More details of Tectoy's Zeebo 3G gaming console emerge
By Laura June 
posted November 16th 2008 4:09PM
posted November 16th 2008 4:09PM
We recently caught wind of the Zeebo, a new 3G network-based gaming console that's supposedly launching soon in Brazil. Details were pretty hard to come by initially, but now we've gotten some more solid information on the upstart system. It turns out that manufacturer Tectoy is partnering up with cellular carrier Claro, whose 3G network will enable the system to have a constant, free-of-charge connection -- and Qualcomm, which holds a 43 percent ownership in the company. As far as specs are concerned, the Zeebo will apparently run on a BREW-based OS and house an ARM CPU running at 528MHz, with a Qualcomm Adreno 130 graphics core (?), 1GB NAND flash memory, 160MB RAM, 128MB DDR SDRAM and 32MB stacked DDR SDRAM. Marketed to the "growing middle class" of developing countries, the Zeebo will launch in Brazil, where its developers say the downloadable-content format should help combat rampant piracy. The cost of the system is expected to be 599BRL (about $264) with games costing between 7-30BRL (around $3-13). Hit the read links for more details.
Read - Zeebo Incorporated
Read - The Zeebo Console
[Thanks, Francisco]
Read - Zeebo Incorporated
Read - The Zeebo Console
[Thanks, Francisco]
kkkkkk, that's right lol. I totally didn't get that when I started talking to brazilians.
Basically they've slapped the hadrware of a nowdays smartphone in a bigger plastic box and sold it for a console, right?
I have just one thing to say: I bet it won't sell 2000 units. Anyone bet? Maybe a site where we can bet how much units will be sold :oD
Why not just buy a PS2? What do they cost now ? $150? And PS2 has a HUGE library of great games..
In Brazil? At least US$250, usually more. This is cheaper than a PS2 here, actually. Game consoles are considered "gambling equipment" (yep, stupid, I know; only the government doesn't) for customs, so they are taxed at least 80% (plus state taxes).
I know that nobody here would ever buy a gaming system or any piece of electronics that isn't top of the line but other people will. This would probably be a good gaming system for younger children. We're probably talking about SNES to PSX quality games for $3-13. I think will do well if the product is constructed and advertised well enough. It probably wouldn't do too well in the US but it's got a good shot in Brazil, considering their high tax markup.
Why does the general public for for gaming consoles....what's wrong with creating a universal (10 years) standard for PCs to play games?
Why does the general public fall for gaming consoles....what's wrong with creating a universal (10 years) standard for PCs to play games?
I can already see the brazillians calling this "Zébo" (Zehbo).
There are no such words with double e ou double o in portuguese.
So they just don´t know how to spell it.
Zeebo´s games, Tectoy post a new list, in oficcial website
http://www.zeebo.com.br/games.aspx
Namco: Ports from PS1, Tekken 2 and Ridge Racer
Sega: Ports from Dreamcast, Crazy Taxi, Sonic Adventure, and a new Virtua Tenis 3
Capcom: Resident Evil 4 and Street Fighter Alpha