See the Zeebo in action (and in Portuguese) after the break.
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See the Zeebo in action (and in Portuguese) after the break.
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Posted: May 26th 2009 5:51PM HDpurist said
Garbage. This system is DOA. I've got a 486 PC that can play Quake also.
Posted: May 26th 2009 6:01PM RKN said
Jakko, believe it or not, but unfortunately, a significant number of PS3s also have build quality issues, especially the launch models (20gb and 60gb) with their 90nm CPUs and GPUs and older Blu-Ray drives. I believe the newer PS3s now are much more reliable, at least I hope, I haven't been paying attention.
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Posted: May 26th 2009 6:03PM (Unverified) said
@ Jakko
Wow... thread jacking troll much?
Seriously, slag off already. I haven't had an RROD in almost 2 years now... old news since the latest revisions.
Not saying its not still an issue for older models, but really the worst of it is over.
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Wow... thread jacking troll much?
Seriously, slag off already. I haven't had an RROD in almost 2 years now... old news since the latest revisions.
Not saying its not still an issue for older models, but really the worst of it is over.
Posted: May 26th 2009 6:24PM JuanLovesHorror said
Why does Jakko insist in making PS3 owners look bad!.I don't understand this fanboy fad that some people are in right now.
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Posted: May 26th 2009 7:18PM MystileArmor said
What's up with the sporadic downvoting? Geoff Gibson and Offday have valid points.
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Posted: May 27th 2009 4:50PM The MARIO said
Garbage? Brazil is probably screaming with joy that they have a gaming system, They aren't fortunate enough to have gaming systems like we do. You are calling a gaming system you will never play Garbage because you are lucky enough to live here in the U.S.A. You don't even know how many people in Brazil will kill for that console. But hey be happy you live here in the United States.
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Posted: May 26th 2009 5:55PM (Unverified) said
Damn, how are the prices supposed to get better in Brazil if even the brazilian developers work on shit like this, and not on useful stuff ?
Posted: May 26th 2009 5:58PM BigD145 said
Playing Quake II on a Wii Classic Controller? That might be interesting.
NOT
NOT
Posted: May 26th 2009 6:04PM (Unverified) said
It's better to see brazilians investing and buying things from a brazilian company like this instead of only buying pirate products...
Posted: May 26th 2009 6:04PM (Unverified) said
I think this is kind of cool. Of course it isn't cutting edge, but you have to keep context in mind - Most people don't realize that there aren't exactly gamestops at every corner in Rio. I went there a couple of years ago, and my friends who lived there were still stoked about the Genesis 3.
Posted: May 26th 2009 6:21PM (Unverified) said
Shut up, you don't know what you're talking about.
As a brazilian, I have to say that most of the people of medium/high classes have PS2s or better consoles. It's not hard to buy a Xbox 360 here, we even have the National Kit, neither is hard to buy a PS3 or Wii. The HDTV prices are pretty low too, btw.
The Microsoft Official Brazilian Kit might be a bit more expensive than the products from game stores that import, but we get 3 year warranty, just like in USA, for buying from Microsoft Brazil. Last week a friend of mine's 360 got the E74 error. He called Microsoft and they replaced for a Jasper one, at no costs.
You see, the prices from the grey market and game stores that import are pretty compatible with the Dollar to BRL exchange (1 Dollar = 2,30 BRL). You only have to pay more if you're really looking for the official kit.
The main problem is that in Brazil, piracy reigns.
What consoles do you think that sell better in Brazil? Gamecube, PS3? No.
The consoles that sell the most are the PS2 and 360, 'cause there are pirate games for them.
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As a brazilian, I have to say that most of the people of medium/high classes have PS2s or better consoles. It's not hard to buy a Xbox 360 here, we even have the National Kit, neither is hard to buy a PS3 or Wii. The HDTV prices are pretty low too, btw.
The Microsoft Official Brazilian Kit might be a bit more expensive than the products from game stores that import, but we get 3 year warranty, just like in USA, for buying from Microsoft Brazil. Last week a friend of mine's 360 got the E74 error. He called Microsoft and they replaced for a Jasper one, at no costs.
You see, the prices from the grey market and game stores that import are pretty compatible with the Dollar to BRL exchange (1 Dollar = 2,30 BRL). You only have to pay more if you're really looking for the official kit.
The main problem is that in Brazil, piracy reigns.
What consoles do you think that sell better in Brazil? Gamecube, PS3? No.
The consoles that sell the most are the PS2 and 360, 'cause there are pirate games for them.
Posted: May 26th 2009 6:05PM (Unverified) said
WTF? Just go buy a REAL game console or a PC! What's the damn point? All games listed are easily found used or downloadable at gamestop and on the web. What a waste...
Posted: May 26th 2009 6:08PM (Unverified) said
oh, ok, i'll just to the gamestop and buy a 360 for $199. wait a second, there are no gamestops in brazil and a 360 costs over $500 here.
i'm not saying this is a good idea, i think it will fail, but you have to see things in context. in the us this console would make absolutely no sense, but in brazil things are A LOT different.
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i'm not saying this is a good idea, i think it will fail, but you have to see things in context. in the us this console would make absolutely no sense, but in brazil things are A LOT different.
Posted: May 26th 2009 6:11PM (Unverified) said
Seriously, read the above comments. Brazil is a DEVELOPING country. They don't have GameStops everywhere and most people can't afford the high prices. Zeebo is a cheap alternative to that and if it helps steer people away from the piracy that runs rampant in the part of the world, then more power to them.
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Posted: May 26th 2009 6:13PM (Unverified) said
You do realize that Brazilians are STILL BUYING Game Gears/ other SEGA consoles and handhelds right?
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Posted: May 26th 2009 6:20PM JuanLovesHorror said
Wouldn't a PS2 be a better choice and probably cheaper than this!?
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Posted: May 26th 2009 6:07PM Nigeria said
I'm glad there's another console on the market, even if it seems rather undesirable. The situation would feel stagnant if it were the same three hardware manufacturers releasing their products on the same cycle.
For every Mega Drive there was an also-ran in the Phillps CDi. We need more CDis, you know. It keeps the bigger boys on their toes. Not that they'll be quaking in their boots from the Zeebo, I'm just saying.
For every Mega Drive there was an also-ran in the Phillps CDi. We need more CDis, you know. It keeps the bigger boys on their toes. Not that they'll be quaking in their boots from the Zeebo, I'm just saying.
Posted: May 26th 2009 6:07PM bm111 said
Wow. there's... slowdown. In Quake.
Posted: May 26th 2009 6:14PM anoffday said
Well it has good games. Unfortunately it seems a lot of those games can be played on the crappiest of PCs. Sorry. Pass.
Posted: May 26th 2009 6:16PM Roto13 said
Even if it is Brazil, $300 sounds like a lot for a console that essentially plays cell phone games.
Posted: May 26th 2009 6:46PM (Unverified) said
that is the main problem i have with zeebo. at this price i would rather buy a modded ps2.
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Posted: May 26th 2009 6:53PM (Unverified) said
It does not play cell phone games, it downloads games via a cell phone. Brazil has an extensive 3G network and they will be pushing their games that way.
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Posted: May 26th 2009 6:50PM Nook said
one must ask themselves the question - why not from another part of the world?
technologies are changing fast and this seems to be the way to go ultimately. here's a decent start to that.
i guess. i don't know, i could see you having an account with someone like nintendo and having all your titles tied to that account - so as time went on the hardware could do more, but there'd be an emphasis on digital content. after the internet dies, when you're paying for an internet site package like you get your tv programming, packages of 'approved' web sites.
i could see it. seems inevitable.
technologies are changing fast and this seems to be the way to go ultimately. here's a decent start to that.
i guess. i don't know, i could see you having an account with someone like nintendo and having all your titles tied to that account - so as time went on the hardware could do more, but there'd be an emphasis on digital content. after the internet dies, when you're paying for an internet site package like you get your tv programming, packages of 'approved' web sites.
i could see it. seems inevitable.
Posted: May 26th 2009 7:13PM (Unverified) said
the Zeebo itself looks (aesthetically) rather nice.
/compliments
/compliments
Posted: May 26th 2009 7:24PM linkario said
Give him zee uppercut!
Posted: May 26th 2009 7:29PM Ryudo said
I gotta say as a Wii owner (and I like my wii) I never liked it's UI and the Zeebo has a very simple but nice UI and easier to use than the cluttered Wii version from that video. Take note Nintendo.
Posted: May 26th 2009 7:30PM (Unverified) said
don't know what to think
Posted: May 26th 2009 7:34PM (Unverified) said
i would get one if they released it in the states
Posted: May 26th 2009 7:35PM LuTon James said
Pretty sure he has a Dual Shock 2 in his hands at 2.21. Correct me if I'm wrong but the cord looks like a ps2 one and doesn't have the crinkle bit coming out the zeebo controller.
I really just don't understand why you wouldn't get a ps2 anyway.
I really just don't understand why you wouldn't get a ps2 anyway.
Posted: May 26th 2009 8:10PM Ashkental said
As Developers all over the world are trying to Grasp a DEV Kit from the Big 3, us Brazilian Game Devs can't get Hold of a TecToy one... What a shame...
Posted: May 26th 2009 8:38PM (Unverified) said
man. thats one handsome device. like poodle-after-fire handsome.
Posted: May 26th 2009 8:42PM (Unverified) said
Man i seriously thought this article was a troll
Posted: May 27th 2009 7:07AM (Unverified) said
dude its not a bad deal at all. As a matter of fact, im in Brazil right now on a business trip. the import taxes here are uber expensive. yesterday i went to a bookstore in Salvador shopping, and when i went to check the price for a 360 copy of Fear 2, the game went for R$289....THATS ABOUT 150 BUCKS!!!
so good for these guys, i think given the circumstances in this country, this Zeebo is going to clean up....Plus the fact that this system is from Brazil, they will definitely eat it up. Not to mention this system looks as festive as a float in Carnival!
so good for these guys, i think given the circumstances in this country, this Zeebo is going to clean up....Plus the fact that this system is from Brazil, they will definitely eat it up. Not to mention this system looks as festive as a float in Carnival!
Posted: May 27th 2009 8:43AM tracer bullet said
Just a caveat, if you're in Salvador: don't ask for people caprichar (kah-pree-shar. literally, "do it with care") on your food. In that city particular lingo, that means soak everything in strong pepper
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Posted: May 26th 2009 8:56PM (Unverified) said
Well.
I'm from brazil and that price certainly isn't much cheaper than a PS2 over here nowadays.
Like most guys said, its about context.
Videogames are growing popular both as entertainment but also as an investiment here.
Things are looking up in the brazilian videogame market.
And it maybe sort of dull and unappealing console (for those who have the capability and financial means to get an ps2,ps3,xbox360,wii), but the intention and pioneering counts as points to tectoy in my opinion.
Let's hope Tectoy will learn from this and get better with time. I think they deserve a little credit.
They were the company which produced all sega consoles in the master system-genesis era and they did pretty fucking well.
Well enough to endure Sega's meltdown and still come out in the greenzone.
So, lets hope for the best.
I hope it succeeds.
I'm from brazil and that price certainly isn't much cheaper than a PS2 over here nowadays.
Like most guys said, its about context.
Videogames are growing popular both as entertainment but also as an investiment here.
Things are looking up in the brazilian videogame market.
And it maybe sort of dull and unappealing console (for those who have the capability and financial means to get an ps2,ps3,xbox360,wii), but the intention and pioneering counts as points to tectoy in my opinion.
Let's hope Tectoy will learn from this and get better with time. I think they deserve a little credit.
They were the company which produced all sega consoles in the master system-genesis era and they did pretty fucking well.
Well enough to endure Sega's meltdown and still come out in the greenzone.
So, lets hope for the best.
I hope it succeeds.
Posted: May 26th 2009 8:55PM tracer bullet said
I wish all the best to TecToy in this endeavour. It's really a nice idea, and has potential to be marketed in several developing countries.
.... however, it's still R$ 100 more expensive than it should be. a R$ 399 Zeebo would have more chances in the market. It would cost practically the same of two PS3/360/Wii games, a very good sales pitch.
Nevertheless, thanks for the initiative, TecToy, and good luck.
.... however, it's still R$ 100 more expensive than it should be. a R$ 399 Zeebo would have more chances in the market. It would cost practically the same of two PS3/360/Wii games, a very good sales pitch.
Nevertheless, thanks for the initiative, TecToy, and good luck.
Posted: May 26th 2009 10:12PM (Unverified) said
I think that this console is really something of intrest in Brazilian market, yes we have the XB360 National Kit like Conrado said but it's R$2.300 that's a lot, it's $1.150(and the PS3 are much more expensive) so this Zeebo is for those who don't that kind of money.
The problem isn't the peracy it's the taxes, piracy is a solution for this colossal taxes that the goverment is charging.
And Yes i'm from Brazil,Rio de Janeiro.
The problem isn't the peracy it's the taxes, piracy is a solution for this colossal taxes that the goverment is charging.
And Yes i'm from Brazil,Rio de Janeiro.
Posted: May 26th 2009 10:24PM (Unverified) said
Tectoy has a viable plan. It is pionering the online delivery of games which addresses the rampant piracy going on in Brazil. Most of the country has access to a 3G network while broadband internet access is less than 15% so PSN and Xbox live don't have a chance yet.
Their next play should be a mobile device designed for gaming i.e. beat Sony, MS and Apple to the punch. Having Qualcomm as one of their investor should help
Their next play should be a mobile device designed for gaming i.e. beat Sony, MS and Apple to the punch. Having Qualcomm as one of their investor should help
Posted: May 26th 2009 11:20PM (Unverified) said
Are you saying that a xbox in Brazil costs the equivilent of $1,500 Australian dollars?
What the heck? I can pick one up for like $200 here....
Why does Brazil tax the #$## out of consoles????
What the heck? I can pick one up for like $200 here....
Why does Brazil tax the #$## out of consoles????
