The SEGA Dreamcast is a home video game console released by SEGA in 1998 in Japan and 1999 in North America. It was the first console of the sixth generation and featured advanced hardware for its time, including a built-in modem for online gaming. The Dreamcast is known for its unique controller design and innovative features like VMU (Visual Memory Unit), which had a small screen for displaying game information. Despite its technological advancements and a strong library of games, including titles like Sonic Adventure and Shenmue, the Dreamcast struggled commercially. It was discontinued in 2001, marking the end of SEGA as a hardware manufacturer, but it remains a beloved console among retro gaming enthusiasts.