Rebirth of the Tech Madman

Sit wherever you want. Tang Huan greeted Jamina, and then casually introduced: This is the second-generation Xiaobawang game console, which was developed together with the second-generation Fangyuan computer model, but due to cost, heat generation, radiation, and mature Due to factors such as the early generation of Xiaobawang game consoles being very popular in the market and other factors, we did not rush to launch, but repeated adjustments and optimizations for a long time, and you can see how it performs.”

Jamina is an expert-level technical master, and he immediately judged that the second-generation Xiaobawang game console in front of him is not just as simple as an upgrade.

Moreover, the design of this running Major League Baseball game is also eye-catching. It is almost certain that the screen uses 64-bit color, and the sound supports a stereo system. Just by watching, you will be shown The effect is tickling.

This is a game console that can divide product eras. Jemina took a deep breath and commented solemnly.

That's how I positioned the second-generation Xiaobawang game console. It will lead home video game consoles into the 16-bit era, or the third generation. Tang Huan smiled slightly and put down the handle.

Although Mattel's also uses a 16-bit CPU, it can't compare with the second-generation Xiaobawang game console at all. Jamina, who picked up the controller and experienced it for a while, nodded in agreement.

There are many factors that determine the performance of a home video game console, and it is not determined by a 16-bit microprocessor alone.

Tang Huan looked at Jamina with appreciation, Among the second-generation home video game consoles, the hardware configuration of the Atari 2600 can be said to be the weakest. The video module you designed is only equipped with 128 characters. capacity-saving memory, but its game performance is still very good, winning the market success.

There is no way. At that time, the price of memory was too expensive. If we could have expected the current affordable price, we would not have spent so much effort to pursue the ultimate.

Jemina smiled wryly. He tentatively asked, Now that the research and development of the second-generation Xiaobawang game console has been completed, there is no need for the existence of the project, right?

Of course not. You don't have to worry about the future of the project. I'm quite sure of its value.

Tang Huan waved his hand. Gave Jamina a reassurance, It's just that my technical positioning of the project is multimedia personal computers, not just limited to home video game consoles. And you should also know that the current market situation of home video game consoles in North America Very pessimistic. If the project is still obsessed with this goal, it is tantamount to asking for a dead end.

Seeing that Tang Huan had no intention of cutting off his hard work, Jemina immediately felt relieved, so he had time to ask,

The second-generation Xiaobawang game console...

The second-generation Xiaobawang game console will not be released in the first round in the North American market. After Tang Huan answered confidently, he picked up the remote control on the coffee table and clicked it. Under Jemina's surprised eyes, another A TV connected to a VCR, the screen flickers. A Japanese ad starts playing.

Although Jamina couldn't understand the whole content, he also understood the seven sevens and eighty-eight, nothing more than exaggerating the superior features of the second-generation Xiaobawang game console. To be honest, he, an industry expert, is tempted to buy one.

According to reliable sources, several video game machine factories in Silicon Valley are planning to lay off workers on a large scale.

Tang Huan slowly explained: It can be seen from this that this market depression is bound to severely damage the home video game industry in North America, and the global video game center will inevitably be transferred to Japan in Asia. You must know The economic environment there is in a golden age, which is just enough to support the worldwide entertainment industry. Therefore, the second-generation Xiaobawang game console chose Japan for global release.”

So, this industry is about to start to reshuffle again. Jemina nodded knowingly. Very emotional, It is finally the turn of the Atari 2600 to step down from the stage of history, or the entire 8-bit home video game console will say goodbye to the market.

That's not necessarily the case. Apart from the treasure trove of the North American market, there are still 8 home video game consoles in other parts of the world. At least the first generation of Xiaobawang game consoles will exist for a long time.

Tang Huan raised his finger and pointed. The release price of the second-generation Xiaobawang game console is $399, while the current market price of the first-generation Xiaobawang game console is $199. This price layout is quite complementary.

Jemina pondered and said: The first generation of Xiaobawang game consoles is the same as the Atari 2600. It has a very difficult technical problem, that is, it cannot control unauthorized use. If it cannot be effectively solved, then the current North American home video game consoles The chaos in the market may repeat itself.”

You really saw the key point. Tang Huan had the feeling of meeting a confidant, The second-generation Xiaobawang game opportunity will solve this problem from two aspects of software and hardware.

Tang Huan held up a finger and continued: EA will establish a royalty system to conduct registration management and product review of game developers. Any game works with questionable quality will not be able to enter the second-generation Xiaobawang game console. platform. In the early stages of the implementation of this plan, EA will follow a model similar to that of Hollywood film companies and producers, and encourage people in the industry to set up some satellite companies and cooperative companies to develop excellent games. Now that the market is so bad, I I believe many people don't have many choices.

These non-technical strategic layouts and market operations require mobilizing a lot of resources, which are much more complicated than just adding an authentication chip to the hardware. Jemina sighed with emotion, It is estimated that video games The era of small workshops in the computer industry is coming to an end, and the best way out for practitioners is to rely on influential hardware platforms for game software development.”

It seems that you have thought deeply about the project. The second-generation Xiaobawang game console will indeed add an authentication chip to control developers and users at the hardware level. Tang Huan laughed loudly.

It's a pity that my project was not born at the right time. Jemina mourned secretly.

In order to get rid of this untimely negative emotion, he quickly asked: What about that generation of Xiaobawang game consoles? If this kind of forced hardware chip certification is also carried out, the huge number of game cartridges on the market and in the hands of users will be scrapped. .”

You can't be so greedy, otherwise, you will just push customers into other people's arms, which is too stupid.

Tang Huan shook his head, The first generation of Xiaobawang game opportunity will launch a 1983 or 1984 version to carry out certification management for new games and new game cartridges. As for the previous products, we can only let them go. I believe that as the market advances, they will be replaced. Slowly replace.

Since the second-generation Xiaobawang game console is so mature, there is really no need for the project to continue to flutter in the field of video games.

Convinced, Jemina shrugged his shoulders and made a look of openness, I don't know whether the project can meet the requirements of the company's multimedia personal computer strategy. (To be continued.)

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