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Modem cartridge (N64)
The '''Sega Channel''' was an online service through cable television services. Launched 1994 in the USA, 1995 in Canada, discontinued 1998.<br>Fees varied by location. Released in the United States of America and Canada. Fees Varied by location,<ref group=N>Fees Varied by location. The Sega Channel section uses [https://www.ign.com/articles/2008/06/11/the-sega-channel IGN's approximations]</ref> Sega Channel had a {{Inflation|USD|25|1994}} activation fee (includes necessary hardware), and approximately {{Inflation|USD|15|1994}} for a monthly fee.<ref>[https://www.ign.com/articles/2008/06/11/the-sega-channel The SEGA Channel by By Levi Buchanan] (1994 prices for the USA)</ref>
===[[wikipedia:64DD#AccessoriesRandnet|Modem cartridgeRandnet]] (N64)===
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'''Randnet''' was a Japan-exclusive service for the [[Nintendo_64_emulators#64DD_emulation|64DD]] that allowed users to play multiplayer games and use a web-browser. The only way to use Randnet was to purchase the The modem Randnet starter kit, which included: Nintendo 64 Modem, Expansion Pak, 64DD, Randnet Browser Disk.<ref name=Randnet>[https://www.ign.com/articles/1999/12/16/ign64s-ultimate-64dd-faq IGN64's Ultimate 64DD FAQ]</ref>Launched late 1999, Discontinued 2001<ref>[https://www.ign.com/articles/2001/02/24/64dd-broken-promises 64DD: Broken Promises]</ref>;PriceThe initial pricing was a monthly fee of ¥2,500 or ¥3,300. The revised pricing is a annual fee of ¥30,000 (For people who already own the N64) and ¥39,600 (Which came with a black translucent N64).<ref name=Randnet>[https://www.ign.com/articles/1999/12/16/ign64s-ultimate-64dd-faq IGN64's Ultimate 64DD FAQ]</ref><br>====Modem cartridge====The [[wikipedia:64DD#Accessories|Modem cartridge ]] (NUS-029) connects at up to 28.8 kbit/s, for the defunct Randnet service , and compatible 64DD games and web browser.
===[[wikipedia:SharkWire Online|SharkWire Online]] (N64)===
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