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Which video game company released a console in 1998 that was the first home system built with a modem for online play?
Answer
Sega
Sega's Dreamcast launched in 1998 with a built-in 56k modem, letting owners connect to the internet and play online games right out of the box, years before rivals offered similar functionality.
💡 Did you know?
Sega's Dreamcast included a modem and internet connection in 1998, making it the first home console built for online gaming—five years before Xbox Live.
Other options people guess
- Nintendo
- Sony
- Microsoft
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- video-games
- dreamcast
- sega
- internet
- 1990s
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