April 1994
1,.."'TAR TECH JoURNAL
COIN-OP NEWS
SEGA TO DEVEOP
32
BIT
NAMCO HALTS PROJECT
SEGA, MICROSOFf TO DEVELOP 32-BIT PLATFORM
Sega announced early this year a tie-up with
Microsoft, the leading computer software manu-
facturer, for the development of Sega's next gen-
eration 32-bit game machine.
Under terms of the agreement, Microsoft will pro-
vide and develop a new operating system for
Sega's new Saturn hardware. In return, Sega will
adapt their consumer game software for the
Microsoft Windows format so it can be used with
the PC. The Saturn comes with a 32-bit MPU and
64-bit microcomputer.
NAMCO HALTS CONSUMER HARDWARE PROJECT
Standard Features
30"X 60" Design for mobility
Mylar Scratch Resistant
Plywood & MDF for strength
Tempered Safety Glass
Heavy Duty Wheels
Custom Etched Marquees
Stainless Metal Rods
Golden Edition Features:
Gold Trim & Hardware
Large Size Claws
Happ over/ under door w /OBA
Tekbilt DBA
5 SeasonalEtched Gold Marquees
50 cents per play or 3 for $1.00 option
Power Supply w / voltmeter
Silver Edition Features:
Silver Trim & Hardware
Happ Dual Coin Mech
Over I under door
Etched Silver Marquee
Namco has decided to halt work for at least ten
years on the development of a consumer marke
game platform.
Imonxex Contin-u-op Mechs
New Power Supply
Standard 4-foot Light Fixture
Exclusive Adapter Harness •
Protective I-Molding
Stylmark Rails & Trim
Happ over/under door
Non-Breakable plexiglass Mirror
Competition in the hardware market has grown
increasingly complicated and intense over the past
year, with the entry of a number of companies not
traditionally a part of the game industry, includ-
ing Sony, Matsushita and Sanyo. Nintendo, Sega
and bit market player NEC (the DUO platform)
stand as the major players with Atari, SNK and
newcomer 3DO hoping to gain a share of the
market.
Prices Start
at $1695.00 WOW!
Extra Effort Incorporated (E.E.l.) (C.O.T.)
597 E. Crosstimbers
Houston, Texas U.S.A. 77022-3721
Phone: (713) 695-4220
FAX: (713) 695-1145
Given the importance of software, Namco has de-
cided to concentrate on developing good software.
The focus of their efforts will be on exploiting the
cababilities of advanced computer graphics tech-
nology employed on their commercial equipment.
Optional Features
Mars or )CM validators
Custom Colors
Custom Etched Logo, Account Name,
Vendor's name, etc.
'Patents Pending
Namco also plans to develop interactive movie
software by using the assets of Nikkatsu, a softcore
pornography and action film production company
that Namco acquired when it went bankrupt last
summer.
Tekbilt is trademark of Tekbilt Inc.
Contin~u-op is trademark of lmonex Corporation
Mars is trademark of Mars Electronics International
JCM is trademark of JCM North American Bill Acceptor Division
Happ is Happ Controls Inc.
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