Android-Based EVO 2 Game Console Now Available
Written by w2n on May 27, 2011 – 3:38 amTweet
The Envizions Computer Entertainment Corporation announced that its new Android-based game console EVO 2 will be available this fall in the U.S. with goals of an international release with availability in certain locations of Europe. The EVO 2 is expected to cost US$24 and include an EVO TV remote, EVO game controller and HDMI cable. If you are willing to take a chance, you can reserve one for $15 at its online store. Nevertheless, “free” developer units are now available, apart from the annual $149 software support fee. The EVO2 features an unspecified 1.2GHz Samsung processor, a “modified” Android 2.2 OS, a game controller, and even a TV remote. Envisions even claims that it is planning to add a motion sensor a la Wii/ Kinect by the end of the year, as well as a points system that would let users buy Android games using “EVO tokens.” EVO 2 is the first Android gaming console that will offer users real time gaming playlist and social friend connections. Gamers will also have the opportunity to earn points to purchase premium Android games free with EVO tokens. The system will ship equipped with game cloud storage and Envizions new Qquip SMS blogging reward service. To ensure that the EVO 2 system surpasses expectations, Envizions plans to add motion 3D sensor capabilities toward the end of fourth quarter in 2011 and developers can start testing the software via website download in two weeks. EVO 2 will incorporate the core software components of Envizions’ beta EVO Smart Console released in 2009.
EVO 2 is an open console and gamers can modify any part of the system. New updates and upgrades will be released periodically after the system launch.
Android developers can get the free EVO hardware SDK today from the Envizions store with a required annual $149 software support fee per unit. Developer fees and royalties are waived for the first 1000 developers. “Game development for EVO 2 is cheaper for developers so they have the opportunity to create games on a platform that will increase their return on investment. Developers can also submit pre-existing Android games”, stated Derrick Samuels the CEO and Founder of Envizions.
And last, the EVO 2 is the first crowd source and social participation console. Envizions will let customers participate in the design roadmap of the console by means of Twitter, FaceBook and the new EVO 2 website. The community can vote on the system’s first launch location and the appearance of the console in terms of color, package design, and product image.
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February 7th, 2012 at 12:48 am
Yes, EVO 2 is an open console and gamers can modify any part of the system. I like it.