Sega Dreamcast MK-50000 Made in Japan Console w/ Original Box Controller
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Manufacturer description
New (Other) / Open Box. Description: Original Sega Dreamcast console model MK-50000, Made in Japan. This unit is new and never used. Box was opened for inspection only. Console, controller, cables, and inserts appear unused. Includes: Dreamcast console (MK-50000) original Dreamcast controller, original power cable, original A/V cable, Sega Dreamcast Web Browser disc, Sega Dreamcast Generator disc and inserts, original packaging and manuals as shown. Box shows storage wear from age. Please review all photos for exact cosmetic condition and everything included.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Sega Dreamcast MK-50000 Made in Japan Console using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro consoles category. Sega's retro consoles lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.
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Full Specifications
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