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XGameStation Console Tries DIY Angle

Posted by simoniker on from the everyone-and-their-dog-has-a-console dept.

Alex Varanese writes "We've released new information about the XGameStation, a revolutionary new video game system which comes with a complete game development kit, and is trying to revive the magic of programming for systems like the Apple II, Atari 800 and Commodore 64. Unlike systems from Nintendo and Sony, XGS developers face no legal or financial restrictions with XGameStation. There's no official license, no royalties to pay, and no guidelines to follow." Any 'console' with vector monitor interface and Atari 2600 joystick adaptor add-ons is at least worth a second glance - it certainly looks a little unconventional.

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  1. hmm... by ThePeices · · Score: 4, Insightful

    Well, looking at the system, alot of work has been put into the design. Obviously, this gaming system wont go mainstream, but its definitely of interest to geeks. The only downside i can see is the low specs of the hardware, and the fact that the games will be somewhat akin to the games of the late 80's. (68HC12 micro, and an atari/c64/appleII like graphics system can only go so far). Expansion has been very well thought out and thats where this system shines. While retro gaming is having something of a comeback, im not sure if it will be a hit or not. Definitely interesting though.

  2. Why is going to work? by it0 · · Score: 4, Insightful

    Hmm, I like to code and I like to play games and I like to tinker with hardware.

    However If I just want to play a game, I don't want to build the hardware first and then program the game.

    I think the treshold is just a bit too high..