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THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE 3DO
Two Origin Points
The System
ARM 32-bit RISC CPU
2 graphics processors - 640x480 res
CD-ROM / CD+G / PhotoCD / (VCD)
2 expansion ports
5-button daisy-chain controller
Cheap disc manufacturing
Network expandability
All-in-one entertainment…
Cheap disc manufacturing
Network expandability
All-in-one entertainment…
Cheap disc manufacturing
Network expandability
All-in-one entertainment…
The IPO
Company founded: Sept. 1991
Console announcement: Jan. 1993
IPO: March 1993 valuation $300M
Console launch: Oct. 1993
The Price
$699
(MSRP)
Computer History Museum
The Struggle
8
NOTABLE
3DO
GAMES
Lucienne’s Quest
Super Street Fighter II Turbo
Return Fire
Total Eclipse
Blade Force
Star Control II
Road Rash
Captain Quazar
And So Much More!
A Little Bit About…
M2
Announced 1995
64-bit
Lots of hype (key game: D2), lots of work done…
…Canceled in 1997