Red Jade
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Developer | Red Jade |
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Manufacturer | Ericsson |
Type | Handheld game console |
Generation | Sixth generation of video game consoles |
Release date | ~2002 (Planned)[1] |
Lifespan | Cancelled |
Introductory price | Between $100[1] and $300[2] |
Discontinued | April 2001[2] |
Media | Digital distribution[2] |
CPU | 32-bit or 64-bit MIPS architecture processor[1] |
Display | Reflective TFT (Non backlit)[1] |
Graphics | Custom chipset[1] |
Sound | Stereo[1] |
Connectivity | Bluetooth[1] 900 MHz or 2.4 GHz wireless[1] Cellular (optional)[2] |
Power | Integrated rechargeable battery.[1] |
Website | Redjade.com (Archived) |
The Red Jade was Ericsson's unreleased handheld console, intended to compete with the Game Boy Advance.
History
Development
Fredrik Liljegren founded Red Jade as a startup company[3] in February 2000.[4] The startup included other notable developers such as RJ Mical.[4][5] Originally the developing team for the Red Jade approached Sony and Sega as potential partners but both declined.[2] Ericsson decided to invest US$10 million in the Red Jade,[2] It was to be released by Christmas season 2002[3] and would have retailed for $150.
Cancellation
When overall sales plummeted, Ericsson cancelled the Red Jade before production in April 2001 and cut 22,000 employees to help minimize losses.
Specifications
The Red Jade which was supposed to have PDA functions, wireless connectability,
The system used a 32-bit or 64-bit
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j "What is Red Jade? - IGN". Retrieved 5 February 2021.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "GameBoy vs. Red Jade. The battle that never was. - Oct. 21, 2002". money.cnn.com. Retrieved 5 February 2021.
- ^ a b c d Wallis, Alistair (19 October 2006). "Q&A: Fredrik Liliegren on Red Jade Studios". Game Developer. Retrieved 28 October 2021.
- ^ a b "Red Jade adds Experience". GameSpot. Retrieved 28 October 2021.
- ^ "REDJADE INC. APPOINTS STELLAR MANAGEMENT TEAM TO LEAD NEXT GENE". 8 February 2001. Archived from the original on 2001-02-08. Retrieved 28 October 2021.
- ^ a b "Red Jade = Dead Jade - IGN". Retrieved 7 February 2021.
- ^ "Former DICE crew opens new studio". GameSpot. Retrieved 28 October 2021.
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