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During the Summer of 2007, the Microprose brand and several of its properties were acquired from Atari Interactive to form Microprose Systems LLC.{{Fact|date=March 2008}} A website was launched in February 2008, and an initial product lineup of consumer electronics, cabling, power products, and [[game controller]]s were announced. Initial public reaction to the relaunching of the MicroProse brand was mixed. <ref name="endgadget">[http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/29/microprose-returns-to-show-commodore-how-to-really-tarnish-a-bra/ Microprose returns to show Commodore how to really tarnish a brand - Engadget<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref name="gamingnexus">[http://www.gamingnexus.com/Default.aspx?Section=FullNews&I=7788 Gaming Nexus - Like a Phoenix from the ashes, MicroProse is back! - by Dan Keener<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
During the Summer of 2007, the Microprose brand and several of its properties were acquired from Atari Interactive to form Microprose Systems LLC.{{Fact|date=March 2008}} A website was launched in February 2008, and an initial product lineup of consumer electronics, cabling, power products, and [[game controller]]s were announced. Initial public reaction to the relaunching of the MicroProse brand was mixed. <ref name="endgadget">[http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/29/microprose-returns-to-show-commodore-how-to-really-tarnish-a-bra/ Microprose returns to show Commodore how to really tarnish a brand - Engadget<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref name="gamingnexus">[http://www.gamingnexus.com/Default.aspx?Section=FullNews&I=7788 Gaming Nexus - Like a Phoenix from the ashes, MicroProse is back! - by Dan Keener<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
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The Microprose Systems LLC. is divided into two new divisions: Microprose "Blue" and Microprose "Red". "Blue" is Microprose's [[consumer electronics]] division, and Microprose "Red" is its video game and software division.{{Fact|date=March 2008}} No further information is currently available on which [[intellectual property]] rights besides the MicroProse brand were tranfered to MicroProse Systems LLC. <ref>[http://www.microprosesystems.com/ Welcome to Microprose - Consumer Electronics Division - © 2008<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
The Microprose Systems LLC. is divided into two new divisions: Microprose "Blue" and Microprose "Red". "Blue" is Microprose's [[consumer electronics]] division, and Microprose "Red" is its video game and software division.{{Fact|date=March 2008}} No further information is currently available on which [[intellectual property]] rights besides the MicroProse brand were tranfered to MicroProse Systems LLC. <ref>[http://www.microprosesystems.com/ Welcome to Microprose - Consumer Electronics Division - © 2008<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
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As of Spring 2008, Microprose Blue's currently announced products include an [[NTIA]] certified<ref name="ntia">[https://www.ntiadtv.gov/cecb_list.cfm Microprose MPI-500 on the NTIA Certification Site]</ref><ref name="ntia2">[http://www.digitaltvdesignline.com/showArticle.jhtml;jsessionid=ZWZQQ4GJVL4FQQSNDLOSKHSCJUNN2JVN?articleID=206901859 Video Imaging DesignLine | Microprose DTV converter box certified by the NTIA<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> digital television receiver, [[HDMI]] device switcher, cabling, a [[PSP]] combined battery/stand, and a line of [[game controller]]s. The products are expected to be available in retail channels during late spring/early summer 2008. They have also stated software development has begun,<ref>[http://www.microprosesystems.com/company.htm © Microprose - About our company<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> however no further information is currently available. |
As of Spring 2008, Microprose Blue's currently announced products include an [[NTIA]] certified<ref name="ntia">[https://www.ntiadtv.gov/cecb_list.cfm Microprose MPI-500 on the NTIA Certification Site]</ref><ref name="ntia2">[http://www.digitaltvdesignline.com/showArticle.jhtml;jsessionid=ZWZQQ4GJVL4FQQSNDLOSKHSCJUNN2JVN?articleID=206901859 Video Imaging DesignLine | Microprose DTV converter box certified by the NTIA<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> digital television receiver, [[HDMI]] device switcher, cabling, a [[PlayStation Portable|PSP]] combined battery/stand, and a line of [[game controller]]s. The products are expected to be available in retail channels during late spring/early summer 2008. They have also stated software development has begun,<ref>[http://www.microprosesystems.com/company.htm © Microprose - About our company<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> however no further information is currently available. |
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In September of 2008, owner Legacy Engineering informed that it would no longer be licensing the Microprose name. Subsequently, Microprose Systems was renamed Legacy Consumer Electronics. <ref name="microprose site">www.microprosesystems.com</ref> |
In September of 2008, owner Legacy Engineering informed that it would no longer be licensing the Microprose name. Subsequently, Microprose Systems was renamed Legacy Consumer Electronics. <ref name="microprose site">www.microprosesystems.com</ref> |
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Revision as of 18:13, 12 September 2008
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| Company type | Private |
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| Industry | Consumer electronics, video game |
| Founded | 2007 as Microprose Systems. |
| Headquarters | , |
| Products | video games, consumer electronics |
| Parent | Microprose LLC |
| Website | microprosesystems.com |
Microprose Systems, LLC.is a North American video game, video game accessories, and consumer electronics developer, reformed from the MicroProse brand in 2007.
History
During the Summer of 2007, the Microprose brand and several of its properties were acquired from Atari Interactive to form Microprose Systems LLC.[citation needed] A website was launched in February 2008, and an initial product lineup of consumer electronics, cabling, power products, and game controllers were announced. Initial public reaction to the relaunching of the MicroProse brand was mixed. [1][2]
Microprose Systems LLC. product and corporate history
The Microprose Systems LLC. is divided into two new divisions: Microprose "Blue" and Microprose "Red". "Blue" is Microprose's consumer electronics division, and Microprose "Red" is its video game and software division.[citation needed] No further information is currently available on which intellectual property rights besides the MicroProse brand were tranfered to MicroProse Systems LLC. [3]
As of Spring 2008, Microprose Blue's currently announced products include an NTIA certified[4][5] digital television receiver, HDMI device switcher, cabling, a PSP combined battery/stand, and a line of game controllers. The products are expected to be available in retail channels during late spring/early summer 2008. They have also stated software development has begun,[6] however no further information is currently available.
In September of 2008, owner Legacy Engineering informed that it would no longer be licensing the Microprose name. Subsequently, Microprose Systems was renamed Legacy Consumer Electronics. [7]
Major products
- MPI-500 Digital Television Receiver
- MPI-100 HDMI Device Switcher
- Redline Cabling
- MPPC-AP01 Arcade Professional controller
- Powerline PSP Battery/Stand.
References
- ^ Microprose returns to show Commodore how to really tarnish a brand - Engadget
- ^ Gaming Nexus - Like a Phoenix from the ashes, MicroProse is back! - by Dan Keener
- ^ Welcome to Microprose - Consumer Electronics Division - © 2008
- ^ Microprose MPI-500 on the NTIA Certification Site
- ^ Video Imaging DesignLine | Microprose DTV converter box certified by the NTIA
- ^ © Microprose - About our company
- ^ www.microprosesystems.com
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