Sega Asks, "Do You Still Own A Dreamcast?"

Noja87 · Mar 9, 2008

Sega Asks, "Do You Still Own A Dreamcast?"

Sega of Japan has been sighted nosing around our Dreamcasts, asking all sorts of questions. Questions like, "Do you still own a Dreamcast?" and "What's its serial number?" They've just updated their Dreamcast.com website with the first question, and clicking on it takes you to a page where you can use your console's serial number to register for a user.dreamcast.com account.

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After entering the serial and some other pertinent info, you'll get a simple email confirmation thanking for registering. Once your account is approved, you'll then have a (yourserialnumber)@dreamcast.com Gmail account.

Sega updated their Dreamcast trademark to include new terms back in August, and now this. With the tenth anniversary of the console coming up in August, one can't help but wonder what the hell is going on.

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Hell i still do i have my dreamcast. I cant play it because my puppies ate the power cables but i still have it, with the original box in perfect condition and all xD

I think im going to register the thing just to see what is this all about :eyemove:

refraction · Mar 9, 2008

yeh i would, if they hadnt had registration closed for the last few days

Samor · Mar 9, 2008

interesting. And yes, mine's still alive and kicking. It's even hooked up again.

refraction · Mar 9, 2008

Samor said:
interesting. And yes, mine's still alive and kicking. It's even hooked up again.

same

its 6th generation heaven downstairs, got the PS2, Dreamcast and Xbox all hooked up under the 42" tv for gaming pleasure

Paratech · Mar 9, 2008

Between me and Charline, we have three fully functioning Dreamcasts.

I wonder how Sega would deal with that?

deamonhunter · Mar 9, 2008

would sega give every one a new super secret next gen console in return for their old dreamcast ??

or are they just planing on releasing new titles?

thats what goes in my mind now

Paratech · Mar 9, 2008

From what I heard on another forum, Sega can't get the parts to the GD-ROM unit anymore, so I'd refuse to part with my Dreamcasts. I keep hoping to find a way to Transfer all of my GD-ROMs to PC like was done with my C64 collection, so I could eventually play them in emulation.

I still enjoy a number of Dreamcast games. IIRC I have ~ 50 Dreamcast games.

Samor · Mar 9, 2008

refraction said:
same its 6th generation heaven downstairs, got the PS2, Dreamcast and Xbox all hooked up under the 42" tv for gaming pleasure

well, I don't have an xbox, but it's the same here otherwise

Noja87 · Mar 9, 2008

I would be happy with just a new Dreamcast a nice collection of games xD

emwearz · Mar 9, 2008

Some people think its a fake.

The registration page is offline and "temporally" suspended, however there is a lot of evidence to prove that this site is in fact fake and not run by Sega.

This includes the source code of the site being poorly written, the server not being on Sega's dedicated servers, the e-mail verification coming from a non-Sega domain, Google Ads and Play-Asia advertising on the homepage, as well as a Sega Direct link, even though Sega Direct is due to close at the end of March.

Thanakil · Mar 9, 2008

deamonhunter said:
would sega give every one a new super secret next gen console in return for their old dreamcast ??

or are they just planing on releasing new titles?

thats what goes in my mind now

Last I heard, Sega said they had no intention to change their plans of making games only and that they were satisfied with their current position.

And a fourth console? Please, 3 is already a crowded area.

skoreanime · Mar 9, 2008

Still have 2 DCs just sitting on my shelves... I'll never let go of them oO

Exodus · Mar 9, 2008

Did you listen for a laughing sound after selecting 'yes' to owning one?

ShadowDancer · Mar 9, 2008

Exodus said:
Did you listen for a laughing sound after selecting 'yes' to owning one?

Nope more like an applause to having that's really cherished for those who have it.

I still have mine.

46480 · Mar 9, 2008

Surprised Cid hasn't come here.

I had one some time ago, but sold it to my cousin.

Samor · Mar 9, 2008

cid will probably visit once he gets back

Spyhop · Mar 11, 2008

dreamcast.com is no longer owned by sega.
it's a phishing scam.
Dreamcast.com converted into phishing scam, Sega warns - Joystiq

Samor · Mar 11, 2008

well, in that case, it was

a) a pretty cleverly disguided one
b) I'm glad ref and I weren't able to register.

Paratech · Mar 11, 2008

Yeah same here!

Spyhop · Mar 11, 2008

Samor said:
well, in that case, it was

a) a pretty cleverly disguided one
b) I'm glad ref and I weren't able to register.

happy 5000th

NamesSolidSnake · Mar 11, 2008

I also own a DC, but the laser is so messed up that it can only play a few games.

You want it, you scamming little sh-ts? Well take it!

Lol, j/k.

Exodus · Mar 11, 2008

Exodus said:
Did you listen for a laughing sound after selecting 'yes' to owning one?

Hmm... I was subconsciously on to something.

PCXL-Fan · Mar 11, 2008

"Do You Still Own A Dreamcast?"

No mine was stolen... which prompted me to buy my xbox

Cid Highwind · Mar 11, 2008

I dont have much time

check the "leaving/back" thread. i can only type on psp while at campus. Its sad theyre taking advantage of this loyal fanbase. Mine is in a zombie state,it worked last time i tried playing D2. *knocks on wood* Cheers from Belgium,the beer is great,drunk about every night and no headache in the morning.:beer:

Phil · Mar 11, 2008

how are the women??

Samor · Mar 11, 2008

Cid Highwind said:
I dont have much time check the "leaving/back" thread. i can only type on psp while at campus. Its sad theyre taking advantage of this loyal fanbase. Mine is in a zombie state,it worked last time i tried playing D2. *knocks on wood* Cheers from Belgium,the beer is great,drunk about every night and no headache in the morning.:beer:

smurfenbier

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