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[[Early Online Services]] Typically used [[wikipedia:Dial-up Internet access|Dial-up]] or [[wikipedia:Cable television|Cable television providers]], some later services used other [[wikipedia:Internet_access#Technologies|Internet access technologies]]. This page lists and documents pre-2005 online services. It was [[Xbox network|Xbox LIVE]] (2002) that kick -started the modern era of [[Preservation_projects#Private_Platform_Servers|online services]] but it wasn't until a new [[:Category:Seventh-generation video game consoles|generation]] of hardware that the video game industry felt the impact and influence of Xbox LIVE. {| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="text-align:left;"! scope="col"|Before Diving in|-|Due to lack of support of non USD (United States Dollar) inflation calculation on this wiki this page can not calculate the inflation of the Japanese Yen (¥), British pound (£), Dutch guilder (ƒ) or any other non United States currency.|-|This page has heavy use of YouTube videos to preserve content (In this case advertisements for [[Early Online Services]]). if the YouTube links no longer work please check [https://ghostarchive.org Ghost Archive] to see if it was archive|-|This page uses shortened names for selected consoles. NES for the [[NES|Nintendo Entertainment System]]/[[NES|Famicom]], SNES for the [[SNES|Super Nintendo Entertainment System]]/[[SNES|Super Famicom]], N64 for the [[Nintendo 64]], PS1 for the original [[PlayStation]], PS2 for the [[PlayStation 2]].|-|The Sega console "[[Sega Genesis|Genesis]]" is known as the "Mega Drive" outside North America and parts of South America|-|See each Wiki Category [[:Category:Consoles|Consoles]], [[:Category:Computers|Computers]] and [[:Category:Arcade|Arcade]] for individual dedicated system pages to see support for these services for software emulators. Dedicated system pages provide in-depth information on specific aspects like hardware features, peripheral support, and compatibility etc.|}

'''GameLine''' was an service exclusively for the USA, created by Control Video Corporation (now AOL). [[Wikipedia:GameLine#Game_list|Gameline allowed users to download games using dial up]]. Needing a modem and storage cartridge from Control Video Corporation. Launched in 1983 the the Gameline was soon discontinued in ????<ref group=N>Discontinued in 1983 or 1984, due to the [[wikipedia:Video_game_crash_of_1983|Video Game crash of 1983]]. Unable to find reliable answer</ref>.<br>{{Inflation|USD|15|1983}} for the membership fee, with 1 year subscription to the monthly magazine GameLiner, "command module" cartridge (roughly {{Inflation|USD|39.95|1983}}). The service allowed you to download 1 of the 30 monthly games for a rough 40-minute play session for {{Inflation|USD|1|1983}}<ref>Page 10 [https://archive.org/details/ElectronicGames/Electronic%20Games%20Issue%2013%20%28March%201983%29Electronic_Games_Volume_01_Number_13_1983-03_Reese_Communications_US/page/n9/mode/2up?view=theater March 1983 issue (issue 13) of Electronic Games, page 10] (1983 prices)</ref>

'''PlayCable''' was an service exclusively for the USA, developed by Mattel and General Instrument, How you got games was an PlayCable adapter. You needed a cable company that supported PlayCable. Launched in 1980, Discontinued in 1984.<ref>Page 16 "Communication News", "PlayCable strikes out" section [https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-C-ED/80s/C-ED-1984-03.pdf March 1984 issue of C-ED (Page 16 "Communication News")] ("PlayCable strikes out" section)</ref>

CD-online was available in the UK in 1995, The Netherlands in 1996 (for ƒ399<abbr title="Dutch guilder/florin (used in Netherlands until 2002)">ƒ</abbr>399). Placeholder text for additional info

The '''Family Computer Network System ''' (a.k.a '''Famicom Modem''') was a Japan-exclusive network peripheral that allowed users to connect to a Nintendo server that provided extra content such as jokes, news, game tips, weather forecasts, horse betting and downloadable content via dial-up modem.Launched September 1988<ref>[https://glitterberri.com/developing-the-famicom-modem/ How the Famicom Was Born - Part 10 - Developing the Famicom Modem by Masaharu Takano translated by GlitterBerri]</ref>, Discontinued 1991(Everything but the Super Mario Club and the horse racing servers).;Advertisement[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6XOuWGyXFL4 #1]

The '''Sega Meganet''' was a commercial failure in Japan, When released in Brazil the focus was on the Meganet's main focus which was email, the service was also capable of online multiplayer and chat. Launch Launched November 3rd 1990 in Japan, <ref>[https://www.ign.com/articles/2012/05/20/sega-a-soothsayer-of-the-games-industry] SEGA A Soothsayer of the Games Industry by Adam Redsell (IGN article)</ref> and 1995 in Brazil,;Advertisements[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTmUv7V8z9k #1], [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ACbQQHpC2rc #2]

The '''Sega Channel''' was an online service exclusively for the USA and Canada, 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>;Advertisements [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TBCtj39oxJw #1], [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zal2PntZbpY #2], [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rTcIqsFEQNk #3], [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WsRhBWLgCE8 #4], [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AO4CZ8aCql8 #5], [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZQwzKnlMRA #6] (promo), [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4BHkU9z59xQ #7] (promo), [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-qVNt2o3Nhw #7], [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9APF7F_GsME #8]

Launched late December 13 1999, Discontinued February 28 2001<ref>[https://www.ign.com/articles/2001/02/24/64dd-broken-promises 64DD: Broken Promises]</ref>

'''SharkWire Online''' was an service exclusively for the USA, SharkWire was a GameShark device with a serial port and modem added, developed by Interact and Spyglass inc.

SharkWire online is unlicensed hardware, and the United States' equivalent of [[#Randnet_.28N64.29|Randnet]]. Launched January 2000<ref>[https://tedium.co/2022/07/22/sharkwire-nintendo-64-online-service/ Surf Like A Shark By Ernie Smith (Tedium. Article)]</ref>, discontinued 2003.<br>The hardware <abbr title="Manufacturer's suggested retail price">MSRP</abbr> was {{Inflation|USD|79.99|1999}}, with a monthly subscription fee of {{Inflation|USD|9.95|1999}}<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20171201151423/https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/sharkwire-onlinetm-by-interact-allows-gamers-to-get-online-in-touch-and-out-ahead-74514522.html Press release from InterAct Accessories, Inc.]</ref>;Advertisement[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IwFe8ggNmZU #1]

;Advertisements===[[wikipedia:SegaNet|SegaNet]] (Dreamcast)===----'''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.latimesyoutube.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]==watch?v==[[wikipedia:Dreamcast online functionalityhMBu3Rd4kBw #Broadband_Adapter|Broadband Adapter1]]====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://consolemodswww.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://dreamcastlive.net/connection-guide/ DreamcastLive]* [https://dreamcast-talkyoutube.com/forum/viewtopic.phpwatch?stylev=20&f=3&t=1343 dreamcast-talkh1gBjvSpqlQ #2]* [https://dreamcast.online/now/ Dreamcast Now]:For more information about other revive projects see [[Preservation_projects|Preservation projects]] page.

'''Nintendo Power''' ('''ニンテンドウパワー''') was a Online Japan-exclusive service online video game distribution service for the Super Famicom and Gameboy. Launched 19961997 for the Super Famicom<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/corporate/release/1997-99/970926.html Nintendo of Japan press release]</ref>, November 1st 1999 for the Game Boy<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20221026124019/https://www.nintendo.co.jp/nom/9910/gameboy/index.html "平成11年11月１日、ゲームボーイ書き換えサービススタート！！" (Nintendo Online Magazine)]</ref>, Discontinued 2007. Japanese Exclusive service.

The '''i-mode''' Adaptor adaptor cable (SCPH-10180) is a japan-exclusive device<ref>[https://www.ign.com/articles/2001/03/22/playstation-i-mode-connection-in-may PlayStation i-mode Connection in May (IGN article)]</ref> developed by Sony and NTT DoCoMo. The i-mode adaptor allows users to connect an i-mode compatible mobile phone <ref>[https://www.archyde.com/why-did-the-japanese-connect-a-cell-phone-to-the-first-playstation-and-what-did-it-allow-them-to-do-present/ Why did the Japanese connect a cell phone to the first PlayStation and what did it allow them to do? (archyde.com article)]</ref> to the PlayStation's controller port; granting a mobile internet connection to Japanese games, web browsing and email on the PlayStation.<ref>[https://www. gamespot.com/articles/sony-outlines-its-2001-business-plans/1100-2688415/ Sony outlines its 2001 business plans (GameSpot article)]</ref> Released in 2001.<br>If you have an i-mode donating it [https://problemkaputt.de/psx.htm no$psx] may help it to be emulated. More info on the i-mode: [http://lorezan.free.fr/ps1/iMODE.pdf], [https://www.psxdev.net/forum/viewtopic.php?p=22623#p22623], [https://archive.:''The iorg/details/manualzilla-id-6574358/page/n1/mode is a Japanese exclusive device. [[PlayStation emulators#Hardware features and peripherals|Currently no emulators support it]/2up?view=theater Official Manual]. See '''[https://psx-spx.consoledev.net/controllersandmemorycards/#controllers-i-mode-adaptor-mobile-internet List list of games compatible with the i-mode adaptor]'''.:*[[PlayStation emulators#Hardware features and peripherals|Currently no emulators support the i-mode adaptor]].;:Advertisements:[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4D7bBewkgo #1], [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdTIUBZI5DU #2]

The '''Lightspan Online Connection CD''' Unreleased is a unreleased PlanetWeb-based web browser/email client for the PS1 (developed by Lightspan, planned to have been targeted towards schools as an education tool.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sr4Kzzd-ZbE Lightspan Online Connection CD | Game-Rave TV Ep. 100]</ref><br>[https://archive.org/details/LightspanOnlineConnectionCD CD rip] and [https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/ps/205836-lightspan-online-connection-cd/faqs/75191 FAQ] by Jason "Dangerboy" Dvorak===Arena (N-Gage)===----'''N-Gage Area''' supported online play with some games, N-Gage arena allowed players to play against other people wherever they were, even with no wi-fi connectivity at all. However N-Gage Arena had problems, such as having to register with your network provider, which was a problem as some networks did not allow N gage Arena despite working on the N-Gage console. Arena also suffered from lag problems and slow down and was sadly never used by many players, meaning that the people who did play on N-Gage Arena could rarely find another player to play with, however Nokia still even today supports N-Gage Arena in some countries (such as UK)and still works just as well as it originally did. N-Gage Arena is an end-to-end solution for online multiplayer and community services for N-Gage games running on a range of S60 smart-phones. Chapter 8 discusses the N-Gage platform in more detail, but N-Gage Arena is described here because it forms a natural part of the multiplayer gameplay chapter. N-Gage Arena was originally part of Sega.com's SEGA Network Application Package for mobile multiplayer gaming. Nokia acquired Sega.com Inc. (a subsidiary of SEGA) in early 2003 to enable them to offer networked multi-play and a virtual community to N-Gage gamers. Launched 2003, Discontinued ????

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The '''XBAND''' was the very first console modem to allow online multiplayer using a dial-up connection. It was released on the SNES for a range of games in the mid-nineties - as well as the [[Sega_Genesis_emulators#Hardware_features_and_accessories|Genesis]] and [[Sega_Saturn_emulators#Hardware_features_and_accessories|Saturn]].<ref>[https://old.reddit.com/r/snes/comments/f4jvg7/the_xband_was_the_very_first_console_modem_to/ XBAND: Wonders of the Retro Gaming World]</ref> Launched in late November 1994-June 1995, December 2nd-8th 1995 nationwide (USA) for the [[Sega_Genesis_emulators|Genesis/Mega Drive]], 1995 for the [[Super Nintendo]] and 1996 for the Super Famicom(Japan), Discontinued in April 30th 1997<ref>[https://archive.org/details/GamePro_Issue_106_Volume_09_Number_07_1997-07_IDG_Publishing_US/page/n19/mode/2up?q=sega&view=theater GamePro Issue 106 (USA)]</ref>.;Advertisements[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pVdkCtn2UnI #1], [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IbMNgn0Fv1E #2], [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4Z9GnrmTvM #3]

;Tutorials*[https://youtu.be/Oomfy8GWHpA What about using tunneling for Saturn XBAND?] ===XLink KaiDreamcast Online services===

Placeholder TextThe Dreamcast had multiple online services, [[#SegaNet|SegaNet]] for the United States, [[#Dricas|Dricas]] for Japan, Comma for Australia and [[#Dreamarena|Dreamarena]] for Europe.:See this article for a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Dreamcast_online_games List of Dreamcast Online games]:MVG: [https://youtu.be/9jo8jdvWrBA Online with the Sega Dreamcast and a DreamPi in 2018], [https://youtu.be/tQFrIhwT4Cg Online with the Sega Dreamcast in 2022];Advertisements[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=spErnbpCoIw #1] (SegaNet) , [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMBu3Rd4kBw #2] (SegaNet), [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZDZpOyi1mg #3] (Dreamarena), [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1lOgUa-nbBU #4] (Dreamarena),====[[wikipedia:SegaNet|SegaNet]]====----'''SegaNet''' was a 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 (Associated Press article)]</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]]====----'''Dricas''' was a Japan exclusive service created by Sega and the ISAO Corporation. Dricas had support for web browsing with the "Dream Passport" browser, which could receive and send e-mail. using the [[wikipedia:Dreamcast#Controllers_and_accessories|Dreameye accessory]] one could send videos through e-mail or use it for video chat. In 2000 Americas was consolidated into the multi-platform ISAO service "isao.net"<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20000620051708/http://www.dricas.com/main/index.html dricas.com homepage]</ref>, later the same year Dricas added Broadband support<ref>[https://www.cnn.com/2000/TECH/computing/06/12/sega.broadband.idg/index.html Sega to launch broadband service in Japan by Martyn Williams (CNN article)]</ref><br>Dricas also offered [[Official_emulators#Sega|Official emulation]] of select Genesis and PC engine games<ref>[https://www.ign.com/articles/2000/06/16/sega-reveals-next-set-of-dream-library-games Sega Reveals Next Set of Dream Library Games (IGN article)]</ref>.

===N-Gage Arena==The N-Gage also fully supported online play with some games, N-Gage arena allowed players to play against other people wherever they were, even with no wi-fi connectivity at allLaunched November 27th 1998<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/19990202201405/http://headline.gamespot. However N-Gage Arena had problems, such as having to register with your network provider, which was a problem as some networks did not allow N gage Arena despite working on the N-Gage consolecom:80/news/98_10/28_dricas/index. Arena also suffered from lag problems and slow down and was sadly never used by many players, meaning that the people who did play on N-Gage Arena could rarely find another player to play with, however Nokia still even today supports N-Gage Arena in some countries html Sega's Dricas Site Opens Up (such as UKGamespot article) and still works just as well as it originally did]</ref>, Discontinued September 28th 2007<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20071011041830/http://www.isao.net/spstat/modules/bulletin/article.php?storyid=984 isao.net dreamcast support official termination notice]</ref>

N====[[wikipedia:Dreamcast_online_functionality#Comma_(Australia)|Comma]]====-Gage Arena is an end-to-end solution for online multiplayer and community services for N-Gage games running on '''Comma''' was a range of S60 smart-phones. Chapter 8 discusses the N-Gage platform in more detailAustralia exclusive service, created by Sega with partnership with Telstra (Australian ISP), but N-Gage Arena is described here because it forms Comma also had a natural part of the multiplayer gameplay chapterweb browser with LookSmart's search engine.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20220411105704/https://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/article/97860/sega_dreamcast/ Sega Dreamcast by MARK STAFFORD (PC World Australia article)]</ref>Launched 2000, discontinued ????

N====[[wikipedia:Dreamcast_online_functionality#Dreamarena_(Europe)|Dreamarena]]====----Gage Arena '''Dreamarena''' was originally part of a Europe exclusive dial-up based online gaming service, provided for free for all Dreamcasts in Europe<ref name=BBC>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/466765.stm Sega's console dream (BBC article)]</ref> created by sega in partnership with ICL, BT and other ISPs (one for each country). ICL developed the websites and software, BT providing the dial-up and network infracturure.<ref>[https://www.eetimes.com/british-telecom-to-bring-net-access-to-segas-dreamcast/ British Telecom to bring Net access to Sega’s Dreamcast by Yoshiko Hara (EE Times article)]</ref>. Dreamarena could send e-mail, talk in a chat room or search the web<ref name=BBC>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/466765.stm Sega's SEGA Network Application Package for mobile multiplayer gamingconsole dream (BBC article)]</ref>In the United Kingdom the service was free, in other countries the service was paid. Launched October 14, 1999<ref name=BBC>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/466765. Nokia acquired stm Sega's console dream (BBC article)]</ref>, officialy begain to be phased out in March 2002, Chats, forums, email discontinued 2003. Final game (Phantasy Star Online) went ofline March 2007.com Inc<ref>[https://segaretro. org/Dreamarena Dreamarena (Sega Retro article)]</ref>====[[wikipedia:Dreamcast online functionality#Broadband_Adapter|Broadband Adapter]]====----The Dreamcast came out of the box equipped with a subsidiary 56k dial-up modem that was supported by every DC game with online functionality. However, some of SEGAthose games had additional support for the Broadband Adapter (BBA) in early 2003 accessory, which replaced the 56k modem and used Ethernet networking to enable them 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 offer networked multiprivate servers run and operated by fans such as:* [https://dreamcastlive.net/connection-guide/ DreamcastLive]* [https://dreamcast-play and a virtual community to Ntalk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?style=20&f=3&t=1343 Dreamcast-Gage gamerstalk]* [https://dreamcast.online/now/ Dreamcast Now]:For more information about other revive projects see [[Preservation_projects|Preservation projects]] page.

The '''PlayNET''' service featured Email, online chat, bulletin boards. Launched 1984, discontinued 1988.<ref>"Halt and Catch Fire" section [https://paleotronic.com/2018/07/01/a-1980s-quantum-link-to-a-modern-day-mutiny/ A 1980s Quantum Link to a modern-day Mutiny (paleotronic.comPaleotronic Magazine article)] (Halt and Catch Fire section)</ref>

The '''Quantum Link''' ('''Q-Link''') Q-link featured Email, Online chat (People Connection department), online news, instant messaging, multiplayer games. In late 1986 Q-link added casino games. Q-link was a modified version of [[#PlayNET_.28Commodore_64.29|PlayNET]].<ref>[https://paleotronic.com/2018/07/01/a-1980s-quantum-link-to-a-modern-day-mutiny/ A 1980s Quantum Link to a modern-day Mutiny (paleotronic.comPaleotronic Magazine article)]</ref> Launched in late 1985, Discontinued ????.

:<small>[https://web.archive.org/web/19961128020345/https://genie.com/ Official site] (archived)</small>'''GEnie''' ('''<u>G'''</u>eneral '''<u>E'''</u>lectric '''N'''<u>n</u>etwork for '''I'''<u>i</u>nformation <u>e</u>xchange'''E'''xchange) was created by General Electric Information Services (GEIS, now GXS Inc.). Placeholder TextGEnie launched with support for Apple II<ref>[https://www.apple2history.org/history/ah22/#06 Telecommunications - Apple II history]</ref>, also had Apple Macintosh, Tandy, DOS, OS/2<ref>[http://www.os2ezine.com/v1n4/genie.html OS e-zine! GEnie review]</ref>, Windows, Commodore Amiga, Commodore 64/128<ref>[https://cbmfiles.com/genie/index.php GEnie Commodore files]</ref>Atari ST, Atari 8-Bit support.<ref>[https://www.krsaborio.net/internet/research/1986/0204.htm Microsoft Corp. Chooses GEnie - The General Electric Network for Information Exchange - On Which to Provide a Microsoft Windows Developers Roundtable (PRNewswire article)]</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/19990507171911/http://www.genie.com/WORLD/list.html GEnie RoundTable index]</ref>

GEnie had a monthly fee in 1996 Genie reported to have a monthly fee of {{Inflation|USD|23.95|1996}} (included 9 hours of "standard connect time") (if subscribed before 2/1/96 fee was {{Inflation|USD|18.95|1996}}), a hourly connection charge of {{Inflation|USD|2.75|1996}}, "Prime time surcharge" of {{Inflation|USD|1|1996}} an hour. "Prime-time" was 8 AM to 6 PM local time on weekdays<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/19980425145102/http://genie.com/about.html About GEnie]</ref>. Launched 1985, discontinued 1999. ===[[wikipedia:CompuetCompunet|Compunet]]===

===[[wikipedia:BarrysWorld|BarrysWorld]]===----'''BarrysWorld''' was a British multiplayer service. BarrysWorld was a [[wikipedia:Pay per play|Pay per play]] service<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/1132593.stm Game over for BarrysWorld (BBC article)]</ref> Launched ????<ref group=N>Late 90's, [https://web.archive.org/web/20221218104646/https://wiki.freddyshouse.com/BarrysWorld#Timeline freddyshouse wiki. BarrysWorld Timeline]</ref> discontinued 2001. ===[[wikipedia:DWANGO|DWANGO]]===

Placeholder Text'''DWANGO''' ('''<u>D</u>ial-up <u>W</u>ide-A</u>rea <u>N</u>etwork <u>G</u>ame <u>O</u>peration''') was a online gaming service developed by Interactive Visual Systems.DWANGO was dial-up, while being a United States company people as far as Europe and the Pacific were allegedly connecting<ref>[[wikipedia:DWANGO#History|DWANGO History wikipedia article]]</ref>, DWANGO also expanded to Japan, Singapore and South Korea. Best known for support for id Software's: DOOM, DOOM 2 and Heretic and 3D Realms: Duke Nukem 3D, Blood, and Shadow Warrior. Initial prices were {{Inflation|USD|1.95|1994}} an hour, in 1995 the prices were changed to {{Inflation|USD|8.95|1995}} a month. Launched 1994<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/19980207042237/http://www.dwango.com/html/about_us.html DWANGO about us page]</ref>, discontinued 1998:[[wikipedia:DWANGO#Software_and_games_supported|List of supported games]]

===DWANGO[[wikipedia:Kali (software)|Kali]]===

===Kali[[wikipedia:MPlayer.com|MPlayer]]===

===[[wikipedia:GameRanger|GameRanger]]===

'''GameRanger''' is an online Server-matching service created by Scott kevill, that also provides chat rooms and voice chat. Launched 1999 for classic Macintosh<ref>[https://www.gameranger.com/about/press/1/ IRC application (similar to Xfire)Scott Kevill Launches Macintosh Internet Gaming Service]<br/ref>, 2001 for mac OS X<ref>It's possible to use [https://www.gameranger.com/about/press/29/ Scott Kevill Announces GameRanger Online Gaming For Mac OS X]</ref> and 2008 for Windows.<ref>[Preservation_projects#Private_Game_Servers|supported games with this application https://www.gameranger.com/about/press/64/ New GameRanger online gaming service available for multiplayerPC]</ref>:See the [https://www.gameranger.com/games/pc/ official list].of supported games

It's possible to use [[Preservation_projects#Private_Game_Servers|supported games with this application for multiplayer]]. ===[[wikipedia:GameSpy|GameSpy]]===

===[[wikipedia:GameStorm|GameStorm]]===----'''GameStorm''' was an online gaming service created by kesmai, featuring games developed by kesmai. Launched 1997, discontinued 2001. GameStorm had a monthly fee of {{Inflation|USD|10|1998}}<ref>[https://archive.org/details/NextGeneration40Apr1998/page/n31/mode/2up?view=theater Next Generation (issue 40)] (1998 prices)</ref> ===[[wikipedia:GameHouse#RealArcade|RealArcade]]===

===RealArcade[[wikipedia:Total Entertainment Network|Total Entertainment Network]]===

===Safe-Site.net[[wikipedia:Wireplay|Wireplay]]===

Safe-Site '''Wireplay''' was a subscription service provide by Oregon Scientific that launched in 1999 (Circa) The an online multiplayer gaming service was promoted as a safe introduction to the internet, providing e-mail, a newsgroup, greeting card trading, and a way for kids to post game scores on leaderboard. the Wireplay's service would also send subscribers educational facts and trivia. Safe-Site was exclusively for those who bought their educational computersin Europe, to the point that everything anyone knows about it comes from press releases and some promotional text in store catalogues. The service costed {{Inflation|USD|15|1999}} a month Australia and required the "Safe-Site" modem ({{Inflation|USD|50|1999}}) United States<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/2015052710134320200206180138/httpshttp://wwwhome.nytimesbt.com/1999/03tech-gadgets/11computing/technologygaming/safer-webwhat-playgroundsis-arewireplay-aimedonline-atgaming-kidspc-andcomputer-payingbt-parents.html Safer Web Playgrounds Are Aimed at Kids and Paying Parents <br>(Prices are at 11364279311272 Do you remember Wireplay? How BT helped to pioneer online gaming around the end of the page)world]</ref>Launched 1996, discontinued 2014.;Advertisement[https://youtu.be/4fioksBRanI #1]

===Total Entertainment [[wikipedia:World Opponent Network|World Opponent Network]]===

===[[Preservation_projects#Private_Platform_Serverswikipedia:Xfire|WireplayXfire]]===

===World Opponent Network[https://web.archive.org/web/20030609043011/http://sega-bb.jp/ Sega B-Club]===----Placeholder Text<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20040111063002/http://www.gamepro.com/gamepro/famitsu/games/news/28616.shtml Gamepro - Nights On Your PC]</ref> ====[http://web.archive.org/web/20040326084355/http://cyberdisc.zaq.ne.jp/ CyberDisc]====

===[[wikipedia:ALL.Net|ALL.Net]]===

===[[wikipedia:Atomiswave#AW-net|AW-Net]]===

===[[wikipedia:e-Amusement|e-Amusement]]===