CT510 explained

CT510
Aka:iSec, eBox, CT310, CT520
Developer:eedoo
Price:3,799 yuan[1]
Cpu:2 cores @ 1.8 GHz
Storage:32GB (CT310), 250GB (CT510), or 320GB (CT520)[2] [3]
Graphics:3D capable
Input:Motion control
Controllers:Remote control[4]
Camera:320px x 240px Softkinetic CMOS depth sensing camera[5] [6]
Connectivity:Online capable[7]
Marketing Target:China

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]

Specifications

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

Notes and References

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