Current Dreamcast Online Games List + FAQ
This list will show you what games are currently playable online with your Dreamcast, it also has a quick FAQ covering Dreamcasts online capabilities
US and EU Games Online through official servers:
- 4x4 Evolution (US)
- 4x4 Evolution demo (US - available on the Official Dreamcast Magazine Disc #11: February 2001)
- Sega Swirl (US - available on the Sega Dreamcast Web Browser 2.0 and Sega Smash Pack Volume 1; requires a fully operational POP mail account)
- StarLancer (US, EU)
- Quake 3 Arena (US - Sega Spain server)
JP Games Online through official servers:
Note: Japanese games require a Isao Account to play online."
*Currently None*
Games online through private servers:
Phantasy Star Online (US, EU, JP) OnlineConsoles server
Phantasy Star Online Ver. 2 (US, EU, JP) OnlineConsoles server
Phantasy Star Online (US, EU, JP) Schthack server
Phantasy Star Online Ver. 2 (US, EU, JP) Schthack server
Quake 3: Arena (US - only through various privately hosted servers)
Maximum Pool (US) OnlineConsoles server
System Link:
F355 Challenge (US, EU, JP)
Virtual On Oratorio Tangram (US, JP)
Aero Dancing F (JP)
Aero Dancing i (JP)
Sega Tetris (JP)
Official Online Rankings:
Trizeal (JP) rankings
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Setting up an ISP on your Dreamcast
Any of the following browsers will allow you to setup the ISP of your choosing on your system.
North America: Web Browser (any version)
Europe: Dreamkey 3.0 and 3.1
European residents can still get a Dreamkey 3.1 disc for free by contacting Sega of Europe. http://www.sega-europe.com/
Japan: Dream Passport (any version)
Some Japanese released games have Dream Key 1.0 built-in.
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Additional Info and FAQs:
Notice:
Regarding Starlancer and 4x4 Evo, if your DNS numbers are not set correctly then the games may not be able to connect to their GameSpy servers.
Don't you have to have a modem for the Dreamcast?
All Dreamcasts originally came with a detachable phone modem on the lower back right-hand corner. The only exception is former rental systems, which have a detachable hollow plastic shell in that spot.
Why isn't "(place game name here)" still online?
It costs money to run servers for free to play online games. Granted not a lot of money, most companies apparently decided that the money would be put to better use if spent on other projects.
Can people make private servers?
For Quake 3: Arena, yes. The development company, Id Software, released a Dreamcast support expansion for its Quake 3 Server software. It is available to download for free from various hosts on the internet.
The servers for most of the online games were run by Sega using their "SEGA SNAP" servers and software. Sega sold the servers and the rights to the software to Nokia, who then renamed the setup "Nokia SNAP".
It's not impossible that in the future someone may come up with a way to make a private server for some of the other formerly online games, but it is unlikely.
Do many people play PSO or Quake 3 on the private servers?
As with any online game the number of players will always vary.
Is it free to play on the private servers?
Yes. The only cost is whatever you normally pay to use your ISP.
Is there anything special you have to do or will need to get on the private servers?
For Quake 3 all you'll need is the IP address of the private server you wish to play on. For PSO and PSO V2 you will need a Code Breaker (aka Xploder) cheat disc. Full instructions on accessing Schtack's can be found on Schthack's website: http://www.schtserv.com/
Where can I download the VMU file with the Codebreaker/Xploder private server access codes for the Phantasy Star Online games?
You can download the file directly from this address: http://gsproduc.ath.cx:8000/vmu/schthack.vmi
Just make sure you read the instructions on Schthack's website ( http://www.schtserv.com/ ) before using it.
Can I use my Dreamcast with Broadband/DSL?
There are two ways to get the system online with Broadband/DSL.
- The official Broadband Adaptor, also called BBA. Which is rare, and very expensive.
- The free but slightly complicated method described here: http://dreamcast.onlineconsoles.com/..._pcdcwin98.php
If I use my PC's broadband connection, as described in method #2 above, will the DC's connection speed be at the 33k/56k of the modem or will it be equally as fast as my broadband connection speed?
It should run at a stable 33k.
Will my DC games run without lag when using broadband?
The connection will be equally as stable as your broadband connection.
Which games work with the Broadband Adapter (BBA)?
Phantasy Star Online, Phantasy Star Online Version 2, and Quake 3: Arena.
"That Propeller Arena game....was anyone ever able to go online with that?"
Only the programmers. The game was on schedule for a fall 2001 release, but was completely canceled due to the September 11th terrorist attacks.
Can I play PSO with non-Dreamcast users?
Yes. If you use the Schthack server, you can play with PC players (not Blue Burst) and GameCube players (obviously on the levels from the episode 1).
