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[[File:DreamcastKeyboard.JPG|thumb|260px|A Dreamcast keyboard, UK version.]] | [[File:DreamcastKeyboard.JPG|thumb|260px|A Dreamcast keyboard, UK version.]] | ||
| − | The '''Dreamcast Keyboard''' is a keyboard peripheral built for the [[Sega Dreamcast]]. Though keyboards had existed for consoles in the past, the Dreamcast's keyboard was seen as the first "useful" one, thanks to the Dreamcast's internet capabilities. It was also the first console keyboard to be released internationally in large numbers. | + | The '''Dreamcast Keyboard''' is a keyboard peripheral built for the [[Sega Dreamcast]]. Though keyboards had existed for consoles in the past, the Dreamcast's keyboard was seen as the first "useful" one, thanks to the Dreamcast's internet capabilities. It was also the first console keyboard to be released internationally in large numbers. Many games can be used in conjunction with the [[Dreamcast Mouse]], effectively simulating PC controls for first person shooters. |
| + | ==Models== | ||
Like normal PC keyboards, the Dreamcast keyboard varies between countries due to different key placements. Also as with other peripherals, special editions of the keyboard were made with different color schemes, the majority of which never left Japan. | Like normal PC keyboards, the Dreamcast keyboard varies between countries due to different key placements. Also as with other peripherals, special editions of the keyboard were made with different color schemes, the majority of which never left Japan. | ||
| − | + | Japanese keyboards are generally smaller in size, lacking a number pad. | |
| + | Three versions were released in North America. The original keyboard (or "model 1") was designed to match the aesthetics of early Dreamcast packaging. When Sega of America opted to rebrand the console's packaging, a second keyboard ("model 2") was released. The two are mostly identical, however the model 2 keyboard has a black logo with white text. A separate keyboard was released which received [[SegaNet]] branding. It is slightly different, sporting a curved space bar and other minor changes. | ||
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| + | It is currently unknown how many different European Dreamcast keyboard models were released - all is known for sure is a model was released in the United Kingdom. | ||
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| + | ==List of Supported Games== | ||
| + | *''[[Cyber Troopers Virtual-On: Oratorio Tangram]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Half-Life]]'' (prototype) | ||
| + | *''[[Heavy Metal Geomatrix]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Outtrigger]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Phantasy Star Online]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Quake III Arena]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[StarLancer]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[The Typing of the Dead]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Unreal Tournament]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Worms World Party]]'' | ||
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| + | ==Gallery== | ||
| + | <gallery> | ||
| + | File:DCKeyboard JP.jpg|JP model | ||
| + | File:DCKeyboard US.jpg|US model 1 | ||
| + | File:DCKeyboard US SegaNet.jpg|US [[SegaNet]] model | ||
| + | File:DreamcastKeyboard.JPG|UK model | ||
| + | </gallery> | ||
==Physical Scans== | ==Physical Scans== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
| − | File:DCKeyboard US Box Front.jpg|US box (front) | + | File:DCKeyboard US Box Front.jpg|US model 1 box (front) |
| + | File:DCKeyboard US Box Front Alt.jpg|US model 2 box (front) | ||
File:DCKeyboard EU Box Front.jpg|EU box (front) | File:DCKeyboard EU Box Front.jpg|EU box (front) | ||
File:Dckeyboard jpbox front.jpg|JP box (front) | File:Dckeyboard jpbox front.jpg|JP box (front) | ||
Revision as of 12:35, 11 February 2012
The Dreamcast Keyboard is a keyboard peripheral built for the Sega Dreamcast. Though keyboards had existed for consoles in the past, the Dreamcast's keyboard was seen as the first "useful" one, thanks to the Dreamcast's internet capabilities. It was also the first console keyboard to be released internationally in large numbers. Many games can be used in conjunction with the Dreamcast Mouse, effectively simulating PC controls for first person shooters.
Models
Like normal PC keyboards, the Dreamcast keyboard varies between countries due to different key placements. Also as with other peripherals, special editions of the keyboard were made with different color schemes, the majority of which never left Japan.
Japanese keyboards are generally smaller in size, lacking a number pad.
Three versions were released in North America. The original keyboard (or "model 1") was designed to match the aesthetics of early Dreamcast packaging. When Sega of America opted to rebrand the console's packaging, a second keyboard ("model 2") was released. The two are mostly identical, however the model 2 keyboard has a black logo with white text. A separate keyboard was released which received SegaNet branding. It is slightly different, sporting a curved space bar and other minor changes.
It is currently unknown how many different European Dreamcast keyboard models were released - all is known for sure is a model was released in the United Kingdom.
List of Supported Games
- Cyber Troopers Virtual-On: Oratorio Tangram
- Half-Life (prototype)
- Heavy Metal Geomatrix
- Outtrigger
- Phantasy Star Online
- Quake III Arena
- StarLancer
- The Typing of the Dead
- Unreal Tournament
- Worms World Party
Gallery
JP model
US model 1
US SegaNet model
UK model
Physical Scans
US model 1 box (front)
US model 2 box (front)
EU box (front)
JP box (front)
JP box (back)
