History of video games/Platforms/CT510

__NOTOC__ History thumb|A Lenovo Research and Development campus in Beijing in 2008, around the time development of the system began. Following Eedoo splitting from Lenovo in 2010, both companies worked together during the development of their console. thumb|Haidian in Beijing during the year 2012. This district housed Eedoo, and this year was the launch of the CT510. Development Development of the console began in 2008 by Lenovo, a major computer manufacturer in Beijing, China. Beijing Eedoo Technology was founded on the 1st of July, 2010,Kan Michael Lenovo developing game console for China https://www.computerworld.com/article/2755094/lenovo-developing-game-console-for-china.html 21 March 2021 Computerworld 27 August 2010 enBeijing Eedoo Technology Co Ltd - Company Profile and News https://www.bloomberg.com/profile/company/0851938D:CH Bloomberg.com 21 March 2021 enBeijing Eedoo Technology - Crunchbase Company Profile & Funding https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/beijing-eedoo-technology-ltd 21 March 2021 Crunchbase en as an offshoot of the S&P division of Lenovo and operated out of the Haidian district of Beijing in the Shangdi Information Park. Lenovo continued to support the project following the split, dedicating 40 engineers to the project.Bennett Colette Lenovo Developing A Motion Control Console For China https://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/120917/Lenovo_Developing_A_Motion_Control_Console_For_China.php 21 March 2021 www.gamasutra.com en Further financial backing was provided by Legend Holdings and Legend Capital. Development of the system suffered multiple delays which pushed the launch of the console from 2011, to early 2012 to mid-2012.Lenovo-backed Game Console for China Hit by Delays https://www.pcworld.com/article/246521/lenovobacked_game_console_for_china_hit_by_delays.html 17 March 2021 PCWorld 18 December 2011 en Development of the console was costly, with $15 million spent on R&D.Tech in Asia - Connecting Asia's startup ecosystem https://www.techinasia.com/chinas-eedoo-isec-console-postponed-again-will-break-15m-in-rd-costs 17 March 2021 www.techinasia.com A critical issue during development was making the system friendly to beginners, as motion gaming was uncommon in China at the time and typical conventions in motion games at the time proved strange or even insulting to casual Chinese gamers during testing.Orland Kyle China's Unexpected Cultural Challenges For Motion Control https://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/128061/Chinas_Unexpected_Cultural_Challenges_For_Motion_Control.php 21 March 2021 www.gamasutra.com en The console was initially referred to as the eBox during development, and later had its name changed to the iSec and also the Sports Entertainment Center.Rose Mike Lenovo's Chinese motion control games console launching later this month https://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/169263/Lenovos_Chinese_motion_control_games_console_launching_later_this_month.php 21 March 2021 www.gamasutra.com enLenovo-funded eBox gaming console renamed iSec, still can't shake Kinect comparisons https://www.engadget.com/2011-05-06-lenovo-funded-ebox-gaming-console-renamed-isec-still-cant-shak.html 21 March 2021 EngadgetGraft Kris Lenovo-Funded Chinese 'iSec' Console Planned For Second-Half 2011 https://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/124804/LenovoFunded_Chinese_iSec_Console_Planned_For_SecondHalf_2011.php 21 March 2021 www.gamasutra.com en Eedoo had planned to sell 12 million consoles in China.Alexander Leigh Lenovo's China Motion-Sensing Gaming Console Sees Launch Delay https://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/122987/Lenovos_China_MotionSensing_Gaming_Console_Sees_Launch_Delay.php 21 March 2021 www.gamasutra.com en Launch The console was launched on April 29th, 2012 in 11 Chinese cities, with the base model CT510 costing a sizable 3,799 yuan. The higher spec CT520 cost 3,999 yuan. This high price put it at a disadvantage when compared to cheaper imported consoles.Lenovo's Eedoo CT510 motion gaming console to finally hit China, wants your $600 https://www.engadget.com/2012-04-28-lenovo-eedoo-ct510-motion-gaming-console-launch.html 17 March 2021 Engadget On launch the system was notably difficult to buy, both in person, and online.Tech in Asia - Connecting Asia's startup ecosystem https://www.techinasia.com/eedoo-ct150-game-console-launch-china 17 March 2021 www.techinasia.com The device was widely mocked on Chinese websites on launch. The console even received accidental criticism from a director of it's own manufacturer on social media, though this statement was later retracted. The system did not target hardcore gamers, and the company explicitly avoided the device a console, likely to dodge a ban on gaming consoles at the time.Kan Michael Lenovo-backed firm sidesteps hardcore gamers, with Chinese video game system https://www.computerworld.com/article/2726212/lenovo-backed-firm-sidesteps-hardcore-gamers--with-chinese-video-game-system.html 17 March 2021 Computerworld 3 May 2012 en Eedoo advertised the system in upscale shopping malls with small experience centers. By November 2012 the system had notedly poor market performance, and the CT310 price reduced model was launched for 2,999 yuan. Given that a worldwide release had been planned once the console sold a million units in China,Orland Kyle Motion-Controlled iSec Console Hitting China In December For $470 https://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/127809/MotionControlled_iSec_Console_Hitting_China_In_December_For_470.php 21 March 2021 www.gamasutra.com en and such a release never occurred, the console presumably sold less than this target. At some point later, Eedoo had ceased operations. Technology The system had a dual core CPU clocked at 1.8 gigahertz, and additionally used a 3D capable GPU.Robertson Adi Kinect-like Eedoo CT510 console goes on sale in China for $600 https://www.theverge.com/2012/4/29/2986294/kinect-like-eedoo-ct510-console-on-sale 17 March 2021 The Verge 29 April 2012 en The system used a Belgian SoftKenetic 3D camera for gameplay, integrating a which uses a CMOS digital camera with a resolution of 320 by 240 pixels and an LED to emit light for time of flight measurements.Orland Kyle SoftKinetic On The Technology Powering Eedoo's iSec https://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/34698/SoftKinetic_On_The_Technology_Powering_Eedoos_iSec.php 21 March 2021 www.gamasutra.com enEEDOO Selects SoftKinetic 3D Camera Technology for Gesture-based iSec Sports Entertainment Center https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20110509005086/en/EEDOO-Selects-SoftKinetic-3D-Camera-Technology-for-Gesture-based-iSec-Sports-Entertainment-Center 21 March 2021 www.businesswire.com 9 May 2011 en Despite the system commonly being compared with the Xbox Kinect, it should be noted that this is technologically quite different from the hardware used by the Kinect. The system also used a remote control for normal navigation. There were three different models of the system, with the differing storage sizes and case colors.China's Homegrown Console Still Lives! https://kotaku.com/chinas-homegrown-console-still-lives-5957671 17 March 2021 Kotaku en-us At launch the system shipped with either a 250 (CT510) or 320 (CT520) gigabyte capacity hard disk drive was used for system storage. Later the CT310 was released, which contained a paltry 32 gigabyte capacity storage drive with a reduced price. The system had four USB 2.0 ports divided evenly between the front and back of the system.Sizing Up China's Home Video Game Console, the CT510 https://kotaku.com/sizing-up-chinas-home-video-game-console-the-ct510-5909967 17 March 2021 Kotaku en-us The console used Beckon middleware and the Beckon Development Suite by Omek Interactive for gesture recognition.Rose Mike iSec Console Will Implement Beckon Middleware https://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/124863/iSec_Console_Will_Implement_Beckon_Middleware.php 21 March 2021 www.gamasutra.com en The system could use an online store, and came equipped with a "LAN port". Games We have localized this product for Chinese users. This is our advantage. Victor Wang, Executive Director of Eedoo Computer World Interview The console featured 8 included games, which used a camera controllerless setup similar to the Xbox Kinect for exercise games. The exergaming activities were localized, and included regional focused activities such as Taichi. While some game developers for the system were based in China, two games for the system were developed by the Israeli company Side-kick,Designing Kinect Games: Challenges and Lessons https://www.gamasutra.com/blogs/EhudLavski/20120807/175503/Designing_Kinect_Games_Challenges_and_Lessons.php 21 March 2021 www.gamasutra.com enDesigning Kinect Games: Challenges and Lessons https://www.gamasutra.com/blogs/EhudLavski/20120807/175503/Designing_Kinect_Games_Challenges_and_Lessons.php 21 March 2021 www.gamasutra.com en with other official game developers for the system being based in Europe and North America. Green Exercise Maya Fit - A game noted for it's similarity to Wii Fit.China's First Official Home Console Is Much Better Than Anticipated https://kotaku.com/chinas-first-official-home-console-is-much-better-than-5907254 17 March 2021 Kotaku en-us Dance WallTech in Asia - Connecting Asia's startup ecosystem https://www.techinasia.com/lenovo-isec 17 March 2021 www.techinasia.com Hole in the Wall Fun Park Adventure Bumper Cars Flyer's Story Kung Fu - Variant of Kung Fu Live Models CT310 - 32 gigabytes of storage CT510 - 250 gigabytes of storage Black CT510 White CT510 - Case made of Aluminum CT520 - 320 gigabytes of storage References CT510 2 100%