Scores of new products slated for 3DO platform in '95; WCES announcements include new 3DO system, MPEG module, hit titles
LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 6, 1995--Capping a successful holiday selling season for 3DO products, several major consumer electronics and software companies today announced at the Winter Consumer Electronics Show (WCES) plans to bring a host of new hardware and software products to the 3DO platform this year. The 3DO Company (NASDAQ:THDO) is showing a variety of new software titles and hardware products in its booth (North Hall No. 10201) at WCES here through Jan. 9.
Consumer demand for 3DO products was at an all-time high this past holiday," said Trip Hawkins, 3DO's president and chief executive officer. "Retailers throughout the country reported strong sales through the last quarter, with some key accounts selling out of 3DO products altogether. It was clearly a banner year for 3DO -- one in which we met all of our milestones -- and we look forward to continued momentum through 1995 as more quality 3DO hardware and software products are delivered to consumers."
Santa's bag must have been full of 3DO systems and software this year," said Pete Roithmayr, senior buyer for The Electronics Boutique. "In the week before Christmas, our inventory of 3DO titles outsold 32X titles 2.5-to-1, and 3DO systems eclipsed Atari Jaguar console sales 3-to-1. We expect 3DO sales to remain strong in the coming months."
The 3DO system was one of our top sellers in the video game category," said Rich Hollander, vice president and general manager of The Incredible Universe. "In fact, 3DO sales were way beyond our expectations."
New Product, Promotions Announcements
Consumer electronics giants Panasonic and GoldStar today announced new hardware products and software bundles for the 3DO system. Panasonic announced its new FZ-10 REAL 3DO Interactive Multiplayer system. The FZ-10 sports a new clamtop design and a built-in Memory Management system that enables players to save games effortlessly. Panasonic has also redesigned its game controllers for the new FZ-10 model for smoother operation and greater control.
The new system is scheduled for availability in January at a suggested retail price of $399.95.