Here, some legit Pics, of the Phantom. Looks real to me!

[DramaticFanatic]

What does it do? Why is it so good? WHY is it running *windows*?

[MrVicchio]

Baiscally, its a console without a CD-RoM, you do eveything via the net, you preview, and rent games, online. It comes iwth a controller keyboard and mouse, and since it runs windows, PC games should be available with no "porting" required.

[MrVicchio]

http://www.phantom.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=776

FAQ Sheet


OTHER info:

Ok everyone is keep on asking prices etc.. so I thought I'd pin one big thread with information.

If you would like to add any information to this thread PM me.

Official Spec Sheet http://www.phantomsource.com/media/i...pec_Ver3.5.pdf

Price range:
* Range from $299.00 standard...upgradable
* Monthly price will be $9.95


Phantom stats/standard components:
* Fits in any 19" entertainment center
* Custom OS on Windows XPe Kernal
* Up to 3.0 GHz processor 256 MB DDR RAM
* High performance intel motherboard
* High performance NVidia video card
* Dolby Digital 7.1 surround sound
* 100+ gigibytes of internal storage
* On-Board RF wireless modules
* S-Video, RCA or comonent video PAL
* 10/100 BaseT Ethernet
* 1 wireless controller
* wireless keyboard and mouse
* 2 USb ports
* 4 controller ports
* 12' Port exstention cable

Upgrades you can purchase:
* Controllers, wireless cord
* Keyboard and mouse with charging base station
* Storage expsansion for additional game storage
* DSL modem
* Cable modem
* Wireless WIFI
* Memory Upgrade
* Speaker sets
* Flat screen display

Game prices:
The titles themselves will have a price range from $2.99 to $50, it depends on the type of game and the release. It does vary from game to game, but we are able to offer the game at a much more affordable rate because there�s not the package, not the shelf space, typical retail expenses.

Some photos:
Photo one
Photo two
Photo three

For more photos visit this section

Release dates:
* Beta is scheduled for November 15th - (they will announce who is selected)
* Official release is scheduled for Q1 2004

[Ait'al]

with how ram requirments are going to change they need like full 4 gigs if that things going to have a chance to survive on hte market!

[MrVicchio]

If you notice, you can upgrade the RAM

[Ait'al]

but how much?

[MrVicchio]

Its carrying an intel Motherboard, top of the line class, so I would imagine atleast a Gig or 2.

No game for the next 2 years will need more then 2 Gigs. Period.

[Ait'al]

do you know which board?
im guessing you mean the 875P

[MrVicchio]

Go register on the forums and read the official Spec sheet.

[MrVicchio]

http://www.phantomsource.com/media/i...pec_Ver3.5.pdf

[MrVicchio]

BTW according this the Ram is now 512Megs not 256. Motherboard isn't specified, 1.8ghz Processor, nVidia NV31 GeForce 5600 FX Ultra. Good stuff.

[Ait'al]

i thought the 5600 was old and only like 32 megs or something?
that thing realy needs good stuff if its designed for pc games.

[MrVicchio]

The NV31 Chip
Here's a quick recap of the chip / board technical specifications:

Specifications
Chipset NV31
Silicon Process 130nm (TSMC)
Transistor Count ~80 Million
Engine Clock 350MHz
Pixel Pipes x Texture units 4x1
1400Mpixel/s / 1400Mtexels/s
Memory 128MB 350MHz (700MHz DDR)
128-bit interface = 11.2GB/s Bandwidth
RAMDAC Dual 400MHz
Bus Standard AGP 8X/4X/2X

[Flammey]

Eh, I'll stick with building my own computers.

[Jaboo]

You could always go to the official Phantom/Infinium Lab forums.