My friend erupted in an argument

[izaaz101]

burgerstein said:

izaaz101 said:

slowmo said:
http://retro-treasures.blogspot.com/2007/05/sega-saturn-modem-and-keyboard.html

Technically although not widespread the Saturn had online before the Dreamcast.

Getting warmer, but not quite there. The Genesis had online before its younger brothers (although, again like the Saturn, not very widespread) in the form of the Sega Channel, and some Japanese service (not quite sure of the name).

 

 I don't think that counts. You couldn't use the Sega Channel to play games with other people, which is really what online gaming is. If Sega Channel counts then Satellaview also counts and is first.

Right, I was a bit confused. The Xband network was what the Genesis used for multiplayer online gaming. But in any case, it seems I was wrong since other services preceded it.