E3: Gizmondo Announces US Date

E3: Gizmondo Announces US Date E3: Gizmondo Announces US Date

Gizmondo has announced the street date for the North America release of its new multi-entertainment handheld, Gizmondo. August11, 2005 will see the Gizmondo unleashed on the U.S. public.

The announcement follows the E3 release of content details from a variety of major games publishers with Ubisoft and EA being the most prominent names. Gizmondo also used the show to announce that 89 games will be launching for the handheld this year.

As well as demonstrating the six core functions of games, music, movies, messaging, digital camera, and onboard GPS, Gizmondo has used E3 to unveil two brand new awesome gaming features, Augmented Reality and Gyroscopic Camera Technology, as well as the line up of GPS-enabled games exclusive to the format.

Carl Freer, Co-founder and Chairman, Tiger Telematics, said: The partnerships we've developed with major games publishers, married with internally developed content, satellite navigation products and Smart Adds, will present a unique portfolio that will guarantee the Gizmondo will stand out when we launch in the US on 11th August.