Sega confirms Vision exists, but not a "PSP rival"

Primarily an MP4 video player

Sega confirms Vision exists, but not a

7 October 2008 13:00 GMT / By Verity Burns

So it seems that the Sega Vision rumours we reported on yesterday do actually have some roots,

Sega has confirmed that the Vision is indeed real, but is not a rival to the PSP, or even a dedicated gaming device as the original story claimed.

Instead it seems it will be more of an MP4 video player that will have basic gaming capabilities, probably capable of Java-based games similar to the ones you play on your mobile phone.

Sega's has put the rumours pretty straight with the following: "The Sega Vision is a real device, but it is not intended as a re-entry to the gaming hardware market or a rival to Sony or Nintendo's systems."

A spokeperson added: "Sega is committed to remaining a software third party in the videogames industry, but also has several non-games products in the market. The Vision is primarily an MP4 video player with some basic games functionality, and not a new handheld gaming machine."

So there you have it. More internet rumours are also saying that the Sega Vision isn't even a Sega-developed device, but rather a Chinese device rebranded with a Sega logo

Probably nothing spectacular then, but we can but wait and see.

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  • i won one whilst in blackpool yesterday, it was more luck then judgement, i'm thinking of selling it as i have no use for it, i have a tele, numberous game consoles as well as my phone with games on, so i cant see the point in me keeping hold of it whilst someone may really want one. i'm about to list it on ebay, my name on there is jaijai135, feel free to contact me on there if anyone has any questions Posted by ben lyon, uk

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