This looks interesting

sageridder · 02-01-2004, 04:27 AM

http://www.discoverconsole.com
Drop and play into a consol unit all your pc games,along with dvd's cd's mp3's and more.
The apex unit will use a 1.4gz pentium chip with nforce graphics for around $4oo.The Alienware version is expected to use faster components, but the equiptment hasn't been finalized yet.It will play any xp game and has support from microsoft on next-generation usability features.Not to shabby if you don't need to upgrade your comp for any other reason than wanting to play newer games.And as soon as conected to the internet it recognizes your installed games and automaticly downloads patches and updates to your game folder free of charge.I got my info from GMR magazine and the website, looks pretty cool.

The DISCover® game console is the only game console designed to play PC games instead of video games. DISCover game consoles will be manufactured by companies such as Apex Digital and Alienware, who will incorporate the patented DISCover "Drop and Play" technology into their consoles.

There are thousands of PC games, far more than video games in proprietary formats (i.e. PlayStation2 and Xbox).

Until now, serious gamers were required to install and run computer programs on a PC. With DISCover, PC game can now be played on a TV hassle-free.

To play any one of thousands of PC games on TV, you simply drop the game

Harkoliar · 02-01-2004, 06:09 AM

its interesting actually

but its starting to be obsolete since some of the newer games need more than what it carries.

Paladin2000 · 02-01-2004, 06:18 AM

I can't seems to get the specification of the said device from their web site.

There are some issues that I would like to know:

1. Upgradability?

2. Expected product life cycle?

3. Any bundled gadgets, controllers and etc?

4. Additional functionality like play DVDs, Ethernet port (for xDSL and network) and etc?

It looks cool but I will hold on to my wallet until some of the above issues are addressed.

[ 02-01-2004, 06:19 AM: Message edited by: Paladin2000 ]

Kakero · 02-01-2004, 06:24 AM

cool, should be nice to play a pc game on a 50 inch projector monitor.

Intrepid · 02-01-2004, 08:20 AM

looks ok, but i would still prefer an upgradable/customisable desktop pc

Vaskez · 02-01-2004, 08:24 AM

Hmm I guess it's good for gamers but most adults will want a PC mainly for work and will play the occasional game.

02-01-2004, 04:27 AM	#1
sageridder Drizzt Do'Urden Join Date: March 28, 2001 Location: rensselaer,n.y. u.s.a Age: 56 Posts: 677	http://www.discoverconsole.com Drop and play into a consol unit all your pc games,along with dvd's cd's mp3's and more. The apex unit will use a 1.4gz pentium chip with nforce graphics for around $4oo.The Alienware version is expected to use faster components, but the equiptment hasn't been finalized yet.It will play any xp game and has support from microsoft on next-generation usability features.Not to shabby if you don't need to upgrade your comp for any other reason than wanting to play newer games.And as soon as conected to the internet it recognizes your installed games and automaticly downloads patches and updates to your game folder free of charge.I got my info from GMR magazine and the website, looks pretty cool. The DISCover® game console is the only game console designed to play PC games instead of video games. DISCover game consoles will be manufactured by companies such as Apex Digital and Alienware, who will incorporate the patented DISCover "Drop and Play" technology into their consoles. There are thousands of PC games, far more than video games in proprietary formats (i.e. PlayStation2 and Xbox). Until now, serious gamers were required to install and run computer programs on a PC. With DISCover, PC game can now be played on a TV hassle-free. To play any one of thousands of PC games on TV, you simply drop the game __________________ Trust is indeed a shiny jewel,set in the stone of friendship.And much like any other stone can be use to crush the skulls of those unsuspecting.To clear the path for me to claim my rightful place as master of all I survey. Play games win prizes completely free. http://teet.net/af/bd395b7216 So far I've won an 8gb ipod nano and an acer inspire netbook

02-01-2004, 06:09 AM	#2
Harkoliar Jack Burton Join Date: March 21, 2001 Location: Philippines, but now Harbor City Sydney Age: 41 Posts: 5,556	its interesting actually but its starting to be obsolete since some of the newer games need more than what it carries. __________________ Catch me if you can..

02-01-2004, 06:18 AM	#3
Paladin2000 Fzoul Chembryl Join Date: February 19, 2002 Location: Your guess is as good as mine. Age: 52 Posts: 1,728	I can't seems to get the specification of the said device from their web site. There are some issues that I would like to know: 1. Upgradability? 2. Expected product life cycle? 3. Any bundled gadgets, controllers and etc? 4. Additional functionality like play DVDs, Ethernet port (for xDSL and network) and etc? It looks cool but I will hold on to my wallet until some of the above issues are addressed. [ 02-01-2004, 06:19 AM: Message edited by: Paladin2000 ] __________________ (This is an invisible sig.)

02-01-2004, 08:24 AM	#6
Vaskez Takhisis Follower Join Date: April 30, 2001 Location: szép Magyarország (well not right now) Posts: 5,089	Hmm I guess it's good for gamers but most adults will want a PC mainly for work and will play the occasional game. __________________ Too set in his ways to ever relate If he could set that aside, there'd be heaven to pay But weathered and aged, time swept him to grave Love conquers all? Damn, I'd say that area's gray

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