While browsing a couple of forums that I go to regularly, I saw a post titled “Open Source Gaming Console”, I clicked it and saw some interesting concepts. Although HSNetwork hasn’t revealed too much detail about the project. I know for sure that it’s going to be a Linux-based, Internet-capable device. HSNetwork also planned to release emulator to play games for other consoles, as well as a CD/DVD player built-in for other contents.
A couple of questions clouds my mind. With all the money spent on developing the Sony PS3 and the Xbox 360, can a team of “amateurs” really take them down? If this is really an open source console, can’t people just build this themselves? Would Linux be compatible with all the market's game even though that emulators are built (and we all know that emulators sucks)?
We also have to keep in mind that we shouldn’t be that excited yet. According to the post, there aren’t too many people who signed up for this event yet. Although HSNetwork say that he can see the project in his mind, this still may be another vapourware. Or is this going to the next big thing?
But still, this is a nice concept. I will track this story in this blog as well as at www.kksnetwork.co.cc
