Sega charged for online gaming even before Microsoft. In the US, it was called SegaNet and charged $21 per month, i.e. it was a contract with an internet provider. Sega was practically a pioneer in charging for the online segment, while Microsoft only popularized it.
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Sega charged for online gaming even before Microsoft. In the US, it was called SegaNet and charged $21 per month, i.e. it was a contract with an internet provider. Sega was practically a pioneer in charging for the online segment, while Microsoft only popularized it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oBUsGRZOZRM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IgOpE1C0tGo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FhcXuWyLbZE
https://sega.fandom.com/wiki/SegaNet