History of video games/Platforms/Swinxs

__NOTOC__ History thumb|Amsterdam in 2008. Development Swiinxs was made by Swinxs BV, a company located at the Paasheuvelweg 29, 1105 BG in Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands.Swinxs, the toy that's active and fun - Privacy Policy https://web.archive.org/web/20081018094219/http://www.swinxs.com/en/info/privacy.html web.archive.org 24 February 2021 18 October 2008 The CEO of the company at the time was Eduard Zanen.Swinxs, A Revolutionary Active Gaming Concept https://insaviewpoint.blogspot.com/2008/03/swinxs-revolutionary-active-gaming.html 24 February 2021 March 06, 2008 The console was created by Govert de Vries and designed by Khodi Feiz, a duo who had prior experience collaborating together.Wearable games console launches https://www.designweek.co.uk/issues/2-october-2008/wearable-games-console-launches/ 24 February 2021 Design Week 2 October 2008 en-UK The company Peercode, known as in2sports prior to the 1st of November 2012, was involved in the development of the console.Swinxs, the first outdoor playing computer Peercode https://www.peercode.nl/en/welcome/projects/swinxs-en/ www.peercode.nl 24 February 2021Home Peercode https://www.peercode.nl/en/welcome/ www.peercode.nl 24 February 2021 Prior to launch, the Swinxs was demonstrated at Toy Fair 2008.Swinxs lures your children outside, tricks them into "moving around" https://www.engadget.com/2008-02-18-swinxs-lures-your-children-outside-tricks-them-into-moving-aro.html 24 February 2021 Engadget Launch By 2008 the console had released.Swinxs: a toy for active play https://newatlas.com/new-swinxs-toy-encourages-active-play/9337/ 24 February 2021 New Atlas 22 May 2008 The console launched in the United Kingdom specifically on the 2nd of October, 2008. The console sold in a bundle with four controllers for either $150,The product Swinxs, the toy that's active and fun https://web.archive.org/web/20161213075119/http://www.swinxs.com/en/info/products.html web.archive.org 24 February 2021 13 December 2016 $175,Swinxs "Game Console" Gives Kids Real Controller-Free Gaming https://technabob.com/blog/2009/07/06/swinxs-game-console-for-kids/ 24 February 2021 Technabob 6 July 2009 $199.99, or 149.95 euros.The product Swinxs, the toy that's active and fun https://web.archive.org/web/20161213075119/http://www.swinxs.com/en/info/products.html web.archive.org nl Games for the system were available at no charge.Use The Swinxs To Lure Kids From Their Video Games http://inventorspot.com/articles/use_swinxs_lure_kids_their_video_games_42567 24 February 2021 InventorSpot.com en Following its launch, the console won a number of awards from parenting organizations.Awards Swinxs, the toy that's active and fun https://web.archive.org/web/20161016195417/http://www.swinxs.com/en/info/awards.html 24 February 2021 web.archive.org 16 October 2016 Legacy On June 1st, 2020 Swinxs was discontinued, having been on the market for 12 years.Swinxs stops its activities after 12 years of fun Swinxs https://www.swinxs.com/en/info/products.html 24 February 2021 www.swinxs.com Though relatively obscure, the console is notable for it's creative and bold design, as well as it's innovative features. Peercode continued operating after the console was discontinued, notably helping the Netherlands government quickly set up a critical employment website during COVID-19 pandemic.Nieuws Peercode https://www.peercode.nl/news/34/67/Peercode-ontwikkelt-voor-UWV-Online-Portal-voor-de-NOW-regeling/ 24 February 2021 www.peercode.nl Technology It is specifically designed to stimulate creativity and learning Eduard Zanen, CEO of Swinxs BV Swinxs, A Revolutionary Active Gaming Concept Hardware The console was designed to be screenless and encourage physical activity, leading to a number of unique design choices. The console has a degree of water resistance. The console used a user replaceable rechargeable battery pack, which lasts for about 2 to 4 hours of gameplay. Controllers The console is controlled with wristbands known as X-S tags, which also double as memory devices for player data. There was also a playing card deck with similar functionality to the wristbands.Swinxs shop Swinxs https://web.archive.org/web/20151113155705/http://www.swinxs.com/en/swinxs/shop.php 24 February 2021 web.archive.org 13 November 2015 The console is advertised as supporting between 1 and 10 players, though some games advertise supporting between 0 and 99 players. The Swinxs controllers communicated with the console using RFID, and thus did not use batteries.Frequently asked questions Swinxs https://web.archive.org/web/20161212181502/http://www.swinxs.com/en/community/faq.php 24 February 2021 web.archive.org 12 December 2016 Games & Software Games were downloaded to the console over a USB connection to a computer running the Swinxslink application and which had loaded the Swinxs website. Swinxslink software was compatible with Windows and OSX.Swinxs Downloads Swinxs https://web.archive.org/web/20150202213912/http://www.swinxs.com/en/swinxs/downloads.php 24 February 2021 web.archive.org 2 February 2015 Games for the Swinxs were between 1 megabyte and 32 megabytes in download size.Games Swinxs https://www.swinxs.com/en/swinxs/games.php www.swinxs.com 24 February 2021 Some games required "credits". Some titles were region locked.Interactive listening books Swinxs https://www.swinxs.com/en/swinxs/games.php?category=6 www.swinxs.com 24 February 2021 The My Swinxs online service contained social functions.Swinxs, the toy that's active and fun - The product https://web.archive.org/web/20081006051624/http://www.swinxs.com/en/info/producten.html web.archive.org 24 February 2021 6 October 2008 The system was open to developers with a free software development kit. Game Library 34 official games were released for the Swinxs. Animal Battle Animal Sounds Game Busy Bodies, Speed Star Memory Charades CircleSwinxs Count Down Dark Swinxs Dice Duel Far and Away Flyswatter Hansel and Gretel Happy Birthday Hide and Seek Hide your XS Jukebox Little Red Riding Hood Lost & Found Quiz Reaction Game Relay Sound Game Soundblast Swinxs Dash Pro Swinxsball SwinxsDash Swinxsstop Tag Tangle The Swinxs Animal Quiz The Swinxs Cartoon and Fairy Tale Quiz The Swinxs Sports Game The Ugly Duckling Touchdown - American Football Game References Swinxs 2 100%