Many a moon ago, a company named Envisions had an idea, an idea of a Linux based game console. The EVO saw a release, shipped even but most, including myself, never picked up a box. Now Envisions is back with a new console, the EVO 2. The console will run a modified version of Android 2.2 and be powered by a 1.2GHZ Samsung processor. It will also include a game controller and a tv remote. The company is churning out developer units now which are free with an annual $149 software fee.

Envisions is planning to include future additions that major consoles already have – additions like a motion sensor and “EVO Points” ala Microsoft points. The tokens will allow users to purchase Android games for the system. Rumors point to a price of approximately $249 for the fall release and you can pre order one for $15 here.

What do you geeks think? Is it going to release and if so, will it be a contender? Or will it be the new 3DO? Sound off in the comments. Hit the jump for the full press release.

New Android EVO 2 Console Offer Gamers Premium Android Games Free

It’s Your Social Connection, Your Media Storage Device, and Game App Console

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ANNISTON, Ala./May 25, 2011 — Today, the Envizions Computer Entertainment Corporation announced that its new Android-based game console EVO 2 will be available this fall in the U.S. with goals of an international release with availability in certain locations of Europe. EVO 2 earlier adopters can pre-order the system at http://store.envizionsinc.com from the Envizions online store.

The new EVO 2 console will retail for $249 and include an EVO TV remote, EVO game controller and HDMI cable. Specifications include a Samsung 1.2 GHZ processor, DDR2-512MB, and support modified Android 2.2 operating system. The EVO 2 dimensions are 170mm (L) 111mm (W) 30mm (T)

EVO 2 is the first Android gaming console that will offer users real time gaming playlist and social friend connections. Gamers will also have the opportunity to earn points to purchase premium Android games free with EVO tokens. The system will ship equip with game cloud storage and Envizions new Qquip SMS blogging reward service. To ensure that the EVO 2 system surpasses expectations, Envizions plans to add motion 3D sensor capabilities toward the end of fourth quarter in 2011 and developers can start testing the software via website download in two weeks. EVO 2 will incorporate the core software components of Envizions’ beta EVO Smart Console released in 2009.

EVO 2 is an open console and gamers can modify any part of the system. New updates and upgrades will be released periodically after the system launch.

Android developers can get the free EVO hardware SDK today from the Envizions store with a required annual $149 software support fee per unit. Developer fees and royalties are waived for the first 1000 developers.”Game development for EVO 2 is cheaper for developers so they have the opportunity to create games on a platform that will increase their return on investment. Developers can also submit pre-existing Android games”, stated Derrick Samuels the CEO and Founder of Envizions.

And last, the EVO 2 is the first crowd source and social participation console. Envizions will let customers participate in the design roadmap of the console by means of Twitter, FaceBook and the new EVO 2 website. The community can vote on the system’s first launch location and the appearance of the console in terms of color, package design, and product image.

 

Source: Engadget

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