Microprose Systems

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Microprose Systems LLC.
Type Private
Founded 2007 as Microprose Systems.
Headquarters New York, N.Y., U.S.
Industry Consumer electronics, video game
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.

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[edit] 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 of 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]

[edit] 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.

[edit] Major products

  • MPI-500 Digital Television Receiver
  • MPI-100 HDMI Device Switcher
  • Redline Cabling
  • MPPC-AP01 Arcade Professional controller
  • Powerline PSP Battery/Stand.

[edit] References

  1. ^ Microprose returns to show Commodore how to really tarnish a brand - Engadget
  2. ^ Gaming Nexus - Like a Phoenix from the ashes, MicroProse is back! - by Dan Keener
  3. ^ Welcome to Microprose - Consumer Electronics Division - © 2008
  4. ^ Microprose MPI-500 on the NTIA Certification Site
  5. ^ Video Imaging DesignLine | Microprose DTV converter box certified by the NTIA
  6. ^ © Microprose - About our company

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