Conexant and Nintendo Partner to Deliver Internet Connectivity for Next-Generation Video Gaming
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 23, 2000--
Conexant To Provide V.90 56 Kbps Modem Technology For Upcoming "Project Dolphin" Console
Conexant Systems Inc. (Nasdaq:CNXT) Wednesday announced an exclusive modem technology supplier relationship with Nintendo Co. Ltd. of Kyoto, Japan to deliver 56 Kbps dial-up modem technology for Nintendo's next-generation video game console, code-named "Project Dolphin."
The two companies also plan to collaborate on future broadband capabilities for Nintendo's Dolphin platform.
Nintendo plans to release the new console in Japan, North America and Europe in 2001. It will feature the largest and strongest library of hit games for any system introduction in Nintendo's history, and will use Conexant's modem technology to give users more powerful game experiences through network connectivity.
"Dolphin will combine Nintendo's world-class design and beloved franchise characters with the expansion of the world of gaming by an online network," said Genyo Takeda, Nintendo's corporate director and general manager of integrated research and development.
"Conexant's modem technology will connect Dolphin users to both the Internet and other gamers, creating a rich and dynamic entertainment experience. We are also excited about working with Conexant to bring broadband connectivity to our powerful new gaming platform."
"Conexant is pleased to be contributing our modem technology to Nintendo's exciting new video game console," said Matt Rhodes, senior vice president and general manager for Conexant's Personal Computing Division.
"Conexant helped to re-shape personal computing in the 1990s with our low-cost, dial-up modem technology for Internet access and online connectivity, and now we are helping industry-leading consumer companies like Nintendo do the same for video gaming."
About Conexant Systems
With a revenue run-rate of approximately $2 billion per year, Conexant is the world's largest independent company focused exclusively on providing semiconductor solutions for communications electronics.
With more than 30 years of experience in developing communications technology, the company draws upon its expertise in mixed-signal processing to deliver integrated systems and semiconductor products for a broad range of communications applications.
These products facilitate communications worldwide through wireline voice and data communications networks, cordless and cellular wireless telephony systems, personal imaging devices and equipment, and emerging cable and wireless broadband communications networks.
The company aligns its business into five product platforms: Network Access, Wireless Communications, Digital Infotainment, Personal Imaging, and Personal Computing. Conexant is a member of the S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100 Indices. For more information, visit Conexant at www.conexant.com.
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CONTACT:
Conexant Systems Inc., Newport Beach
Lisa Thielmann Briggs, 949/483-1148
lisa.briggs@conexant.com
or
Benjamin Group/BSMG Worldwide
Heather McLaughlin, 949/260-1300
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