phantom playble soon?

Robrules18 · 03-02-04, 03:47 PM

http://www.gamespot.com/pc/news/news_6090387.html

Quote:

Infinium Labs has today announced that it will be demonstrating its Phantom Gaming System at the 2004 Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3). The console's showing in an 8,000 square-foot booth in the south hall of the Los Angeles Convention Center

you think it will be for real or just anpther hoax?

electromagnetic · 03-02-04, 04:07 PM

Um yeah, we meant there is no 8,000 sq ft display, actually we're not showing it. Sorry. Here's another 3d rendering of it though.

Falcon-K · 03-03-04, 10:54 AM

well if it is there ill play it and let everyone know. mmmm E3 goodness

Papier · 03-03-04, 08:35 PM

It could be real. From what I'm reading, you pay monthly to be able to dl games and play them. It requires broadband just like xbox live. Now as for it being a good idea, I don't know. But it's still kinda cool.

Robrules18 · 03-03-04, 09:46 PM

Its kind of unfesaible ATM it just doesnt seem profitable then add in the companies CEO and you've got BS a La Mode.

NOThelagak · 03-03-04, 10:27 PM

well, im glad im not banking on the system, but im always happy to see how a new system will run. not that i will buy one... ever. but ill drool over the sweet new graphics. ( if the system is ever built with anything besides 3d studio max

)

Ergnas · 03-03-04, 11:07 PM

I think the Phantom is the worst idea of all time, simply because all it is a computer that the cable company sells to you....

captain_sHiFTy · 03-04-04, 01:00 AM

i just dont see it being a good investment of your money. say you DO buy the console, and you buy maybe one game to start off.

then the company goes under.

the servers go down

and that means no more games for you.

even for old consoles now, like nintendo 64 and snes, you can still buy games. when the phantom goes down you wont be able to buy anymore games. why not just buy a pc? you can download games for that too, and do other stuff on it too, and still have a cd drive.

i'm saving my money for better things

Falcon-K · 03-04-04, 10:56 AM

well from what iv heard is, that you get 80 free games to start out or something like that...probably like pong and such.

Evnas · 03-04-04, 01:40 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by captain_sHiFTy
why not just buy a pc?

Usually comes down to cost, cost, cost.

And consols also take up less space.

Other then those reasons, I think computers are much better for anything in general

veyx · 03-04-04, 02:23 PM

This console seems to revolve around the internet too much...people are gunna be ****ed off when **** like the service going down, and broken downloads and such happen...i just dont see this plan working well.

NOThelagak · 03-04-04, 06:02 PM

no need to have a potty mouth veyx thats not really smiled apon around here.

illwillchill · 03-04-04, 08:18 PM

Nothing will ever replace the durability, upgradability, adaptability, reliability, availability (anymore -ity words?

) of the PC for gaming. Even if the Phantom does exist its just another gimick driven product that a few people will fall for and regret a few months later

N-gage anyone?

sixshot666 · 03-06-04, 03:02 AM

Custom OS on Windows XPe kernel.(from Standard Equipment
list).
need internet to download games.
+ heard nothing said about antivirus program(s).
__________________________________
a console full of viruses

03-02-04, 04:07 PM	#2
electromagnetic Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Denver, CO	Um yeah, we meant there is no 8,000 sq ft display, actually we're not showing it. Sorry. Here's another 3d rendering of it though.
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03-03-04, 10:54 AM	#3
Falcon-K Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Maple Grove, MN	well if it is there ill play it and let everyone know. mmmm E3 goodness __________________ My main rig- Q6600, Abit P35 Pro, Nvidia 8800GT, 8 GB GSkill PC800, , 2xSeagate 250 gb , 600 watt Fortron Blue Storm II power Supply, Audigy 2, Logitech Z680 Speakers Dell 2005FP Monitor
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03-03-04, 08:35 PM	#4
Papier Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Houston, Texas	It could be real. From what I'm reading, you pay monthly to be able to dl games and play them. It requires broadband just like xbox live. Now as for it being a good idea, I don't know. But it's still kinda cool.
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03-03-04, 09:46 PM	Thread Starter #5
Robrules18 Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Peoria, IL	Its kind of unfesaible ATM it just doesnt seem profitable then add in the companies CEO and you've got BS a La Mode.
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03-03-04, 10:27 PM	#6
NOThelagak Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: ohio	well, im glad im not banking on the system, but im always happy to see how a new system will run. not that i will buy one... ever. but ill drool over the sweet new graphics. ( if the system is ever built with anything besides 3d studio max ) __________________ my sys: ---------- outdated OMGWTFHAX!!!1111oneoneoneshift+oneshift+one
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03-03-04, 11:07 PM	#7
Ergnas Registered Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: PA	I think the Phantom is the worst idea of all time, simply because all it is a computer that the cable company sells to you....
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03-04-04, 01:00 AM	#8
captain_sHiFTy Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Canadia Eh	i just dont see it being a good investment of your money. say you DO buy the console, and you buy maybe one game to start off. then the company goes under. the servers go down and that means no more games for you. even for old consoles now, like nintendo 64 and snes, you can still buy games. when the phantom goes down you wont be able to buy anymore games. why not just buy a pc? you can download games for that too, and do other stuff on it too, and still have a cd drive. i'm saving my money for better things
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03-04-04, 10:56 AM	#9
Falcon-K Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Maple Grove, MN	well from what iv heard is, that you get 80 free games to start out or something like that...probably like pong and such. __________________ My main rig- Q6600, Abit P35 Pro, Nvidia 8800GT, 8 GB GSkill PC800, , 2xSeagate 250 gb , 600 watt Fortron Blue Storm II power Supply, Audigy 2, Logitech Z680 Speakers Dell 2005FP Monitor
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03-04-04, 02:23 PM	#11
veyx Member Join Date: Feb 2004	This console seems to revolve around the internet too much...people are gunna be **ed off when ** like the service going down, and broken downloads and such happen...i just dont see this plan working well.
	QUOTE Thanks

03-04-04, 06:02 PM	#12
NOThelagak Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: ohio	no need to have a potty mouth veyx thats not really smiled apon around here. __________________ my sys: ---------- outdated OMGWTFHAX!!!1111oneoneoneshift+oneshift+one
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03-04-04, 08:18 PM	#13
illwillchill Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Seattle, WA	Nothing will ever replace the durability, upgradability, adaptability, reliability, availability (anymore -ity words? ) of the PC for gaming. Even if the Phantom does exist its just another gimick driven product that a few people will fall for and regret a few months later N-gage anyone?
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03-06-04, 03:02 AM	#14
sixshot666 Member Join Date: Sep 2003	Custom OS on Windows XPe kernel.(from Standard Equipment list). need internet to download games. + heard nothing said about antivirus program(s). __________________________________ a console full of viruses __________________ In God We Trust Vengeance is Mine Sayeth The Lord No Fear -Indian Larry RIP April 28,1949 to August 30,2004
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