VM Labs is trying something completely different then its future competitors Sega, Sony
                         and Nintendo. Instead of making a machine strictly for gaming they are going to use the
                         Project X technology inside DVD players, satellite systems, and set-top boxes. They
                         hope by doing this they could have an installed user base bigger then any other system.
                         The reason for this is that DVD player makers will probably go with the Project X
                         technology because its cheaper and brings interactivity to their player. Games and
                         applications made for Project X won't have to be approved by VM Labs but just tested
                         for compatibility (like 3DFX does). So this means no censorship or need for approval.
                         Applications running on Project X are rumored to be able to run as fast as a Pentium II
                         between 500mhz and 1Ghz. Now that's fast! To bad Project X won't have dedicated
                         hardware for 3D. VM Labs says there isn't a need for polygons; this might be a huge
                         mistake. Instead Project X will use Voxels, they allow for greater detail at a lesser cost.

                         A plus for Project X is the capability for Internet gaming. Devices with the Project X
                         chip like DVD Players and satellite dishes could pave the way for high bandwidth online
                         gaming. This could be Project X's life saver. More coming soon after E3!

                         Update

                         VM Labs did exactly what everyone expected them to do at E3...show their stuff
                         behind closed doors. However, many details about their Project X Media Chip were
                         learned. First off, Project X is NOT a console! Its a Media Chip that will be installed in
                         DVD players that can run interactive media like video games and anything else they can
                         think of. Its capable of performing up to 1.5 billion comands per second. It decodes
                         both digital audio and video in addition to handling MPEG-2. The chip runs games with
                         such ease that nothing in today's market can even come close. The many tricks the
                         hardware can pull off like amazing lighting and melting effects will have developers
                         playing with the kits for months until they can really do some amazing stuff. As for the
                         ugradability, VM Labs says their chip is extremely scalable. This means they won't need
                         to produce a new media chip every year just to keep up with technology. So far the only
                         games that are known to be being developed are Tempest 3000 and a mech-like game
                         by Eclipse. But at E3 their were numerous demos played behind the scenes that are yet
                         unknown. So far VM Labs has been able to impress many and might just be the big
                         surprise of '99. Sega better watch their back.....a worthy opponent is gunning for them.

                         Tech Specs

                         Unknown

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