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Described as the world's first handheld gaming device based on the x86 architecture, the Eve Mobile Gaming Console is said to be capable of instantly running thousands of existing PC games.
Via claims that Eve's rich digital media entertainment playback capabilities provide the highest performance and the most feature-rich mobile gaming console on the market. Additionally, integrated wireless connectivity and hardware security enable the device to provide a secure platform for users to play online games and download content, Via says.
Eve's embedded computer is built around a 533MHz Via Eden-N processor (which supports SSE and MMX) equipped with 128MB DDR266 SDRAM, and a 20GB hard drive. A built-in 4-inch LCD screen supports resolutions up to 640 x 480 pixels. An integrated S3 Graphics UniChrome Pro IGP graphics engine handles pixel rates of up to 200 million pixels per second for enhanced 2D/3D graphics performance, and supports Z-bias, anti-aliasing, alpha blending, Microsoft DirectX 7/8/9, and OpenGL.
Additional features include built-in MPEG2 and MPEG4 acceleration that enables high frame rate video playback, Via Vinyl Six-Channel Audio with optimized features for headphone playback, and full Immerzio 3D audio support including EAX 1.0/2.0, DirectSound3D, and A3D. Multiple connectivity options are provided by a CompactFlash slot, 802.11 wireless, two USB 2.0 ports, and TV-out, including SDTV support.
The device is powered by two Lithium Ion batteries that are hot swappable, and has a jack for externally supplied power.
MoMA says it expects to begin shipping the Eve Mobile Gaming Console in the first quarter of 2005. Pricing has not yet been determined. Additional details are available on
MoMA's and
Via's websites.
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