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Re: Amiga DTV
« on: May 01, 2013, 06:08:29 PM »
Quote from: Oldsmobile_Mike;733436
Jeri Ellsworth (designer of the C64 DTV) was working on an Amiga version as well, years ago. For whatever reason (probably money, I forget) it was never finished.
Correct.  She presented her prototype to Mammoth Toys, but the company turned her down due to its expense.  Also, Amiga, Inc. wouldn't give their permission (i.e., didn't respond) to run Amiga OS in it.

At the time, the prototype could only hold about 3 games in it.  She said that with today's advancements, many more games could be put in.  Unfortunately, she also said that with today's market, the time has passed for all-in-one games joysticks.

Truly,
Robert Bernardo
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« Last Edit: May 01, 2013, 06:14:27 PM by RobertB »