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The '''DreamKey''' discs were software used by the [[Sega Dreamcast]] in Europe to connect to the internet. They acted as the method of registering online accounts and adjusting settings, as well as accessing the [[DreamArena]] service and surf the web (with later discs allowing users to choose their own ISPs). DreamKey discs were distributed with the Dreamcast console - without them, there was no way for the user to register an online account, and therefore no online gaming features could be accessed.
 
The '''DreamKey''' discs were software used by the [[Sega Dreamcast]] in Europe to connect to the internet. They acted as the method of registering online accounts and adjusting settings, as well as accessing the [[DreamArena]] service and surf the web (with later discs allowing users to choose their own ISPs). DreamKey discs were distributed with the Dreamcast console - without them, there was no way for the user to register an online account, and therefore no online gaming features could be accessed.
 
There are at least five versions of the DreamKey software - 1.0, 1.5, 2.0, 3.0 and 3.1. 3.1 only saw a release in Spain and Portugal.
 
 
In the UK DreamKey 3.0 was available for free if users contacted Sega Europe by the 28th February 2002{{fileref|DreamcastMagazine UK 33.pdf|page=9}}.
 
  
 
==Magazine articles==
 
==Magazine articles==
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==External links==
 
*[http://www.goodcowfilms.com/farm/games/sonic.games.dreamcast.com/DRMCST.HTM Sonic Adventure Dreamkey Game Page archived at www.goodcowfilms.com]
 
  
 
==References==
 
==References==

Revision as of 11:12, 19 August 2018

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Dreamkey
System(s): Sega Dreamcast
Publisher: Sega
Developer:
Peripherals supported: Dreamcast Keyboard
Genre: ETC

















Number of players: 1
Release Date RRP Code
Sega Dreamcast
EU

The DreamKey discs were software used by the Sega Dreamcast in Europe to connect to the internet. They acted as the method of registering online accounts and adjusting settings, as well as accessing the DreamArena service and surf the web (with later discs allowing users to choose their own ISPs). DreamKey discs were distributed with the Dreamcast console - without them, there was no way for the user to register an online account, and therefore no online gaming features could be accessed.

Magazine articles

Main article: Dreamkey/Magazine articles.

Physical scans

Dreamcast, EU (blue)

Dreamcast, EU (white)
DreamKey10 DC EU Box Back.jpgDreamKey10 DC EU Box Front.jpg
Cover
DreamKey10 DC UK Disc.jpg
Disc
DreamkeyDCEUinlay.jpg
Inlay
Dreamcast, EU (with Dream On Volume 1)

Dreamcast, AU
DreamKey10 DC AU Box Back.jpgDreamKey10 DC AU Box Front.jpg
Cover
DreamKey10 DC AU Disc.jpg
Disc
DreamKey10 DC AU Manual.pdf
Manual

References




Dreamkey discs for the Sega Dreamcast
Dreamkey (1999) | Dreamkey Version 1.5 (1999) | Dreamkey Version 2.0 (2001) | Dreamkey 3.0 (2002) | Dreamkey 3.1 (2003)