theweirdn8
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We were planning on giving out specs on the 14th.
Is that okay?
Is that okay?
The PawByte Codenamed "Flyght" Console
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theweirdn8
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I love my smart and techy people here.
I talked about the specs on this board long ago in August. Alot of things have changed and changing thus far. But here goes...
Prototype Stats
[*]Flash storage amount undetermined as well.
[*]HDMI and AV Output up to 1080p(unless something better comes out on other nextGen consoles)
[*]4-6 USB Ports
[*]WiFi and Ethernet
[*]Wireless support may be through Bluetooth or another method one of our engineers is proposing
[*]OS: Custom Version of Arch Linux
[*]-$Price undetermined
-Of course there are more specs, but we though those will be the most important ones to list here
-All of these specs are subject to change, but that is what we've been working towards.
For pricing we are considering between $150-$250.
Also we have been using a very ugly looking case for the prototype. Once we go actually have some decency to buy a new case, expect those glorious blurred images.
What are your suggestions?
Also, what other specs would you like to know about?
I talked about the specs on this board long ago in August. Alot of things have changed and changing thus far. But here goes...
Prototype Stats
- Architecture: x86
- Ram: 8GB
- HardDrive: 64GB
- GPU: GT 520
- Output: HDMI
- 2 USB Ports
- OS. Custom Version of Arch Linux
- 4-8GB RAM
- Hopefully 1TB HardDrive
Due to Online Game Store, Downloadable Game Media and save files.
- We don't think we can outdo Sony in terms of price and quality for blueray right now...
[*]Flash storage amount undetermined as well.
[*]HDMI and AV Output up to 1080p(unless something better comes out on other nextGen consoles)
[*]4-6 USB Ports
[*]WiFi and Ethernet
[*]Wireless support may be through Bluetooth or another method one of our engineers is proposing
[*]OS: Custom Version of Arch Linux
[*]-$Price undetermined
-Of course there are more specs, but we though those will be the most important ones to list here
-All of these specs are subject to change, but that is what we've been working towards.
For pricing we are considering between $150-$250.
Also we have been using a very ugly looking case for the prototype. Once we go actually have some decency to buy a new case, expect those glorious blurred images.
What are your suggestions?
Also, what other specs would you like to know about?
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theweirdn8
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It is quite similar to PCs, the way consoles are being made these days.
Joysticks and the plan is the standard up to four controllers, although we may change it to 7.
Joysticks and the plan is the standard up to four controllers, although we may change it to 7.
theweirdn8
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The current protoype used that graphics processor.
Also the GT 520 is capable of playing Diablo 3 apparently.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=ITldX86ng5A#!
Don't expect to see Bungie's Destiny, but do expect to see great IPs anyway.
Also, we are allies with the GCW Zero and Open Pandora, so if you want a new Linux console that is what we're providing. Also Fields of Fresh works and will work on em all.
Also the GT 520 is capable of playing Diablo 3 apparently.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=ITldX86ng5A#!
Don't expect to see Bungie's Destiny, but do expect to see great IPs anyway.
Also, we are allies with the GCW Zero and Open Pandora, so if you want a new Linux console that is what we're providing. Also Fields of Fresh works and will work on em all.
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The pandora and GCW provide non-standard hardware with preconfigured software to drive it
A normal PC setup is standard hardware, with relatively simple installation of standard software.
What does the pawbyte better than a HTPC?
A normal PC setup is standard hardware, with relatively simple installation of standard software.
What does the pawbyte better than a HTPC?
monstercameron
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I know amd h/w isn't the best for linux but it is a simpler solution for low cost console, an a10-5800k for $130, a10-5600k for $110. They should be capable of running most games 720p.
if it has to be nvidia, then a celeron g1610 and a gtx650, $40 and $100 respectively.
also for dvd/bluray, they are not expensive but maybe an external drive ala xbox 360 hddvd drive is a better solution.
if it has to be nvidia, then a celeron g1610 and a gtx650, $40 and $100 respectively.
also for dvd/bluray, they are not expensive but maybe an external drive ala xbox 360 hddvd drive is a better solution.
CAZMIESTER
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Would it not make sense to make this capable of dualbooting android as a secondary os that would open this up to a wider market
theweirdn8
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Thank you all for the glorious feedback.
Let me begin replying to each one of you.
@Binky and @2bit, it is quite similar to the StemaBox, except it the 1st, 2nd and 3rd party games will be much different from what you currently see on steam. We plan on announcing a small list of lineup games.
@monstercameron I will look more into those GFX cards. Our prototype is there for the purpose of testing Arch Linux, the specs for it were just listed to keep you all in the loop. Also, the external harddrive is an option, just need to make sure its quick and simple to use.
@cazmiester, supporting dualbooting of Android would fragment our system's market. Also, we do not want to simply port Android games to TV, but we want to give gamers a unique experience than their tablet/smart phone fix. We are going to try to make the porting and creation process as simple as possible.
Let me begin replying to each one of you.
@Binky and @2bit, it is quite similar to the StemaBox, except it the 1st, 2nd and 3rd party games will be much different from what you currently see on steam. We plan on announcing a small list of lineup games.
@monstercameron I will look more into those GFX cards. Our prototype is there for the purpose of testing Arch Linux, the specs for it were just listed to keep you all in the loop. Also, the external harddrive is an option, just need to make sure its quick and simple to use.
@cazmiester, supporting dualbooting of Android would fragment our system's market. Also, we do not want to simply port Android games to TV, but we want to give gamers a unique experience than their tablet/smart phone fix. We are going to try to make the porting and creation process as simple as possible.
CAZMIESTER
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I dont see how this would fragment your systems market the more os's a system has the bigger the interest if you ask me
comradekingu
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Thats when Samsung releases the galaxy S4 in New York
theweirdn8
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@cazmiester if they want Android, there are already two other Android consoles coming out. OpenPandora and the GCW Zero are not dual booting. The Android store is a total different creature than what we're going for here.
@comradekingu, well alot of stuff must be happening on the 14th.
@comradekingu, well alot of stuff must be happening on the 14th.
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