AT&T 3DO - Revision history

Elliogle at 03:24, 26 October 2024

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	AT&T_Seeks_to_Sell_Stake_In_Game_Maker_3DO_-_www.sfgate_May_1997.png\|AT&T Article about selling its stake in 3DO May 1995		AT&T_Seeks_to_Sell_Stake_In_Game_Maker_3DO_-_www.sfgate_May_1997.png\|AT&T Article about selling its stake in 3DO May 1995
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			== To Add ==

			AT&T were to have two machines, one with a modem and voicespan called "Communication Station" and a "basic model" which is a reshaped Panasonic model. It was aimed at a September 94 launch in the US. They also had interest in launching it in Europe.

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Media

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	Popular_Sciencist_May_94_-_AT&T_3DO.png\|Popular Scientist Article with some info on AT&T		Popular_Sciencist_May_94_-_AT&T_3DO.png\|Popular Scientist Article with some info on AT&T
	At&t_Edge_16_article.jpg\|AT&T Edge 16 article		At&t_Edge_16_article.jpg\|AT&T Edge 16 article
			AT&T_Seeks_to_Sell_Stake_In_Game_Maker_3DO_-_www.sfgate_May_1997.png\|AT&T Article about selling its stake in 3DO May 1995
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References

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	\| Tech Monitor \|\| Jul 93 \|\| [https://techmonitor.ai/techonology/att_to_take_control_of_sierra_online_games_network Tech Monitor Article Jul 93] \|\| References AT&T's buy of Sierra online and its Edge 16 Network		\| Tech Monitor \|\| Jul 93 \|\| [https://techmonitor.ai/techonology/att_to_take_control_of_sierra_online_games_network Tech Monitor Article Jul 93] \|\| References AT&T's buy of Sierra online and its Edge 16 Network
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			\| SFGate\|\| May 95 \|\| [https://www.sfgate.com/business/article/AT-T-Seeks-to-Sell-Stake-In-Game-Maker-3DO-3032707.php AT&T Selling Stake in 3DO] \|\| Filing to the SEC by AT&T to sell its 3DO stake
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	\| Edge Magazine \|\| #12 94 \|\| [https://archive.org/details/EDGE.N012.1994.09.Supplement.3DO/page/4/mode/2up Edge 3DO Supplement in Issue 12] \|\| Page 5 shows a picture of the prototype as well as a timeline of when AT&T started to build (June 93 - when they got the 3DO chips) and CES (Jan 94)		\| Edge Magazine \|\| #12 94 \|\| [https://archive.org/details/EDGE.N012.1994.09.Supplement.3DO/page/4/mode/2up Edge 3DO Supplement in Issue 12] \|\| Page 5 shows a picture of the prototype as well as a timeline of when AT&T started to build (June 93 - when they got the 3DO chips) and CES (Jan 94)

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Overview

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	Even though it isnt confirmed what Sierra Entertainment would of made or was working on for AT&T, other confirmed Sega Genesis Edge 16 supporters, included [[Sega\|Sega]], [[Electronic Arts\|Electronic Arts]], Tengen, [[GameTek\|GameTek]] and [[Micropose\|Micropose]]. [[Ballz\|Ballz]] at the CES winter 94, was also showcased as a live demo on the Genesis as well as in its adverts.		Even though it isnt confirmed what Sierra Entertainment would of made or was working on for AT&T, other confirmed Sega Genesis Edge 16 supporters, included [[Sega\|Sega]], [[Electronic Arts\|Electronic Arts]], Tengen, [[GameTek\|GameTek]] and [[Micropose\|Micropose]]. [[Ballz\|Ballz]] at the CES winter 94, was also showcased as a live demo on the Genesis as well as in its adverts.

	AT&T sold their stake of in 1996 to AOL.		AT&T sold their stake of Sierra Online in 1996 to AOL.

	== References ==		== References ==

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References

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	\| Tech Monitor \|\| Jul 93 \|\| [https://techmonitor.ai/techonology/att_to_take_control_of_sierra_online_games_network Tech Monitor Article Jul 93] \|\| References AT&T's buy of Sierra online and its Edge 16 Network		\| Tech Monitor \|\| Jul 93 \|\| [https://techmonitor.ai/techonology/att_to_take_control_of_sierra_online_games_network Tech Monitor Article Jul 93] \|\| References AT&T's buy of Sierra online and its Edge 16 Network
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	\| Edge ~~Magazone~~ \|\| #12 94 \|\| [https://archive.org/details/EDGE.N012.1994.09.Supplement.3DO/page/4/mode/2up Edge 3DO Supplement in Issue 12] \|\| Page 5 shows a picture of the prototype as well as a timeline of when AT&T started to build (June 93 - when they got the 3DO chips) and CES (Jan 94)		\| Edge Magazine \|\| #12 94 \|\| [https://archive.org/details/EDGE.N012.1994.09.Supplement.3DO/page/4/mode/2up Edge 3DO Supplement in Issue 12] \|\| Page 5 shows a picture of the prototype as well as a timeline of when AT&T started to build (June 93 - when they got the 3DO chips) and CES (Jan 94)
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Overview

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	AT&T network service would of been called Edge 16, and would of been available for the Sega Genesis as well. It took a 20% stake in Sierra Online, a subsidiary of Sierra Entertainment (Makers of such games as Leisure Suit Larry) in July 1993, and invested $5m to help develop new content. Sierra Online, which was founded in 1991, and shut after changing hands of several different owners (And a name change to Imagination Inc) allowed gamers to expensively play such online games as Chess, Checkers to action games as Red Baron that were playable in its "Sierra Land". It even had a "Larry Land"(Leisure Suit Larry) but this was changed to "Casino Land" Later in life. e		AT&T network service would of been called Edge 16, and would of been available for the Sega Genesis as well. It took a 20% stake in Sierra Online, a subsidiary of Sierra Entertainment (Makers of such games as Leisure Suit Larry) in July 1993, and invested $5m to help develop new content. Sierra Online, which was founded in 1991, and shut after changing hands of several different owners (And a name change to Imagination Inc) allowed gamers to expensively play such online games as Chess, Checkers to action games as Red Baron that were playable in its "Sierra Land". It even had a "Larry Land"(Leisure Suit Larry) but this was changed to "Casino Land" Later in life. e

	Even though it isnt confirmed what Sierra Entertainment would of made or was working on for AT&T, other confirmed Sega Genesis Edge 16 supporters, included [[Sega\|Sega]], [[Electronic Arts\|Electronic Arts]], Tengen, [[~~Gamtek~~\|~~Gamtek~~]] and [[Micropose\|Micropose]]. [[Ballz\|Ballz]] at the CES winter 94, was also showcased as a live demo on the Genesis as well as in its adverts.		Even though it isnt confirmed what Sierra Entertainment would of made or was working on for AT&T, other confirmed Sega Genesis Edge 16 supporters, included [[Sega\|Sega]], [[Electronic Arts\|Electronic Arts]], Tengen, [[GameTek\|GameTek]] and [[Micropose\|Micropose]]. [[Ballz\|Ballz]] at the CES winter 94, was also showcased as a live demo on the Genesis as well as in its adverts.

	AT&T sold their stake of in 1996 to AOL.		AT&T sold their stake of in 1996 to AOL.

Elliogle at 05:37, 1 June 2021

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	AT&T network service would of been called Edge 16, and would of been available for the Sega Genesis as well. It took a 20% stake in Sierra Online, a subsidiary of Sierra Entertainment (Makers of such games as Leisure Suit Larry) in July 1993, and invested $5m to help develop new content. Sierra Online, which was founded in 1991, and shut after changing hands of several different owners (And a name change to Imagination Inc) allowed gamers to expensively play such online games as Chess, Checkers to action games as Red Baron that were playable in its "Sierra Land". It even had a "Larry Land"(Leisure Suit Larry) but this was changed to "Casino Land" Later in life. e		AT&T network service would of been called Edge 16, and would of been available for the Sega Genesis as well. It took a 20% stake in Sierra Online, a subsidiary of Sierra Entertainment (Makers of such games as Leisure Suit Larry) in July 1993, and invested $5m to help develop new content. Sierra Online, which was founded in 1991, and shut after changing hands of several different owners (And a name change to Imagination Inc) allowed gamers to expensively play such online games as Chess, Checkers to action games as Red Baron that were playable in its "Sierra Land". It even had a "Larry Land"(Leisure Suit Larry) but this was changed to "Casino Land" Later in life. e

	Even though it isnt confirmed what Sierra Entertainment would of made or was working on for AT&T, other confirmed Sega Genesis Edge 16 supporters, included [[Sega\|Sega]], [[Electronic Arts\|Electronic Arts]], Tengen, [[~~Gametek~~\|~~Gametek~~]] and [[Micropose\|Micropose]]. [[Ballz\|Ballz]] at the CES winter 94, was also showcased as a live demo on the Genesis as well as in its adverts.		Even though it isnt confirmed what Sierra Entertainment would of made or was working on for AT&T, other confirmed Sega Genesis Edge 16 supporters, included [[Sega\|Sega]], [[Electronic Arts\|Electronic Arts]], Tengen, [[Gamtek\|Gamtek]] and [[Micropose\|Micropose]]. [[Ballz\|Ballz]] at the CES winter 94, was also showcased as a live demo on the Genesis as well as in its adverts.

	AT&T sold their stake of in 1996 to AOL.		AT&T sold their stake of in 1996 to AOL.

Elliogle at 05:34, 1 June 2021

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	*'''Notes:''' The AT&T 3DO was previously planned, and would have optionally included a modem for networked games and communication. Their 3DO console plans have been cancelled, along with their 3DO voicespan modem. Which would of enabled the 3DO to be networked and gamers able to compete against each other. AT&T publicly seemed to show support for the 3DO until at least Jan 95 then decided to leave the videogames market completely. A prototype was shown at January 94's Consumer Electronic Show and was planned for launch in Autumn that year.		*'''Notes:''' The AT&T 3DO was previously planned, and would have optionally included a modem for networked games and communication. Their 3DO console plans have been cancelled, along with their 3DO voicespan modem. Which would of enabled the 3DO to be networked and gamers able to compete against each other. AT&T publicly seemed to show support for the 3DO until at least Jan 95 then decided to leave the videogames market completely. A prototype was shown at January 94's Consumer Electronic Show and was planned for launch in Autumn that year.

	AT&T network service would of been called Edge 16, and would of been available for the Sega Genesis as well. It took a 20% stake in Sierra Online (Makers of such games as Leisure Suit Larry) in July 1993, and invested $5m to help develop new content. AT&T sold their stake in 1996 to AOL.		AT&T network service would of been called Edge 16, and would of been available for the Sega Genesis as well. It took a 20% stake in Sierra Online, a subsidiary of Sierra Entertainment (Makers of such games as Leisure Suit Larry) in July 1993, and invested $5m to help develop new content. Sierra Online, which was founded in 1991, and shut after changing hands of several different owners (And a name change to Imagination Inc) allowed gamers to expensively play such online games as Chess, Checkers to action games as Red Baron that were playable in its "Sierra Land". It even had a "Larry Land"(Leisure Suit Larry) but this was changed to "Casino Land" Later in life. e

			Even though it isnt confirmed what Sierra Entertainment would of made or was working on for AT&T, other confirmed Sega Genesis Edge 16 supporters, included [[Sega\|Sega]], [[Electronic Arts\|Electronic Arts]], Tengen, [[Gametek\|Gametek]] and [[Micropose\|Micropose]]. [[Ballz\|Ballz]] at the CES winter 94, was also showcased as a live demo on the Genesis as well as in its adverts.

			AT&T sold their stake of in 1996 to AOL.

	== References ==		== References ==
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	Popular_Sciencist_Jan_95_-_AT&T_President_US_Consumer_Products_Carl_Ledbetter.png\|AT&T Head of Consumer product speaking about 3DO		Popular_Sciencist_Jan_95_-_AT&T_President_US_Consumer_Products_Carl_Ledbetter.png\|AT&T Head of Consumer product speaking about 3DO
	Popular_Sciencist_May_94_-_AT&T_3DO.png\|Popular Scientist Article with some info on AT&T		Popular_Sciencist_May_94_-_AT&T_3DO.png\|Popular Scientist Article with some info on AT&T
			At&t_Edge_16_article.jpg\|AT&T Edge 16 article
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Elliogle at 11:21, 31 May 2021

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	*'''Local Title:'''		*'''Local Title:'''
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	*'''Notes:''' The AT&T 3DO was previously planned, and would have optionally included a modem for networked games and communication. Their 3DO console plans have been cancelled, along with their 3DO voicespan modem. Which would of enabled the 3DO to be networked and gamers able to compete against each other. (AT&T then decided to leave the videogames market completely). A prototype was shown at January 94's Consumer Electronic Show and was planned for launch in Autumn that year.		*'''Notes:''' The AT&T 3DO was previously planned, and would have optionally included a modem for networked games and communication. Their 3DO console plans have been cancelled, along with their 3DO voicespan modem. Which would of enabled the 3DO to be networked and gamers able to compete against each other. AT&T publicly seemed to show support for the 3DO until at least Jan 95 then decided to leave the videogames market completely. A prototype was shown at January 94's Consumer Electronic Show and was planned for launch in Autumn that year.

			AT&T network service would of been called Edge 16, and would of been available for the Sega Genesis as well. It took a 20% stake in Sierra Online (Makers of such games as Leisure Suit Larry) in July 1993, and invested $5m to help develop new content. AT&T sold their stake in 1996 to AOL.

	== References ==		== References ==
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	\| Tech Monitor \|\| Jan 94 \|\| [https://techmonitor.ai/techonology/3do_plan_interactive_multiplayer_launch Tech Monitor Article Jan 94] \|\| References the Voicespan		\| Tech Monitor \|\| Jan 94 \|\| [https://techmonitor.ai/techonology/3do_plan_interactive_multiplayer_launch Tech Monitor Article Jan 94] \|\| References the Voicespan
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			\| Tech Monitor \|\| Jul 93 \|\| [https://techmonitor.ai/techonology/att_to_take_control_of_sierra_online_games_network Tech Monitor Article Jul 93] \|\| References AT&T's buy of Sierra online and its Edge 16 Network
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	\| Edge Magazone \|\| #12 94 \|\| [https://archive.org/details/EDGE.N012.1994.09.Supplement.3DO/page/4/mode/2up Edge 3DO Supplement in Issue 12] \|\| Page 5 shows a picture of the prototype as well as a timeline of when AT&T started to build (June 93 - when they got the 3DO chips) and CES (Jan 94)		\| Edge Magazone \|\| #12 94 \|\| [https://archive.org/details/EDGE.N012.1994.09.Supplement.3DO/page/4/mode/2up Edge 3DO Supplement in Issue 12] \|\| Page 5 shows a picture of the prototype as well as a timeline of when AT&T started to build (June 93 - when they got the 3DO chips) and CES (Jan 94)
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	~~Example~~.jpg\|~~Caption1~~		Attplans.jpg\|AT&T Plans (On a 3DO presentation, date/show unknown)
	~~Example~~.jpg\|~~Caption2~~		Attproto1.jpeg\|AT&T Prototype CES Jan 94
			Attproto2.jpg\|AT&T Prototype in a Japanese Magazine
			Attproto3.jpg\|Another AT&T Prototype in a Japanese Magazine during CES 94
			Billboard Jun 94 - Unreleased 3DOs.png\|Billboard Jun 94 Article Mentioning AT&T
			Popular_Sciencist_Jan_95_-_AT&T_President_US_Consumer_Products_Carl_Ledbetter.png\|AT&T Head of Consumer product speaking about 3DO
			Popular_Sciencist_May_94_-_AT&T_3DO.png\|Popular Scientist Article with some info on AT&T
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	*'''Local Title:'''		*'''Local Title:'''
	*'''Rarity:''' 1		*'''Rarity:''' 1
	*'''Notes:'''		*'''Notes:''' The AT&T 3DO was previously planned, and would have optionally included a modem for networked games and communication. Their 3DO console plans have been cancelled, along with their 3DO voicespan modem. Which would of enabled the 3DO to be networked and gamers able to compete against each other. (AT&T then decided to leave the videogames market completely). A prototype was shown at January 94's Consumer Electronic Show and was planned for launch in Autumn that year.

	== References ==		== References ==
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	\| Tech Monitor \|\| Jan 94 \|\| [https://techmonitor.ai/techonology/3do_plan_interactive_multiplayer_launch Tech Monitor Article Jan 94] \|\| References the Voicespan		\| Tech Monitor \|\| Jan 94 \|\| [https://techmonitor.ai/techonology/3do_plan_interactive_multiplayer_launch Tech Monitor Article Jan 94] \|\| References the Voicespan
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			\| Edge Magazone \|\| #12 94 \|\| [https://archive.org/details/EDGE.N012.1994.09.Supplement.3DO/page/4/mode/2up Edge 3DO Supplement in Issue 12] \|\| Page 5 shows a picture of the prototype as well as a timeline of when AT&T started to build (June 93 - when they got the 3DO chips) and CES (Jan 94)
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