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Offline MAKAVELIUK
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Is this Sony\'s handheld console ?
« on: November 06, 2002, 01:58:14 PM »
Don\'t Sony own Ericsson?

Ericsson have announced another upcoming handheld console, should Nintendo worry?

Red Jade is an upcoming handheld console from Ericsson and it boasts 64-bit capabilities.

Ericsson made the announcement to bring back this handheld (once delayed due to financial problems) in Asia last week. They also stated that they hope for a 2003 launch. It will be able to process graphics somewhere between Playstation 1 and the N64. Below are the specs:

* 64-bit CPU
* 3D polygon graphics
* Multi-channel PCM Sounds
* TFT LCD display, 65536 colors
* Mobile phone rechargeable battery
* Blue Tooth technology enable wireless communication between 2 or more machines
* Download game titles from secured game servers
* Retail price will be less than US$100 (around £63)
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« Reply #1 on: November 06, 2002, 02:49:20 PM »
I doubt it... it may be though that Sony is financing it? But no, Sony does not own Ericsson.
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« Reply #2 on: November 06, 2002, 03:15:48 PM »
Wow!!a 64-bit handheld console!?
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« Reply #3 on: November 06, 2002, 05:13:31 PM »
I doubt this thing will do very well.  Nintendo owns the handheld market, their userbase is too big.

In order for another to do well, Nintendo would have to screw up big time.

Just IMO, of course.
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« Reply #4 on: November 06, 2002, 05:26:47 PM »
Im sure Nintendo isnt that much taller over anyone else in the handheld compartment. Im sure others such as this just might make it. Especially considering the amount it cost, if this is true Nintendo can easily be taken over. I dont know many people with Gameboys. Little kids, thats about it.
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« Reply #5 on: November 06, 2002, 06:18:38 PM »
I\'m curious about this. I wonder if Nintendo will finally have a major competitor.
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« Reply #6 on: November 06, 2002, 08:00:47 PM »
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I\'m curious about this. I wonder if Nintendo will finally have a major competitor.


The answer is NO.  At least for my youth.  No one would dare defect from the GBA.  Even though good games have died down a bit.  I just want my new mario and zelda remakes!
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« Reply #7 on: November 06, 2002, 08:34:39 PM »
If they can put a backlit screen in it, find a way for batteries to last longer than 6 hours, and welcome developers who wish to make 2D games.. then I say it\'s a good thing for the industry. Too bad it\'s for the ASIAN market.. and not the global market. Sorta like the WonderSwan.
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« Reply #8 on: November 06, 2002, 11:44:25 PM »
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« Reply #9 on: November 07, 2002, 01:49:08 AM »
/me vomits.

Ugliest. Handheld. Ever.

Wait a second is that madden?!?!
/me reconsiders his disgust.

In all seriousness Nintendo would have to REALLY mess up for someone to compete in the market. Thats like Apple coming out of the blue and releasing a super powerful console right now. Why even bother when the PS2 has the market on lock? (40 million shipped) Last time I saw the numbers, the GBA had sold almost 35 millions units. They have the handheld market monopolized and if they were to release that prototype GBA2 that we read about a couple weeks ago they would be even more popular.
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« Reply #10 on: November 07, 2002, 02:43:02 AM »
i should do well, but then i think it might faulter when it comes to its launch day in Brazil.

woops sorry my bad wrong Ericsson ;)

*hey i could of sliped in a poor taste seaman joke ;)
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« Reply #11 on: November 07, 2002, 08:15:24 AM »
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Screenshot of the system http://www.the-magicbox.com/Nov/redjade.jpg


I can\'t see it. It says that I\'m forbidden to view the site.
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« Reply #12 on: November 07, 2002, 08:29:55 AM »
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Ericsson have announced another upcoming handheld console, should Nintendo worry?


Yeah, sure . Nintendo has a monopoly / strong hold on the handheld market and have had some pretty tough competion before (neo-geo pocket rocked, damnit!) and they still crushed the other companies. Why? Simple. They have a back long of games they can re-release, add maybe one new thing and so does every other company. Now combine that with the massive success of the GB & GBA and there is no way another company could catch up at this point.
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« Reply #13 on: November 07, 2002, 09:55:45 AM »
I think Sony doesn\'t own Ericsson, it has only a deal in the mobile field. Who knows...
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« Reply #14 on: November 07, 2002, 10:02:13 AM »
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I can\'t see it. It says that I\'m forbidden to view the site.


Me too:rpissed:
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