Lin Lixin prepared a Christmas gift for everyone.
Tom, who was standing in front of the shelf and about to make a move to grab the NovaFusion stock, suddenly stopped.
He discovered that these machines were divided into different versions.
Their hardware configurations are exactly the same.
The difference lies in the peripherals.
[Single Controller Version]
Depending on the optional extras, the final price can be further reduced to just over two hundred US dollars if you purchase the disc-less, single-handle version.
The standard pack, priced at $349.99, is the home version with two controllers and a CD-ROM drive.
But that's where the problem lies.
Its optical drive is backward compatible.
The interface is universal.
In theory, this thing can also work properly as long as the older expansion CD drive is connected via the interface.
In the future, all new GAMENOVA products will definitely be equipped with the new disc format.
But the benefits are also obvious: it saves a lot of money.
Don't forget, the new CD player wasn't released today.
This thing was released along with Disco Elysium earlier this year.
However, because this thing wasn't widely used, many people who already had CD players didn't choose to buy it.
And those who bought it----
Now there are great benefits.
They could simply buy a bare machine and save the money for the CD player.
The same optical drive, the standalone version can be used with a PC or with NovaFusion.
This is definitely good news for those who have a limited budget but still want to buy a new machine.
GAMENOVA has once again proven the value preservation of its products as financial products.
"I can't worry about that anymore!"
Tom glanced around; he had no time to think about anything else.
He grabbed a set in one go, without even pushing a shopping cart to ensure maneuverability.
He picked up the game console and rushed straight to the adjacent gaming area.
As a former loyal Atari fan and now the number one fighter in the GAMENOVA fan club, his exceptional intuition allowed him to sense that there were definitely other surprises in store for him today.
As expected.
The shelves bearing the [NovaFusion] sign are already stocked with new products.
In addition to the [ Atari 2600 All-in-One ] which is already included in the standard edition, there is also a game called [SPORE].
Tom swears to God, this is definitely the new work that the host revealed on yesterday's show.
Without thinking too much, he quickly braced his knee against the game console box, and with a sliver of his hand free, grabbed one of the boxes and slammed it inside.
Just as he was about to lose his grip on the box in front of his chest, he had already caught the card case in his mouth and pulled his hand back to steady the box.
Then, he transformed into a blur and rushed towards the cashier.
That was all he had for today.
You can buy food and daily necessities anytime; you can always come back tomorrow or the day after.
He refused to believe that toilet paper could be out of stock.
But getting the first release of Game Nova is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
You can't play all day without completely isolating yourself from the world.
Otherwise, those players who got to enjoy the new game early on would definitely spoil it for them.
He's suffered this loss many times before.
Even if you've gone to great lengths to evade all your friends' attempts to stop you, you still need to wear earplugs to block out noise when you go to buy games.
If you're not careful, you might get spoiled by passersby who are excitedly chatting.
Thankfully, I finally made it home.
Tom didn't even have time to change into comfortable pajamas before excitedly placing the packaging box on the table.
The joy of unpacking is universal, regardless of the era.
"Come on, little darling, let me taste just how sweet you are—yes, you'll definitely be delicious."
He grinned lewdly, gripping a sharp knife as he pressed closer, casting the poor little package box into his shadow.
After a few sounds of blades slicing through something and snapping,
NovaFusion finally revealed its body to Tom without reservation.
That was a----
The entire body is pure white and glossy.
True white.
The sheer white light made Tom feel a sense of disorientation at first glance.
Because it simply doesn't seem like a product of this era.
The body is made of plastic with a slightly frosted matte finish.
White plastic is not uncommon, but few manufacturers can achieve this level of sophistication.
This was specially ordered by Lin Lixin from a partner manufacturer.
Titanium dioxide and a custom-made UV stabilizer from DuPont were added to the engineering plastics.
These seemingly insignificant elements transformed its plastic casing into the true white it appears today, instead of the yellowish and dull ABS or HIPS plastic of the past.
At the same time, the addition of stabilizers has also significantly improved its UV resistance.
It will no longer oxidize and change color due to exposure to sunlight, and its stability has been greatly improved.
Even though it's just the most insignificant part of the game console—the outer shell—the entire console division put a lot of effort into polishing it.
These details, which are not easily noticeable to the average consumer, make it immediately apparent that this machine is a high-end consumer electronics product.
Simply placing it there can elevate the atmosphere of the entire living room to a whole new level.
It even seems a bit out of place with the old appliances around it.
The machine is entirely white, accented with black, and features edging in some details, giving it a Bauhaus feel.
That's right, the shell design was specially commissioned by Lin Lixin from Mr. Saul Bass.
Although the old gentleman's health has been deteriorating these days.
But the knowledge he had accumulated in his mind hadn't diminished at all; on the contrary, it had become even more refined.
Tom bought the standard version, which has the CD drive integrated into the machine.
The flat fuselage has a notch.
Because of the design of the black trim, it was well concealed in the shadows.
From a distance, you can't even tell that there's a CD player hidden here, which perfectly preserves its natural, seamless feel.
The optical disc drive is mechanical, and there is noticeable resistance when a disc is inserted.
The motor will then start and swallow the disc itself.
GAMENOVA did not use the more common flip-top design found on the market, maintaining the elegance of the device's design.
The device itself is very clean, with only an audio/video signal output and a controller interface for pairing or wired play, in addition to the power interface.
Speaking of controllers----
Tom continued opening the box, pulling out a pair of handles that were securely fixed inside.
Along with the controller, there are two connecting cables and a charging dock.
This design is actually quite unusual.
In the past, the controller cable was fixed to the controller, and only the other end could be plugged in and unplugged freely.
Some machines are even fixed at both ends.
However, GAMENOVA bundled the cables separately and placed them in a separate compartment.
This design itself is a clear message: "Our controllers are wireless!"
"Wait, really?"
Tom was surprised and placed these things on the table.
When he watched the promotional video, he thought there must be a lot of artistic embellishment involved.
It certainly won't be as enjoyable as depicted in the movie.
He had actually prepared himself for the disappointment.
Perhaps it's just a gimmick.
But now it seems----
Everything felt so real.
Tom connected the power cord to the base, then picked up the handle and glanced at it.
Several gold circular contacts are located at the bottom.
The dock has several corresponding raised spring pins.
He swallowed hard and carefully aligned the handle with the groove and placed it on the groove.
"Drop"
After a crisp, subtle beep, the indicator light on the controller lit up.
The color is blue, which, according to the instruction manual, means that its battery is fully charged.
"This is too sci-fi!"
No cables needed, just place it on top and it charges the controller??
Well, although PogoPin has been around for a long time, it's truly unprecedented to use it in consumer electronics, especially for such a peculiar need.
This scene alone is enough to drive countless people crazy.
After familiarizing himself with the machine for a while, Tom hurriedly connected it to the television and then plugged in the complimentary Atari 2600.
Unity.
Following the on-screen instructions, he first connected the cable to the controller for pairing.
This is a necessary design.
With the addition of 2.4G communication, these signals are very likely to experience crosstalk.
It's like how you used to be able to change someone else's TV channels with a remote control.
To ensure One on One pairing, a wired connection is required for the initial pairing.
However, once paired, this wire can be thrown directly into the trash can.
Of course, you can also keep it for wired charging when necessary.
True wireless?
Tom pressed a button and found that the handle was much more flexible than he had imagined.
You should know that he's used wireless devices before.
Televisions and remote-controlled cars are typical wireless devices.
But this handle is clearly different.
It doesn't seem to require alignment.
A magical force controls its signals; no matter what pose Tom strikes, the machine can receive the signals it transmits.
That's too risky.
"What if I turn my back?"
Tom, like a child who has just received a new toy, excitedly scurried around on the sofa.
Every now and then, it would stand up and strike some bizarre poses.
But no matter what he did, the game console responded in real time to all his inputs.
While it's not quite zero latency, it's fast enough to be imperceptible to the naked eye.
This was a freedom he had never experienced before.
It was even more shocking to him than a handheld console.
After calming down a bit, he plopped down on the sofa and looked at the television screen.
[Screenshot][Data Management][Achievements]
[ Atari 2600 (inserted)][+]
[NovaOS][Settings]
"Um?"
That's when he suddenly noticed something amiss.
Normally, after a game console is turned on, it will directly read the corresponding game based on the inserted cartridge.
Instead of staying in a "main menu" like we do now.
Not to mention the [Achievements] system, which he had never seen before.