Wednesday March 3, 10:51 am Eastern Time
Company Press Release
Virtual Games Inc. and Compaq Computer Introduce
the Breakthrough VRX-633 Open Architecture
Virtual Reality Arcade Platform
SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 3, 1999--Virtual Games, Inc. of San
Jose, CA, in partnership with Compaq Computer, announces the introduction of the VRX-633(TM), a revolutionary open
architecture immersive arcade platform.
The new VRX-633(TM) platform runs non-exclusive games on a modified Compaq Deskpro EP computer using Compaq's
industry-leading system technology. The VRX-633(TM) platform includes additional mechanical and electronic innovations
covered by six of Virtual Games' pending patents.
''Virtual Games' immersive game platform brings a new level of player interactivity to arcade games,'' said Bruce Klein,
President and CEO of Virtual Games. ''Our six degrees of operational freedom, full VGA video, 3D audio surround sound,
and high-speed fiber optic and infrared data links are finally delivering on the promise of Virtual Reality(TM) for the arcade
industry.''
Compaq's Enterprise Project Manager, Jim Newton, said, ''Compaq is excited to be Virtual Games' arcade business partner
and the system technology of choice for the new VRX-633(TM) immersive arcade platform. ''Virtual Games will be officially
introducing its platform in the Compaq Computer booth at the Amusement Showcase International Show (ASI) and Compaq
will be there to continue our support for their breakthrough program.'' The ASI Show will take place in Las Vegas, Nevada
from March 10th through the 12th.
Founded in 1997, Virtual Games, Inc. is realizing the promise of virtual reality(TM). An industry leader in the design,
development, and manufacture of virtual reality technology, Virtual Games is bringing Space Shuttle technology down to earth,
linking new dimensions of game immersion with unprecedented functionality in an open architecture arcade platform. For more
information about Virtual Games and its new VRX-633(TM), contact Bruce Klein or Ray Gunther at (408) 324-0244. |
