> Sega of Japan confirms that it is restructuring its Dreamcast strategy
and considering multi-console development. They also released
some official comments regarding the recent firestorm of rumors:
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Regarding
the Dreamcast hardware, the production, sales, and distribution for the
next fiscal year is currently undergoing changes, but the Dreamcast will
remain a part of our business, focusing on its software. Our company,
including third-party developers, has about 100 titles prepared for this
coming fiscal year.
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Software
distribution to the PlayStation 2 and Game Boy Advance is currently under
negotiations.
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Regarding
the platform strategy, our company will strengthen its focus on
the Dreamcast architecture for the PC, set-top boxes, and other electronic
appliances.
> Although it's what Sega might mean, the first point doesn't actually
say the Dreamcast hardware (as we know it) will be discontinued.
It's interesting to note that at this time, these comments pertain only
to the Japanese market, since Sega of America has yet to weigh in.
I guess it's plausible (but unlikely) for SOA to continue pushing Dreamcast
hardware exclusively, while SOJ branches out into combination systems.
I suspect we'll learn more about SOA's specific strategy in the near future.
~Shinobi~
(source:
ZDNet) |
