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The '''Apple Pippin''' is a defunct open multimedia technology platform,[1] designed by Apple. According to Apple, Pippin was directed at the home market as "an integral part of the consumer audiovisual, stereo, and television environment." Apple licensed the Pippin technology to third-party companies. [[Bandai Games|Bandai]] developed the ATMARK and @WORLD models, and focused them on the gaming and entertainment business in Japan, Canada and the United States. Katz Media developed the KMP 2000, and focused it on vertical markets throughout Europe and Canada. |
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'''Music/Sounds:''' A voice says "Pippin" with a 2-note synth theme. |
'''Music/Sounds:''' A voice says "Pippin" with a 2-note synth theme. |
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'''Availability:''' Extremely rare, |
'''Availability:''' Extremely rare. The ATMARK, @WORLD (Bandai models), and KMP 2000 (Katz Media models) altogether only sold 42,000 units. In fact, there are more ''accessories'' sold for it than actual systems. If you have one of these, you are really lucky. |
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Revision as of 19:11, 1 November 2022
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Introsation
Background
The Apple Pippin is a defunct open multimedia technology platform,[1] designed by Apple. According to Apple, Pippin was directed at the home market as "an integral part of the consumer audiovisual, stereo, and television environment." Apple licensed the Pippin technology to third-party companies. Bandai developed the ATMARK and @WORLD models, and focused them on the gaming and entertainment business in Japan, Canada and the United States. Katz Media developed the KMP 2000, and focused it on vertical markets throughout Europe and Canada.
(1996-1997)
Logo: It starts out with an empty screen first, then after that, we go into a black one with the Pippin logo later appearing in the center.
FX/SFX: None.
Music/Sounds: A voice says "Pippin" with a 2-note synth theme.
Availability: Extremely rare. The ATMARK, @WORLD (Bandai models), and KMP 2000 (Katz Media models) altogether only sold 42,000 units. In fact, there are more accessories sold for it than actual systems. If you have one of these, you are really lucky.