Intellivision Reveals Initial Details for Amico Home Video Game Console

Intellivision Entertainment today announced that its family home video game console named Amico will be released on October 10th, 2020. Expected to retail for a MSRP between $149 and $179, the Intellivision Amico features include:

Software Overview

  • All games are family friendly and rated “E for Everyone” or “E10+”.
  • Every game on the console is exclusive.
  • All games are downloadable and between $2.99 – $7.99 USD.
  • No costly DLC add-ons or “In-App Purchases”.
  • Launch to include several built-in, reimagined Intellivision Classics (pre-installed in every console) and over 20 games including both reimagined industry classics and brand new exclusive titles via the Intellivision Online Store.

Controllers

  • 2 wireless Bluetooth controllers (up to 8 player compatible and connectivity).
  • 3 ½ inch (2:3 aspect ratio) Color Touchscreen.
  • Tilting positional disc with surrounding interactive LED border.
  • 4 arcade-style tactile feedback buttons.
  • Gyroscope & Accelerometer.
  • Force feedback.
  • Controller to be used horizontally or vertically including dominant left or right hand usage.
  • Qi (pronounced “CHEE”) wireless onboard charging.
  • Speaker
  • Microphone
  • Free downloadable app enables mobile phones as additional controllers (up to 8 players).

Hardware & Technology

  • State of the Art 21st Century 2D Image Processing and Graphics Capability
  • Intellivision Prism Onboard Interactive Lighting Technology.
  • WiFi/BT & Ethernet Connectivity.
  • HDMI Video Output.
  • Multiple USB Ports
  • System Expansion Interface.

Online

  • Intellivision Online Store for the ability to purchase additional software.
  • Multi-player online gaming and structured multi-tiered tournament play.
  • Time & Space Leaderboard System which includes high scores by locations and calendar.
  • Trophy/Achievement rewards system which awards unique accomplishments to each player.

    Reimagined Games

  • Includes updated graphics, modernized audio, additional levels, multi-player modes (local and online), tournament modes and more.
  • Intellivision Classics reimagined and remade exclusively for the Intellivision Amico:
    • Astrosmash, Shark! Shark!, Baseball, Night Stalker, Skiing, Math Fun, SNAFU, Utopia, Frog Bog, Boxing, Bowling, Triple Action, Tron Deadly Discs, Cloudy Mountain: Crown of Kings, Star Strike, Horse Racing, Auto Racing, B-17 Bomber and more.
  • Atari Classics reimagined and remade exclusively for the Intellivision Amico:
    • Pong, Asteroids, Centipede, Tempest, Adventure, Missile Command, Yar’s Revenge, Breakout, Lunar Lander, Night Driver, Sky Diver, Warlords.
  • Imagic Classics reimagined and remade exclusively for the Intellivision Amico:
    • Microsurgeon, Atlantis, Demon Attack, Dracula, Beauty and the Beast, Ice Trek, Swords & Serpents, Dragonfire, Truckin’ and more.
  • Other Games reimagined and remade exclusively for the Intellivision Amico:
    • Miner 2049er, Super Burgertime, Bad Dudes, Caveman Ninja, Moon Patrol, R-Type, 10 Yard Fight, Lode Runner, Spelunker, Kung-Fu Master, MotoRace USA, Tropical Angel, Archon, ToeJam & Earl.

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