New Gizmondo Already

[Angel]

sounds pretty good

http://www.gamespot.com/news/2005/09/16/news_6133653.html

 

[firefly1201]

Huzzah for widescreen!

 

[shinneri]

split an already miniscule community... nice. :rolleyes:

 

[Alpha2]

Smells like the XGP... but they'll probably do worse.

I swear it sounds like they heard what other people were upto and realized how crappy they look.

 

[Fishbong]

The product of a multimillion-dollar research-and-development project, the new Gizmondo features a larger 4-inch display, "significantly" more memory, two analog joysticks, a video-out connection to hook it up to TVs, and a suite of new applications using Wi-Fi, BlueTooth 2, and tri-band GSM technology. The unit's processor has also been upgraded from 400MHz to 500MHz.

DROOL....

...if it just were opensource...

 

[Shadow of Chaos]

Yeh, man that thing is good.. and faster clockspeed than the PSP too, i wonder if it could emulat the n64 at good speed?

waf

 

[Fishbong]

Why is everyone considering N64 Emultion to be easier possible than PSX emulation?
In fact it needs way less power to emulate PSX, and it had better games...

 

[Shadow of Chaos]

are you kidding? the playstation may have had some good games, but the n64 had alot of great ones.. ive noticed most people who say such a thing have never even played the 64.. maybe 1 game at best.

Quality is better than quantity

 

[iignotus]

I have played nearly every PSX game. I have played nearly every N64 game. PSX has many more good games than N64.

 

[mattmagoo]

 

[shinneri]

haha, they even used fish on the screen like the PSP concept render.

And personally, I think that the PSX and N64 were pretty comparable as far as quality titles go.

 

[Vimacs]

I have played nearly every PSX game. I have played nearly every N64 game. PSX has many more good games than N64.

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wow, that must be well over 2000 games just for psx, do you have a time machine?

 

[TandeM]

That comes darn close to matching the Lynx in skateboard form-factor...

 

[iignotus]

I have played nearly every PSX game. I have played nearly every N64 game. PSX has many more good games than N64.

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wow, that must be well over 2000 games just for psx, do you have a time machine?

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I'm not sure why I would need a time machine (well, I understand what you're saying but it's not funny or anything), but I'm talking about popular U.S games. Like the ones you see in GamePro. And that's only maybe 250 or so for PSX, 60 or so for the N64. And then, yes.

Back on topic, that is a very unfortunate size and shape for the gizmondo! Tandem's right, it's like the Lynx :blink:

 

[Alpha2]

The lynx is a lot more clunky, even the smaller version. This looks more like a cellphone.... you know like a nGage...

 

[sir diggy]

As its name entails, the Widescreen has a larger 4” razor-sharp display. The Processor’s power and memory are increased to power a suite of new onboard applications serviced via WiFi (WLAN 802.11b/g), Bluetooth 2, and tri-band GSM technology, making it the most powerfully connected handheld entertainment device available. WiFi expands the multiplayer and interconnectivity possibilities for all Gizmondo owners.
Steve Carroll, CTO, Tiger Telematics, says: “We’re dramatically increasing the processor power to above 500MHz on this Widescreen model and significantly escalating the amount of memory. Although the 3D graphics accelerator used in the Gizmondo is the current best of breed, this next generation takes us visually into a new dimension.”
The new model specification includes:

GSM voice telephony
Handsfree speakerphone
Voice control using voice recognition software
LCD TFT screen 4.0” 480 x 272 pixels
Upgraded 3D graphics chip
Analogue TV out
500MHz (min) processor
Onboard RAM
Onboard flash
SD flash card reader, externally accessible
Transflash card reader for user upgradeable flash memory
GSM/GPRS 900/1800/1900MHz or 850/1800/1900MHz tri-band
USB 2.0 OTG
High sensitivity GPS receiver with assist capability
Two analogue joysticks
3.5 Ah Li-Ion ‘smart’ battery
2 mega pixel auto focus camera with LED flash
Stereo speakers
Bluetooth class 2
WLAN 802.11b/g
Wired stereo headset/mic
Remote control pod for wired headset

Additional features:
SMS/MMS/IM receive and send
Email client
Satellite Navigation
Audio and video playback
Vibration mode
‘Flight Mode’ – games operational but radio services switched off
Approved for sale initially in USA followed by Europe
Temperature range 0ºC - 55ºC
Windows CE 5.0 operating system and DRM 10
.NET compact framework 2.0
SD card and Transflash interfaces
USB OTG interface for synchronisation to a PC and connecting to a USB memory device
MP3/WMA/HE-AAC audio playback, MPEG-4/H.264/WMV video playback with hardware acceleration
High level 3D games
Smart ADDs™
Downloadable screen 2D & 3D ‘skins’ for personalisation/market positioning
Bluetooth support for telephony (Headset/Handsfree), gaming, stereo headset (AV)
Carl Freer, co-founder and Chairman, Tiger Telematics, added; “The convergence technology category is similar to that of cell phones where a one-size-fits all approach does not work. Our long-term objective is to provide a range of entertainment and messaging devices that cater to different entertainment desires. Widescreen will favourably compare to Sony PSP but with even more power and features. Also, ensuring backwards compatibility and a clear upgrade path for future models is an integral part of our multi-product roadmap. A personal favourite feature is the TV/Video out connection which will enable you to play your favourite games on your TV, using the Gizmondo Widescreen like a console joypad.”
The new widescreen model and its new features will be unveiled at January’s Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, giving attendees the chance to try the new hardware out first hand.

 

[shinneri]

I like it how Tiger trivialized their console that hasn't even been released yet in America with the announcement of this new one.

Nice marketing. B)

EDIT: And am I the only one that doesn't see the two analog joysticks? :unsure:

 

[Alpha2]

Then either the specs are a lie or the picture is fake.... that or something stupid like the other stick is on the back.

 

[sir diggy]

EDIT: And am I the only one that doesn't see the two analog joysticks?

I thought that funny too. :hmm: :unsure: :hmm:

 

[TandeM]

I see the rear joystick!!

(maybe not...)