Neo Geo X still in production, Tommo plans to add ‘more games, peripherals and software updates’
Despite reports claiming that Tommo Inc’s portable re-launch of the Neo Geo had ceased production, that is apparently not the case. “There has been a recent rumor about the end of the production of the NEOGEO X System. This rumor is incorrect,” Tommo told us in a statement. The reports apparently stem from ending production of the Limited Edition Neo Geo X Gold System, which Tommo says, “was always planned to be a limited edition product.” Beyond just continued production of the standard model, Tommo adds that it’ll be supporting the device with, “more games, peripherals, and software updates.” The Limited Edition, however, will likely start to disappear by some point in April, when the company expects final stock to begin shipping. “Given the popularity of the NEOGEO X format, we don’t expect this stock to last long,” the company notes. Head past the break for the full statement.
There has been a recent rumor about the end of the production of the NEOGEO X System. This rumor is incorrect. Tommo will be continuing to support the NEOGEO X format going forward with more games, peripherals and software updates, as well as more units of the console hardware. The NEOGEO X Gold System Limited Edition Collection Series that includes Ninja Masters, was always planned to be a limited edition product. We are currently manufacturing our final run of this Limited Edition Collection Series and our distributors worldwide expect to have the final stock in April. Given the popularity of the NEOGEO X format, we don’t expect this stock to last long.
We are absolutely delighted with how the NEOGEO X has performed so far, and are incredibly grateful for the support of gamers and we are looking forward to continuing the development of this game platform.
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Leave a commentPebble smartwatches begin shipping to backers this afternoon, iOS app still pending
Pebble has just informed backers that the very first orders will begin shipping today, though the iOS app is still pending approval from Apple. In the meantime, Android users will have access to a compatible app in Google Play beginning tomorrow — just in time to start using those freshly unboxed smartwatches.
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Zuckerberg: Microsoft more willing to work with us, still open to a Google partnership
Facebook’s “one more thing” at today’s Graph Search press conference? A search partnership with Bing. Naturally, Google was the elephant in the room after such an announcement, particularly in light of the fact that Lars Rasmussen has strong ties to the company by way of his connection to Maps and Wave. Asked why he opted not to take his business to Mountain View, Zuck told the crowd,
The main thing is that when people share something on Facebook, we want to give them the ability to broadcast things, but also retract them later, and have them be removed immediately. Microsoft was more willing to do things specific to Facebook.
We’ve reach out to Google to get its side of the story. We’ll let you know what we hear.
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Leave a commentGoogle Glass features ‘still in flux’, no plans to display advertising on device
It’s been a few months since we heard anything new about Google Glass — fortunately, IEEE Spectrum has managed get a few questions answered by the project’s lead, Babak Parviz. While noting that Google Now could be “very compelling” on the new hardware, he stopped short of saying that it would make an outing on the headset. There will, however, be a cloud-based API, which Parviz hopes will help to maintain a consistent user experience — it’s already been used to build both the email and calendar functions on Glass. Perhaps more importantly, when asked whether Google Glass would display advertising to its users, the project lead said that there were no plans for ads on the device. Google’s keeping it vague with a precise feature list, but hardware-wise, Parviz says that the team is aiming for the headwear to last a full day on a single charge, with work still underway on head gestures — still likely to be the least subtle input option alongside the (now patented) trackpad and voice commands. He added that the product is still on track to ship to those early ‘explorers’ early this year — we’re already polishing our glass block in anticipation.
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TransPhone modular smartphone / tablet goes Pro, still looks like a beginner
ASUS’ PadFone 2 may be the only notable contender in the phone-in-tablet space, but it does have a cheapo me-too in TransPhone. The latest “Pro” version of this budget hybrid comprises a 7-inch 1,024 x 600 TransPad dock, which swallows up a 3.5 inch 960 x 540 smartphone powered by a dual-core 1 GHz MediaTek chip. The set carries a $240 price tag on pre-order, though since this company doesn’t have much of a track record, you may want to hold on to your cash until it becomes a real entity sometime in March 2013 — even if it’d set you back an extra $50 at that point. There are more details in the PR, if you’re up for a gamble.
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Leave a commentSamsung HDTVs get an IPTV app for LG U+ in Korea, most US providers are still slacking
Here in the US, Samsung has consistently pushed the idea of using its HDTVs to watch cable / satellite without a set-top box at CES for the last several years. So far it has actually managed to launch support for DirecTV and Verizon FiOS video via IP although other providers demonstrated are still missing (Time Warner, Comcast), and now it’s launching IPTV support at home in Korea with LG U+. The app lets Smart TVs directly tune into any of 138 broadcast channels as well as video on-demand, apparently without any box in the house. While we wait for easier IP access stateside — and it’s going to be an even longer wait now — Samsung’s also rolling out IPTV access with Estonian provider Elion, while LG U+ has already announced a set-top box with integrated Google TV, NFC and more. Maybe next year really is the year we get to ditch the cable box — but also, maybe not.
Filed under: Displays, Home Entertainment, HD, Samsung
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Verizon website pushes Galaxy S III availability back two days, still shipping pre-orders
Looking forward to picking up a Galaxy S III from Verizon this Tuesday? You’d better reschedule. According to the carrier’s website, Samsung’s latest Galaxy smartphone won’t be available until July 12th, contradicting the previously stated July 10th shelf date. Don’t get frustrated just yet though, we’re hearing reports from readers that their phone has already shipped, or in some cases already arrived, suggesting that pre-orders are sticking to Verizon’s original schedule. Stuck waiting? Look on the bright side, you have two extra days to read up on circumventing that Verizon-exclusive locked bootloader, right?
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Sprint to charge $15 for number change starting June 10, still free via Sprint.com
A new tiered system for Sprint’s Total Equipment Protection plan? Herp. Charging customers $15 to change their Sprint phone number? Derp. Sprint’s decision to start charging moolah come June 10 when changing phone numbers via a Sprint store or Care call representative likely won’t sit well with some folks. Fortunately, there’s still a way to get that phone number changed without lightening your wallet, according to Sprint’s Support blog. By logging in to Sprint.com and changing your phone number through the “My Preferences” tab, you can get your new digits without having to fork over that pesky phone number change fee. Now you can channel your mind to more non-herpy-derpy things, like pre-ordering that shiny, new Samsung Galaxy S III, for example.
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Samsung Galaxy S III gets permission to enter US, still only with HSPA+
This is the same European version we’ve already spent so much time with, just stopping by the FCC to get its wireless paperwork in order. There’s no LTE onboard, but the phone would handle HSPA+ on AT&T or just EDGE on T-Mo if it was (now legally) carried into the States. The regulatory label also helpfully alludes to one of the phone’s key selling points: its 2,100mAh battery, which reportedly lasts for a tablet-like ten hours under load. It’ll be globally available from May 29th, if you fancy getting into the import / export business.
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Sega urinal game ‘Toylets’ goes on sale to general public, sink companion still missing (video)
In an effort to reduce male patron’s messiness (and grab some cash from locales not necessarily associated with gaming) Sega’s Toylets can now be found in restrooms across Japan — and even in a handful of cities overseas. You won’t need to make the laborious trek to your nearest bar or arcade to beat the high score any more, however, as Sega’s now put the urinal games terminal up for sale to (Japanese) Joe Public. A sensor at the base will detect pressure and, er, volume which acts as the controls. A screen at eye level will show your progress, and you can expect several short-but-sweet games in the style of Rhythm Tengoku or Warioware. It all comes a price though — you’ll need to stump up 140,000 yen (around $1750) for the device itself and 10,000 yen ($125) a piece for games. The porcelain is (unfortunately) not included.
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