Tokyo Video Game Tycoon.

Other game console companies then realized that, in addition to game content, innovation on the game console itself could also bring new breakthroughs to games.

One of the inspirations came from the gyroscope that was included in the GBA cartridges.

This dual-joystick design has inspired new ideas for game development.

Many game developers who saw the dual joysticks for the first time were immediately impressed, and they instantly came up with a lot of creative ideas for game development.

Then, in March, Yusei Electronics Entertainment shifted its promotional focus to game console discs.

Because of this change in media format, the production cost of game media can be reduced by at least half, which is a boon for small and medium-sized game developers. Moreover, this time, Yuxing Electronics Entertainment no longer restricts the production of discs and begins to delegate the production authority, encouraging other manufacturers to simply use the license code to produce games at other disc factories.

As the gaming industry enters a new era, Yuxing Electronics Entertainment's factories are gradually becoming unable to meet the massive production demands of physical games.

It's not an easy job for Youxing Electronics Entertainment to connect various factories as middlemen. They would be more efficient if they used that time to study game console development and game development.

Moreover, CDs themselves don't require much technology. As long as you cooperate with a few CD manufacturing plants, other game developers can simply find these plants to make their CDs.

This move was welcomed by many developers, as it saved them money. Even a small amount is still money, so they were more motivated to develop games for the GS1 console.

Besides reducing game production costs, this CD drive also allows users to play DVDs and VCDs, and you can even use it as an audio-visual entertainment product.

This inadvertently gave some players an excuse to buy this item.

Mom and Dad, I heard you're thinking of buying a device that can play CDs? Well, I have a brand I highly recommend; their products are really good.

Mom and Dad, please trust my judgment. I swear to you it's absolutely worth more than the price.

No, no, no, I'm not doing this for myself, I'm doing it for the whole family. The GS1 is definitely the best choice for you, Mom and Dad.

Chapter 327 A Feast for the Players

This kind of promotion gives Bamboo Star a certain sense of déjà vu.

That is, in the past, there were rumors circulating online about people tricking their wives or parents into buying PS4s or Xboxes, which were actually set-top boxes or routers.

I never expected that without much guidance from myself, the people in this world would all do the exact same thing.

In April, GS1 shifted its marketing focus back to expandability.

The GS1 promises to add many additional peripherals in the future, including a brand new motion controller and a camera that can detect the player's posture.

However, this advertisement is somewhat puzzling. People in this world don't really have a feel for so-called motion-sensing games, and the fun of motion sensing can only be experienced by actually playing it.

However, this can be seen as Zhuyouxing digging a hole in advance, so that the motion-sensing aspect can be put on the agenda at any time in the future.

With the GS1's performance, developing motion-sensing games is absolutely no problem.

He still vividly remembers how much the Wii, this groundbreaking console, broadened the horizons of players in his previous life. The Wii made players realize for the first time that games could interact with their real selves, and were no longer just a rigid collection of numbers.

The countless novel interactive features offer endless possibilities for game development, which is the charm of video games.

Then, in May, Yusei Electronics Entertainment revealed the final feature of the GS1.

This characteristic is something that Bamboo Star has been keeping hidden for a long time.

That is the operating system that truly belongs to game consoles.

In previous game console development, you would insert a game cartridge and that game would run. Even if there was a game selection interface, it was a very simple window that was completely unrelated to the system.

But the GS1 is the world's first game console to use a proper operating system.

Of course, this operating system can't compare to the proper DOS operating system.

The GS1's operating system is primarily geared towards games, simply expanding upon the console's core functionality.

At the same time, Zhuyouxing also plans to use this method to directly port old games to new game consoles using emulators.

However, older games can probably only be purchased and downloaded online.

The future of gaming belongs to the digital world, and Zhuyouxing plans to make early preparations by using the more complete network module of GS1.

These older games, which can be played on emulators, are also very inexpensive, making players willing to spend money.

Anyway, this is almost like making use of waste; even if each game only sells for one dollar, it's pure profit.

In response, Yuxing had already notified several game developers with whom it had deep partnerships in advance, and promised these loyal companies that the revenue share for digital downloads of older games would be very low, with Yuxing Electronic Entertainment only requiring 20%. However, these companies had to stand together with Yuxing Electronic Entertainment and the price could not be set too high, so as not to scare away players.

They were naturally very happy.

This opportunity to reuse old games is certainly great; it's practically free money.

They had actually given up on making money from those old games.

The game development market is still very prosperous and full of creativity. Few companies have thought about remaking old games, so reselling games to make money again is a pleasant surprise for them.

For gamers who want to reminisce about old games, it's very convenient to get the best service at a very low price by simply purchasing and downloading the games.

With this, the path for GS1 is now completely paved.

Emulators allow you to play older games at low prices, and there are even short-term promotions where you can take your old game cartridges to the nearest authorized store to redeem digital codes. This way, you can play the old games directly on your new console, and the old game cartridges won't be recycled, giving players double the enjoyment.

After all, recycling old game cartridges would be a waste of storage costs and not worthwhile at all.

With its vast game library, Yuxing Electronics Entertainment's rock-solid marketing strategy has made it almost impossible to find fault with the GS1.

Then, on the final fifteen days, Yusei Electronics finally announced the price of the game console.

Bring home a new game console for just $299.

In Japan, it only costs 18,000 yen.

Although the price of the game console has increased compared to before, its performance has also been significantly improved.

The evolution from 2D to 3D, with its brand-new visual effects alone, is enough to drive countless players crazy.

And this price is just right and acceptable to players.

Many industry insiders previously believed that the GS1 was just a gimmick, and that the quality of the launch games would likely be poor because the development was too rushed and Yuxing Electronics Entertainment would definitely be too busy.

However, players felt that even if the initial game quality was poor, such a device that could play countless old games, function as a CD player, and even fool their parents was the best product imaginable.

Therefore, when June 1st arrives, the lineup will be even bigger than that of the GBA's launch.

Players went so far as to set up tents and queue up a week in advance. Even with strong security guards maintaining order, some minor conflicts broke out, but they were quickly nipped in the bud by the security guards and did not cause any more serious consequences.

Of course, the GS1's first debut, Takeyusei, also had to make an appearance.

First, as is customary, the first player to purchase the game console will receive many free rewards. This is the cheapest promotional opportunity, and Zhuyouxing will naturally not miss it.

Then, on the first day of sales, several small competitions were held, allowing selected players to experience the latest launch game for free on-site.

The winning player will receive some exclusive small rewards.

The starting lineup for GS1 this time is naturally very strong.

First and foremost is the highly anticipated Mario 64.

This is the first true third-person perspective game, which is a pioneering achievement.

This time, Mario can embark on an adventure in a more three-dimensional way, which is more attractive than the previous side-scrolling format.

Furthermore, the graphics of this Mario 64 version are a significant upgrade compared to the original. Anyway, the console's performance is powerful enough, so you can use as many resources as you like.

In addition to Mario 64, there are more than ten games, including the new Need for Speed ​​and Doom at the highest graphics settings.

This is a feast for the players.

When it comes to handheld and game consoles, Yusei Electronics Entertainment currently has no rivals. Players have reached a consensus that Yusei Electronics Entertainment is the best. No matter how many haters dislike Yusei Electronics Entertainment, they cannot stop the GS1's popularity.

Ultimately, statistics show that the GS1's first-week sales, including previous online pre-orders, reached 1.7 million.

This once again broke the peak sales record for game consoles.

Chapter 328 Freebies Aren't Worth Playing?

First, open the packaging.

Then, connect the provided video cable to the TV.

Next, connect the power cord, plug in the handle, and press the power button.

The GS1's boot screen will then appear before the players.

After the boot screen ends, you will enter the game selection screen.

Unlike in the past, this interface offers more choices.

In the past, playing games simply meant constantly replacing physical game cartridges, unless the game console had games built into it with a very small amount of memory.

But this time, the GS1 has internet connectivity.

However, the functionality of this internet is still in its early stages, and online ordering, consumption, and download channels are not yet fully developed.

These things always take time; you can't get fat overnight.

Zhu Youxing understands that digital games are one of the future trends of game consoles, but he can't do so many things simultaneously on multiple fronts.

Therefore, the current online digital game store pages are still very rudimentary. You may even have to temporarily take an extra large-capacity memory card to a designated store to download and purchase digital games.

However, this also set a precedent in the gaming industry, making it a pioneer.

In addition to the game selection screen, there are other options in this interface, such as a disc playback system and a game screenshot function.

This is a completely new and exciting experience for players.

In the past, their games were very limited, but this time, the addition of a simplified operating system to the game console has given it more possibilities.

This operating system is actually one of the results of the collaboration with the Morgan Group.

Morgan Group has a very favorable view of GameStar Entertainment, thanks to the success of Doom on PC.

Although they also hate that Yusei Electronics' game consoles steal a lot of their users' attention.

However, as long as there is still profit to be made, then we can try to cooperate.

Therefore, Youxing Electronics Entertainment sent a special team to conduct technical exchanges with Morgan Group. Morgan Group was willing to license some of its patents related to operating systems to Youxing Electronics Entertainment, and at the same time help Youxing Electronics Entertainment complete the development of the game console's operating system.

In exchange, Yuxing Electronic Entertainment is required to regularly log some of its games onto Morgan Group's DOS system.

Zhu Youxing readily agreed to the request.

There are definitely many games that Bamboo Star would like to release on PC in the future, and even if Morgan Group didn't say so, he would do it anyway.

Doom will definitely not be the last of his works to be released on PC.