During the second half of the year, NCS pre-occupies itself with Gamecube sales. The Japanese launch is welcomed warmly, with mighty volumes shipped to domestic and international customers. When the Gamecube modification [USA/JPN] is discovered, sales spike as Nintendo fans scramble to get their own international CUBE. Microsoft ships X-Box to the USA market but due to LAME distribution, NCS side-steps the big mess. NCS re-enters the Japanese toy business with Parappa plushes and Samba plushes proving their mettle in a fickle buyer's market. Candy Toys and various other products are dabbled in as the holiday season rolls around.
Taken From http://www.ncsx.com/newcllct.htm
From http://www.microsoft.com/retail/xbox/QuickFAQ.asp
6. Will the Japaneese controller work with the North American Xbox
A. Yes
NCSX has only dabble with xbox and certainly does not qualify as a credible "NEWS" site for Xbox Information. I am sure they did a good job of slowing down the preorder of imported controllers from competitors sites though.
That you dont actually need a modchip to play imports, but it does make it a little nicer. Plus the code and schematics are readily available on the internet for those people who are technically inclined.
This wont effect Homebrew software since they are still going to make the Linux Kit available. Even though it is going to cost an arm and a leg.
So really the only people this effects are the people profiting from the sale of the modchips.
They arent abandoning the hardware, Opening up the licensing to third parties could do nothing but increase its popularity. With things like the broadband adapter falling behind on release dates it would be good to have other people increasing add ons. There should be lots of opportunity with its built in USB port.
With Sega.net reaching 100,000 subscribers and online multiplayer console games like phantasy star online in production it seems like a good idea.
Actually the Sega Dreamcast doesn't come with a keyboard by default but comes with a built in modem and when you sign up for SegaNet Segas ISP they will send you a keyboard and mouse for your dreamcast free of charge (since your paying for their ISP) Heck they will even send you a check to cover the cost of your DC if you sign up for their ISP.
Unreal and Q3 are supposed to be available soon as well. And lets be real, who hasnt wanted to play sonic head to head online
I understand that Metallica and Others have a right to protect thier copyrights. But is sueing Napster and Different than sueing gun manufacturers in wrongfull death cases? Or do we sue the guys who made the bullets for the gun? If someone is injured by a drunk driver who do we sue? the Automobile Company? the Distillers? the store or bar who sold it? Why dont the sue Sony and TDK for making the cassettes that I had all of my Metallica music on? They certainly have more money than napster! But then again, i could be wrong.....
I would have to agree. I have always thought that she should get credit for the mainstream media movies "The Truman Show" and "EdTV".
It may be old fashioned vouyerism, but it it sites like hers that bought it to the pop culture surface again. The fact is a large percentage of the population gets pleasure out of immersing themselves in someone elses lives and forgetting about their own. Its a web-based Melrose place.
If this only doesnt effect FP2000, WIN2000. I wonder what sort of impact this will have on FP98 users?
It is interesting that this news comes out AFTER the newer product lines are available.Time to Pick up the Lagging Sales of Windows 2000 with a good media scare? I guess we will have to wait and see....
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Taken From http://www.ncsx.com/newcllct.htm
From http://www.microsoft.com/retail/xbox/QuickFAQ.asp
NCSX has only dabble with xbox and certainly does not qualify as a credible "NEWS" site for Xbox Information. I am sure they did a good job of slowing down the preorder of imported controllers from competitors sites though.
There are serveral methods using the GameShark Device and something referred to as "THE KNIFE TRICK" or "CARD TOOL SWAP"
You can find out all the details in your friendly local search engine.
That you dont actually need a modchip to play imports, but it does make it a little nicer. Plus the code and schematics are readily available on the internet for those people who are technically inclined.
This wont effect Homebrew software since they are still going to make the Linux Kit available. Even though it is going to cost an arm and a leg.
So really the only people this effects are the people profiting from the sale of the modchips.
They arent abandoning the hardware, Opening up the licensing to third parties could do nothing but increase its popularity. With things like the broadband adapter falling behind on release dates it would be good to have other people increasing add ons. There should be lots of opportunity with its built in USB port. With Sega.net reaching 100,000 subscribers and online multiplayer console games like phantasy star online in production it seems like a good idea.
Actually the Sega Dreamcast doesn't come with a keyboard by default but comes with a built in modem and when you sign up for SegaNet Segas ISP they will send you a keyboard and mouse for your dreamcast free of charge (since your paying for their ISP) Heck they will even send you a check to cover the cost of your DC if you sign up for their ISP. Unreal and Q3 are supposed to be available soon as well. And lets be real, who hasnt wanted to play sonic head to head online
I understand that Metallica and Others have a right to protect thier copyrights. But is sueing Napster and Different than sueing gun manufacturers in wrongfull death cases? Or do we sue the guys who made the bullets for the gun? If someone is injured by a drunk driver who do we sue? the Automobile Company? the Distillers? the store or bar who sold it? Why dont the sue Sony and TDK for making the cassettes that I had all of my Metallica music on? They certainly have more money than napster! But then again, i could be wrong.....
I would have to agree. I have always thought that she should get credit for the mainstream media movies "The Truman Show" and "EdTV".
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It may be old fashioned vouyerism, but it it sites like hers that bought it to the pop culture surface again. The fact is a large percentage of the population gets pleasure out of immersing themselves in someone elses lives and forgetting about their own. Its a web-based Melrose place.
Just my opinion
If this only doesnt effect FP2000, WIN2000. I wonder what sort of impact this will have on FP98 users?
It is interesting that this news comes out AFTER the newer product lines are available.Time to Pick up the Lagging Sales of Windows 2000 with a good media scare? I guess we will have to wait and see....