BBC News December 1993
"The Christmas rush is in full swing with experts predicting a record season of profits.
No area is more hotly anticipated that the video console sector. Two alliances have been pushing their products with wall to wall media coverage and glamorous videos.
On one side is the X-3DO, the machine from Sega and Microsoft which can play games from Sega's extensive back catalogue as way as PC games.
On the other side is the i-Play from Nintendo and Apple. As well as backward compatibility with Nintendo's catalogue the system is also designed to be creative with integrated video and audio creation software.
Both machine will also play new CD based games featuring iconic characters
Mario and Sonic
Both machines are expected to retail for £250 to £300".
"The Christmas rush is in full swing with experts predicting a record season of profits.
No area is more hotly anticipated that the video console sector. Two alliances have been pushing their products with wall to wall media coverage and glamorous videos.
On one side is the X-3DO, the machine from Sega and Microsoft which can play games from Sega's extensive back catalogue as way as PC games.
On the other side is the i-Play from Nintendo and Apple. As well as backward compatibility with Nintendo's catalogue the system is also designed to be creative with integrated video and audio creation software.
Both machine will also play new CD based games featuring iconic characters
Mario and Sonic
Both machines are expected to retail for £250 to £300".