Looking for something different apart from the standard videogame consoles that are in the market at the moment? For folks who cannot afford the likes of a Nintendo Wii, Xbox 360 and Sony PS3, Zeebo Inc. will be offering their new wireless videogame console that will begin shipping in Brazil from next month onwards, where it will be the first affordable 3D game console that was specially designed for emerging global markets. This console boasts a secure 3G wireless game delivery while addressing the special requirements of these regions. Strangely enough, the current generation of videogame consoles are prohibitively expensive in Brazil, where they retail for up to five times more the projected $199 price point attached to the Zeebo. Talk about an inflated market!

According to John F. Rizzo, CEO, Zeebo, “The Zeebo console will deliver a truly engaging and entertaining gaming experience to a potential billion new consumers around the world, many of whom have never experienced gaming in the home. The system provides an intuitive, quick, and easy-to-use home shopping user experience featuring popular, culturally optimized content from leading game publishers and developers around the world. It also delivers high value and warranty protection compared to gray-market products with no need for a separate wireless access plan.”

We expect to see the Zeebo retail for less than $179 later this year, while it ought to dip to even below $149 in volume from next year onwards. Each purchase will come with four pre-loaded games as well as the option to download a fifth one for free. Zeebo has also roped in the help of leading game publishers and developers such as Capcom, Com2uS, Digital Chocolate, EA Mobile, Gameloft, Glu, Id Software, Machineworks Northwest LLC, Namco Networks and THQ to release ports of PC, console, high-end mobile and dedicated handheld titles.

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