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eidderf
19-07-2004, 08:26 PM
Basically just to stop threads being allowed saying 'Dogfighters 2 is out soon' in this thread you can put little bits of news that wouldn't really make up a very good thread. Most of my news will probably be about Nintendo, but feel free to post about PC, PS2 or Xbox news. So I'll start:
Pikmin 2. I found a site about the sequel to the fun puzzle, action game. It isn't in English, but there are some little video on there.Here it is (http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ngc/gpvj/)
The RPG known as Golden Sun is being taken from the GBA to the Gamecube.
The DS games may cost £20 and may come out at November.
Here is a video of Paper Mario 2. Here it is. (http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ngc/g8mj/ehon/movie/index.html)

Slithe
24-07-2004, 10:20 PM
Halo 2 has an official release date: November 9. And they are not going to move it back again.

/edit

I meant Halo 2 :)

P.S.
I got this rep from this post: yeah, like it's not obvious that it's you. I was right, by the way.

it was blue, so I did not get any - rep, and I do not hold grudges:D What do you mean? right about what?

FishHeadMonkey
25-07-2004, 06:54 PM
Halo is already out, fool. Unless you mean Halo 2, in which case you should have said Halo 2.

Edit: sorry, poetic justice. See amusing rep comments thread for reason.

jimeh
25-07-2004, 08:24 PM
Gamespot: (http://www.gamespot.com/ps2/action/gta4/preview_6103350.html) preview of Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas.

eidderf
25-07-2004, 08:53 PM
There will be another Zelda for swords, another one, on the DS. Isn't two enough, no doubt it will be good though.
A new Halo 2 trailer has been released on the net but I can't find it!

Mittwoch
25-07-2004, 09:55 PM
oh yes old news but i may soon be able to put the 15 minute trailer of killzone off the old OPS2 DVD on the computer... then we shall all bask in the warm, fuzzy light of the fps and invite the lonely newb gamers into our quiet circle of gloriful trailerness.

Paradigm^
25-07-2004, 10:04 PM
Doom 3 out soon, 14th or 19th August I think, can't remember which. But it's soon :D

jimeh
26-07-2004, 07:02 AM
Half Life Source- (http://www.halflifesource.com/) Trip to Valve, including review of game and pictures of some geek playing it.

n00bzilla
26-07-2004, 11:41 AM
Valve are soon to give away Counterstrike source betas to owners of the valve cyber cafe program and then Condition Zero owners

3v1l |\/|1NiOn
26-07-2004, 12:50 PM
Valve are soon to give away Counterstrike source betas to owners of the valve cyber cafe program and then Condition Zero owners

only for 5 days though

preloading starts on the 5th of august
playing starts on the 10th
stops on the 15th

i go away on the 11th :evil:

Piemaster3000
26-07-2004, 05:07 PM
for all kingdom hearts chain of memories and KH2 stuffs: www.kingdomhearts2.net

Slithe
26-07-2004, 05:38 PM
Have you heard of the www.ilovebees.com Halo 2 thing? In one of the Halo 2 trailers that website flashed, and now millions are looking for clues about Halo 2. :ninja:

Also, I got this rep: yeah, like it's not obvious that it's you. I was right, by the way. what does it mean? i got it from this thread...

jimeh
26-07-2004, 05:38 PM
only for 5 days though

preloading starts on the 5th of august
playing starts on the 10th
stops on the 15th

i go away on the 11th :evil:
Likewise, i go away on the 11th, and my friend has a beta test account which i could use.

JackS
26-07-2004, 05:45 PM
The smash hit Viewtiful Joe will not only have a sequel but both will be released on PS2

Bisyss
26-07-2004, 05:50 PM
The smash hit Viewtiful Joe will not only have a sequel but both will be released on PS2
Something extra... I'm not sure about the Gamecube version but the PS2 version will have Danté from "Devil May Cry" as a playable character.

FishHeadMonkey
27-07-2004, 07:06 PM
Also, I got this rep: yeah, like it's not obvious that it's you. I was right, by the way. what does it mean? i got it from this thread...

That was me. Check out the 'amusing rep comments' thread for reason. I know it had no effect, but I was blinded by rage at that point. meh.

Youlikeyams?
27-07-2004, 07:37 PM
Rumours:

Killzone may be delayed until early 2005
MGS3: Snake Eater has a release date of Spring 2005
Driver 4 is being planned, perhaps for PS3

(from various websites)

therhino
27-07-2004, 07:45 PM
RCT3 is due for release in "holiday 2004", which is just about the most stupid release date I've heard in a long time. Still, it beats "TBA"

I want it now though. Right now!

Slithe
27-07-2004, 09:09 PM
That was me. Check out the 'amusing rep comments' thread for reason. I know it had no effect, but I was blinded by rage at that point. meh.

So you take it out on me? not nice. If you were trying to - me, it did not work. it turned up blue. I still do not get the meaning of the rep...?

In other news, someone disifered the www.ilovebees.com mystery. I cannot remember exactly, but the basic meaning was that either Halo 2 was coming out next month, or just a demo. Probally just a demo.

/edit

I read the amusing rep comments. FishHeadMonkey, I did not - you. I did not mind being proved wrong, it was me forgetting to press '2' after 'Halo' No harm done anyway, it was only blue. i can assure you, I did not - you.

Mystery Pie!!!!
28-07-2004, 10:52 AM
The godly game Black & White 2 is out in November. As far as I know the actual day has not been finalised.

Mexican Pie
28-07-2004, 11:13 AM
Rumours have surfaced that X Box 2 will be released next year.
Armored Core- Nexus has a release date (shibbi!!!). It is the 24/8/2004. I better start saving up!
Also, I have heard unsubstantiated rumours that a Halo 2 expansion pack is already in production. It is quite possible that this is just a rumour, given that Halo 1 did not have an official expansion pack.

Well, that's all I have to share.

Boyinabox
28-07-2004, 01:35 PM
Nintendo has shown what the DS will actually look like when released, it has been made slimmer and rounder and there is now space for the stylus in the machine. It will released under the name DS and it now has over 120 companies making games for it.

http://media.nintendo-europe.com/compel/images/compel_images/Image_9ea6a713-9fcf-4e31-8bb7-9d227cf02802.jpg

what it looked like at E3:
http://media.nintendo-europe.com/compel/images/compel_images/Image_92ccbe49-0d86-406c-8520-92b20d7b3ccc.jpg

eidderf
28-07-2004, 01:42 PM
Wow that new design looks much better, apparantly the pads and buttons have been made bigger aswell. Looks like Nintendo isn't losing it's grip on the handheld market just yet, especially if its true about the price of the PSP. Good work finding that Boyinabox.

therhino
28-07-2004, 01:58 PM
Blimey, the revised DS is sexy as hell.

Now there's no excuse not to buy it- it looks as good as any other gadget you can name.

I hope they improve the control system for DS metroid though; I hear it's nearly unplayable as it stands.

Zackron Goldago
28-07-2004, 02:03 PM
I cant believe how good the new DS looks! In my opinion it looks even better than the PSP now, much more sleek than it used to. I was going to buy it anyway but now I just want it even more. Great find Boyinabox!

Nocashvalue
28-07-2004, 04:54 PM
/me sexes the new ds and old ds
\o/ even more reason for me to be working my ass off to save up for it's release :D

Dingbat
28-07-2004, 05:10 PM
Sega have confirmed that a new version of ChuChu Rocket, the first ever online console game, will be released on the Nintendo DS. It is expected to offer Wi-Fi support and to use both screens. Rumour also has it that Super Monkey Ball will be coming to the console but Sega have not confirmed this yet.

n00bzilla
29-07-2004, 01:14 AM
wow the Ds no longer looks like a bad experience invovling curry and my bowel movements. im glad they changed it :D

ZekeyLizard
29-07-2004, 01:33 AM
Oh my.


The DS looks beautiful. OMG!
Holy shit!
If I were a videogame console I'd spank that bad girl! Sexy momma!

Wowee!
That is sleek!
My eyes are tearing!

Boyinabox
29-07-2004, 08:06 AM
Now I'm scarred of you Zekey.

JackS
29-07-2004, 08:54 AM
That pic is NIIIICE!!! It really has made me have second thoughts about whether to buy a PSP or DS! I mean the old one was like something you'd give to that old cousin of yours that you only see at Christmas


Whereas this is the kind of thing that would make me resort to shoplifting just so I could hold it in my hands! Great find!

Mexican Pie
29-07-2004, 08:54 AM
Wow! That looks ALOT better than the one at E3!

n00bzilla
29-07-2004, 09:06 AM
games that have been announced:

* Animal Crossing DS (Nintendo)
* Bomberman (Hudson Soft)
* Dragon Ball Z (Banpresto)
* Dragon Quest Monsters (Square Enix)
* Dynasty Warriors (Koei)
* Egg Monster Heroes (Square Enix)
* Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicle (Square Enix)
* Frogger 2005 (Konami)
* Gyakuten Saiban (Capcom)
* Mario Kart DS (Nintendo)
* Mega Man Battle Network (Capcom)
* Metroid Prime: Hunters (Nintendo)
* Mobile Suit Gundam Seed (Bandai)
* Monster Rancher (Tecmo)
* Mr. Driller (Namco)
* Need For Speed (Electronic Arts)
* New Super Mario Bros. title (Nintendo)
* Nintendogs (Nintendo)
* One Piece (Bandai)
* Pac-Pix (Namco)
* Pac'n Roll (Namco)
* PictoChat (Nintendo)
* Project Rub (Sega)
* Rayman (Ubisoft)
* Sonic E3 Demo (Sega)
* Spider-Man 2 (Activision)
* SpongeBob SquarePants (THQ)
* Super Mario 64x4 (Nintendo)
* Unnamed role-playing game (Namco)
* Viewtiful Joe (Capcom)
* WarioWare, Inc. DS (Nintendo)
* Yu-Gi-Oh!: Nightmare Troubadour (Konam

Boyinabox
29-07-2004, 09:23 AM
Confirmed PSP Lineup:

Ac Formula Front
Ape Escape
ATV Offroad Fury
Axel Impact International
BBG
Burnout
Crazy Racing: Kart Rider
Darkstalkers Chronical
Death, Jr
Dokodemo Issho
Dynasty Warriors
Exploration based horror
Fighting Spirits
Final Fantasy VII
Formula 1 '04
Free Running
Frogger
Gaghary
Gran Turismo 4
Hard Cops
Hot Shots Golf
Infected
MediEvil
Mercury
Metal Gear Acid
Metal Shell
NBA shootout
NBA street
Need For Speed Underground
NFL Street
NFL Face Off
Project s
PSP RACING
Puyo Pop Fever
Ren-Goku
Ridge Racer
Spider-man 2
Sticky Balls
Syphon Filter
Tales of Eternia
Ten no kaji
This is football
Tiger Woods PGA Tour
Tony Hawks Underground
Twisted Metal World tour
Vulcanus online
Wipeout Pure
WRC
YS VI: The Ark of Napish
Zero hour

Yes I know, Sony has trasfered every bloody PS2 game to PSP. :p Another good reason not to buy this console.

Nocashvalue
29-07-2004, 12:07 PM
Confirmed PSP Lineup:

Ac Formula Front
Ape Escape
ATV Offroad Fury
Axel Impact International
BBG
Burnout
Crazy Racing: Kart Rider
Darkstalkers Chronical
Death, Jr
Dokodemo Issho
Dynasty Warriors
Exploration based horror
Fighting Spirits
Final Fantasy VII
Formula 1 '04
Free Running
Frogger
Gaghary
Gran Turismo 4
Hard Cops
Hot Shots Golf
Infected
MediEvil
Mercury
Metal Gear Acid
Metal Shell
NBA shootout
NBA street
Need For Speed Underground
NFL Street
NFL Face Off
Project s
PSP RACING
Puyo Pop Fever
Ren-Goku
Ridge Racer
Spider-man 2
Sticky Balls
Syphon Filter
Tales of Eternia
Ten no kaji
This is football
Tiger Woods PGA Tour
Tony Hawks Underground
Twisted Metal World tour
Vulcanus online
Wipeout Pure
WRC
YS VI: The Ark of Napish
Zero hour

Yes I know, Sony has trasfered every bloody PS2 game to PSP. :p Another good reason not to buy this console.

Confirmed PSP Lineup of games that are original, quirky and fun:


:p

eidderf
29-07-2004, 12:10 PM
Hope that was a joke because I don't want this thread turning into one of those my console is better than your console threads. Also because they aren't very original. If it was sorry.
On with the news, a new oddworld game is coming out called oddworld stranger. Abe doesn't appear to be the main character as you play as someone called stranger. More here (http://www.computerandvideogames.com/front_index.php?)

Bisyss
29-07-2004, 01:06 PM
Here's something: Despite the fact EA's next Bond game will be called Goldeneye: Rouge Agent, it will have nothing to do with the film or the N64 game. The name comes from the character you play, who has lost an eye and had it replaced with a gold eye. Sneaky....

Boyinabox
29-07-2004, 01:08 PM
wTf?

I knew that that game sounded like a shit cash in when I first heard of it, now its confirmed.

JackS
29-07-2004, 01:12 PM
No, the game is actually gonna be good

It's now called

GoldenEye: Agent Of Evil and looks amazing. Latest issue of OPS2 has around 10 pages on it

Dingbat
29-07-2004, 01:17 PM
No, the game is actually gonna be good

It's now called

GoldenEye: Agent Of Evil and looks amazing. Latest issue of OPS2 has around 10 pages on it
I beg to differ, the concept is mediocre and no Bond-related shooter will ever match the original GoldenEye. Official magazines tend to make games look better than they are, like the way OPSM used to give good scores to games like Euro 2000, the way OPS2 liked Athens 2004 and such like.

eidderf
29-07-2004, 01:22 PM
I find the official Nintendo magazine's scores to be honest, they don't rate games good just because they are nintendo. Anyway even though it is true it won't beat goldeneye, but we shouldn't judge the game before we have played or even the people at games magazines have played it.

Lewiji
29-07-2004, 05:46 PM
Rockstar Games' Manhunt is being called to be banned from the shops in the UK.

Electronics store Dixons and a few other main companies have already taken the game off the shelves.

This call to action happened after the murder of a young boy by a 17 year old who was "obsessed" with the game.

So, of course, the game got the blame for the murder.

Now I don't know about you but it seems ludricrus-how many copies of that game were sold? I'd estimate 3-4million. And how many of those murdered people? 1. That's right. 1 in 4 million who already had violent tendencies and anger problems.

It's another case of video games taking the blame for someone stupid enough to take it into their own hands.

JackS
29-07-2004, 05:58 PM
That's true Lewiji, so many were sold and only 1 murder! If my son was mentally unbalanced I wouldn't let him play a game where you "lock the door, close the curtains and get ready to kill"

Soapie
29-07-2004, 06:07 PM
it was a crappy game anyway, one of the worst I've ever played...

eidderf
29-07-2004, 09:10 PM
I searched for the DS and found this (http://www.lik-sang.com/list.php?nav=top&category=252). Its a bit early isn't it? Most of those games are only demos. In this search for the DS I found the japanese website, wish I could understand japanese. If you want the site tell me.
Edit) More DS news, sorry I just can't wait for it to come out, Square enix is re releasing a number of its classic titles on the DS. Here is a quote from a site.
Featured in the list are Final Fantasy III through to VI, Front Mission, the Saga series, Chrono Trigger and the Chocobo series, amongst others.

Dingbat
30-07-2004, 09:07 AM
But if DS gets all those - why does PSP get FFVII?

(I'm going to guess it's because Sony own the license to it or something)

:(

eidderf
30-07-2004, 09:12 AM
Well the PSP probably won't get that will it. They're not going to give the PSP one game and the DS all the others. Unless they are releasing advent children and Final Fantasy VII in a package together.

Dingbat
30-07-2004, 11:24 AM
Confirmed PSP Lineup:

Fighting Spirits
Final Fantasy VII
Formula 1 '04


I think they are y'know...

eidderf
30-07-2004, 11:26 AM
So you think that list won't change, nothing is certain when your dealing with video games. GTA 3 was meant to come out on the GBA and had been confirmed then it never happened.

ZekeyLizard
30-07-2004, 01:24 PM
I am sure the PSP will get it.


Square is only putting a few things on Nintendo because fanboys wanted it so bad, including me. We have yet to receive a ACTUAL final fantasy game. Crystal Chronicles isn't really a Final Fantasy game in its sense. It was made specifically for the gamecube, and I doubt Nintendo will ever get a big 3D Squaresoft game ever again.

Game Boy Advance has gotten Final Fantasy Tactics advance. Also, not like the other final fantasies but still a good game.


If anything happens, the PSP will get the more recent 3d FF's, whilst the DS gets remakes of the old NES and SNES games. Definitely.

Lewiji
30-07-2004, 09:30 PM
That link had the DS preorder...

The price was 0.00.

Now surely if I place an order they have to sell it to me.

Do you think I should go for it?

Squibie
31-07-2004, 12:18 PM
http://www.gamespot.com/ps2/action/gta4/preview_6103822.html

Theres loads more screen shots out for the upcoming gta.

FishHeadMonkey
01-08-2004, 08:17 PM
Crystal Chronicles isn't really a Final Fantasy game in its sense.

I agree. It was good, but not Final Fantasy. The 2 player mode was crap though.

eidderf
03-08-2004, 09:04 PM
The multiplayer was the best part of that game. More DS news, if anyone is a pro evolution fan then they'll be happy to know that it is being released on the DS. Hopefully it will be released else then just Japan.

Zackron Goldago
03-08-2004, 09:19 PM
I know with current gba's the games work even if you bought the games in america or japan and english games work on american and japanese gba's, but I was wondering whether this would be the same with the DS as I was considering ordering one from america before they come out in england.
Could someone please tell me?

FishHeadMonkey
04-08-2004, 02:29 PM
The multiplayer was the best part of that game.

Sure, it was good as a game, but it would have been far better if both players could use proper gamecube controllers, instead of gba's. The batteries keep running out.

eidderf
05-08-2004, 01:13 PM
More DS news, some company's making games for the DS. Click here. (http://www.computerandvideogames.com/front_index.php?) . Also Bill Gates is interested in buying Nintendo even though that is one of the most unlikely things to ever happen, but at least if Nintendo does fail to get enough money they can still carry on making games. Where is everyone else, hasn't there bean any gaming news recently?

Youlikeyams?
05-08-2004, 09:12 PM
EA have announced a whole new host of PSP games based on previous PS2 ventures including NBA Street.
Sony has announced new PSP publishers, bringing the tally to 59. New games have also been announced including a Ghost In The Shell spinoff and Pro Evolution Soccer. The final number of players in a wireless game is 16, with no need for a central connectivity hub.
Talkman - a translation program set to be released with PSP - includes 9 different langauges available.

Other new games in development include Harvest Moon and Tiger Woods PGA Tour.
New publishers include Atari (Driv3r), Eidos(Tomb Raider, Hitman), and Ubisoft (Rayman).

Lew
05-08-2004, 09:20 PM
can anyone here comfirm news that i heard the new ratchet and clank game will be called "up the arsenal" as my friend won't believe me.

Handwashed Pug
05-08-2004, 09:36 PM
Your pretty much right, the game will be called Ratchet & Clank: Up Your Arsenal
Its out on the 31st December according to gamefaqs (or the 11th Feb according to gamespot :confused: ), and is looking pretty good at the moment, dunno if it'll be better than Jak 3 though - Gamespot Gamespace for Ratchet + Clank 3 (http://www.gamespot.com/ps2/action/ratchetclankiii/index.html)

Squibie
05-08-2004, 09:45 PM
weren't r&c3 and jak3 coming out at the same time?

Youlikeyams?
08-08-2004, 11:55 AM
The third in the crash-'em-up series is almost upon us, with new modes like Road Rage (3 cars drive away, 3 chase em to ram em in) and 100 new Crash junctions, featuring powerups to make the crashes so much better.


It'll have online capability and over 50 cars - from high-performance sports cars to fire engines. Feast your mortal eyes on these screens...


It shall be released on PS2 first and Xbox a month later.


http://image.com.com/gamespot/images/2004/screen0/919651_20040629_thumb004.jpghttp://image.com.com/gamespot/images/2004/screen0/919651_20040629_thumb003.jpghttp://image.com.com/gamespot/images/2004/screen0/919649_20040513_thumb004.jpg

Slithe
09-08-2004, 12:11 AM
Notice that most of us are on different topics?

Anyway, some faked one of those things on www.ilovebees.com

its called www.tru7h.tk or something like that. It is really obvious that it is not real. see if you can find it!

I am still waiting for august 24... (for the next OXM, to see if it has HALO 2 demo in it... :rolleyes: )

eidderf
24-08-2004, 05:24 PM
Looks like its going to be a good Christmas for Gamecube owners doesn't it?
Nintendo GameCube release schedule
Medabots: Infinity (Natsume) - 1st September 2004
Wario Ware, Inc.: Mega Party Game$ (Nintendo) - 3rd September 2004
Terminator 3: The Redemption (ATARI) - 17th September 2004
Digimon Rumble Arena 2 (ATARI) - 17th September 2004
Madden NFL 2005 (EA) - 17th September 2004
Animal Crossing (Nintendo) - 24th September 2004
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2005 (EA) - 24th September 2004
WWE Day of Reckoning (THQ) - 30th September 2004
Ribbit King (ATARI) - September 2004
Second Sight (Codemasters) - September 2004
NHL 2005 (EA) - September 2004
Pikmin 2 (Nintendo) - 8th October 2004
Def Jam Fight for New York (EA) - 8th October 2004
Donkey Konga (Nintendo) - 15th October 2004
FIFA Football 2005 (EA) - October 2004
Tony Hawk's Underground 2 (Activision) - October 2004
X-Men Legends (Activision) - October 2004
NBA Live 2005 (EA) - October 2004
Ty the Tasmanian Tiger 2 (EA) - October 2004
Paper Mario 2: The Thousand Year Door (tentative name) (Nintendo) - 12th November 2004
Tales of Symphonia (Namco/Nintendo) - 9th November 2004
Metroid Prime 2: Echoes (Nintendo) - 26th November 2004
Spyro, A Hero's Tail (Vivendi) - 26th November 2004
GoldenEye: Rogue Agent (EA) - November 2004
Disney Pixar's The Incredibles (THQ) - November 2004
Polar Express (THQ) - November 2004
Power Rangers Dino Thunder (THQ) - November 2004
Need for Speed Underground 2 (EA) - November 2004
The Lord of the Rings: The Third Age (EA) - November 2004
The URBZ Sims in The City (EA) - November 2004
Spongebob Squarepants The Movie (THQ) - November 2004
Call of Duty: Finest Hour (Activision) - Q4 2004
Prince of Persia 2 (Ubisoft) - Q4 2004
Okay I know this is a double post but because it is coming up to Christmas and all that, quite alot of gaming news is going to be released so I thought I would bring this back up.
A Nintendo official let slip that the DS will include a Super Smash Brothers title.
The new Mortal Kombat will come out on the Gamecube.
The new Nintendo classic range will include Super Mario Bros. 2 and the Legend of Zelda: Link's adventure.
Edited into one post.

Bloopo
24-08-2004, 05:39 PM
Metal gear solid 3: snake eater should be coming out on the 1st of January

Dingbat
25-08-2004, 11:26 AM
Actually, the new Nintendo Classics range will include the proper Super Mario Bros 2 (as in not the Japanese one) which was known as Super Mario Bros: Lost Levels on the SNES game Super Mario All-Stars, and has also been known as Super Mario Bros. USA.

Nuclear Spoon
25-08-2004, 11:49 AM
Metal gear solid 3: snake eater should be coming out on the 1st of January

I think I'm going to throw a fit....:(

Fozma
25-08-2004, 01:53 PM
anyone planning on getting Kingdom Under Fire: The Crusaders on Xbox? I was a big fan of the Dynasty Warriors series and im really looking forward to this.

ZekeyLizard
25-08-2004, 02:01 PM
Astro Boy the Game for the Gameboyadvanced is out, and as I predicted, is a masterpeice of gamery.
I must buy it.
Also, the new Kirby game for the Gameboyadvanced is coming out in October 18. Halleluja!

Also also, word on the street is that Pikmin2 may be perhaps be one of the greatest games ever. Word. Word. Word to your mother.

Sephiroth
25-08-2004, 02:29 PM
Friend of mine Nic Lee: I am getting a brand new console. It's a handheld with graphics as good as the PS2.
Me: Really? What's it called?
Nic: The Zodiac.
Me: Dood who makes it?
Nic: Some company called atari.
Me.ohhhhhhhhh
Nic: There's gonna be a wicked game for it called Fish Tycoon.
Me: Wow. You know what Nic i've never heard of it. Why don't you save up and buy a PSP?



Has anyone heard of this Zodiac i'm interested what it's about.

ZekeyLizard
25-08-2004, 02:33 PM
Yes. It will fail. Beleive me.

Boyinabox
25-08-2004, 05:17 PM
From the company that makes the Zodiac:
www.tapwave.com

http://www.tapwave.com/images/zodiac_prodshot.jpg


And the specs:

Memory:
Zodiac1 = 32MB*
Zodiac2 = 128MB*
* 12MB reserved for system use.

Processor:
Motorola® i.MX1™ ARM9 processor (200 MHz)

Graphics Accelerator:
ATI® Imageon™ W4200 graphics accelerator (with 8MB dedicated SDRAM).

Display:
3.8 inch transflective display
480 x 320 (half VGA), 16-bit color backlit display (65,536 colors)
Portrait and landscape display capabilities
Digitizer for enhanced interactive game play, navigation and text input.

Sound:
Yamaha® audio component and stereo speakers
Standard 3.5mm stereo headphone plug
Earbud-style headphones included
Support for external powered speakers

Vibration:
Supports silent notification and interactive game play.

Controls:
Variable pressure analog controller (joystick)
2 triggers, 4 programmable action buttons, 1 special function button, 1 home button, 1 power button, and 1 Bluetooth button.

Expandability:
Dual expansion slots for MultiMediaCards, Secure Digital (SD) cards and SDIO cards (slot 2 only), including digital cameras and more.*
Zodiac Connector for additional peripherals.
* Slot #1: supports MultiMediaCards, Secure Digital Cards (SD).
* Slot #2: supports MultiMediaCards, Secure Digital Cards (SD), and SDIO cards.

Wireless Connectivity:
Built-in Bluetooth™ radio with dedicated activation button. Ideal for multiplayer wireless gaming, sharing information and connectivity to other compatible Bluetooth enabled devices.

Infrared for easy data exchange with other Zodiac consoles, handhelds, phones, and more.

PC Desktop Connectivity:
USB Cable
USB Cradle (sold separately)

Cover:
Protective Flip Cover

Wrist Strap:
Convenient strap

Battery:
High-capacity Rechargeable Lithium Batteries - 1540 mAh

Power Supply:
AC Adapter / Battery Charger (120 volt AC, 60 Hz) International connectivity kit (sold separately)

Size/Weight:
5.6" (143mm) x 3.1" (79mm) x .55" (14mm) / 6.3 ounces

Color:
Zodiac1 - Slate Gray
Zodiac2 - Charcoal Gray


Looks good but since the best game on the system at the mo is Doom 2 (which even the GBA can manage) it will most certantly fail.