MarvinisaLunatic 0 Report post Posted January 14, 2004 Check it out.. The console is described on the CES website as: ApeXtreme is an electronic game console that plays games designed to be played on a personal computer. Its Windows® architecture means that the ApeXtreme is not platform-dependent like other consoles. Clearly this console is targeted at the consumer electronic segment, as Apex has a strong presence in this segment with their line of DVD products. The Windows compatibility of the machine indicates that it will have broader functionality then the XBOX and PS2 (What about the Gamecube - Marvin), and allows greater choice of software to be run on the platform. The Windows XP operating system is embedded, and optimized for quick boot times for 'instant-on' capability. The unit targets the following tasks: * Gaming (up to and including Dx9 titles) * DVD Playback (Integrated Mpeg 2 decoder and six channel audio) * MP3 Playback * Image Viewing Anticipated specifications are as follows: * 1.4 Ghz C3 processor * 20 GB Hard drive * 256 MB RAM * DeltaChrome ($399) or UniChrome ($299) based graphics chip Anticipated connectivity options are as follows: * USB 2 ports * DVI / S-Video output * Ethernet / Modem * SPDIF Spiffy little console. For PC gaming its cheaper than buying a gaming PC although I don't know about performance issues. You can read the rest of the article for more details on it and some spiffy pictures of the console. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
razazteca 0 Report post Posted January 14, 2004 So its a cheap PC? Does it have tv out or is a monitor needed? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
