Gaming on the move
DXG's new digital camcorder would normally be mentioned in the HEXUS.lifestyle section, if it wasn't for the fact that it doubles up as a portable entertainment centre, featuring 20 in-built videogames.
DXG USA announced today the new ultra-compact DXG-589V, digital camera/camcorder and portable entertainment centre with gaming features in one pocket-sized device. The DXG-589V primary function is obviously as a camcorder and it features a combination 5 Megapixel digital camera, VGA camcorder, video game player, digital music player, and direct video recording from TVs or DVD players. Tweens, teens, and young adult gamers will love having instant access to games and a camera/camcorder in one sleek package to bring anywhere they go. In addition, the DXG-589V is also geared towards road warriors that want to bring their media with them in one convenient place while on the road.
Priced at $199.99, the DXG-589V features a 5 Megapixel CMOS sensor that captures vibrant still photos and fantastic video. It records full-motion MPEG-4 video at 640 x 480 at 30 frames per second and digital still JPEG images up to 10 Megapixels (with interpolation). Ultra-compact, sporty, and highly portable, the DXG-589V is the perfect camera and camcorder for people who are always on the go.
Click for larger imageNow, this is where the DXG-589V differs from a standard digital camcorder. The camcorder has a flip screen that can be rotated to create the familiar Gameboy shape, complete with a video game toggle dial, that lets users easily play 20 built-in full-color 2D or 3D video games the way they are used to playing them. Another unique feature is the ability to directly record video from TV, DVD players and VCRs to take and watch anywhere you go.
The DXG-589V also works as a digital music player to listen to your favorite music while exercising or on a train or plane; and as a digital voice recorder for taping self-reminders, school lectures, and messages. Highly-portable, compact and slim, the DXG-589V easily fits in a pocket to capture video and stills on the fly.
There's no mention on which games will be available, but surely if you wanted to play videogames on the go you'd be better off buying a DS or PSP, they don't take up that much space in your pocket. Right, back onto the real gaming news...
Source :: DXG
