New console coming in December.

JTex · January 20th, 2003

It's called The Phantom.

News Sites: http://www.elecplay.com/news.html?article=10565
http://www.ferrago.co.uk/story/1018
http://gamespot.com/gamespot/stories...909314,00.html
http://pc.ign.com/articles/383/383280p1.html
Company Site: http://www.infiniumlabs.com/

From the company's press release:

"A Tampa Bay area technology company, Infinium Labs Corporation, will develop and market a new game console that will outperform the XBOX, Sony Playstation II, and GameCube.

The company plans to market a high performance gaming console and delivery system to provide consumers with options and capabilities that are not available in today’s marketplace. The console will appeal to the hard-core gamer and the high end consumer electronic purchaser. This next generation game console provides a robust, fault tolerant delivery system that supports games on demand, game rentals, game demos, seamless upgrades and patch management. The game console is an “ALWAYS ON BROADBAND DEVICE.” It is easy enough for children to use independently yet so advanced it exceeds the needs of hard-core gamers.

Infinium Labs was formed by veteran entrepreneurs who have a successful track record in building large scale companies and advanced architectures for supporting massive eCommerce and enterprise applications. Combining skills from Telco, Data Communications, Digital Rights Management, Software Development and Security, the management team brings together a unique array of skills to develop the most robust next generation gaming console and delivery network on the market.

The Infinium Labs game console features a high tech design and offers ease of use for the variety of game players worldwide. The on-demand delivery system will appeal to hard-core gamers as well as casual users. The unique design architecture allows for delivery of a large number of games and the ability to participate in online massive multiplayer gaming. Key features include:

·Fastest console on the market
·Broadest selection of preloaded games
·Cross Platform capabilities
·State of the art design and architecture
·Advanced accessories and wireless capabilities
·Online connectivity for multi player gaming
·Seamless upgrades and patch management
·A multi tiered subscription service that meets the needs of casual, moderate and hard-core game players
·Demo games before purchasing or subscribing
·Games on demand
·Game Rentals

The advanced system provides game developers and publishers a secure and efficient software distribution system. Infinium Labs intends for game developers and publishers to reap greater profits using this new game delivery system.

Infinium Labs has engineered its prototypes and expects to unveil the new gaming console in March of 2003. The company intends to launch the game console to the U.S. consumer market by November 2003.

Infinium Labs has chosen Florida as its corporate headquarters. Florida has emerged as a leader in support of technology companies with its eFlorida initiative. Offices will also open soon in Silicon Valley and St. Louis, Missouri.

About Infinium Labs
Infinium Labs Corporation was formed in October 2002 as a global entertainment/gaming company. Infinium Labs’ mission is to market a gaming console and delivery system that will be the performance leader in the game playing entertainment industry. The company will market a robust game console that will appeal to a wide audience with its ease of use, quality assurance and robust delivery system. For more information, contact Steve Chilton at 877-485-5962 or visit www.infiniumlabs.com".

Last edited by JTex; January 22nd, 2003 at 23:14..

**_E_** · January 20th, 2003

Interesting,....althought i dont know how reliable this info can be,....I never heard of infinuimlabs before, and i dont think they have the power to compete with the PS2, GC or Xbox. I even doubt that their console will have strong titles and 3rd party support. We shall see if this is true or not and weather it will succeed , time will tell......

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Exodus · January 20th, 2003

well, it obviously wouln't be hard to beat the technology of the other consoles, but like kingstar stated, if they don't have the games, nobody will want the system.

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JTex · January 20th, 2003

Here's what it might look like.

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**_E_** · January 20th, 2003

--bulky box: one of the reasons why people prefered Sony's Playstation over Sega's Saturn, althought the saturn was capable of beating the PSX.

I dont think that design is attractive and the controllers are big...its very similar the Xbox's

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Freaker · January 20th, 2003

This is very similar to Microsoft...believe they can take the world by storm by out-performing the competition and they think the hard-core gamers will flock to them. Well, the truth is hard-core gamers stick to what they know and like, in terms of consoles, and/or they mainly use the PC for upgrading their games. Kingstar, you're right, they probably have very limited third party support, if any that can outdo Square, Sega, or any of the numerous other well-established production companies.

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**Ryos** · January 20th, 2003

It's not about the hardware, it's about the software. This console reminds me of a similar console released a year or two ago that went bankrupt some two months after its release (assuming it even WAS released, it might have been slightly before). I have no doubt this one will be exactly the same way.

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vivrantpig · January 20th, 2003

if the console is coming out in december shouldnt they already a final pic of what it will look liked?? instead of a concept photo??

Exodus · January 20th, 2003

its a whole year away, they don't need concrete details.

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Ninjaa · January 20th, 2003

Christ everyone and his dog thinks they can just whip up some hardware and compete in the console arena.

If you have nothing to offer that gamers might want, go elsewhere.

Exodus · January 20th, 2003

maybe it'll be a console that can play all the other 3's games. whoa, that'd be cool.

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January 20th, 2003

Um, vivrantpig? Coming out in December? December of 2003. That is still almost a year away. That is why they only have a concept picture. They have almost a whole year to finalize it.
As for taking the console world by storm, I doubt it. 3DO, Phillips CDI, Atari Jaguar anyone? If they are going to release this thing (I don't care for the look of it at all) in about a year, just think of how much more momentum the PS2, GC, and X-Box wil have gained. Plus the GBA SP will be out, the GeForce FX will be out, Intel's 3ghz and above processors will be here, and...... get the picture? If they expect to "beat out" everone else with this, then I think that, as my mother used to say "They've picked themselves a very tough row to hoe." 'Nuff said.
sincerely,
sx/amiga

**Betamax** · January 21st, 2003

Quote:

Originally posted by Exodus
maybe it'll be a console that can play all the other 3's games. whoa, that'd be cool.

A parallel between that idea and VGS/Bleem could be drawn. Sony sued both for creating a commerical product to run their licensed (psx) software on unlicenced (pc) machines. Whilst it would be a cool idea I seriously doubt that would ever happen, because most likely the developers of such a machine would get sued by Sony, Nintendo and Microsoft before the first batch left the factory.

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JTex · January 21st, 2003

From what I can tell, it's going to have the ability to play PC games.

Exodus · January 21st, 2003

well, in that case, its a compaq in a console box.

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Ninjaa · January 21st, 2003

*sigh* another PC.

Exodus · January 21st, 2003

well, if people are blind enough to buy it, then more power to them (the company).

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January 21st, 2003

I really doubt anyone is going to care. Unless this thing offered graphics so much better and so much more compelling than anything the Xbox/Gamecube is capable of.

Then no one is going to notice it anyway. What a waiste of time.

Omen · January 21st, 2003

How does one think up new ideas for a console theres so many, soon their going to have the same look just with a new logo or what not on the top.

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Adair · January 21st, 2003

I saw this on VE3D.com and thought it was kinda funny. They had posted up a piece about the Phantom, but quickly took it down and replaced it with this. BTW, the links in the pics below are as such: unknown company, press release on IGN

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January 20th, 2003	#1 (permalink)
JTex Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Massachusetts, U.S.A. Posts: 60	New console coming in December. It's called The Phantom. News Sites: http://www.elecplay.com/news.html?article=10565 http://www.ferrago.co.uk/story/1018 http://gamespot.com/gamespot/stories...909314,00.html http://pc.ign.com/articles/383/383280p1.html Company Site: http://www.infiniumlabs.com/ From the company's press release: "A Tampa Bay area technology company, Infinium Labs Corporation, will develop and market a new game console that will outperform the XBOX, Sony Playstation II, and GameCube. The company plans to market a high performance gaming console and delivery system to provide consumers with options and capabilities that are not available in today’s marketplace. The console will appeal to the hard-core gamer and the high end consumer electronic purchaser. This next generation game console provides a robust, fault tolerant delivery system that supports games on demand, game rentals, game demos, seamless upgrades and patch management. The game console is an “ALWAYS ON BROADBAND DEVICE.” It is easy enough for children to use independently yet so advanced it exceeds the needs of hard-core gamers. Infinium Labs was formed by veteran entrepreneurs who have a successful track record in building large scale companies and advanced architectures for supporting massive eCommerce and enterprise applications. Combining skills from Telco, Data Communications, Digital Rights Management, Software Development and Security, the management team brings together a unique array of skills to develop the most robust next generation gaming console and delivery network on the market. The Infinium Labs game console features a high tech design and offers ease of use for the variety of game players worldwide. The on-demand delivery system will appeal to hard-core gamers as well as casual users. The unique design architecture allows for delivery of a large number of games and the ability to participate in online massive multiplayer gaming. Key features include: ·Fastest console on the market ·Broadest selection of preloaded games ·Cross Platform capabilities ·State of the art design and architecture ·Advanced accessories and wireless capabilities ·Online connectivity for multi player gaming ·Seamless upgrades and patch management ·A multi tiered subscription service that meets the needs of casual, moderate and hard-core game players ·Demo games before purchasing or subscribing ·Games on demand ·Game Rentals The advanced system provides game developers and publishers a secure and efficient software distribution system. Infinium Labs intends for game developers and publishers to reap greater profits using this new game delivery system. Infinium Labs has engineered its prototypes and expects to unveil the new gaming console in March of 2003. The company intends to launch the game console to the U.S. consumer market by November 2003. Infinium Labs has chosen Florida as its corporate headquarters. Florida has emerged as a leader in support of technology companies with its eFlorida initiative. Offices will also open soon in Silicon Valley and St. Louis, Missouri. About Infinium Labs Infinium Labs Corporation was formed in October 2002 as a global entertainment/gaming company. Infinium Labs’ mission is to market a gaming console and delivery system that will be the performance leader in the game playing entertainment industry. The company will market a robust game console that will appeal to a wide audience with its ease of use, quality assurance and robust delivery system. For more information, contact Steve Chilton at 877-485-5962 or visit www.infiniumlabs.com". Last edited by JTex; January 22nd, 2003 at 23:14..

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January 20th, 2003	#2 (permalink)
_E_ Lurking Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Gone Posts: 8,958	Interesting,....althought i dont know how reliable this info can be,....I never heard of infinuimlabs before, and i dont think they have the power to compete with the PS2, GC or Xbox. I even doubt that their console will have strong titles and 3rd party support. We shall see if this is true or not and weather it will succeed , time will tell...... __________________ -= Moral cowardice that keeps us from speaking our minds is as dangerous to this country as irresponsible talk. The right way is not always =- the popular and easy way. Standing for right when it is unpopular is a true test of moral character. Margaret C. Smith

January 20th, 2003	#3 (permalink)
Exodus ...and now they do. Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Null Posts: 16,930	well, it obviously wouln't be hard to beat the technology of the other consoles, but like kingstar stated, if they don't have the games, nobody will want the system. __________________ No, I don't like anime, Street Fighter, Japanese music or download video game music. Yes, I know, I'm weird.

January 20th, 2003	#5 (permalink)
_E_ Lurking Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Gone Posts: 8,958	--bulky box: one of the reasons why people prefered Sony's Playstation over Sega's Saturn, althought the saturn was capable of beating the PSX. I dont think that design is attractive and the controllers are big...its very similar the Xbox's __________________ -= Moral cowardice that keeps us from speaking our minds is as dangerous to this country as irresponsible talk. The right way is not always =- the popular and easy way. Standing for right when it is unpopular is a true test of moral character. Margaret C. Smith

January 20th, 2003	#6 (permalink)
Freaker Soy un perdedor... Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 99	This is very similar to Microsoft...believe they can take the world by storm by out-performing the competition and they think the hard-core gamers will flock to them. Well, the truth is hard-core gamers stick to what they know and like, in terms of consoles, and/or they mainly use the PC for upgrading their games. Kingstar, you're right, they probably have very limited third party support, if any that can outdo Square, Sega, or any of the numerous other well-established production companies. __________________ <BombScare> i beat the internet <BombScare> the end guy is hard

January 20th, 2003	#7 (permalink)
Ryos Bearsona Join Date: May 2001 Location: Nowhere Posts: 11,307	It's not about the hardware, it's about the software. This console reminds me of a similar console released a year or two ago that went bankrupt some two months after its release (assuming it even WAS released, it might have been slightly before). I have no doubt this one will be exactly the same way. __________________ Sanity is overrated.

January 20th, 2003	#8 (permalink)
vivrantpig (>^_^)> KIRBY Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 2,613	if the console is coming out in december shouldnt they already a final pic of what it will look liked?? instead of a concept photo??

January 20th, 2003	#9 (permalink)
Exodus ...and now they do. Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Null Posts: 16,930	its a whole year away, they don't need concrete details. __________________ No, I don't like anime, Street Fighter, Japanese music or download video game music. Yes, I know, I'm weird.

January 20th, 2003	#10 (permalink)
Ninjaa Banned Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Soviet Canuckistan Posts: 7,778	Christ everyone and his dog thinks they can just whip up some hardware and compete in the console arena. If you have nothing to offer that gamers might want, go elsewhere.

January 20th, 2003	#11 (permalink)
Exodus ...and now they do. Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Null Posts: 16,930	maybe it'll be a console that can play all the other 3's games. whoa, that'd be cool. __________________ No, I don't like anime, Street Fighter, Japanese music or download video game music. Yes, I know, I'm weird.

January 20th, 2003	#12 (permalink)
sxamiga Guest Posts: n/a	Um, vivrantpig? Coming out in December? December of 2003. That is still almost a year away. That is why they only have a concept picture. They have almost a whole year to finalize it. As for taking the console world by storm, I doubt it. 3DO, Phillips CDI, Atari Jaguar anyone? If they are going to release this thing (I don't care for the look of it at all) in about a year, just think of how much more momentum the PS2, GC, and X-Box wil have gained. Plus the GBA SP will be out, the GeForce FX will be out, Intel's 3ghz and above processors will be here, and...... get the picture? If they expect to "beat out" everone else with this, then I think that, as my mother used to say "They've picked themselves a very tough row to hoe." 'Nuff said. sincerely, sx/amiga

January 21st, 2003	#14 (permalink)
JTex Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Massachusetts, U.S.A. Posts: 60	From what I can tell, it's going to have the ability to play PC games.

January 21st, 2003	#15 (permalink)
Exodus ...and now they do. Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Null Posts: 16,930	well, in that case, its a compaq in a console box. __________________ No, I don't like anime, Street Fighter, Japanese music or download video game music. Yes, I know, I'm weird.

January 21st, 2003	#16 (permalink)
Ninjaa Banned Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Soviet Canuckistan Posts: 7,778	sigh another PC.

January 21st, 2003	#17 (permalink)
Exodus ...and now they do. Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Null Posts: 16,930	well, if people are blind enough to buy it, then more power to them (the company). __________________ No, I don't like anime, Street Fighter, Japanese music or download video game music. Yes, I know, I'm weird.

January 21st, 2003	#18 (permalink)
ChrisRay Guest Posts: n/a	I really doubt anyone is going to care. Unless this thing offered graphics so much better and so much more compelling than anything the Xbox/Gamecube is capable of. Then no one is going to notice it anyway. What a waiste of time.

January 21st, 2003	#19 (permalink)
Omen Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Terrace,BC,Canada Posts: 222	How does one think up new ideas for a console theres so many, soon their going to have the same look just with a new logo or what not on the top. __________________ AMD Athlon 3200+, Radeon X850XT, SB Audigy, 1024RAM