GAMETECHNOLOGIES

• Platform Technology Model

  • Proprietary Hardware design
  • Proprietary Software tools
  • Proprietary Media format
    Sega DreamCast GD-ROM
    Nintendo N64 Cartridge
  • Proprietary Controllers and Memory interface
  • 100% controlled access

• PC Technology Model

  • Multiple OS (Windows 95, 98, Me, NT, 2000, XP, Linux, …)
  • 100’s of sound cards
  • 100’s of graphics cards
  • 100’s of peripherals
  • A configuration and compatibility nightmare
  • Development costs are much higher

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