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#46664 Buying Stock in 3DO Message #46700
From: Michael J. Murray CDROM Forum · Industry News April 23, 1993 1:49 AM
Thanks for your input on this topic, Graham. If I may take the opportunity to add my reaction and analysis: 1. Software does indeed sell hardware. As with any emerging technology it is the proverbial "chicken or the egg" syndrome. 3DO could really use a knock-out, drop dead, fall-to-the-floor, crawl-to-the-door-and-go-buy-it…
#46351 #Buying Stock in 3DO Message #46443
From: Michael J. Murray CDROM Forum · Industry News April 20, 1993 11:56 PM
Rich, it's tough to get people to "flock" to just about anything. CD audio products (after 10 years on the market) have not even reached a 50% saturation point in U.S. households. I'm sure 3DO is not shooting for VCR-type sales volume or penetration (they would certainly be happy with…
#46218- #Buying Stock in 3DO Message #46325
From: Michael J. Murray CDROM Forum · Industry News April 19, 1993 10:45 PM
Rich: 3DO has defined a base level of functionality for hardware licensees to insure software compatibility, but they are really taking a "hands off" approach as to what features could (or should) be built in a 3DO multiplayer. One company could add a cable controller, one could add a camcorder…