History of video games/Platforms/Zeebo

__NOTOC__ History thumb|Zeebo logotype Development Zeebo was developed by the company TecToy,Tectoy's Zeebo gaming console to run on 3G network in Brazil https://www.engadget.com/2008-11-12-tectoys-zeebo-gaming-console-to-run-on-3g-network-in-brazil.html 25 October 2020 Engadget en a company which had been involved in distributing the Sega Genesis in Brazil. Prototypes consisted of a mobile phone motherboard with some extra support hardware.Jordan Jon Why the G1 Google phone might end up the most popular game console ever https://www.pocketgamer.com/features/why-the-g1-google-phone-might-end-up-the-most-popular-game-console-ever/ 29 May 2022 www.pocketgamer.com en Launch Zeebo was set to be launched in Brazil in 2009, with the console costing $249 USD with four included games and a free game download, and games costing at most $15 USD.Reisinger Don The Zeebo game console: Why it matters https://www.cnet.com/news/the-zeebo-game-console-why-it-matters/ CNET 25 October 2020 en By September 2009 the Zeebo was available only in Rio De Janeiro, and cost 499 BRL, though it saw a price drop to BRL 399 that month.Remo Chris Zeebo Console Reduces Price, Expands Game Selection https://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/25440/Zeebo_Console_Reduces_Price_Expands_Game_Selection.php 25 October 2020 www.gamasutra.com en Later in 2009 Zeebo was released in Mexico.Orland Kyle Zeebo Raises $17M For Internationally-Focused Game Console https://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/126792/Zeebo_Raises_17M_For_InternationallyFocused_Game_Console.php 25 October 2020 www.gamasutra.com en Discontinuation Zeebo was discontinued in 2011.July 2013 Jeff Dunn 15 Chasing Phantoms - The history of failed consoles https://www.gamesradar.com/chasing-phantoms-history-failed-consoles/6/ 25 October 2020 gamesradar en Technology thumb|The Zeebo Boomerang Controller. The Zeebo uses a Qualcomm chipsetQualcomm MSM chipset Game Console by Zeebo Inc. Launches https://forbesontech.typepad.com/my_weblog/2009/03/members-of-the-first-crop-of-non-cell-phone-products-powered-by-qualcomms-new-msm-low-power-processor-and-chipset-architec.html ForbesOnTech 28 October 2020 with a 32 bit CPU based on the ARM11 architecture clocked at 528MHz. The Zeebo is also equipped with a QDSP-5 and a Adreno 130 GPU capable of rendering 4 million triangles a second.Home Page https://www.videogameconsolelibrary.com/pg00-zeebo.htm#page=specs Video Game Console Library 28 October 2020 The Zeebo has 160 megabytes of RAM, and 128 megabytes of VRAM. The Zeebo runs BREW software (Binary Runtime Environment for Wireless) and can be connected to the internet over a 3G wireless connection. The Zeebo became one of the earliest home game consoles to feature a wireless mobile internet connection as a standard feature. User avatars called Zeeboids could be created, similar to Mii avatars on the Wii. Notable games The Zeeboo had a library of 55 games, none of which could be obtained after official servers shut down in September 30th, 2011.Brazil Of Games: The World's First Digital Only Console, And Why It Failed https://www.destructoid.com/--547728.phtml#post 25 October 2020 Destructoid english As a result it is possible that some Zeebo titles are lost media. The Zeebo had ports of Resident Evil 4, FIFA, and Tekken titles.Sheffield Brandon Mike Yuen on Zeebo's Launch, Potential for Indies https://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/27305/Mike_Yuen_on_Zeebos_Launch_Potential_for_Indies.php 25 October 2020 www.gamasutra.com en 2009 Zeebo Extreme Read more about Zeebo Extreme on Wikipedia. 2010 Un Juego de Huevos Zeebo exclusive title. Read more about Un Juego de Huevos on Wikipedia. External Resources Zeebo Zeeboids Zeebo Video Game Kraken Zeebo page. Video Game Console Library - Zeebo page. References 2 100%