Biggest failure of a console

[Rob2600]

The Dreamcast when it launched was already facing the 'Sega is going to screw you over' rumors. ... The PS2 then launched and though many of the DC games looked better than any of the launch PS2 games the buzz behind the PS2 was almost too big to overcome.

I worked at Electronics Boutique at the time. Most customers were ridiculously brainwashed by Sony's PS2 hype. I tried selling Dreamcasts to people, but they refused and would say things like, "Who cares if the Dreamcast is only $99, has built-in four player support, and has better sports games, fighting games, and first person shooters? The PS2 can launch missiles!"

It made no sense whatsoever, but that's how the hype machine works.


A few customers said, "I'll wait for the PS2 because it can play DVDs."

I'd reply, "True, but you can buy a Dreamcast and a real DVD player for less than the price of a PS2."

"But...it can launch missiles."

A year later, I quit retail.