Nintendo Connects
The Big N's next-gen console gets a 56k modem and the promise of future broadband compatibility.
August 23, 2000
Nintendo and company Conexant Systems Inc. Announced a joint partnership today in which Conexant will build and supply a V90 56k modem for Nintendo's next-generation console, codenamed "Dolphin." The modem will workin conjunction with the console to allow platform owners a dial-up connection to an online network where they will presumably be able to trade data and play games.
"Dolphin will combine Nintendo's world-class design and beloved franchise characters with the expansion of the world of gaming by an online network," said Genyo Takeda, Nintendo's corporate director and general manager of integrated research and development.
While Nintendo isn't yet providing specifics, it also announced plans for broadband connectivity. "Conexant's modem technology will connect Dolphin users to both the Internet and other gamers, creating a rich and dynamic entertainment experience," Takeda said. "We are also excited about working with Conexant to bring broadband connectivity to our powerful new gaming platform."
"Conexant is pleased to be contributing our modem technology to Nintendo's exciting new video game console," said Matt Rhodes, senior vice president and general manager for Conexant's Personal Computing Division.
"Conexant helped to re-shape personal computing in the 1990s with our low-cost, dial-up modem technology for Internet access and online connectivity, and now we are helping industry-leading consumer companies like Nintendo do the same for video gaming."
IGNcube has learned from a Nintendo representative that a very solid Internet strategy has been set in place for the company's next-generation console. We expect details shortly.
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