Zeebo
| File:Zeebo.jpg The Zeebo console | |
| Manufacturer | Tectoy & Qualcomm (Brazil) Zeebo Inc. (All the other countries/Worldwide) [1] |
|---|---|
| Product family | Zeebo |
| Type | Video game console |
| Generation | Seventh generation era |
| Lifespan | June 2nd, 2009 in Brazil |
| Media | Online distribution |
| CPU | ARM11 clocked at 528Mhz |
| Storage | 1 GB NAND flash |
| Graphics | Qualcomm Adreno 130 Graphics Core |
| Controller input | 6-button dual analog gamepad |
| Connectivity | 1 SD card slot 3 USB 2.0 ports 2G GPRS |
| Online services | ZeeboNet on Claro 3G |
Zeebo is a video game console to be produced by Tectoy and Qualcomm and fully managed by digital distribution.[2] It will be released first in Brazil as it is the first ever Brazilian-designed console.[3] After that, it will be licensed for other countries by Zeebo Inc.[4]
Zeebo was designed aiming at developing emerging countries such as Brazil, Russia, India and China (BRIC).[5] The project convinced companies such as Electronic Arts, Activision, Namco, Capcom, Sega and id Software to invest on a new unexplored "The Next Billion" market.[6][7][8]
Overview
The console - which uses a Qualcomm chipset similar to that in mobile phones - will be fully operated by network entity through 3G or Edge, hence, the player will be able to buy and download the games, which will be transferred through downloads using a virtual currency, (Z-Credits) purchased by bank transfer, credit card, bank debit or prepaid cards, similar to the canceled Phantom. According to Tectoy, which established a partnership with Claro to provide the data-only 3G network, the user will be always connected to the wireless network without any fee. The console was developed by 12 companies, mainly Qualcomm and Tectoy.
Zeebo Inc.
Zeebo Inc. is the new name of TecToy of America, founded in 2007 by TecToy S.A., in San Diego, California. Qualcomm now controls 43% of the company, Tectoy holding the remaining 57%.
Games
Zeebo will feature games from the other previous consoles, including Sonic Adventure, FIFA 09, Resident Evil 4, Need for Speed Carbon, Prey, Crash Nitro Kart and Quake.[9]
In Brazil, Zeebo will be launched with three games installed — FIFA 09, Action Hero 3D and Brain Age.[10] Prey, Quake and Need for Speed Carbon will be available for download for free,[10] all in Portuguese. In addition to these titles, Zeebo's library has more than ten games, all developed for this platform. By the end of 2009 Tectoy expects to have a library of 51 games.[citation needed]
Technical specifications
- ARM11 / QDSP-5 running at 528Mhz
- Qualcomm Adreno 130 Graphics Core
- 1 GByte NAND Flash
- 160 MB RAM, 128 MBytes DDR SDRAM + 32Mbyte stacked DDR SDRAM in MSM7201A
- VGA (640 x 480) - 4:3 aspect ratio
- 3G (scaling back to 2.5G or 2G where necessary)
- 3 USB ports 2.0 Standard A (for accessories)
- SD Card Slot / Interface
- Interface: USB HID
- Power: AC adapter 5V 3A
- Consumption: 15 W max.
- Graphics: 4 million triangles / second
- Audio: 8 channels simultaneous MP3, ADPCM, MIDI
- Resolution: 640x480
- Size: W x D x H - 157 x 215.4 x 44 mm
- Weight: 1.3 kg
- Sensitivity: <- 106 dBm (in UMTS)
Operating conditions:
- Temperature: -20°C to 55°C (-4°F to 131°F)
- Humidity: 95% (40°C / 104°F)
References
- ^ "Tectoy apresenta Zeebo".
- ^ "Novo console da Tectoy se chama Zeebo".
- ^ "Tectoy anuncia novo videogame 100% brasileiro".
- ^ "Tectoy apresenta Zeebo, "o videogame dos países emergentes"".
- ^ "Zeebo, console da Tectoy, quer competir com o PS2".
- ^ "Gigantes do mercado de jogos credenciam Zeebo".
- ^ "Zeebo: entrevista com Reinaldo Normand, da Zeebo Inc".
- ^ "Youtube: Tectoy Digital Video Presentation".
- ^ "Zeebo.com.br - Jogos".
- ^ a b Jon Jordan (2009-04-23). "Playing To New Nations". Edge Online. Future. Retrieved 2009-04-27.
External links
- Manufacturer's Website (Brazilian))
- Official Website (International)
- Official Website (Brazilian)
- Engadget
- Neowin.net
- Gizmodo articles
- VGChatz's GDC09 Zeebo coverage
