Microprose Systems
 | It has been suggested that this article be merged into MicroProse. (Discuss) Proposed since October 2008. |
| Industry | Consumer electronics |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2008 |
| Defunct | 2009 |
| Fate | Closed |
| Successor | Legacy Consumer Electronics |
| Headquarters |  United States |
| Parent | Legacy Engineering |
Microprose Systems, LLC. was a video game accessories, and consumer electronics developer, reformed from the MicroProse brand in 2007.
History
During the Summer of 2007, the Microprose brand was acquired from Frederic Chesnais 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
No further information is currently available on which intellectual property rights besides the MicroProse brand were transferred 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 2008, Legacy Engineering informed that it would no longer be licensing the Microprose name from its owner Frederic Chesnais of I2G. Subsequently, the Microprose Systems website is no longer hosted or maintained by Legacy Consumer Electronics which has moved on to produce the listed hardware products directly under its own brand to complete its separation from any further business dealings with Fred Chesnais and his I2G company, the owner of Microprose. [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
