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The Dreamcast Broadband Adapter (Also know has BBA) was an accessory released for the Sega Dreamcast, the console originally came equiped with a 56K modem however a Broadband adapter was released on January 10, 2001.When introduced only a few hundred thousand at $50 were released. Today Broadband adapters can fetch a price of over $400 on ebay! The device was used to enable web browsing, gaming, etc with the Sega Dreamcast without the need of a 56K connection. Recently, hackers have been able to use online gaming for Homebrew uses aswell, it is yet unknown if this will kick off. The Dreamcast , code-named Black Belt, Dural, Dricas, Vortex, and Katana during development) is Segas fifth and final video game console and the successor to the Sega Saturn. ... The Dreamcast , code-named Dural, Dricas and Katana during development) is Segas fifth and final video game console and the successor to the Sega Saturn. ... January is the first month of the year and one of seven Gregorian months with the length of 31 days. ... Events Differentiation of localized Teutonic tribes of the Irminones. ... 2001 (MMI) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar. ... eBay headquarters in San Jose eBay North First Street satellite office campus (home to PayPal) eBay Inc. ...

Due to their limited supply many enthusiasts have tried to create a home made version of the adapter, however none worked. Although there has been a way to create a server between a Dreamcast and PC in order to trick the Dreamcast into thinking its connected to the internet, when in reality it would be using a Broadband connection.

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