Game.com
E914306
Game.com was a late-1990s handheld game console by Tiger Electronics known for its touchscreen, internet connectivity features, and a small library of licensed titles.
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf | handheld game console ⓘ |
| brandOwner | Hasbro NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| commercialPerformance | poor sales ⓘ |
| competitiveContext |
competed with Game Boy Color
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competed with Nintendo Game Boy ⓘ |
| controlScheme |
directional pad
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face buttons ⓘ touchscreen controls ⓘ |
| developer | Tiger Electronics NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| discontinuationDate | late 1990s ⓘ |
| displayBacklight | no backlight ⓘ |
| displayColor | monochrome ⓘ |
| displayType | LCD ⓘ |
| generation | fifth-generation handheld console ⓘ |
| hasFeature |
address book
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built-in Lights Out game ⓘ built-in games ⓘ built-in solitaire game ⓘ calculator ⓘ calendar ⓘ cartridge-based media ⓘ optional internet connectivity ⓘ phone-modem accessory support ⓘ stylus input ⓘ touchscreen ⓘ |
| hasPeripheral |
Game.com modem
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link cable ⓘ |
| librarySize | small number of game releases ⓘ |
| manufacturer | Tiger Electronics NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| marketReception | mixed to negative reviews ⓘ |
| mediaFormat | proprietary ROM cartridges ⓘ |
| notableAspect |
early attempt at internet-enabled handheld gaming
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early handheld with touchscreen ⓘ |
| notableGame |
Batman & Robin (Game.com)
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Duke Nukem 3D (Game.com) NERFINISHED ⓘ Fighters Megamix (Game.com) NERFINISHED ⓘ Indy 500 (Game.com) NERFINISHED ⓘ Jeopardy! (Game.com) NERFINISHED ⓘ Jurassic Park: The Lost World (Game.com) NERFINISHED ⓘ Resident Evil 2 (Game.com) NERFINISHED ⓘ Sonic Jam (Game.com) NERFINISHED ⓘ Wheel of Fortune (Game.com) NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| platformType | portable gaming system ⓘ |
| powerSource | AA batteries ⓘ |
| releaseCountry | United States NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| releaseDate | 1997 ⓘ |
| successor | Game.com Pocket Pro NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| variant | Game.com Pocket Pro NERFINISHED ⓘ |
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