Sega Dreamcast
1999 SegaGeneration 6
Sega's final console was ahead of its time with built-in internet connectivity and impressive graphics. Though short-lived, the Dreamcast delivered innovative games and proved that Sega's creative spirit remained strong until the very end.
688
Total Games
1999
Release Year
Want to play Dreamcast games on a handheld?
We compared Dreamcast emulation across 12 handhelds with published testing. 7 of them handle it, and the page lists them cheapest first with a source on every rating.
Which handheld runs Dreamcast?Technical Specifications
Processor
Hitachi SH-4 32-bit processor at 200 MHz
Memory
16 MB main RAM, 8 MB video RAM
Media
GD-ROM discs
Graphics
PowerVR2 CLX2 GPU with hardware T&L
Audio
ARM7 sound processor with 64 channels
Dreamcast games
10 titles catalogued. Games with their own page are the ones published emulation testing names directly.
| Title | Year | Developer | Genre |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shenmue | 1999 | Sega AM2 | Adventure, RPG |
| Crazy Taxi | 1999 | Hitmaker | Arcade, Racing |
| Jet Set Radio | 2000 | Smilebit | Action, Sports |
| Sonic Adventure | 1998 | Sonic Team | Platformer |
| Resident Evil: Code Veronica | 2000 | Capcom | Survival Horror |
| Soul Calibur | 1999 | Project Soul | Fighting |
| Power Stone | 1999 | Capcom | Fighting |
| Skies of Arcadia | 2000 | Overworks | RPG |
| Phantasy Star Online | 2000 | Sonic Team | RPG, Online |
| Grandia II | 2000 | Game Arts | RPG |
Questions about the Dreamcast
- When was the Sega Dreamcast released?
- The Sega Dreamcast was released in 1999 by Sega. It is a generation 6 console with a library of roughly 688 titles.
- What are the Dreamcast specifications?
- Processor: Hitachi SH-4 32-bit processor at 200 MHz. Memory: 16 MB main RAM, 8 MB video RAM. Graphics: PowerVR2 CLX2 GPU with hardware T&L. Audio: ARM7 sound processor with 64 channels. Media: GD-ROM discs.
- Can you emulate Dreamcast games on a retro handheld?
- 7 of 12 handhelds with published testing run Dreamcast well enough to play. The cheapest is the Anbernic RG35XX H at around $65. Every rating traces to testing by someone who had the hardware.
- Which Dreamcast games are covered here?
- 10 titles: Shenmue, Crazy Taxi, Jet Set Radio, Sonic Adventure, Resident Evil: Code Veronica, Soul Calibur, Power Stone, Skies of Arcadia, Phantasy Star Online, Grandia II.
Fun Facts & Trivia
- • First console with built-in internet connectivity
- • Featured the revolutionary VMU (Visual Memory Unit)
- • Had superior graphics to PlayStation at launch
- • Discontinued after only 3 years due to poor sales