Lenovo Launching 'Ebox' Console In China
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New motion console coming this year.
PC maker Lenovo will be launching its own videogame console in China this November, according to a report from the China Daily.
The console, dubbed the Ebox, will use controller-less, motion-sensing technology similar to Microsoft's Xbox 360 Kinect camera. Earlier this year, a Lenovo spin-off firm, called Beijing eedoo Technology Ltd, was formed to develop and market the console
"We are the world's second company to produce a controller-free game console, behind only Microsoft," Beijing eedoo Technology president Jack Luo told the paper.
"Our product is designed for family entertainment. Ebox may not have exquisite game graphics, or extensive violence, but it can inspire family members to get off the couch and get some exercise."
The console is expected to be priced higher than Nintendo's Wii, but slightly lower than Microsoft's Xbox 360. The company is expecting to sell one million Ebox consoles annually after the first two to three years.
Around 30 free games will be included with the console and 16 unnamed videogame developers have reportedly signed contracts to develop games for the Ebox.
Though manufactured in China, the Xbox 360 is currently not permitted for sale in the country. Microsoft has been in talks with the Chinese government to allow the console to be sold, however.
It's currently unclear if the Ebox will go on sale outside of China.
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PC maker Lenovo will be launching its own videogame console in China this November, according to a report from the China Daily.
The console, dubbed the Ebox, will use controller-less, motion-sensing technology similar to Microsoft's Xbox 360 Kinect camera. Earlier this year, a Lenovo spin-off firm, called Beijing eedoo Technology Ltd, was formed to develop and market the console
"We are the world's second company to produce a controller-free game console, behind only Microsoft," Beijing eedoo Technology president Jack Luo told the paper.
"Our product is designed for family entertainment. Ebox may not have exquisite game graphics, or extensive violence, but it can inspire family members to get off the couch and get some exercise."
The console is expected to be priced higher than Nintendo's Wii, but slightly lower than Microsoft's Xbox 360. The company is expecting to sell one million Ebox consoles annually after the first two to three years.
Around 30 free games will be included with the console and 16 unnamed videogame developers have reportedly signed contracts to develop games for the Ebox.
Though manufactured in China, the Xbox 360 is currently not permitted for sale in the country. Microsoft has been in talks with the Chinese government to allow the console to be sold, however.
It's currently unclear if the Ebox will go on sale outside of China.
http://gear.ign.com/articles/111/1116483p1.html