The Phantom Unveiled

Jonbo298 · 08-17-2003, 04:39 AM

Well Neo, still got the templates for the Phantom Phorum?

But anywho. The Phantom has been officially announced. For some reason, phantom.net isn't loading for me. But I know of another site that also participated in the unveiling.
http://www.gigex.com/phantom/

They have 1 console image, a pdf file explaining what the Phantom has to offer and an interview. The video links lead to Phantom.net and it either (at the time), has waaaay too much traffic, or is just down.

I want to see how it turns out, considering the current release date is Q1 of 2004.

*edit*
Forgot to include at least the image of the console for the lazy people

*edit2*
Here's a link to news that breaks down the "basic info" since as of right now, no other major sites have news about it up yet. (as of 8:15 am CST)

Phantom News

Bond · 08-17-2003, 10:16 AM

Here is the key:

"Phantom is the next-generation console that supports PC games, games on-demand, game rentals, game demos and seamless upgrades."

Jason1 · 08-17-2003, 11:49 AM

Sounds like basically a computer thats specifically designed for gameplay.

Im speechless...

Null · 08-17-2003, 12:14 PM

in a way yes and no. there have been thoughts and ideas about this for a while now. There were plans to build other consoles that install and run PC games. there are some problems and such that might and will arrise.

PC gamers will without a doubt stick to PC still. but it might open up some of the blinders console people wear when it concerns PC games. thats if it can get itself off to an innitial ok start anyway.

Rndm_Perfection · 08-17-2003, 04:30 PM

If it can play Doom 3, I'm buying one, Q1 2004.

P.S. When Phantom comes out, I opt to be the/a moderator for its phorums ¦¬Þ

ominub · 08-17-2003, 05:09 PM

im going to stick to pc

Rndm_Perfection · 08-17-2003, 08:37 PM

Hey, for the hell of it... call me the very first Phanboy of GT.

Crono · 08-17-2003, 09:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rndm_Perfection

Hey, for the hell of it... call me the very first Phanboy of GT.

Oh boy... yet another "phanboy" legacy at GT...

Crono: "Hey, that Phantom system sure does suck..."
Rndm: "0MFGZ STFU, ITS THE BE5T SYSTEM EVA!!!!"

*Adds Rndm's name to "the list"*

Dyne · 08-18-2003, 01:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jason1

Sounds like basically a computer thats specifically designed for gameplay.

Im speechless...

That's what they said about Xbox!

Oh, and it was Neo and I who were the first phanboys of GameTavern, remember that

GameKinG · 08-18-2003, 01:42 AM

We shall just stick and phantom talk under this forum or PC forum, Im sure.

Rndm_Perfection · 08-18-2003, 04:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dyne

That's what they said about Xbox!

Oh, and it was Neo and I who were the first phanboys of GameTavern, remember that

Dig up proof. When people at GT laughed at the design months ago in what I assume was the first post, I noted of its potential. This isn't just a recent thing for me ¦¬Þ.

The least you could do is add me to the "group", heh.

Jason1 · 08-18-2003, 05:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dyne

That's what they said about Xbox!

Oh, and it was Neo and I who were the first phanboys of GameTavern, remember that

True, but this even more so. It plays PC games for god's sake.

Dyne · 08-19-2003, 02:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rndm_Perfection

Dig up proof. When people at GT laughed at the design months ago in what I assume was the first post, I noted of its potential. This isn't just a recent thing for me ¦¬Þ.

The least you could do is add me to the "group", heh.

It's not really a group.

Well, I was the one who kicked Neo in the ass the night before April First to get the Phantom Phorum up.. I even designed the crappy image. Heh. And of course, we both put on our thick fanboy accents the whole day, too.

Jonbo298 · 08-19-2003, 08:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dyne

It's not really a group.

Well, I was the one who kicked Neo in the ass the night before April First to get the Phantom Phorum up.. I even designed the crappy image. Heh. And of course, we both put on our thick fanboy accents the whole day, too.

I remember it. It was great. At least the forums didn't looks as horrible as the "weird bright colors night" on GT

Rndm_Perfection · 08-19-2003, 11:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dyne

Well, I was the one who kicked Neo in the ass the night before April First to get the Phantom Phorum up.. I even designed the crappy image. Heh. And of course, we both put on our thick fanboy accents the whole day, too.

Yeah, the Phantom Phorum was pretty funny. As a matter of fact, I had my hopes up that day ¦¬Þ.

But, there were posts before the April Fools day incident, is what I'm stating.