Adam for hyping me to buy a Dreamcast! You are right, it's the best console ever made. All these arcade-games and of course Shenmue! The cool thing is that, I myself was born in 1999 and the Dreamcast came out in 99! That's why I also feel a special connection with it. Thank you again! :D

[@AdamKoralik]

Thanks for watching!

[@Incubusnut]

I love your passion for the Shenmue franchise! Way ahead of its time. I remember 9-9-99 and I did it up BIG on launch day. Amazing system.

[@TripperGetem]

This is such a great and informative video. I love my Dreamcast.

[@AdamKoralik]

Thanks for watching!

[@N0sferat66]

I love your vids man. I comment it in almost every recap video. These recaps and dreamcast vids are like the killer apps for your channel. I like(d) SEGA a lot. I am a huge fan of them for their time with dreamcast and before. My favorite console is the SEGA Genesis/Mega Drive. A lot of great memories. Sure, i like SNES a lot, but my Mega Drive is #1. Of course, after my NES and Mega Drive, i got a playstation, because that is what i saw at my grandma's house, because they were the first to own them in my family, then my uncle demonstrated die hard with the gun, crash bandicoot, metal gear solid, so we wanted one too, obviously. (Yes, my grandma and grandpa had and played videogames, which i is awesome.) For a long time, i have been wanting a sega dreamcast, especially after watching this video. I am going to a convention on Sunday and the sega dreamcast is on my list now. (THANKS!) Are the (good) games rare? Of course sonic is good, but is probably very affordable for what i can see. I am not too familiar with the games. Like the Saturn games, almost all of them are costing a lot of money and some are even unaffordable. I totally agree about the "This console is for you" part. I do not like all the overkill features the consoles have today. It just makes them more and more irrelevant. It's more like a media center which happen to play games. If i want to do shit like that, i will buy a pc. I believe because they want to hit every target instead of just gamers, all those overkill features is holding back its potential on what it can do in terms of graphics, AI, games in general, etc. I have had a lot (and still have) of fun playing the playstation 1 and when i even hear the boot-up screen, nostalgia overload. Just shitloads of memories, just like the NES and Sega Genesis/Mega Drive. Again, thanks a lot for the videos, especially the recap series, i hope they will go on to the second generation of gaming.

[@AdamKoralik]

Thank you Tony, I appreciate that!

[@OldShaman]

My first ever console I played as a kid was the dreamcast, so many memories going over to my cousins house and playing sonic adventure in front of the tv. I wouldn't own the system until years later well into the sixth console generation and man what a great system your point about the last true console for gamers holds value with this one for sure this was the last system I generally go back to for some awesome nostalgia moments.

[@gustavocortez5460]

dude this is a great channel, keep it up

[@AdamKoralik]

+Gustavo Cortez Thanks!

[@gustavocortez5460]

I was also a sega fan like you, and i had a saturn, everythiiing you said about it is true, im trying to hunt down a controller and some gems

[@pant3r04]

I'm so glad I got a dreamcast last week! Its is truly an amazing system!

[@dreamcast6778]

You are the best men. I like Dreamcast like you or love. You have right. For me sure the best 6 generation console. I love this console and your videos abaut dreamcast. Your Portuguese fan and leaves in Switzerland. I born in Venezuela. Thanks allot of everything you say. I get many adweic of you. I still play dreamcast evry days . I have completed collection of Europe and I need 31 games to have complete of America. Japan maiby 100 games. Tanks allot.