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Nurve Networks LLC unveils The XGameStation Micro Edition As the holy wars continue over which console is better, XGameStation unites gamers, hobbyists and students in a single community where the goal is not to prove who has the best specs, but to work together for a common goal of learning, understanding and pushing the system's limits. XGameStation Micro Edition games and applications are stored on internal processor Flash, allowing users to develop and download their games from a PC using the accompanying tools. In short, by empowering hobbyists and game developers with a game platform they can truly call their own, the XGameStation Micro Edition is reviving the magic of programming and hardware hacking for systems like the Apple II, Atari 800 and Commodore 64. news.gamewinners.com /index.php/news/1789   (584 words)

GamersMark - News - XGameStation Announced   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07) The XGameStation (XGS) is a complete game development kit, including a fully-assembled unit, a full-length eBook written by LaMothe and all the software necessary to create your own games. XGameStation games and applications are stored on flash memory cartridges, allowing users to develop and download their games from a PC using traditional C/C++ compilers and tools. In short, by empowering hobbyists and game developers with a game platform they can truly call their own, XGameStation is reviving the magic of programming for systems like the Apple II, Atari 800 and Commodore 64. www.gamersmark.com /news/2003/08/1/2979   (734 words)

XGameStation Definition / XGameStation Research   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07) The XGameStation is a creation of Andre LaMothe that is designed to teach electronics to programmers. XGameStation is a console that you create your own games for. XGameStation is the world's first video game system development kit. www.elresearch.com /XGameStation   (225 words)

XGameStation However, as you may or may not know, my current development series is long from finished. The existing series takes priority over any XGameStation tutorials (although you will probably see some tutorials intermixed in timeline-wise with the current series). The current deal for the XGameStation includes about $150 dollars worth of books alone, I believe. www.geekswithblogs.com /jolson/archive/2004/08/19/9927.aspx   (633 words)

XGameStation™ - XGameStation,XGS,Micro Edition,Video Games,Consoles,Programming,Game Development,Embedded ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07) XGameStation is retro-inspired educational video game console designed specifically for both hardware and software hackers. The kit comes with an assembled XGameStation console, a controller, all necessary cables, a CD containing all system software and tools necessary to develop for the system, and of course, an extensive eBook that explains how the system was designed and how it works from the ground up. Enter the XGameStation, a complete hardware platform developed exclusively for the purpose of educating a new generation of hardware and software hackers in the nitty-gritty, low-level world of hardcore game development. www.xgamestation.com /about_gamestation.php   (1711 words)

Game Console Development Doesn't Have to be a War Of The Worlds XGameStation Pico Edition's games and applications are stored on the internal processor's Flash memory, allowing users to develop and download their games from a PC using the accompanying tools. The official Website for the XGameStation is http://www.xgamestation.com/?refid=pr, where you will find Media, Downloads, Demos, and more information on purchasing the XGS Pico and Micro Editions. Each XGameStation Pico Edition uses a SX28 processor for the main processing unit, the processor is pre-loaded with a 3D racing game demo, so users can immediately play with the unit after construction. www.emediawire.com /releases/2005/6/prweb256052.htm   (667 words)

Parallax, Inc-StoreFront Product Detail Page   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07) XGameStation was created so developers could code their own games. Initially this seems like a challenge, but their XGameStation User's Manual develops the different aspects of each game one piece at a time. When Parallax first saw the XGameStation from Nurve Networks and later saw a demonstration of how it worked by Andre' LaMothe and Alex Varanese, we were astounded that they were able to code NTSC color video, sound, joystick inputs into an SX52 microcontroller running at 80 MIPS. www.parallax.com /detail.asp?product_id=45204   (328 words)

GameZone.com - PlayStation News - GZ Interview: Wanna build your own game console? XGameStation shows you how Due for release this December, the XGameStation is the first of its kind. The XGameStation is motivated from those thoughts more or less. The XGameStation comes completely assembled, you LEARN to build one yourself and have the tools to do so if you want to. psx.gamezone.com /news/11_11_03_08_38PM.htm   (990 words)

GamesPaper News: XGameStation console - home developers dream come true? The console is said to offer a complete royalty-free game development kit, with a fully assembled unit which is compatible with PlayStation 2, Xbox and as can be seen in the development board photos, the old Atari 2600 VCS controllers. To enable the average Joe to make their own games, XGameStation will come with an eBook written by Andre' LaMothe, and will cover design of the XGS's hardware, software, operating system and graphics APIs, allowing users to tackle the built-in BASIC programming language like a pro. Technical features of the board include a third-generation Motorola 68HCS12 16-bit processor running at 25mhz, graphics architecture similar to Commadore 64, Atari 800 and Apple II, polyphonic FM synthesis and digital sound channel, one reprogrammable 64KBlock game cartridge and multiple general-purpose expansion ports allowing for more advanced items to be bolted on to the hardware. www.gamespaper.com /news/XGameStationconsole-home.shtml   (539 words)

The XGameStation Revolution - MegaGames hardware The kit comes with an assembled XGameStation console, a blank, ready-to-use game cartridge, a CD containing all system software and tools necessary to develop for the system, and of course, an extensive eBook that explains how the system was designed and how it works from the ground up. Like all revolutionary ideas, the XGameStation is equal parts fantasy and reality. On the one hand, it addresses a real problem that has existed for years-- that no hobbyist game programmer or hardware hacker has a unified, inexpensive platform they can actually build, take apart, and own exclusively. www.megagames.com /news/html/hardware/thexgamestationrevolution.shtml   (295 words)

XGameStation Game Development Kit Launched - DevMaster.net Forums The XGameStation is the world's first video game system development kit designed for education to teach about console hardware design and effective low level programming skills. The kit comes with an assembled XGameStation console, a controller, all necessary cables, a CD containing all system software and tools necessary to develop for the system, and an extensive eBook that explains how the system was designed and how it works from the ground up. More information can be found at the official XGameStation site. www.devmaster.net /forums/showthread.php?t=1708   (179 words)

GamerFeed : News : General : Chat With The XGameStation Chief Developer   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07) The recently announced XGameStation is the first DIY (do-it-yourself) console designed to teach hardware design and game programming to amateurs who wish to learn more about the process and possibly turn it into a career in the games industry. Since the announcement of the XGameStation, the world's first build-it-yourself video game console designed to teach electrical engineering and hardware design to a new generation of game programmers, news sites and even TV stations from around the world have been hammering us for more details, demo units, and interviews. Our goal is to spread the word about XGameStation as clearly as possible and keep an open, friendly attitude with those who want to know more. general.gamerfeed.com /gf/news/4030   (317 words)

Press Release - The XGameStation Micro Edition Home-Brew Game Development Kit for Hobbyists and Students Has Been ... Now, his focus is changing from video game software to video game hardware with the unveiling of the XGameStation Micro Edition, a revolutionary new video game system that offers users what no PlayStation or XBOX can -- knowledge. The online community at http://www.xgamestation.com completes the system's appeal, providing a place for XGameStation developers to share ideas, software and even discuss hardware modifications. The official website for the XGameStation is http://www.xgamestation.com/ there you will find Media, Downloads, Demos, and more information on purchasing the XGS Micro Edition. www.24-7pressrelease.com /view_press_release.php?rID=1466   (528 words)

XGameStation Interview with Andre' LaMothe Nurve Networks LLC introduced their 16-bit XGameStation video game system development kit last week and their plans for the upcoming product. The XGameStation lets you create your own games that you can play on any TV with composite video and works with any PlayStation DualShock controllers. The thought of building my own console when I was a kid was why I got into games in the first place, so I thought I would share that with the world. www.dreamstation.cc /features/video_games/1060995899-79697   (1018 words)

XGameStation eBook Complete & Shipped - New NES Controller Tutorial   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07) For those of you that have purchased an XGameStation, CDs containing Andre' LaMothe's complete eBook, "Design Your Own Video Game Console", have been sent out! Everyone who has purchased the system is being sent the CD automatically and free of charge. Chapter 1 is a highly informative introduction to the book and Chapter 11 is the complete rundown of how each of the XGameStation's subsystems were designed and programmed. Also, our very own Matt Evanoff of the XGameStation.com forums has successfully interfaced his NES controllers to the XGameStation's joystick ports! Check out the tutorial he uploaded on the subject in the Tutorials section! Great job Matt! dreamstation.org /news/video_games/id5652   (210 words)

The XGameStation Revolution - MegaGames hardware And as far as seasoned professionals, 99% of all game developers at EA, Activision, etc. probably have never built a computer from TTL chips, so I think that they will find something of interest as well. If you want to create more complete programs in C/C++ or ASM then you will use the Tool chain we provide on a Windows PC, write the code, compile, and download to the XGS with a simple serial cable to program the cartridge. AL: Since the system isn't for "gamers" per se, so we aren't worrying about making games at launch, however, as soon as the first prototypes are available I will send them to key developers and see what they can come up for simple games to launch with. www.megagames.com /news/show.cgi?&idtype=hardware&database=158&page=1&   (709 words)

XGameStation First XGS Development Contest Has Begun - Ferrago News Portal   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07) The first-ever XGameStation Development Contest has begun! The contest runs from November 22nd, 2004 to midnight (PST) on December 31, 2004 and is broken up into multiple categories. XGameStation is looking for motivated, talented programmers to write the next generation of demos and games to show off the XGameStation's capabilities. The first batch of the XGameStation Micro Edition is shipping now and will be completely sent out by the end of the week. www.ferrago.com /portal/cluster/73012   (499 words)

Media52: Build your own games console   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07) The launch of the XGameStation will provide programming, gaming, and technology enthusiasts with the tools and know-how to build their own games console. A new project called XGameStation will provide programming, gaming, and technology enthusiasts with the tools and know-how to build their own games console. The package will also include an eBook which explains the history of the XGameStation's development and how it works, as well as explaining how to design and code video games for the cartridges. www.media52.net /archives/000149.html   (382 words)

Game Buzz: Another New Video Game Console: The XGameStation!   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07) Just days ago I had never heard of the XGameStation, but when I did and I also found out who is behind it, I was immediately excited about its potential. The XGameStation will be a 16-bit cartridge-based system that includes complete documentation so users can not only develop and distribute their own games, but modify, extend, and even build the hardware itself. The XGameStation seems to be a divergent project from a portable game system project called the nanoGear. www.gamebuzz.com /read?article=2003-08-15-0000-0003   (436 words)

Game Freaks 365 - Content   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07) First, tell us about the XGameStation, how you came up with the idea to create such a project, and what you hope to achieve once it is completed. And we are nearing completion, maybe a few more months until product ships in trucks, but all the large decision have been made and the path is chosen, the rest is just man hours and details. The system comes pre-assembled of course since I would want to put the onus on the average person to try and build a wire wrap prototype, solder, manufacture a PCB, etc. HOWEVER, things like adding to the system, over clocking it, re-writing all my GPU code, or the GLUE logic is all up for grabs. gamefreaks365.com /modules.php?name=Content&pa=showpage&pid=55   (1384 words)

Game Buzz: André LaMothe's Nurve Networks Announces XGameStation Micro Edition   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07) André LaMothe's Nurve Networks has announced the completion and immediate availability of the XGameStation Micro Edition, the unexpected smaller sibling of the previously announced XGameStation—now to be called the XGameStation Mega Edition. The scaled-down XGS, which seems to have dropped out of the clear blue summer sky and taken most XGS-watchers by surprise, uses one main processor—an 80MHz Ubicom SX52 "Super-PIC"—instead of the three processors that are planned for its more complex sibling. The XGameStation Micro Edition is available for immediate ordering from the official XGameStation Web site for US$199.95, not including California sales tax, if applicable, and shipping fees, which vary. www.gamebuzz.com /read?article=2004-08-21-0000-0001   (406 words)

Boomtown The XGameStation is 16-bit video game console, and games are played off custom cartridges that you burn yourself. The XGameStation kit comes with the XGameStation console itself, an eBook on CD that starts from the basics digital engineering and takes you all the way through building your own video game system and writing games for it. But if this really isn’t a hoax and the business model turns out to be viable, the XGameStation could certainly be a great device for hardcore gamers. boomtown.net /en_uk/articles/art.view.php?id=1479   (602 words)

The XGameStation Micro Edition Build-it-Yourself Educational Game Console Development Kit for Hobbyists and Students is ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07) The XGameStation Micro Edition running live while being held by an excited customer at the Classic Gaming Expo. XGameStation Micro Edition Ad The lastest XGS Micro Edition Ad visual. This educational hobby kit uses the expansion port on the XGS to help teach students the fundamentals of digital logic with a number of interesting and exciting experiments. www.prweb.com /releases/2004/11/prwebxml179234.php   (871 words)

Xbox: Xbox - The XGameStation Micro Edition Home-Brew ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07) Xbox: Xbox - The XGameStation Micro Edition Home-Brew Ga... Xbox - The XGameStation Micro Edition Home-Brew Ga... This is a paragraph of text that could go in the sidebar. lbxbox.blogspot.com /2005/08/xbox-xgamestation-micro-edition-home.html   (59 words)

New Home Brew Video Game System - XGameStation brings Game Development and Engineering to the Masses! For over a decade, books by Computer Scientist and best-selling game development author Andre' LaMothe (his latest title "Tricks of the 3D Game Programming Gurus")have taught generations of game developers to create today's cutting-edge video games. Now, his focus is changing from video game software to video game hardware with the unveiling of the XGameStation, a revolutionary new video game system that offers users what no PlayStation or XBOX can -- knowledge. Users are free to let their imaginations and ambitions run wild, which is what the system's designer, LaMothe, is working to provide -- the freedom for the individual to once again call the shots. www.prweb.com /releases/2003/8/prweb75410.php   (639 words)

Slashdot | Andre Lamothe Launches XGameStation The design of the xgamestation is almost *exactly* like the arcade hardware that we're using at work. From reading the XGameStation forums a while ago, and looking at the current About page, I got the impression that the point was to learn about both software AND hardware. So many developers these days, even after graduating with a computer science degree, don't have the faintest idea of what goes on inside the boxes on their desks which they are supposedly so obsessed with. games.slashdot.org /games/04/08/21/1411242.shtml   (4931 words)

Geek.com Geek News - New XGameStation available Brainchild of well-known game developer Andre LaMothe, the XGameStation is basically a kit you put together to make your very own videogame console. Its creation was meant to fill the gap between getting experience developing for a games console and the huge costs associated with doing it for a professional machine like a PlayStation 2. The first XGameStation was called the Micro Edition, and it retails for US$199; but now a new XGameStation has been released aimed squarely at the hobbyist and student developer. www.geek.com /news/geeknews/2005Jun/bga20050630031163.htm   (768 words)

XGameStation game development system announced Nurve Networks LLC recently released the XGameStation development system. The system offers game developers an affordable mix of hardware, software and tutorials to develop their own video games. The XGameStation (XGS) is a complete game development kit, including a fully-assembled testing unit, a full-length eBook written by developer Andre LaMothe and all the software necessary to create your own games. www.programmersheaven.com /app/news/DisplayNews.aspx?NewsID=2881   (249 words)

XGameStation Now Available. ::: Xbox Gameworld - the unofficial Xbox site :::   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07) Now, his focus is changing from video game software to video game hardware with the unveiling of the XGameStation Micro Edition, a revolutionary new video game system that offers users what no PlayStation or XBOX can - knowledge. The official website for the XGameStation is linked below. There you will find Media, Downloads, Demos, and more information on purchasing the XGS Micro Edition. www.xboxgameworld.com /story.php/id/1258   (546 words)

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