2. Timing, It Is Everything
The potential for what Sega's new hardware can achieve is an impressive possibility. With Sony's PlayStation console nearly four years old, it means that Sega's reveal of their next console couldn't have arrived at a better time. Gamers that are growing weary of the PlayStation and searching for something revolutionary need look no further than to the future. Sega's timing is exactly what is needed to give the Dreamcast an opportunity to grow without competing against another console threat. Surely, Sony and Nintendo will launch their own next generation consoles shortly after Sega, but by then the Dreamcast will already be a household name. It will be the pioneer of the new generation and arrive at the perfect time to nestle itself in for the long haul. Consoles after the Dreamcast will certainly bring in new gamers that are curious about the next shiny toy, but inevitably Sega's newest device will keep them coming back for more.