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The Video Game Console Library - Envizions EVO Smart Console (Envizions Evo: Phase One)

Envizions EVO Smart Console

(formerly known as Envizions Evo: Phase One)

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Developer Manufacturer Release Date Country(s) Initial Price Model Number Game Releases Overall Rating
Envizions Computer Entertainment Envizions Computer Entertainment 18-Nov-09 Worldwide $399-$679 USD Unknown Many (PC based) N\A
Ratings Reviews Pictures\Video Specs Games\Emulation Models Clones Links

All pictures courtesy of Envizions Computer Entertainment Corporation.

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- by Dark Watcher

We wonder where the inspiration for this device came from? Sarcasm aside, Envizions Computer Entertainment had produced a Media Center PC that could be taken as a "PC in a videogame console" shell.

The Evo: Phase One was the conceptual brainstorm of founder Derrick Samuels approximately three years ago per their website (circa 2003). One could say "Hey..thats around the time the Phantom console was announced...Hmm." We suppose that's a pretty good assumption.

Although it looks like a console, the Evo: Phase One is still a multimedia PC. It claimed to have featured many bells and whistles like streaming / downloadable content, DVR capability, and the ability to run PC applications and games. It also featured an integrated biometric scanner, HDMI output, and a wireless controller that resembles the Playstation 2 Dualshock.  The Evo would also be upgradable like a regular PC.

The creators said that the Evo would come in other Phases.  Phase Two for example would make the device function like a console whereas Envizions will develop its own customized console games.

The first time the system was seen was May 10, 2006 at the Electronic Entertainment Expo. The Evo was then given a ship date of October 20, 2006. It was given a retail price of $679.95, and then a cheaper model was made available at $579. The device could be preordered on the company website http://www.envizionsinc.com/.

Envizions Evo: Phase One Proto

As of this writing there has been no news indicating whether the Evo was made available, successfully launched, or any reviews to the hardware. Did Evo: Phase One get buried with the launch of the Playstation 3 and Nintendo Wii? Did it share more then concept and die a Phantom death? Stay tuned...
    

Official Press Release from Envizions Inc.

ANNISTON, Ala./Envizions/Nov. 19, 2009--- Today the Envizions Computer Entertainment Corporation announced it will be broadcasting its first annual live coverage of the official EVO open source game console, called EVO, on Nov. 20, 2009. The broadcast will be streamed on the company Web site at EnvizionsCorp.com (http://www.envizionscorp.com), at Facebook and at Ustream.

There will be a pre-show and EVO demo units for attending guests. Online guests will be able to send questions via Twitter and get the most update information during the conference.

The conference will consist of keynotes from CEO and Founder Derrick Samuels and lead programmer Zachary Sarver. EVO demo stations will be onsite - along with a few other surprises.

Envizions will also begin a live Web cam broadcasting on Nov. 19, 2009, from its office for people that wish to have 24-hour access on up-to-the-minute information at Envizions.

EVO is the first open console that users can modify, but full support is available to mainstream users. EVO was developed using all open source applications; additional software packages will be added in the future. EVO was developed on the XBMC platform with new updates and upgrades coming in the first quarter of 2010.

"We are slowly seeing more sales and have secured a educational contract for more EVO units," stated Derrick Samuels, CEO and founder of Envizions. "EVO is very flexible for both home and business."

The system will make it easier for customers to watch live TV, play games, save pictures, play music and also have full access to Envizions' cloud desktop. EVO can be connected to a TV or standard PC monitor. The system will undergo periodically firmware upgrades and free updates. Customers can also opt for additional support for a low cost annual fee or lifetime support for only $195. These benefits will be discussed in detail more at the EVO conference.


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Coming soon when this system is released....
 

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Pictures & Video

Various picture\video media for this console.  The below pictures are courtesy of the EVO Smart Console official website.  Click pictures to enlarge.

Envizions Evo Smart Console - Picture 1
Envizions Evo Smart Console - Picture 2
Envizions Evo Smart Console - Picture 3
Envizions Evo Smart Console - Picture 4
Envizions Evo Smart Console - Picture 5
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Specs

For the hardware enthusiasts out there - all the detail you\we love.

 Processor Type  Processor Speed  Other Processor Information RAM \ Video RAM
AMD Athlon II 250 x2 3.00 GHz GPU - ATI HD 3200 Chipset 2 GB DDR2

Screen Resolution

Color Palette

Polygons \ Sprites

Audio
Up to 1080i and 1080p/HDCP 16.8 Million Sapphire Radeon X1600 Pro w/HDMI
Core Clock 500 MHz
Memory Clock 800 MHz
Twelve pixel pipelines
Creative Labs Audigy SE
24-bit Advanced HD
EAX Advanced HD
Dolby Surround Sound 5.1\6.1\7.1

Media Format

Media Capacity

Games Released

Other Supported Formats

CD \ DVD ROM (w\DVD burner) 20 GB Many (PC based system) DVD-video, DVD-ROM, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, CD-ROM, CD-RW

Internal Storage

External \ Removable Storage

Game Controllers

Other Game \ Peripheral Devices

64 GB Hard drive Unknown Wireless Gamepads Console tuner, various 3rd party devices (keyboard\headset\etc.)
Controller Ports Network Ports

Other Ports

Audio \ Video

Wireless Gamepad (2) Ethernet Port I/O Port 6xUSB (V2.0) DVI, HDMI, VGA

Power Supply

Other Outputs

 Other Details \ Notes

Internal 110 Volt (guess) Unknown Software - Mirrors X (modified Linux) or Windows.  Blu-ray drive optional.
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Games & Emulation

Games screen shots and\videos released for this system.

EVO Screen Shot - Home

EVO Smart Console - Screen Shot - Home
EVO Screen Shot - File Manager

EVO Smart Console - Screen Shot - File Manager
EVO Screen Shot - Settings

EVO Smart Console - Screen Shot - Setttings
EVO Screen Shot - Game Listing

EVO Smart Console - Screen Shot - Game List
EVO Screen Shot - Sample App (weather)

EVO Smart Console - Screen Shot - Sample App (Weather)
EVO Screen Shot - Shutdown

EVO Smart Console - Screen Shot - Shut Down
Third Party Emulators
Program Website Description

System not released as of yet

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Models

Additional authorized releases for this console.


EVO Smart Console - Linux
$399

 

EVO Smart Console - Windows 7
$579

 

EVO Smart Console - Windows 7 w\Blu-ray
$679

 
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Clones

Non-licensed releases (clones). 

System not released as of yet
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Links

Highly recommended additional sites\resources for this system.

Name Website Description
EVO Smart Console http://www.envizionscorp.com/evo.html Official website
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