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

Noja87 · March 9th, 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

**refraction** · March 9th, 2008

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

Samor · March 9th, 2008

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

**refraction** · March 9th, 2008

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Originally Posted by Samor

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 · March 9th, 2008

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

I wonder how Sega would deal with that?

deamonhunter · March 9th, 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 · March 9th, 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 · March 9th, 2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by refraction

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 · March 9th, 2008

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

**emwearz** · March 9th, 2008

Some people think its a fake.

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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 · March 9th, 2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by deamonhunter

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 · March 9th, 2008

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

Exodus · March 9th, 2008

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

ShadowDancer · March 9th, 2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Exodus

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.

Silenus · March 9th, 2008

Surprised Cid hasn't come here.

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

Samor · March 9th, 2008

cid will probably visit once he gets back

Spyhop · March 11th, 2008

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

Samor · March 11th, 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 · March 11th, 2008

Yeah same here!

Spyhop · March 11th, 2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Samor

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

March 9th, 2008	#1 (permalink)
Noja87 Loli!? Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: In The Zone eating fried BloodSuckers Posts: 857	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. ---Link Removed--- 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. --- 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 Last edited by Noja87; March 13th, 2008 at 18:07.

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Paratech Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Franklin, PA Posts: 2,287	Between me and Charline, we have three fully functioning Dreamcasts. I wonder how Sega would deal with that? __________________ -Member of the Windows XP "Sith" with dreams of galactic conquest, er no, I mean dreams of buying an XBOX 360 ------------------------------- Member of the Sith XP/XBOX gaming club. $95 for an XBOX, $9.99 for a copy of Halo 2...Being able to play Halo 2 without buying Vista, priceless! Vista, what OS do you not want to screw up your PC! 'k Wii will Wii will rock you!

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Paratech Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Franklin, PA Posts: 2,287	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. __________________ -Member of the Windows XP "Sith" with dreams of galactic conquest, er no, I mean dreams of buying an XBOX 360 ------------------------------- Member of the Sith XP/XBOX gaming club. $95 for an XBOX, $9.99 for a copy of Halo 2...Being able to play Halo 2 without buying Vista, priceless! Vista, what OS do you not want to screw up your PC! 'k Wii will Wii will rock you!

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Samor racing gamer Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: NL Posts: 5,355	well, in that case, it was a) a pretty cleverly disguided one b) I'm glad ref and I weren't able to register. __________________ Steam Community :: ID :: samor YouTube Channel (updated 28-9-2008)

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Paratech Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Franklin, PA Posts: 2,287	Yeah same here! __________________ -Member of the Windows XP "Sith" with dreams of galactic conquest, er no, I mean dreams of buying an XBOX 360 ------------------------------- Member of the Sith XP/XBOX gaming club. $95 for an XBOX, $9.99 for a copy of Halo 2...Being able to play Halo 2 without buying Vista, priceless! Vista, what OS do you not want to screw up your PC! 'k Wii will Wii will rock you!

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