History of video games/Platforms/WOWCube

History Development thumb|WOWCube being held by Savva Osipov. The concept for the system originated in 2016.Startups remake classic games for the digital era https://www.zdnet.com/article/startups-remake-classic-games-for-the-digital-era/ 2 June 2022 ZDNet en The system was developed by a startup in San Rafael, California, which was spearheaded by Savva and Ilya Osipov. Preorders opened on January 11, 2021.WOWCUBE® ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM https://wowcube.com/news/cubios-inc-the-creator-of-the-wowcube-r-entertainment-system-an 2 June 2022 wowcube.com January 11, 2021 San Rafael, California The number of preorders for the device reached 155,000 by August 30, 2021.WowCube raises $1.5M from Xsolla founder for its Rubik’s Cube-like game device https://venturebeat.com/2021/08/30/wowcube-raises-1-5m-from-xsolla-founder-aleksandr-agapitov/ 2 June 2022 VentureBeat 30 August 2021 thumb|WOWCube logotype CubiOS 0.1 v0.7.0-dirty was built February 7 2022. By March 31st, 2022 an SDK for the system was available to developers. The initial cost of the system was $250. Technology thumb|WOWCube emulator Because the WOWCube uses a fairly unorthodox formfactor and user interface, it's underlying electric and compute subsystems are also relatively distinct from other consoles of the era. Compute The system uses 8 independently and autonomously operating computers, each with their own CPU, that communicate through 96 of a total 144 neodymium ball magnetic and small current connections.Switzer Eric Meet WOWCube: A Twisty Handheld Set To Take Gaming To A New Dimension https://www.thegamer.com/wowcube-preview-cubios-max-filin-interview/ 2 June 2022 TheGamer 15 May 2022Colantonio Giovanni The WowCube is more than a video game gimmick https://www.digitaltrends.com/gaming/wowcube-interview-max-filin/ 2 June 2022 Digital Trends 19 March 2022 en Individual Module Computer Specifications Every module is based on a STM32F405 microcontroller, which contains an ARM Cortex-M4 architecture 32-bit processor clocked at 168 megahertz.WOWCUBE® ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM https://wowcube.com/news/wowcube---twisty-game-console wowcube.com 3 June 2022STM32F4 - ARM Cortex-M4 High-Performance MCUs - STMicroelectronics https://www.st.com/en/microcontrollers-microprocessors/stm32f4-series.html 3 June 2022 www.st.com en Each module has 192 of main RAM, and 8 megabytes of flash storage. Software The system runs a custom operating system "CubiOS", which is a name shared by the company that developed the system. The official SDK encouraged developers to use the "Pawn" programming language for game logic.WOWCUBE® ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM https://wowcube.com/devkit 2 June 2022 wowcube.com Hardware thumb|A small analog 2x2 puzzle cube, similar to the design of the WOWCube. The system resembles a 2x2 simplified Rubik's Cube, incorporating screens on external faces of the device. The system used 24 OLED displays,Bruce James Wowcube: It's Real, But Does It Really Wow? https://www.makeuseof.com/wowcube-its-real-but-does-it-really-wow/ 2 June 2022 MUO 31 March 2022 with each module sporting 3 displays. Early prototypes instead used "IPS TFT" panels. These early prototype panels had a resolution of 240x240 pixels, were sized at 1.56" and had a Gorilla Glass protected front. For input the system sported an accelerometer, as well as a 6-axis gyroscope. The system is powered with 5 volt electricity at 3 amps. The system charges via a USB-C port and battery life lasts between 2-5 hours. Every module contained a battery with a capacity of 540 miliamp hours. The system weighed in at 410 g, and measured "68 mm". Hardware schematics were meant to be published, with the intent of allowing individuals to build their own non-commercial systems. Games Space Invaders Cubed Space Invaders Cubed to Arrive on the WOWCube https://techacute.com/space-invaders-cubed-to-arrive-on-the-wowcube/ 2 June 2022 TechAcute 31 January 2022 Gallery References 2 50% __NOTOC__