Gamers remember the intense video gaming era as one of the most nostalgic years of their life. There were console companies busy making tons of gaming consoles for tweens and teens at that time, together four console brands released their new models and variety of games in the marketplace in a couple of years. Sega Dream Cast was released in 1988 whereas PS2 was released in 2000.
Above all others, PlayStation 2 won the rivalry and comparatively Sega Dream Cast was a failure.
The Amazing Features of Sega Dream Cast
One of the first consoles to have a built-in network module chip for online and internet connectivity. Sega Dream Cast connected to internet browsers directly for use It had an installed microphone. The experience of the arcade port resembled that of the public arcade game. It ports to connect a keyboard for chatting as well. It had this feature for communication during online games. However, the generation was still processing the upgrade. VGA cable for Dreamcast (video graphics array) or adapter to connect the image with the TV or with Dreamcast original AV cable, original. It had some faults and fortune of its own when it came on the shelves.
The Amazing Features of PS2
PlayStation 2 was the successor of PSX and it hit records as soon as it came into the market awaking an entire adventure for gamers worldwide. The sleek and lightweight console came in both video gaming CDs and DVDs. When teens owned PS2, they played movies and songs because of its high-resolution sound system and the vastest collection of nostalgic games. The dual-shock feature in its controller, the 480i to 480p resolution, played on HDTV via HDMI cable insertion port and USB port. Consisting of 150 MHz Graphic Synthesizer in its core, it allured gamers in its bubble. This sixth-generation console, is responsible for billion copies of Sony Games, giving massive profit to the company and the gaming characters hold nostalgic value as well.
Basic Comparison and Compromise on Hardware
As an overall comparison between both consoles, you can depict the major faults in Dream Cast easily. The hardware. Where there is no compromise at all. You can say, PS2 was built stronger in every piece and chip installed. Consisting of the most powered CPU working engine and the Built-in RAM is double in PS2 (32 MB to be exact) and the gamer can install two memory cards in the extra memory slots.
Graphics
PS2 has more than 50% intense and faster graphics and transmissions than the Dream Cast console.
Controllers
The PS2 controller has double analogue sticks and a handy structure for grip and convenience. While some reviewers pointed out the large controller for DC. The lack of another analogue stick became a weak point; however, the device itself had minigames.
Discontinuation of Units
Sony stopped releasing PS2 console units after 13 years of its tremendous success. While Dream Cast lasted for less than 3 years with extreme loss. The DC consoles were sold below € 50 to drop the production in the mid-launch. PlayStation 2 hit a record for selling millions of original consoles.
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