Sega Goes High Speed

Sega of America announced it is selling a high-speed modem for its Dreamcast video game console. The console now comes with a slower, dial-up modem that lets users connect to the Internet and play video games with other Dreamcast owners. For now, the new Ethernet modem, priced at $59.95, is available only through the company’s Web site, Sega.com. The company expects retail stores to begin carrying the modem in coming weeks. Sega has been attempting to attract new customers and win the loyalty of existing consumers by being the first console to let gamers play online via its SegaNet service, which charges users $21.95 a month for Internet access.