DISCover My Games Application, Logitech Cordless Gamepad Certified For Use With Intel ViiV Platform
Integration of DISCover Software Interface, Logitech Cordless Rumblepad 2, and Intel Viiv Technology-Based PCs Delivers Console-Like PC Gaming Experience for Living Room
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Long Beach, CA - May 2, 2006 - DISCover, a
premier provider of on-demand videogame content and
technology products, today announced that the integration of
its My Games software interface with the Logitech® Cordless
Rumblepad 2 vibration-feedback controller has been
certified for use on Intel® Viiv technology-based
entertainment PCs. Intel tested the DISCover technology and
Logitech controllers with many top PC games on the new Viiv
platform, which is designed to make it easier for people to
enjoy, manage and share digital entertainment in the
home.
DISCover's My Games application gives gamers the ability to
play PC games without the hassle of downloading software and
configuring controller settings for each individual title.
DISCover's technology, a Logitech Cordless Rumblepad 2
controller and an Intel Viiv technology-based entertainment
PC combine to deliver a true plug-and-play, console-like
gaming experience, enabling gamers to comfortably navigate
and play popular PC games in the living room.
"PC gaming with a gamepad often requires special driver
installation and game-by-game configuration," said Fred Swan,
Logitech's director of strategic development for interactive
entertainment. "Now, with an entertainment PC featuring Intel
Viiv technology, a Logitech Cordless Rumblepad 2 controller,
and the DISCover My Games living room-style gaming
environment, gamers can enjoy a wide range of powerful PC
titles from the comfort of their living-room couch, all with
plug-and-play convenience."
"The integration of DISCover's technology with Logitech's
Cordless Rumblepad 2 has created a consumer friendly
environment that allows PC gamers to quickly pick up a
Rumblepad 2 and start playing their favorite games in the
living room without any complicated configurations," said
Loren Kaiser, senior vice president of business development
at DISCover. "Our work with Logitech for the Intel Viiv
technology-based entertainment PC platform means that
Rumblepad 2 users have a more complete living room gaming
experience -- one that delivers a much more immersive and
console-like experience than a keyboard and mouse set
up."
"The combination of DISCover My Games, Logitech's Cordless
Rumblepad 2 controller and a Intel Viiv technology-based
entertainment PC gives consumers the option to take PC gaming
from a small monitor desktop PC experience to a big screen,
family room setting," said Kevin Corbett, vice president of
Intel's Digital Home Group, and general manager of the
Content Services Group.
DISCover's My Games product includes the company's patented
Drop 'n' Play technology, which provides a simple,
console-like experience when playing PC titles. My Games also
gives players the added advantage of being able to organize,
access, and play hundreds of top-selling PC games that they
can try and buy right from their desktop. The user-friendly
design allows customers to view in-depth game information,
screenshots, box art and descriptions of thousands of top
games. Customers can also purchase boxed copies of games via
top online retailers with ease via the Media Center Edition
remote. A Parental Control feature is also available to
ensure that only appropriately rated content is accessible to
minors.
About DISCover
Based in Long Beach, CA, DISCover is a premier provider of
on-demand video content and technology products that enable
consumers to centralize their PC games, easily load games
with their proprietary Drop 'n' Play technology, and purchase
new games via the internet. Companies leveraging DISCover's
technologies include: HP, Sony, Intel Viiv, Microsoft,
Alienware, GameTap and EB Games. For more information about
DISCover, please visit: www.discoverconsole.com.
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Media Contact:
Eric Gonzalez
Kohnke Communications on behalf of DISCover
P: 415.777.4000
eric@kohnkecomm.com