Press release: 2001-08-13: Sega Introduces New Sports Bundle, Giving Consumers Another Reason to Score a Dreamcast

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Sega Introduces New Sports Bundle, Giving Consumers Another Reason to Score a Dreamcast.

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 13, 2001

Sega Gives Consumers a Great Value by Bundling the Dreamcast Video Game Console With Three Hard Hitting Sega Sports 2K1 Titles For $99.95

Sega(R) of America today announced the "Sega Sports AEE Bundle 2K1," which includes the 128-bit Internet-ready Dreamcast(TM) video game console and three titles from the award winning Sega Sports AEE 2K1 line-up for $99.95. Included are three of Sega's most highly acclaimed sports titles to date: "Sega Sports AEE NFL 2K1," "Sega Sports(TM) NBA 2K1" and "Sega Sports AEE World Series(R) Baseball 2K1."

"We are making the Dreamcast more affordable than ever so consumers can experience the thrill of playing Sega Sports games on or offline this summer," said John Golden, director of product marketing, Sega of America. "Sega Sports has a reputation for incredible content, so by combining games from the awesome Sega Sports 2K1 line-up with the Dreamcast makes the Sega Sports Bundle 2K1 a terrific value for every sports video game fan."

"Sega Sports NFL 2K1," "Sega Sports NBA 2K1" and "Sega Sports World Series Baseball 2K1" are three genre-breaking sports titles that feature over 1,300 motion-captured character animations, high-resolution detail and facial expressions, artificial intelligence that mirrors real life behavior, and accurate game and season statistics. From "bump and run" coverage in "NFL 2K1," a working spin move and crossover in "NBA 2K1" and true-to-life camera angles in "World Series Baseball 2K1," these games bring all the intricate action of the big leagues to gamers everywhere.

In addition to the Dreamcast and three games, the bundle also includes one standard Dreamcast controller, a stereo A/V cable, a 10-meter phone cable, an Internet browser CD-ROM and an instruction manual.

Sega also recently announced that both "Sega Sports NFL 2K1" and "Sega Sports NBA 2K1" have taken on "All Star 2K1" status and are available at retailers nationwide and on www.sega.com for $19.95.

The "Sega Sports Bundle 2K1" will be available in August at retailers nationwide and on www.sega.com for $99.95 while supplies last.

About Sega

Sega(R) of America is the American arm of Tokyo, Japan-based Sega Corporation, responsible for the development, marketing and distribution of Sega video game systems and video games in the Americas. Sega Corporation is a nearly $2.5 billion company recognized as the industry leader in interactive digital entertainment media, offering interactive entertainment experiences both inside and outside the home. Sega of America's World Wide Web site is located at www.sega.com.

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