2001
- January
- Sega announces that it will halt production of the Dreamcast video game system and shift its focus to developing software for television set-top boxes and handheld devices. Sega drops the price of the Dreamcast in the US from US$150 to US$100. [169]
- January 29
- British television set-to box maker Pace Micro Technology announces it is integrating video game technology from Sega into its digital video recorder. [597]
- February 14
- British manufacturer Pace Micro Technology releases pictures and some details of its television set-top box. The system will be able to play Sega Dreamcast video games. [597]
- March 31
- Sega halts production of the Dreamcast system. [597] [1025.92]
- April
- Sega exits the video game hardware business. [414.30]
- June
- Sega announces it will make more online games for the Dreamcast in Japan, and also make those games for the PlayStation 2. [1137.32]
- Sierra announces it has cancelled Half-Life for the Dreamcast. [1137.30]
- June 19
- Sega releases the Sonic Adventure 2 video game for the Dreamcast in the US. [476.40] [779.40]
- June 23
- Sega releases a special edition Sonic Adventure 2 Birthday Pack for the Dreamcast in Japan, available for two days only. The package includes Sonic Adventure 2 video game, a special music CD, 10th anniversary gold medal, and Sonic the Hedgehog series history booklet. [992.34]
- (month unknown)
- Sega releases the Daytona USA video game for the Dreamcast in the US. [304.130]
- August 13
- Sega cuts the price of the Dreamcast game system in the US from US$99.99 to US$79.99. [296.38] [388.26]
- September 14
- Sega releases the Super Monkey Ball game for the GameCube in Japan. [297.158] [298.40]
- October 12
- In Chiba City, Japan, the 11th annual Tokyo Game Show is held, over three days. Sega shows Virtua Fighter 4 for the PlayStation 2. [297.50] [304.36] [742.18]
- October (month)
- Top selling Dreamcast video game in the United Kingdom for the month: Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2 by Activision. [812.16]
- (month unknown)
- Sega produces the final Dreamcast video game system. [551.30]
- November
- Sega releases the Sonic the Hedgehog game for the Game Boy Advance in the US. [296.60] [297.56]
- THQ and Sega announce an exclusive deal for THQ to port Sega titles to the Game Boy Advance. [331.30]
- November 21
- Sega drops the price of the Dreamcast in the US from US$79.95 to US$49.95. [320.30] [345.44] [551.30] [597]
- November 23
- Sega ships the final Dreamcast systems to North American retailers. [551.30]
2002
- January 10
- Sega releases the Rez video game for the PlayStation 2 in the US. [304.188] [479.98] [619.134] [628.34] [960.62]
- January 30
- Sega officially announces the discontinuance of the Dreamcast video game system. [482.41]
- February 4
- Sega releases the Sonic Advance video game for the Game Boy Advance in the US. (This is the first Sonic title on any Nintendo system.) [298.76] [304.72] [779.40] (February 5 [401] [645])
- February 12
- Sega releases the Sonic Adventure 2 Battle video game for the GameCube and PlayStation 2 in the US. [320.64] [387.20] [401] [551.102]
- February
- Sega releases the NHL 2K2 video game for the Dreamcast in the USA. This is the last official game release for the Dreamcast. [298.142] [1183.133]
- Sega, Namco, and Nintendo announce an agreement to jointly produce a 3D arcade graphics board called Triforce, based on GameCube technology. [321.30]
- February 22
- Sega releases the Jet Set Radio Future video game for the Xbox in Japan. [346.38] [597]
- March 19
- Sega releases the Virtua Fighter 4 video game for the PlayStation 2 in the US. [304.186] [307.76] [308.68] [551.77] [636.34]
- March
- In San Jose, California, the International Game Developers Association holds its 16th annual Game Developers Conference. Sega producer Yuji Naka, creator of the Sonic the Hedgehog series, is given the Lifetime Achievement Award. [412.46] [597]
- March 31
- Worldwide shipments of the Dreamcast system: about 10 million. [551.30]
- March (month)
- Top selling Dreamcast video game in Japan for the month: Sakura Taisen 4. [815.16]
- September 5
- Treasure releases the Ikaruga video game for the Dreamcast in Japan. [348.74] [514.147]
- October 29
- Sega releases the Phantasy Star Online: Episode 1 & II video game for the GameCube in the US. The game can be played offline in single-player mode, or online against other players for US$9 per month. Price is US$39.99. [427.109] [597]
- November 1
- Microsoft and Sega release a limited edition (999 produced) Panzer Dragoon Orta Xbox system in Japan. It includes a white case, white controller, Panzer Dragoon Orta video game, and a special necklace. Price is about US$325. All units sell on the opening day. [432.64]
- November 11
- Sega releases the Sonic Mega Collection video game for the GameCube in the US. (November 12 [779.40])
- November
- Sega releases the Shinobi video game for the PlayStation 2 in the US. [436.77]
2003
- February 13
- Sega announces plans to merge with Sammy in Japan. [414.30] [427.25] [597] [1013.20]
- March 12
- Sega releases the Sonic Advance 2 video game for the Game Boy Advance in the US. [401] [1007.26] (March 10 [779.40])
- (month unknown)
- Sega releases The King of Route 66 video game for the PlayStation 2 in the US. Price is US$49.99. [426.103]
- Sega releases the Virtua Cop 3 arcade video game. [427.32]
- Sega and Sammy decide to abandon merger plans. [428.20]
- June 15
- Sega releases the Sonic Pinball Party video game for the Game Boy Advance in the US. Price is US$29.95. [401] [426.80] [428.46] [430] (May 27 [779.40])
- June 17
- Sega releases the Sonic Adventure DX: Director's Cut video game for the Nintendo GameCube in the US. [401] [426.107] [471.28] [606.11]
- July 13
- The Fox Broadcasting Company airs the Futurama TV show in the US. A character says "Fry, what in Sega Genesis happened to you?". [876]
- August 12
- Sega releases the Virtua Fighter 4: Evolution video game for the PlayStation 2 in the USA. [549.26] [644.188]
- (month unknown)
- Sega sells its Sega.com Inc. online gaming unit to Nokia. [461.66] [477.24]
- Sega files a lawsuit against Electronic Arts and Fox Entertainment, claiming the game The Simpsons: Road Rage is too similar to the Crazy Taxi series. [576.26]
- December
- Sammy Holdings acquires 39 million shares of Sega for 45.33 billion yen (US$422 million), giving it a majority stake in the company. [558.22] [576.26]
2004
- January 4
- Sega releases the Sonic Battle video game for the Game Boy Advance in the US. [779.41]
- January 6
- Sega releases the Sonic Heroes video game for the GameCube in the US. [568.52] [576.30] [644.190] [779.41]
- May
- Sammy announces it will merge with Sega in a stock swap. [645.54]
- May 17
- J.C. Padilla scores 2,181,619,994,299,256,480 on Giga Wing 2 on the Dreamcast, setting a record for the highest score on any game. [778.45]
- June 7
- Sega releases the Sonic Advance 3 video game for the Game Boy Advance in the US. [578.123] [606.11] [779.41]
- August 17
- Sega releases the Astro Boy: Omega Factor video game for the Game Boy Advance in the USA. [569.C9] [570.34] [606.11] [645.72] [1149.62]
- October
- Sammy and Sega merge as Sega-Sammy Holdings. [565]
2005
- August 16
- Sega releases the Sonic Gems Collection for the GameCube in the US. [779.41]
- October 25
- Sega releases the Taito Legends video game collection for the PlayStation 2, Xbox, and GameCube in the US. This arcade collection includes: Super Qix, Tube-It, Volfied, Rastan, Operation Wolf, Exzisus, Rainbow Islands, Plump Pop, Ninja Kids, Thunderfox, Space Invaders. [780.138]
- November 15
- Sega releases the Sonic Rush video game for the Nintendo DS in the US. [772.62] [779.41] [780.157] [797.22]
- Sega releases the Shadow the Hedgehog video game for the PlayStation 2, Xbox, and GameCube in the US. [772.62] [779.41,138] [1080.28]
2006
- (month unknown)
- Coby Electronics releases the TF-DVD560 portable DVD player. It includes twelve built-in Sega games, including Altered Beast, Golden Axe, Sonic Chaos, and Ecco. Price is US$120. [866.48]
- March 20
- The Game Developers Conference is held, over five days. Nintendo announces partnerships with Sega for Genesis games for its next-generation video game system. [782.12] [865.43] [867.19]
- (month unknown)
- Sega releases Sega Genesis Collection video game for the PlayStation 2 in the USA. Price is US$19.99. Included are over 30 games: Altered Beast, Comix Zone, Ecco, Golden Axe, Phantasy Star II, Ristar, Sonic the Hedgehog, Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Sonic the Hedgehog 3, Sword of Vermillion, Vectorman. [1078.80] [1082.80] [1086.101]
2008
- January 27
- The Fox Broadcasting Company airs The Simpsons TV show in the US. Sonic the Hedgehog appears on a billboard promiting marriage. [1240]
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