Halo on Gizmondo Confirmed.
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Hahaa, does the Gizmondo have changeable face buttons or something? I swear the buttons change every day.
Also this topic is misleading, it's semi-almost-not-in-public-record-betting-on-it-really-likely-we-wear confirmed.
Well there goes the idea of me using Gizmondo over PSP as a movie player.
Also this topic is misleading, it's semi-almost-not-in-public-record-betting-on-it-really-likely-we-wear confirmed.
IGN said:
Well there goes the idea of me using Gizmondo over PSP as a movie player.
SolidSnakex
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Amir0x said:Hahaa, does the Gizmondo have changeable face buttons or something? I swear the buttons change every day.
Now this is a system I want to see compared to the PSP and DS in terms of size. This thing looks absolutely massive.
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Do you have some kind of problem?
Guns N' Poops
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SolidSnakex said:
fse
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LAS VEGAS--Representatives from Gizmondo Europe were on hand at CES 2005 demoing the Gizmondo, a svelte package that sports a 320x240-pixel screen, an Nvidia GoForce 3D 4500 graphics chip, a 400MHz Samsung processor, and GPS tracking capabilities, among other features. Already a reported hit overseas, Gizmondo is scheduled for release in North America in the second quarter at an initial price point of $399.
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For a handheld entertainment device, it carries a fairly steep price. However, Gizmondo packs in an extraordinary range of features, including MP3 playback, SMS messaging, Bluetooth multiplayer , GPRS communication for gaming over a cellular network, an integrated camera, GPS tracking, and playback for MPEG-4 movies saved on SD memory cards. With such an impressive list of specs, Gizmondo is more attractive for the company's prediction that by the end of 2005 it will sell for $99.
The catch is that the hardware will eventually be subsidized by advertising money. Gizmondo plans to use the onboard GPS and GPRS capabilities to deliver advertising to gamers based on their perceived interests and location. It's not yet clear how invasive the ads will be or how frequently they'll appear, but Gizmondo is confident that its business model benefits all parties involved. It's unclear if potential converts from the year's other major handhelds--Nintendo DS and Sony PSP--will agree.
Advertising reservations aside, Gizmondo does offer one of the best connectivity packages available. Games are sold on standard SD memory cards, and the device includes a USB port for establishing a PC connection, just-announced email support, and GPS positioning. Moreover, the hardware has a solid feel to it and--at least in the one game on display at the show--is easy to control. Even still, there are clear differences between Gizmondo's curvy design and the PSP's chic lines. Sony also holds an advantage in display real-estate, with 480x272 pixels compared to the Gizmondo's 320x240 resolution.
In contrast with some hybrid handheld newcomers like the Tapwave or N- Gage, Gizmondo is squarely aimed at gaming, and its success will undoubtedly hinge on the availability and quality of games. The unit's current European release has only four games currently, and eight more "coming soon." However, Gizmondo has also secured game commitments from Microsoft and Sega, suggesting that there's a more diverse library for the months to come. Gizmondo certainly has the opportunity have an impact on the rapidly evolving handheld gaming landscape, but it's still too early to tell how the emerging device will evolve.
Gizmondo says $99 by years end.
screenshot
For a handheld entertainment device, it carries a fairly steep price. However, Gizmondo packs in an extraordinary range of features, including MP3 playback, SMS messaging, Bluetooth multiplayer , GPRS communication for gaming over a cellular network, an integrated camera, GPS tracking, and playback for MPEG-4 movies saved on SD memory cards. With such an impressive list of specs, Gizmondo is more attractive for the company's prediction that by the end of 2005 it will sell for $99.
The catch is that the hardware will eventually be subsidized by advertising money. Gizmondo plans to use the onboard GPS and GPRS capabilities to deliver advertising to gamers based on their perceived interests and location. It's not yet clear how invasive the ads will be or how frequently they'll appear, but Gizmondo is confident that its business model benefits all parties involved. It's unclear if potential converts from the year's other major handhelds--Nintendo DS and Sony PSP--will agree.
Advertising reservations aside, Gizmondo does offer one of the best connectivity packages available. Games are sold on standard SD memory cards, and the device includes a USB port for establishing a PC connection, just-announced email support, and GPS positioning. Moreover, the hardware has a solid feel to it and--at least in the one game on display at the show--is easy to control. Even still, there are clear differences between Gizmondo's curvy design and the PSP's chic lines. Sony also holds an advantage in display real-estate, with 480x272 pixels compared to the Gizmondo's 320x240 resolution.
In contrast with some hybrid handheld newcomers like the Tapwave or N- Gage, Gizmondo is squarely aimed at gaming, and its success will undoubtedly hinge on the availability and quality of games. The unit's current European release has only four games currently, and eight more "coming soon." However, Gizmondo has also secured game commitments from Microsoft and Sega, suggesting that there's a more diverse library for the months to come. Gizmondo certainly has the opportunity have an impact on the rapidly evolving handheld gaming landscape, but it's still too early to tell how the emerging device will evolve.
Gizmondo says $99 by years end.
bo'dastalie
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*IF* (and right now its very big if) there is really Halo on Gizmondo, and it launches at the same timeframe as the PSP, then we will see how big Halo really is...can it carry the launch of something like Gizmondo? Where will be PSP then? And nobody should really think Gizmondo will be more expensive than PSP, because they *should* know that they are not alone in the market. Quite useless to launch a new handheld and be more than 2 time more expensive then the competition. Right now I'm interested!
bo'dastalie said:
Halo on XBOX and Halo on something like Gizmondo could not be considered the same thing. First of all, the hardware seems weak. Do you really think it could emulate the visuals and maps of Halo properly? I don't. Even worse, they will be unable to match the controls of the XBOX version and, as a result, the gameplay will suffer. Add in the fact that Bungie almost certainly will not be handling this game and suddenly it doesn't seem like a big deal.
The unit itself is simply not very attractive looking either and most games announced and shown thus far aren't exactly impressive.
PSP should launch in the US somewhere between $149 and $199 while the DS is already $149. At nearly $400, I don't think it will be competing. It could, of course, find its own fanbase...but who really thinks it will end up in the same pool as PSP and DS?
The unit itself sure is ugly, though. That is seriously one of the worst looking designs I've seen in a long time. Bleh.
According to gamespot.com the exclusive is Sonic the Hedgehog:
RUMOR #2: Microsoft is planning a portable version of Halo for the Gizmondo?!
Source: Rampant rumors on the floor of the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, further propagated by Kotaku.com.
The official story: "Microsoft does not comment on rumors or speculation."-- Microsoft spokesperson.
What we heard: While GameSpot's editors heard various rumors floating around this week's consumer-tech confab in Las Vegas, one began to gather more momentum than others. Word on the show floor was Florida-based Tiger Telematics would announce it had landed a "major game franchise" for its Gizmondo handheld gaming system during CES. Since the Gizmondo, which is currently only available in Europe, uses the Windows CE operating system, speculation began to mount that Microsoft might use it to get into the handheld wars by releasing a scaled-down version of Halo. Certainly more credible than last year's rumors of a Game Boy Advance Halo, such a deal would be a major boost for the still-marginal Gizmondo, which is expected to hit US shores in April with several high-profile launch titles, including Tiger Woods PGA Tour and Madden NFL Football. But while there may be a portable Halo someday, it won't be this week. Today, Tiger Telematics revealed the identity of said major game franchise for the Gizmondo--Sonic the Hedgehog.
Bogus or not bogus?: Bogus for now.
RUMOR #2: Microsoft is planning a portable version of Halo for the Gizmondo?!
Source: Rampant rumors on the floor of the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, further propagated by Kotaku.com.
The official story: "Microsoft does not comment on rumors or speculation."-- Microsoft spokesperson.
What we heard: While GameSpot's editors heard various rumors floating around this week's consumer-tech confab in Las Vegas, one began to gather more momentum than others. Word on the show floor was Florida-based Tiger Telematics would announce it had landed a "major game franchise" for its Gizmondo handheld gaming system during CES. Since the Gizmondo, which is currently only available in Europe, uses the Windows CE operating system, speculation began to mount that Microsoft might use it to get into the handheld wars by releasing a scaled-down version of Halo. Certainly more credible than last year's rumors of a Game Boy Advance Halo, such a deal would be a major boost for the still-marginal Gizmondo, which is expected to hit US shores in April with several high-profile launch titles, including Tiger Woods PGA Tour and Madden NFL Football. But while there may be a portable Halo someday, it won't be this week. Today, Tiger Telematics revealed the identity of said major game franchise for the Gizmondo--Sonic the Hedgehog.
Bogus or not bogus?: Bogus for now.
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f_elz said:
Haha you've got to be kidding me. If this is the case let me tell you how many dollars i'd spend on this......
$0!!
Honestly you could put it at $99 and i wouldn't pick it up for early adoption.
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SantaCruZer said:
I'm so hungry I could eat an octork!
Does this thing change every week or something, is there a button that makes it shape shift? Every time I see the thing I see a different handheld..
bo'dastalie
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What I dont understand is, that everybody think this unit will be > $400. I mean even PSP cant all get away with such a price. Are there really people thinking that Gizmondo launches with that pricetag? They must know that with competion like DS and PSP they will be eaten alive with that price.
Consider 149$ price, some *good looking* games (hey it has Nvidia on board, and a very fast cpu) throw in an exclusive title or two, massive windows CE Support (all kind of emulators out of the box, plays all media as mp3 and mpeg out of the box) and you got an attractive unit.
Well, i guess we know more when E3 comes.
Consider 149$ price, some *good looking* games (hey it has Nvidia on board, and a very fast cpu) throw in an exclusive title or two, massive windows CE Support (all kind of emulators out of the box, plays all media as mp3 and mpeg out of the box) and you got an attractive unit.
Well, i guess we know more when E3 comes.
bo'dastalie said:
Err, according to their website, you can buy it now for $419.12 US.
http://www.gizmondo.com/storepublic/Store.aspx
bo'dastalie
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Ha, me stupid Junior Member!
Well, i still dont buy it. I can imagine that this would be the price the like to launch. As I said before, at this pricepoint it will be eaten alive by DS and PSP. Nobody will be remotly interested in Gizmondo like NGage, and they know it. IMO, the only chance to survive longer than a year is to make an interesting pricepoint.
At the moment lets just see and wait.
SolidSnakex
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bo'dastalie said:Ha, me stupid Junior Member!
Well, i still dont buy it. I can imagine that this would be the price the like to launch. As I said before, at this pricepoint it will be eaten alive by DS and PSP. Nobody will be remotly interested in Gizmondo like NGage, and they know it. IMO, the only chance to survive longer than a year is to make an interesting pricepoint.
At the moment lets just see and wait.
Watch this vid:
http://gizmondo.com/CES_digital_Vegas/colors/Movie/gamemovie.mov
That's the game they're pushing really hard for this system. After you see that, you'll see that they've got bigger problems than the price they go with.
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Please, don't disgrace the Halo franchise by putting it on this "Gizmondo" crap that'll fail about as soon as it hits the market.
SolidSnakex said:Watch this vid:
http://gizmondo.com/CES_digital_Vegas/colors/Movie/gamemovie.mov
That's the game they're pushing really hard for this system. After you see that, you'll see that they've got bigger problems than the price they go with.
They were actually PUSHING that garbage? I thought that was just "one random piece of software" that just happened to look terrible.