Released in Japan on November 27, 1998, the Sega Dreamcast was the first sixth-generation console — and the first to ship with a built-in modem and broadband option. Its rear panel uses the 12-pin Dreamcast AV connector (composite, S-Video, raw RGB and VGA-capable), a removable modem module slot on the right side that originally housed a 33.6k or 56k dial-up modem (later swappable for the Broadband Adapter), and a captive AC power cord. Four proprietary controller ports sit across the front — twice as many as the Saturn — to support games like ChuChu Rocket and Bomberman without a multitap.
Sega’s sixth-generation console with the 12-pin Dreamcast AV port, four proprietary controller ports, and a removable modem slot for dial-up or broadband.
Device Information
- Manufacturer
- Sega
- Release Year
- 1998
- Model Number
- HKT-3000 (JP) / HKT-3020 (US)
- Category
- Gaming Console
Available Ports
| Connector | Quantity | Label | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sega Dreamcast AV (12-pin) | 1 | AV OUT (rear) | 12-pin proprietary AV out carrying composite, S-Video, raw RGB and (with the official VGA Box adapter) VGA. The VGA Box turned the Dreamcast into one of the best 480p sources of its era. |
| Proprietary Dreamcast Controller Port | 4 | Controller 1–4 (front) | Four proprietary Dreamcast controller ports, each carrying the Maple Bus at 2 MB/s. Supports VMU memory cards, rumble packs, microphone, fishing rod and lightgun in the controller's own expansion slots. Placeholder name — needs a new approved connector entry. |
Notes & Compatibility
Rear: 12-pin Dreamcast AV connector (composite, S-Video, raw RGB, VGA via VGA Box adapter), captive AC power cord (not modeled — no user-cable inlet). Right side: removable modem-module slot that originally housed a 33.6k modem (JP) / 56k modem (US) and was swappable for the Sega Broadband Adapter (HIT-0400/0401). Modem slot modeled with placeholder name — needs a new approved connector entry. Front: 4x proprietary Dreamcast controller ports (each supports two VMU/expansion slots in the controller itself). Top: GD-ROM drive (not a port).
