If you ask any hardcore gamer from the late 1990s what their favorite gaming system is, countless will answer the Sega Dreamcast, and it's with those gamers in mind that this Dreamcast controller backpack was created.
The Dreamcast controller backpack was created by SegaKawaii, a branch of the video game company that specializes in merchandise and translates to mean 'Sega Cute/Adorable.' In a beautiful touch, the backpack honors the tradition of the Dreamcast controller by including a see-through window where the Dreamcast's memory card would go on the standard controller.
The Dreamcast controller backpack retails in Japan for $146 USD, and is set to release at the end of April. The backpack is part of a whole new brand launch for SegaKawaii with a multitude of other items.
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