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me_inside · 12-07-2007, 08:15 PM

What do you guys think about the rumors flying around the net of a DC2. It all started when Sega filed a patent for a "game machine" to be released next decade (possible start for the next-next-gen wars/ PS4, new xbox , ect). What do you guys think?

Jokerboy649 · 12-07-2007, 08:18 PM

Well they failed with it, so maybe they'll fail again...I could care less.

JTK · 12-07-2007, 08:21 PM

Lots of headaches and expenses going into the hardware game again.

Sega is in a good place right now with software development and concentrating on making good-great games.

I guess it's not impossible but I'd consider highly improbable that they would return to the hardware game with a "DC 2" or whatever.

Stranger things have happened, though...

JakeNRoland · 12-07-2007, 08:23 PM

I have mixed feelings about the idea.

I like the idea of Sega entering the mix again and there being 4 systems competing. Competetion gives us good consoles and hopefully decent pricing.

However, there are inevetibly (sp?) things I like about all systems, so throwing a 4th into that mix would only make my longings for other consoles more powerful.

I doubt they would name it DreamCast 2 since DreamCast wasn't all that successful. I imagine they'd release with a new name. They entered the fray with Sega Genesis, they should destroy the competition with Sega Revelation.

JTK · 12-07-2007, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by JakeNRoland

I have mixed feelings about the idea.

I like the idea of Sega entering the mix again and there being 4 systems competing. Competetion gives us good consoles and hopefully decent pricing.

However, there are inevetibly (sp?) things I like about all systems, so throwing a 4th into that mix would only make my longings for other consoles more powerful.

I doubt they would name it DreamCast 2 since DreamCast wasn't all that successful. I imagine they'd release with a new name. They entered the fray with Sega Genesis, they should destroy the competition with Sega Revelation.

I always kind of liked the rumor of them merging/joining forces with one time arch rival Nintendo.

me_inside · 12-07-2007, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by JTK

I always kind of liked the rumor of them merging/joining forces with one time arch rival Nintendo.

Not to mention the rumor of M$FT buying Sega out before the release of the 360. That rumor started when Sega's Japan Prez stated that Sega was only planning to support the 360 for sometime!!!

JakeNRoland · 12-07-2007, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by JTK

I always kind of liked the rumor of them merging/joining forces with one time arch rival Nintendo.

That would actually be pretty cool. We've seen a little of that already with their game franchise overlapping. I think if they did that and released a next gen consule with HD and online services they could really give Microsoft and Sony a run for their money. Especially with all their preestablished licences combined into one mega company. That's exactly what they should do.

Nintendo is too arrogant though. They think they're still in the competition on their own. Maybe in the portable world, but the Wii is laughable compared to the 360 and PS3, regardless of how cheap it is.

WickyWoo · 12-07-2007, 08:28 PM

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Not to mention the rumor of M$FT buying Sega out before the release of the 360. That rumor started when Sega's Japan Prez stated that Sega was only planning to support the 360 for sometime!!!

That was the original XBox. MS paid for their network code (it's the base of Live), their servers, and 7-8 games (JSRF, TJ&E3, Shenmue 2, Panzer Orta, and some others)

me_inside · 12-07-2007, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by WickyWoo

That was the original XBox. MS paid for their network code (it's the base of Live), their servers, and 7-8 games (JSRF, TJ&E3, Shenmue 2, Panzer Orta, and some others)

I stand corrected!!!

tru2blu707 · 12-07-2007, 08:29 PM

after the huge success of the wii maybe its giving sega some ideas at competing again

me_inside · 12-07-2007, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by tru2blu707

after the huge success of the wii maybe its giving sega some ideas at competing again

True, Sega could be planning a budget system like the Wii.

tru_to_blu · 12-10-2007, 05:55 AM

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Originally Posted by me_inside

What do you guys think about the rumors flying around the net of a DC2. It all started when Sega filed a patent for a "game machine" to be released next decade (possible start for the next-next-gen wars/ PS4, new xbox , ect). What do you guys think?

Are you serious.

WickyWoo · 12-10-2007, 02:49 PM

Yeah, I have the Euro Shenmue 2 release, great Japanese acting instead of the awful dub on the US Xbox version (despite the fact they could have fit both tracks on there)

The cases were thicker to accomodate the multiple manuals for multiple languages

JTK · 12-10-2007, 03:37 PM

http://www.gamespot.com/news/show_bl...stnews;title;4

Bogus. Not happening.

Bigdog · 12-10-2007, 04:31 PM

The dreamcast was by far the worst system ever released, no thanks to them ever thinking about rejoining the console market!

Actually check that, the sega cd was the worst system ever released, the dreamcast is #2 on that list imo.

jason_grumpy · 12-10-2007, 05:05 PM

I've always liked Sega, but they should be honest with themselves.

They've never 'won' a console war, ever. Nintendo dominated the Master System. Super Nes Dominated the Genesis. PSone dominated the Dreamcast. They didn't have much luck in the portable realm either.

Other players 'tried' to get in on the action during these wars, such as Neo Geo, Turbo Graphix 16, and Atari.. but failed to reach a critical mass. Xbox essentially strong armed it's way into the public view, but that is due to Microsoft's seemingly unlimited bankroll. Not to mention it took one full generation to get in on the action. They can afford to take a loss, but not game only companies.

Sega can come up with great systems (the dream cast was way ahead of it's time, and so was the Sega CD), but they've never been able to market it correctly to developers and consumers. A lot of that has to do with software, as they've never been good in getting 3rd party support.

Also, I'm in agreement with a lot of people here. There simply is not enough room for another console. Currently you have 2 top contenders for High Def content, and that is the 360/PS3. The Wii squeaked in as 3rd system because it's unique, and also has familiar 1st party games such as Mario and Zelda not available on other systems. However the Wii is not next gen, it stands on it's own. It's a great system for party games, but it loses it's novelty quickly if you use it as a main system. As many Japanese CEOs have said, the Wii is a complimentary system -- not a main system.

They should really be focusing on Software, and continue releasing games that are high quality (the recent Sonic's not withstanding).

glenn22 · 12-11-2007, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Bigdog

The dreamcast was by far the worst system ever released, no thanks to them ever thinking about rejoining the console market!

Actually check that, the sega cd was the worst system ever released, the dreamcast is #2 on that list imo.

Not even close. The 32x was worse than all of those... but I guess it wasn't technically it's own system. I can think of a lot of systems that were worse than the Dreamcast though, like these:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turbografx_16
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neo_Geo_%28console%29
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atari_Jaguar

There are many more too...

Blu-Style · 12-11-2007, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bigdog

The dreamcast was by far the worst system ever released, no thanks to them ever thinking about rejoining the console market!

Actually check that, the sega cd was the worst system ever released, the dreamcast is #2 on that list imo.

Blasphemy !!!!! How Dare you !!!!

SEGA was ruling the Planet!
(such a great console who should be still alive.)

12-07-2007, 08:15 PM	#1
me_inside Member Member since:Oct 2007	Dreamcast 2 rumors? What do you guys think about the rumors flying around the net of a DC2. It all started when Sega filed a patent for a "game machine" to be released next decade (possible start for the next-next-gen wars/ PS4, new xbox , ect). What do you guys think?

12-10-2007, 05:05 PM	#16
jason_grumpy Senior Member Member since:Apr 2007 Blu-ray reviews: 4	I've always liked Sega, but they should be honest with themselves. They've never 'won' a console war, ever. Nintendo dominated the Master System. Super Nes Dominated the Genesis. PSone dominated the Dreamcast. They didn't have much luck in the portable realm either. Other players 'tried' to get in on the action during these wars, such as Neo Geo, Turbo Graphix 16, and Atari.. but failed to reach a critical mass. Xbox essentially strong armed it's way into the public view, but that is due to Microsoft's seemingly unlimited bankroll. Not to mention it took one full generation to get in on the action. They can afford to take a loss, but not game only companies. Sega can come up with great systems (the dream cast was way ahead of it's time, and so was the Sega CD), but they've never been able to market it correctly to developers and consumers. A lot of that has to do with software, as they've never been good in getting 3rd party support. Also, I'm in agreement with a lot of people here. There simply is not enough room for another console. Currently you have 2 top contenders for High Def content, and that is the 360/PS3. The Wii squeaked in as 3rd system because it's unique, and also has familiar 1st party games such as Mario and Zelda not available on other systems. However the Wii is not next gen, it stands on it's own. It's a great system for party games, but it loses it's novelty quickly if you use it as a main system. As many Japanese CEOs have said, the Wii is a complimentary system -- not a main system. They should really be focusing on Software, and continue releasing games that are high quality (the recent Sonic's not withstanding). Last edited by jason_grumpy; 12-10-2007 at 05:08 PM.

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12-07-2007, 08:18 PM	#2
Jokerboy649 Senior Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Detroit Blu-ray collection:262 Blu-ray reviews:8	Well they failed with it, so maybe they'll fail again...I could care less.

12-07-2007, 08:21 PM	#3
JTK Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jan 2006 Location:www.blurayoasis.com	Lots of headaches and expenses going into the hardware game again. Sega is in a good place right now with software development and concentrating on making good-great games. I guess it's not impossible but I'd consider highly improbable that they would return to the hardware game with a "DC 2" or whatever. Stranger things have happened, though...

12-07-2007, 08:23 PM	#4
JakeNRoland Expert Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Bay Area, CA	I have mixed feelings about the idea. I like the idea of Sega entering the mix again and there being 4 systems competing. Competetion gives us good consoles and hopefully decent pricing. However, there are inevetibly (sp?) things I like about all systems, so throwing a 4th into that mix would only make my longings for other consoles more powerful. I doubt they would name it DreamCast 2 since DreamCast wasn't all that successful. I imagine they'd release with a new name. They entered the fray with Sega Genesis, they should destroy the competition with Sega Revelation.

12-07-2007, 08:29 PM	#10
tru2blu707 Senior Member Member since:Oct 2007	after the huge success of the wii maybe its giving sega some ideas at competing again

12-10-2007, 02:49 PM	#13
WickyWoo Blu-ray Champion Member since:May 2007 Trading Score:2	Yeah, I have the Euro Shenmue 2 release, great Japanese acting instead of the awful dub on the US Xbox version (despite the fact they could have fit both tracks on there) The cases were thicker to accomodate the multiple manuals for multiple languages

12-10-2007, 03:37 PM	#14
JTK Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jan 2006 Location:www.blurayoasis.com	http://www.gamespot.com/news/show_bl...stnews;title;4 Bogus. Not happening.

12-10-2007, 04:31 PM	#15
Bigdog Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Blu-ray collection:14 Blu-ray reviews:1	The dreamcast was by far the worst system ever released, no thanks to them ever thinking about rejoining the console market! Actually check that, the sega cd was the worst system ever released, the dreamcast is #2 on that list imo.

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