New Xbox may work with iPod, portable game systems

Grok Headline matches for New Xbox may work with iPod, portable game systems

Google Buzz Index: Next Gen Portable
Game Systems, Possible Xbox 2 Names

Google Buzz Index: Next Gen Portable
Game Systems, Possible Xbox 2 Names 06/15/2004 06:14 PM

More loose science Google mining today, starting with a sampling of the five major next generation portable gaming systems. I'm a little surprised -- the Nintendo DS comes out on top, even over the Sony PSP. My guess is science is failing us here, as another query for "playstation portable" pulls up another 666,000 hits (oooweeoooh), which added to the to the "sony psp" results brings us up to 1,425,000, or about 200k over Nintendo. My guess is it's somewhere in between those numbers and it's fair to say the Nintendo DS and the PSP are, buzz-wise, in a dead heat. The Nokia N-Gage QD makes a sizeable showing, which is pretty respectable until you run just "n-gage," which nets a response of over 4 million. Since we're trying to compare next generation unreleased and just-released hardware, though, I left those results out. The Gizm(welovepigs)ondo is just a blip on the radar, in part because of the recent name change, and in part because it is doomed to failure. The Tapwave Zodiac does fare any better, which is a bit disappointing. Time to rally the troops, Tapwave.

The next Google Buzz Index, where we see which of the possible names for the second iteration of Microsoft's Xbox have the highest buzz, is after the jump.

Xbox 2 Announced As Portable System

Xbox 2 Announced As Portable System 04/01/2005 01:33 PM
http://www.activewin.com/afd/xboxpsp_thumb.jpg

Rumor: Xbox 2 Hard Drive Also a Portable
Music Player?

Rumor: Xbox 2 Hard Drive Also a Portable
Music Player? 04/09/2004 03:55 PM
JOEL JOHNSON -- So apparently I got a sexy anonymous rumor yesterday morning, but Thunderbird's wonky spam filtering decided it could wait to be posted until today.Regarding the Xbox 2 hard drive, I was snowboarding in Whistler, B.C. from February 19 - 26, 2004. We were in a bar called...

XBox 2 Peripherals To Work on PCs

XBox 2 Peripherals To Work on PCs 09/23/2004 05:46 PM

Gamespot has a pretty informative interview with one of Microsoft's XNA strategists (Dean Lester, the Windows Gaming general manager, in fact), and while there's lots of goobledegook about giving "Level" ratings to PCs to determine what sort of games they are capable of playing ("I had a Level 5 machine, but the new video card puts me firmly in 6.4 territory, although since I traded in my aluminum case for one with better armor class, my encumbrance drops my THAC0 to...") there's also some juicy bits about the Xbox 2 in there, as well, including work that Microsoft plans for all Xbox 2 peripherals to work on PCs, as well. Either than means all PCs are getting an Xbox add-in card, or we're pretty looking at something like USB (the existing Xbox controllers are essentially USB already, in fact).

This had already been happening to some extent on consoles already. Many USB peripherals like steering wheels work fine on a PC or Playstation 2 (which has proper USB ports), but it will be nice if this is embraced by the manufacturers instead of given an occasional nod.

Re ad - Microsoft talks Longhorn, XNA, and Xbox 2 [Gamespot]

Another Portable NES: Game Axe

Another Portable NES: Game Axe 08/16/2004 12:41 PM

So apparently that Pockefami portable NES machine we were talking about is far from the first portable NES player. In fact, the GameAxe, from Taiwanese grey market manufacturer Redant was created way back in '95. Although never released in the US for obvious reasons, the GameAxe is essentially an NES in portable form, with a 3.8-inch LCD screen and a screaming 1.8MHz 8-bit CPU. They fetch high dollars, though, from retro freaks; this one on eBay is probably going to go for well over $200.

There was another portable unit that could play NES carts, as well, called the "Top Guy." It reportedly had a general suck to it, but it did have one cool feature: an FCC-be-damned low-power VHF transmitter that made any TV within a few feet display the game you were playing. (Thanks, Myron!)

Read - The Game Axe Information Site [FortuneCity]
Read - NINTENDO GAME AXE SYSTEM PORTABLE NES VERY RARE!!!!!!!! [eBay]

Related
Pockefami: Portable NES [Gizmodo]

PlayStation Portable set to enter game

PlayStation Portable set to enter game 02/05/2005 10:13 PM
Chicagotribune.com - Fri Feb 4, 02:17 pm GMT

Xbox 2 Game Launching On MTV

Xbox 2 Game Launching On MTV 04/11/2005 03:37 AM
The revolution will be televised. Xbox 2 -- aka Codename Xenon, the next-generation gaming console from Microsoft -- will make its first appearance on a yet-untitled half-hour special that will be broadcast globally across all MTV stations.

Burnout 3 - Xbox Game

Burnout 3 - Xbox Game 09/07/2004 04:19 PM
Right, I know many of you don’t have an xbox, or even care to get one, but for those of...

MTV in on game plan for next Xbox

MTV in on game plan for next Xbox 04/12/2005 10:11 AM
The sight of Bill Gates on stage dramatically pulling a cloth from a pedestal to reveal the original Xbox was a defining moment for Microsoft Corp. in the video-game business. But suddenly it seems so … 2001. Microsoft yesterday announced plans to unveil the next Xbox game console on MTV next month, during a half-hour prime-time special devoted to the subject….

Direct and Related Links for 'MTV in on game plan for next Xbox'

New Vishay Siliconix Low-Voltage Analog
Switch Family Targets Portable Systems

New Vishay Siliconix Low-Voltage Analog
Switch Family Targets Portable Systems 06/06/2005 12:05 AM
Devices Offer Direct Battery Operation and Choice of Configurations With Typical On-Resistance Down to 0.25 Ohms, Current Handling up to 300 mA for Load Switching [PRWEB May 29, 2005]

Philips announces new WLAN and Bluetooth
solutions that work together seamlessly
in mobile phones and portable

Philips announces new WLAN and Bluetooth
solutions that work together seamlessly
in mobile phones and portable 06/08/2004 01:59 PM
PhysOrg.com Jun 8 2004 6:27PM GMT

Ultimate Xbox fighting game

Ultimate Xbox fighting game 01/05/2005 04:41 AM
You.inq7.net - Tue Jan 4, 02:44 pm GMT

'Doom 3' game unlikely for Xbox this
year: Id CEO

'Doom 3' game unlikely for Xbox this
year: Id CEO 08/22/2004 11:23 PM
Article.wn.com - Sun Aug 22, 08:58 am GMT

Xbox to add 'microtransactions' to game
play

Xbox to add 'microtransactions' to game
play 03/22/2005 03:20 PM
Also: ICQ gets an upgrade. [News.com Extra]

'Doom 3' game unlikely for Xbox this
year - id CEO

'Doom 3' game unlikely for Xbox this
year - id CEO 08/27/2004 11:07 PM
Abs-cbnnews.com - Mon Aug 23, 01:01 pm GMT

New game for Xbox proves to be a fantasy

New game for Xbox proves to be a fantasy 06/05/2004 07:54 PM
Itechnology.co.za - Sat Jun 5, 02:16 pm GMT

Gear up for Xbox race game

Gear up for Xbox race game 05/31/2004 03:40 PM
Sky.com - Fri May 28, 03:06 pm GMT

Xbox struggles to get in the game in
Japan

Xbox struggles to get in the game in
Japan 07/01/2004 08:53 PM
Seattlepi.nwsource.com - Wed Jun 30, 07:22 am GMT

Doom 3 game unlikely for Xbox this year

Doom 3 game unlikely for Xbox this year 08/27/2004 01:24 PM
Nzherald.co.nz - Mon Aug 23, 08:35 am GMT

American Chopper: The Game (Xbox)

American Chopper: The Game (Xbox) 01/06/2005 04:45 AM
Abcnews.go.com - Wed Jan 5, 06:59 pm GMT

Atari's New FPS Game for Xbox:
Shadow Ops

Atari's New FPS Game for Xbox:
Shadow Ops 06/18/2004 02:30 PM
Ad - http://atari.com Jun 18 2004 7:30PM GMT

Review: Sony PSP Playstation Portable
Game Console

Review: Sony PSP Playstation Portable
Game Console 03/26/2005 04:13 PM
Mobile Tech Review Mar 26 2005 6:31PM GMT

Shoppers line up for new PlayStation
Portable video game

Shoppers line up for new PlayStation
Portable video game 03/25/2005 07:17 AM
Pe.com - Fri Mar 25, 08:37 am GMT

iPod: Your Portable Corporate Hellraiser

iPod: Your Portable Corporate Hellraiser 07/06/2004 10:06 AM

Two Portable Speakers for the iPod
(14-Jun-2004; 8.7K)

Two Portable Speakers for the iPod
(14-Jun-2004; 8.7K) 06/14/2004 09:07 PM

Microsoft Scraps Xbox Online Game

Microsoft Scraps Xbox Online Game 06/03/2004 06:44 AM
Forbes Jun 3 2004 10:47AM GMT

• More Japanese game giants choosing
next-gen Xbox?

• More Japanese game giants choosing
next-gen Xbox? 04/05/2005 06:49 AM
Newshub.com - Tue Apr 5, 02:04 am GMT

Microsoft scraps online game for Xbox

Microsoft scraps online game for Xbox 06/03/2004 08:25 PM
Newshub.com - Thu Jun 3, 03:43 pm GMT

GTA: San Andreas game headed for Xbox
and PC’s next June

GTA: San Andreas game headed for Xbox
and PC’s next June 12/19/2004 02:50 PM
Take-Two Interactive’s hit video game Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas will be released for the Xbox and PC platforms next June. Take-Two said the game will be released for Xbox and PCs on June 7, 2005, in North America and June 10 in Europe. San Andreas, which was released for Sony's PlayStation 2 in October, is estimated to have sold more than 5 million units. Take-Two also announced its financial results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended October 31, 2004. Net sales for the fourth quarter were $438.0 million compared to $277.6 million for the same period a year ago. Net sales for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2004 were $1.13 billion compared to $1.03 billion for fiscal 2003.

Microsoft scraps mass Xbox game

Microsoft scraps mass Xbox game 06/06/2004 07:04 PM
Australian IT Jun 6 2004 11:10PM GMT

'Doom 3' Game Unlikely for Xbox This
Year - Id CEO (Reuters)

'Doom 3' Game Unlikely for Xbox This
Year - Id CEO (Reuters) 08/20/2004 04:49 PM
Reuters - The Xbox version of "Doom 3," the long-awaited PC video game recently released to wide acclaim, is not likely to be released in 2004 dealing a blow to enthusiastic game players who are anxiously awaiting it.

Xbox game-makers lose jobs

Xbox game-makers lose jobs 08/22/2004 12:34 AM
Finance.news.com.au - Sat Aug 21, 04:21 am GMT

Toyota, Nissan to work together on
computer control systems (AFP)

Toyota, Nissan to work together on
computer control systems (AFP) 09/09/2004 12:21 PM
AFP - Japan's two biggest carmakers Toyota Motor and Nissan Motor said they have agreed to work together on the standardisation of software and networks for an electronic vehicle control system.

Microsoft product to make message
systems work together

Microsoft product to make message
systems work together 07/15/2004 09:56 PM
China Post Jul 16 2004 2:36AM GMT

Adobe Systems lays off 3 percent of work
force

Adobe Systems lays off 3 percent of work
force 11/14/2003 04:09 PM
SiliconValley.com Nov 14 2003 3:41PM ET

SEARS, ROEBUCK: 5 firms in running for
systems work

SEARS, ROEBUCK: 5 firms in running for
systems work 01/27/2004 02:57 PM
Chicago Tribune Jan 27 2004 6:52PM GMT

More Sony Playstation Portable (PSP)
Information at Austin Game Conference

More Sony Playstation Portable (PSP)
Information at Austin Game Conference 07/12/2004 08:52 AM

If any of you code nerds will be attending the Austin Game Conference on September 9th - 10th, specifically the "Programming for the PSP" technical discussion, let us know. If Sony happens to unclench a little and let some real information flow -- and rumor has it they will -- we'd like to hear about it from someone who actually will have to make the damn thing produce polygons.
R ead - Programming the PlayStation Portable (PSP) [GameConference]

Related
Analysts Cautious About Sony's PSP Success [Gizmodo]
Sony's PSP: Available in Black, Black, and Black [Gizmodo]
E3: Sony PSP High Resolution Shots and Final Specs [Gizmodo]

Sony, Nintendo power up for battle of
the portable game consoles (AFP)

Sony, Nintendo power up for battle of
the portable game consoles (AFP) 09/26/2004 03:24 PM
AFP - Riding on the global success of PlayStation 2 (PS2), Sony has launched its first hand-held game console to challenge rival Nintendo, whose Game Boy Advance monopolizes the worldwide portable game market.

Napster takes aim at iPod with portable
service

Napster takes aim at iPod with portable
service 02/05/2005 10:09 PM
Napster has unveiled plans to lauch a portable music service with a US$30 million ad campaign aimed directly at Apple's iPod, reports Reuters...
Grok Description matches for New Xbox may work with iPod, portable game systems
GrokA matches for New Xbox may work with iPod, portable game systems

New Xbox may work with iPod, portable game systems

The following phrases have been identified by the grok system as matching this entry: