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===[[wikipedia:SegaNet|SegaNet]] (Dreamcast)===
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'''SegaNet''' was United States exclusive service created by Sega in collaboration with GTE Internetworking<ref>[https://segaretro.org/Press_release:_2000-04-04:_Sega_Announces_Formation_of_New_Company,_Sega.com,_Inc. Sega.com Press release]</ref>, Sega also partnered with AT&T as the service's preferred ISP.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20220625222945/https://apnews.com/article/36ab6479c2c42cdf5b50d584e50add6d Sega, AT&T Unveil Dreamcast Pact (apnews.com)]</ref><br> Launched 7 September 2000, discontinued 20 July 2001 (online service) 30 September 2003 (online game servers). The initial monthly subscription fee was {{Inflation|USD|21.95|2000}}, The subscription fee was removed for a short period then reinstated with a lower price of {{Inflation|USD|9.95|2001}} 1 November 2001, The monthly fee was permanently eliminated August 2002.<ref>[https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2001-oct-25-tt-61360-story.html Sega to Charge for SegaNet Access By Alex Pham (Los angeles times article)] (Prices)</ref><br>----'''[[wikipedia:Dreamcast_online_functionality#Dricas_(Japan)|Dricas]]''' was a Japan exclusive service. Placeholder text.----'''[[wikipedia:Dreamcast_online_functionality#Comma_(Australia)|Comma]]''' was a Australia exclusive service. Placeholder text.----'''[[wikipedia:Dreamcast_online_functionality#Dreamarena_(Europe)|Dreamarena]]''' was a Europe exlusive service. Placeholder text.* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Dreamcast_online_games List of Dreamcast Online games]
====[[wikipedia:Dreamcast online functionality#Broadband_Adapter|Broadband Adapter]]====
The Dreamcast came out of the box equipped with a 56k dial-up modem that was supported by every DC game with online functionality. However, some of those games had additional support for the Broadband Adapter (BBA) accessory, which replaced the 56k modem and used Ethernet networking to deliver much higher internet speeds.<ref>[https://consolemods.org/wiki/Dreamcast:Flycast_Emulator#Broadband_(BBA)_Mode_(optional) ConsoleMods: Broadband (BBA) Mode for Dreamcast]</ref> Many games have been brought back due to private servers run and operated by fans such as:
* [https://dreamcast.online/now/ Dreamcast Now]
:For more information about other revive projects see [[Preservation_projects|Preservation projects]] page.
===[[wikipedia:Nintendo Power (cartridge)| Nintendo Power (SNES \ Game Boy)]]===
