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From: Elliott Lee <tenchi@netmagic.net>
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Subject: Re: Playstaystation II
Date: Fri, 01 May 1998 14:07:58 -0700
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Elliott Lee wrote:
	[...]
> > - Low price
> > - Faster processor
> > - Faster CD-reader
> > - Standard 4 ports for joypads ( to stimulate 4-player games)
> > - DVD support
> 
> How about this:
>   - Fast SCSI-II/SCSI-III interface to connect to external devices
>     and/or other PSX-2's.
>   - 4-6 line-out jacks for surround sound
>   - Analog controller pads
>   - Expansion port to add more memory or features to the PSX.
>     The processor would not be upgradable.
>   - Interface for a keyboard and mouse.
>   - Built-in 56K modem
>   - A MRSP price of US$350, but enough margin to drop the unit
>     down to about $225 at the stores (and still make a profit!)

Oh yeah, add to that:

  -  An open API.  A good number of us are skilled programmers
     and having access to the source code base is important and
     can lead to some spectacular work.  It will also provide a
     way to keep PSX/PSX-2 libraries up-to-date with current
     protocols or other optimizations.

- e!
  tenchi@netmagic.net
  http://www.netmagic.net/~tenchi/yaroze/