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Phantom Goes Software Only

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the oooo-spoooky dept.

Daysaway writes "Gamasutra is reporting that the Phantom Game Service will be replacing the Phantom Game Console. The company formerly known as Infinium Labs has stated that the Phantom hardware was originally designed to run on a Windows XP platform, so it is not a stretch to believe this service will be launched sometime in the very near future." From the article: "A recent update to Phantom Entertainment's website, though, indicates that 'The Phantom Game Service was originally engineered to run on a Windows XP embedded operating system on a Phantom Game Receiver managed by Phantom content servers over the Internet.' The site now suggests that: 'The Company intends to modify the Phantom Game Service software to run as client software on personal computers operating Windows XP and Windows XP Media center operating systems.'"

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  1. Re:It's called the PHANTOM... by Rob+T+Firefly · · Score: 5, Funny
    Somewhere, in some parallel universe, the Phantom Console is capable of running Duke Nukem: Forever at 120fps. And it can provide you all the services of a loving wife.
    I'm not sure I want a loving wife that resembles Duke Nukem.
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  2. Re:It's called the PHANTOM... by Turor · · Score: 5, Funny

    "And it can provide you all the services of a loving wife."

    My current console already does this; Forces me to stay home on friday night and denies me sex.

  3. Re:An Observation. by Kaenneth · · Score: 5, Funny

    They have a lot in common with Steam; however, the 'Steam' they are like is not the online service, but hot air and water vapor.