I Bought a Sega Gaming PC
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Start your STEM journey with a 30-day free trial then save 20% off an annual Brilliant plan at: brilliant.org Learn more about Seasonic Power Supplies at seasonic.com Did you know Sega made gaming PCs? Well, they do, they're modern, and they have been building machines like this for well over a decade. But there's more to the story than just that! Did you know these PCs are used in arcades, run Windows, and have always on DRM that makes Denuvo look like child's play, and it has lead to clandestine networks of arcade operators outside of the games' native regions? How does it work? What caveats are there? Will this be your next sick rig? Big thanks to these videos: youtu.be youtu.be youtu.be Discuss on the forum: linustechtips.com Purchases made through some store links may provide some compensation to Linus Media Group. ► GET MERCH: lttstore.com ► GET EXCLUSIVE CONTENT ON FLOATPLANE: lmg.gg ► SPONSORS, AFFILIATES, AND PARTNERS: lmg.gg ► EQUIPMENT WE USE TO FILM LTT: lmg.gg ► OUR WAN PODCAST GEAR: lmg.gg FOLLOW US --------------------------------------------------- Twitter: twitter.com Facebook: @LinusTech Instagram: @linustech TikTok: @linustech Twitch: twitch.tv MUSIC CREDIT --------------------------------------------------- Intro: Laszlo - Supernova Video Link: youtube.com iTunes Download Link: itunes.apple.com Artist Link: soundcloud.com Outro: Approaching Nirvana - Sugar High Video Link: youtube.com Listen on Spotify: spoti.fi Artist Link: youtube.com Intro animation by MBarek Abdelwassaa @mbarek_abdel Monitor And Keyboard by vadimmihalkevich / CC BY 4.0 geni.us Mechanical RGB Keyboard by BigBrotherECE / CC BY 4.0 geni.us Mouse Gamer free Model By Oscar Creativo / CC BY 4.0 geni.us CHAPTERS --------------------------------------------------- 0:00 Intro & The Problem 2:16 Hardware Overview 3:14 The Network 4:14 What can arcades do? 5:18 Private servers and clandestine networks 6:45 Piracy or privateering? 7:26 Privateer James plays Puyo Puyo
I bought and booted a Sega branded gaming PC, the ALLS UX system, to explore how arcade machines operate beyond consumer consoles. The video delves into the hardware under the hood, including a six generation Core i5, a GTX 1070, 16 GB of RAM, and Windows 10 IoT Enterprise, all housed in a robust arcade cabinet. The presenter walks through why Sega locked these systems down with BitLocker, a BIOS password, always-on DRM, and a USB key chip that is tied to Sega’s servers, revealing a revenue-tracking model that requires hardware be kept within Sega’s control. The discussion expands to the economics of arcade networks, the role of private server communities, and the tension between preservation and proprietary restrictions. It also touches on emulation options and how private networks attempt to recreate official experiences while extending availability to non-Western regions. The host then shifts toward the practicalities of owning such a machine, the physical setup, and what it means for the hobbyist who wants to experiment with old and new arcade titles. Finally, the narrative ties back to broader questions of game preservation, the viability of underground networks, and whether a modern Sega PC could be a viable personal or arcade rig, all while acknowledging the sponsorships and educational content interwoven into the presentation.
Topics · technology · gaming · arcade · hardware · digital-rights-management · preservation · community
Questions answered
- What hardware powers the Sega ALLS UX arcade PC?
- The Sega ALLS UX arcade PC uses a six-gen Core i5 processor, a GTX 1070 GPU, 16 GB of RAM, and runs Windows 10 IoT Enterprise.
- Why is the ALLS UX system locked down with DRM and a USB key chip?
- The system uses USB key chips and always-on DRM to collect machine sales data, verify ownership, and ensure Sega gets a portion of arcade revenue, which is why access to boot and operation is tightly controlled.