Gamers with a soft spot for Sonic are going to love the Sega Dreamcast Delta. This conceptual game system was created by Chicago-based designer Elie Ahovi. The system is designed to revive Sega's now-defunct home gaming system. For those who aren't avid gamers, the last time Sega released a system was the Dreamcast in the late 90s. The Dreamcast was initially well-received, but its popularity dropped when the PlayStation 2 was released.
The Dreamcast Delta is intriguing due to the fact that it ships without a controller. Ahovi envisions the Delta being controlled via smartphone or tablet. The system is also backwards compatible with old Dreamcast games and new games are bought and downloaded online. Removing the controller should save Sega cash, although forcing gamers to play with smartphones and tablets could backfire, especially since these devices are limited at best when it comes to more complex games.
Classic Game Console Revivals
The Sega Dreamcast Delta is Controlled Via Smartphone and Tablet
Trend Themes
1. Revival of Classic Game Consoles - Opportunity to bring back discontinued gaming systems with modern updates and alternative methods of control.
2. Integration of Smartphones and Tablets in Gaming - The potential to use smartphones and tablets as gaming controllers for a more convenient and accessible gaming experience.
3. Backwards Compatibility in Gaming Systems - Developing game consoles that are compatible with older games to cater to nostalgia and preserve gaming history.
Industry Implications
1. Gaming Console Manufacturing - Manufacturers can revive classic gaming systems and incorporate modern innovations to cater to nostalgic gamers.
2. Mobile Device Manufacturing - Mobile device manufacturers can explore partnerships and develop gaming-oriented features to tap into the smartphone and tablet gaming market.
3. Digital Game Distribution Platforms - Opportunity to provide digital game distribution platforms that cater to backwards compatible gaming systems, allowing gamers to access old and new games alike.