thecowgoesmoo207 Posted September 29, 2003 Share Posted September 29, 2003 I just came across this awesome looking portable console. It's called the Zodiac, and according to the site, it plays games at console quality. Could this step up to plate with Sony's PSP? My guess is no, but who knows, the PSP is still a ways away. Hopefully the PSP will be cheaper. The Zodiac is $299.99 for the economy model. The Better model is $399.99. They don't ship until October, but this is definetely something I'm gonnna watch for. Who knows, maybe one day (when they're cheaper) we'll all have something like this. Official Site - Tapwave.com Store - Tapwave Store Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danrarbc Posted September 29, 2003 Share Posted September 29, 2003 This definately looks pretty good. From what Sony says the PSP graphics will look like this too, so the only benefit for it may be the 1.8GB disc - if that disc doesn't kill battery life. The question of course is what is Nintendo hiding and will it compete with these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boffa Jones Veteran Posted September 29, 2003 Veteran Share Posted September 29, 2003 Who is making the zodiac? Are they just going to be the same games as are on the nokia system? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecowgoesmoo207 Posted September 29, 2003 Author Share Posted September 29, 2003 A company named Tapwave is making it, and the site is showing several PS2 titles that it can play. Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4 and Spy Hunter for example. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danrarbc Posted September 29, 2003 Share Posted September 29, 2003 (edited) Actually those would be ports of titles that are on the PS2 to be exact, it doesn't actually play PS2 games :p The graphics are Playstation One level though if you look at Spyhunter, nothing wrong with that though it's a handheld. And THPS4 looks to be using the same 2D 3/4 top-down view that the GBA titles do, with better 3D characters. Edited September 29, 2003 by Danrarbc641 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kryptonik Posted September 30, 2003 Share Posted September 30, 2003 Looks ok, but it's more of a PDA that can play games. Just another handheld trying to beat GameBoy. :sleep: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocklea Posted September 30, 2003 Share Posted September 30, 2003 if im not mistaken, the zodiac is running on Palm OS ja? it can also act as a PDA. the design looks kinda like the defunct Wonderswan, but its thin tho. let see how it fight against: GBA PSP N-Gage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe User 99 Posted September 30, 2003 Share Posted September 30, 2003 Yes, this thing is running a custom version of PalmOS 5.2t (t for tapwave). if im not mistaken, the zodiac is running on Palm OS ja? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo Natan Posted September 30, 2003 Share Posted September 30, 2003 Wonder if there's gonna be emulation... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boffa Jones Veteran Posted September 30, 2003 Veteran Share Posted September 30, 2003 It iwll probably be not much better or worse than the n-gage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chouzan Posted October 1, 2003 Share Posted October 1, 2003 I've been in large-support of hand-held devices such as the Zodiac and the GP32. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sn00pY Posted October 1, 2003 Share Posted October 1, 2003 looks pretty cool :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MxxCon Posted October 1, 2003 Share Posted October 1, 2003 It iwll probably be not much better or worse than the n-gage. it will be infinitely better than crap-n-gage. mainly becuase it's based on PalmOS. not only will you get better than GBA gaming device, but you'll also have capabilities of world's best pda os see it in action here http://news.com.com/1601-2-5067846.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cesardrgn Posted October 1, 2003 Share Posted October 1, 2003 Looks nice... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devBrian Posted October 1, 2003 Share Posted October 1, 2003 GP32 still takes the cake simply for its emulation capabilities... Really nice to play Crystalis handheld :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enigma-penguin Veteran Posted October 2, 2003 Veteran Share Posted October 2, 2003 hahah nice.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galley Posted October 2, 2003 Share Posted October 2, 2003 The Zodiac has an ANALOG joystick and should or buttons as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joel Posted October 5, 2003 Share Posted October 5, 2003 Moved here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishie Posted October 6, 2003 Share Posted October 6, 2003 there already is a website for zodiac emulators, i think scumv is emulated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tran Posted October 6, 2003 Share Posted October 6, 2003 The Zodiac looks pretty sweet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krazychris Posted October 6, 2003 Share Posted October 6, 2003 31337!!!! :alien: Technology is amazing these days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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