3DO Interactive Multiplayer, Panasonic model FZ-1
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| Title | 3DO Interactive Multiplayer |
| Caption | 3DO Interactive Multiplayer, Panasonic model FZ-1 |
| Manufacturer | Panasonic, Sanyo and GoldStar |
| Type | Video game console |
| Generation | Fifth generation era |
| Lifespan |
North America : October 4, 1993
Japan : March 20, 1994 |
| Discontinued | 1998 |
| Unitssold | 2 million |
| Media | CD-ROM |
| CPU | 32-bit 12.5 MHz RISC CPU ARM60 |
| Onlineservice | Planned but canceled |
| Topgame | Return Fire |
| Successor | M2 (canceled) |
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The 3DO Interactive Multiplayer (often called simply 3DO) is a video game console originally produced by Panasonic in . Further renditions of the hardware were released in by Sanyo and Goldstar. The consoles were manufactured according to specifications created by The 3DO Company, and were originally designed by Dave Needle and RJ Mical of New Technology Group. The system was conceived by entrepreneur and Electronic Arts founder Trip Hawkins.
Despite a highly-promoted launch (including being named Time magazine's "1994 Product of the Year") and a host of cutting-edge technologies, the 3DO's high price (US$699.95 at launch), limited third-party developer support, and an over-saturated console market prevented the system from achieving success comparable to competitors Sega and Nintendo. This console was released in North America on October 4, 1993, and in Japan on March 20, 1994.
In 2009, video game website IGN chose the 3DO as its 22nd greatest video game console of all time, out of its list of 25.
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