Dreamcast consoles in Japan

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|First launch variant, with eight images of Hidekazu Yukawa on the back. |-

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|Second launch variant, with one big image of Hidekazu Yukawa on the back. |-

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|Personalised label with Shoichiro Irimajiri signature, given only to Dreamcast Partners. Reservations began on the 23rd October 1998[1], although consoles shortages mean most were likely not received weeks after launch. Each one is unique. |-

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|Toyota-marketed consoles, sold in 160 of its 403 dealerships across Japan as an attempt to draw customers. Earlier models lack the sticker on the lid. |-

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| Dreamcast (Model: Seaman)
ドリームキャスト (モデル : シーマン)

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|Only 500 produced[2] and sold only in branches of HMV. |-

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| Dreamcast: Maziora Limited Edition

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|Originally shown alongside other (unreleased) variants at Tokyo Game Show '98 Autumn[3], this variant is coated in Maziora Andromeda paint, causing it to change colour when viewed at different angles. Only 500 were originally produced, having been reserved beetween the 23rd and 25th April 1999[1]. |-

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|Dream Passport 2 replaced Dream Passport as the pack-in disc on the 5th August[4]. |-

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|Dream Passport 2 replaced Dream Passport as the pack-in disc on the 5th August[4]. |-

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|White box (first variant), possibly for refurbished units. |-

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|White box (second variant), possibly for refurbished units. |-


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| Dreamcast (Model: Seaman Xmas Package)
ドリームキャスト (モデル : シーマン クリスマスパッケージ)

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|Only 850 produced[5] and only available at HMV[6]. |-

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|Only 1,800 units produced[5], competition prize[7]. |-

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|Only 200 produced[5], competition prize[7]. |-

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| Dreamcast: Black Version
ドリームキャスト ブラック バージョン

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|Sold exclusively through Dreamcast Direct. After an initial run of 100[8], made-to-order versions could be reserved between the 3rd and 16th August 2000, with an expected release in October[9]. 30 more were sold in 2001[8]. |-

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ドリームキャスト CSK健康保険組合

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|Rental(?) version from CSK Kenkouhoken Kumiai. |-

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| Sakura Taisen Dreamcast for Internet
サクラ大戦 Dreamcast for Internet

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| Dreamcast (Silver Metallic)
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|Sold exclusively through Dreamcast Direct. |-

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| Dreamcast (Pearl Blue)
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|Sold exclusively through Dreamcast Direct. |-

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|Sold exclusively through Dreamcast Direct. |-

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|Originally used in pachinko parlours from March 2000 before seeing a limited public release in September 2001. |-

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|Sold exclusively through Dreamcast Direct. Only 78 produced, as a nod to the RX-78 Gundam in Kidou Senshi Gundam: Renpou vs. Zeon & DX, released on the same day. |-

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| Dreamcast Taiken Kit
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| Dreamcast Taiken Kit
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ドリームキャスト トライアルセット

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References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Dreamcast Magazine, "1999-33 (1999-10-22,29)" (JP; 1999-10-08), page 10
  2. ↑ http://sega.jp/corp/release/1999/0615 (Wayback Machine: 2007-03-02 13:59)
  3. ↑ Sega Saturn Magazine, "1998-32 (1998-11-06,13)" (JP; 1998-10-23), page 74
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Dreamcast Magazine, "1999-23 (1999-07-30)" (JP; 1999-07-16), page 74
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 DC-UK, "February 2000" (UK; 2000-01-24), page 42
  6. ↑ http://www.sega.co.jp/sega/corp/news/nr991201_2.html (Wayback Machine: 2000-03-04 01:46)
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 http://www.sega.jp/release/nr991206_1.html (Wayback Machine: 2005-02-09 19:06)
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 http://www.d-direct.ne.jp:80/shop/pc/camp/DDperi.asp (Wayback Machine: 2001-03-03 02:47)
  9. ↑ http://www.d-direct.ne.jp:80/shop/pc/blackdc.asp (Wayback Machine: 2001-09-08 17:10)


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