Eve Mobile Gaming Console launched
by Kit

Wednesday, May 12 2004

System to be based on x86 architecture.

VIA Technologies, and Ministry of Mobile Affairs (MoMA), today introduced the Eve Mobile Gaming Console, at E3 2004.

As the world’s first handheld gaming device based on the x86 architecture, Eve combines instant support for thousands of existing PC games with rich digital media entertainment playback capabilities to provide the highest performance and the most feature-rich mobile gaming console on the market. With its integrated wireless connectivity and highly sophisticated hardware security features, the Eve Mobile Gaming Console also provides a secure vehicle for users to play online games and download content through the strategically partnered GameDweller On-Demand content delivery service.

“The single largest challenge to enter the mobile gaming console market has always been signing up developers to deliver games for unique hardware architectures,” commented Richard Brown, Associate Vice President of Marketing, VIA Technologies, Inc. “With its native x86 compatibility, Eve has the potential to blow away any other portable gaming console on the market not just in terms of available game titles, but also in its ability to playback rich digital media entertainment files such as videos, recorded TV programs, and movies.”

Built upon the VIA Grace Platform, the Eve Mobile Gaming Console is powered by the VIA Eden-N Processor and the VIA CN400 digital media chipset, delivering advanced 2D and 3D graphics as well as MPEG2/MPEG4 hardware acceleration for an awesome visual playback experience when gaming or watching movies on the go. The device also comes with a 20GB hard drive to provide ample storage capabilities for gaming applications and digital media files, and its flexibility is further enhanced by integrated 802.11 wireless, two USB 2.0 ports and a CompactFlash Type II slot, enabling seamless connectivity with PCs, notebooks, and peripheral devices such as digital cameras, digital video cameras, and memory cards.

--- Kit