Introduction To Zeebo

by **Zero XZ** Fri Jun 04, 2010 4:27 pm

The Zeebo

Zeebo is a video game console developed by Zeebo Inc., targeted for "the next billion" consumers in developing markets such as Brazil, Russia, India and China (BRIC). The company’s stated intention was to design an affordable console with inexpensive games delivered via wireless digital distribution to circumvent piracy. There are no DVDs and cartridges; games and other content are downloaded wirelessly over broadband cellular networks. In addition to games, the Zeebo system also provides Internet connectivity, enabling users to access educational and information content, communicate via e-mail and do social networking (this capability is currently supported in Mexico only).

The Zeebo is currently available in Brazil and Mexico. Reports indicate that further introductions are planned in India in 2010 and China by 2011. Zeebo has attracted a growing list of game titles from companies such as Activision, Capcom, Electronic Arts, Fishlabs, Gamevil, G-Mode, Glu, id Software, Namco, and Popcap.

Technical Specifications

* Processor: ARM11 / QDSP-5 running at 528Mhz
* Graphics Chip: ATI Imageon
* Data Storage Space: 1 GByte NAND Flash
* Memory: 160 MB RAM, 128 MB DDR SDRAM + 32 MB stacked DDR SDRAM in MSM7201A
* Resolution: VGA (640 x 480) – 4:3 aspect ratio
* Wireless Conection: 3G (scaling back to 2.5G or 2G where necessary)
* Local Conection: 3 USB ports 2.0 Standard A (for accessories)
* Others Conectiona: SD Card Slot / Interface

* Interface: USB HID
* Power: AC adapter 5V 3A
* Consumption: 15 W max.
* Graphics: 4 million triangles / second
* Audio: 8 channels simultaneous MP3, ADPCM, MIDI
* Resolution: 640x480
* Size: W x D x H – 157 x 215.4 x 44 mm
* Weight: 1.3 kg
* Sensitivity: <- 106 dBm (in UMTS)

Operating conditions:

* Temperature: -20°C to 55°C (-4°F to 131°F)
* Humidity: 95% (40°C / 104°F)

Links:

Official Corporate Site (International)
Official Brazillian Site (Brazillian Portuguese)
Official Mexican Site (Spanish)
Offical Zeebo Inc. Blog (English)
Official Zeebo Brasil Blog (Brazillian Portuguese)
Tectoy (Zeebo manufacturer in Brazil) Website (Brazillian Portuguese)
Zeebo Club (Unofficial Brazillian Comunity) Website (Brazillian Portuguese)
Zeebo Club Forum (Brazillian Portuguese)
Zeebo Brasil (Brazillian Unofficial Blog) (Brazillian Portuguese)