The CT510 (previously known as the iSec (Sports Entertainment Center)[8] and eBox[9][10]) is a video game console created by eedoo Technology, a company created by Lenovo, with 40 Lenovo employees and investment of an undisclosed sum of money from the Lenovo Group, Legend Holdings and Legend Capital.[11] It was first announced on August 30, 2010 to be marketed in China only upon its release, with further releases in the Asian-Pacific and worldwide markets planned if the console proves to be successful.[12] The console was released in April 2012.[13] To circumvent a ban on video game consoles, the system was advertised as a multimedia device.[14]

CT510
Also known asiSec, eBox, CT310, CT520
Developereedoo
Release dateApril 29, 2012 (2012-04-29)[1]
Introductory price3,799 yuan[1]
CPU2 cores[1] @ 1.8 GHz[2]
Storage32GB (CT310), 250GB (CT510), or 320GB (CT520)[1][2][3]
Graphics3D capable[1]
InputMotion control
Controller inputRemote control[4]
Camera320px x 240px Softkinetic CMOS depth sensing camera[5][6]
ConnectivityOnline capable[7]
Marketing targetChina

Specifications edit

The eBox is a controller-less video game console, coming prepackaged with similar video tracking features as Microsoft's Kinect for the Xbox 360.

References edit

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  2. ^ a b Robertson, Adi (29 April 2012). "Kinect-like Eedoo CT510 console goes on sale in China for $600". The Verge. Retrieved 13 May 2022.
  3. ^ "China's Homegrown Console Still Lives!". Kotaku. Retrieved 13 May 2022.
  4. ^ "Sizing Up China's Home Video Game Console, the CT510". Kotaku. Retrieved 13 May 2022.
  5. ^ Orl, Kyle (24 October 2011). "Motion-Controlled iSec Console Hitting China In December For $470". Game Developer. Retrieved 13 May 2022.
  6. ^ Orland, Kyle. "SoftKinetic On The Technology Powering Eedoo's iSec". www.gamasutra.com. Retrieved 13 May 2022.
  7. ^ "China's First Official Home Console Is Much Better Than Anticipated". Kotaku. Retrieved 13 May 2022.
  8. ^ "Lenovo-backed Gaming System to Launch Early 2012". PCWorld. Retrieved 13 May 2022.
  9. ^ "Lenovo-funded eBox gaming console renamed iSec, still can't shake Kinect comparisons". Engadget. Retrieved 23 July 2013.
  10. ^ "Lenovo-backed Video Game System Unveiled in China". PCWorld.
  11. ^ Shen Jingting (2010-08-27). "Eedoo to take on big boys in video-gaming market". China Daily.
  12. ^ Kremp, Matthias (30 August 2010). "Chinas Playstation-Konkurrent kommt" (in German). Der Spiegel. Retrieved 31 August 2010.
  13. ^ C. Custer (27 April 2012). "Eedoo iSec is Now Called the CT510, To Be Released Next Week". Tech in Asia. Retrieved 28 June 2015.
  14. ^ Jou, Eric (February 5, 2014). "A Brief History of Chinese Game Consoles". Kotaku. Retrieved 19 May 2022.