Hello, dear forum users. Soon we are planning to announce the PGS – a portable gaming console with Windows onboard (also comes with Android in Dual boot mode), which will be capable to run all games for PC, including those of AAA class of the current generation.
Currently we are analyzing and testing a prototype of the device and want to be sure that our project is as best as possible, before continuing to its manufacturing and realization stages. To understand that, we are asking for your help, tips, ideas and suggestions.
More information about PGS:
– TECHNICAL PARAMETERS –
CPU - Intel® Atom™ x7-Z8750 Quad-Core 2.4GHZ
DISPLAY - QHD IPS 2560x1440 (5.7*) (HD IPS 1280x720 (5.5*) for PGS Lite)
GPU - Intel® HD Graphics 600 MHz 16 cores
RAM - 8GB LPDDR3 1600 (4GB LPDDR3 1600 for PGS Lite)
OS - Windows® 10 (64-Bit), Android 6.0
STORAGE - 128GB SSD (64GB SSD for PGS Lite)
COMMUNICATION - 802.11a/b/g/n/ac + Bluetooth® 4.0 + 3G/LTE (without 3G/LTE for PGS Lite)
BATTERY - Li-Po 6120mAh battery (Li-Po 4080mAh battery for PGS Lite)
ADDITIONAL - USB 3.0 Host, HDMI 2.0 Host, 3.5mm combo, Built-in 5.0 speakers (2.0 for PGS Lite), Built-in cam and webcam (8.0MP/2.0MP) (5.0MP/1.3MP for PGS Lite), Second HD IPS display (4*), Telescopic analog sticks (basic analog sticks for PGS Lite).
SIZE - 164.1 x 84 x 1.8 mm (160.0 x 81 x 1.4 mm for PGS Lite)
WEIGHT – 320 g. (245 g. for PGS Lite)
– CHIPSET AND PERFORMANCE –
This device is based on a system with Cherry Trail chipset from Intel and Atom x7-Z8750 quad-core processor as the heart of it, as well as built-in HD Graphics video card of the current generation. Even though the performance level of such system is not as high as for the most advanced classic desktop solutions, it still can run the vast majority of modern games in HD-resolution and minimal graphics level. We didn't want to use processors from Core M line intentionally, because even though the have higher price and power consumption, they are not significantly more powerful than x7. Preliminary tests of our prototypes gave us the following results:
Batman: Arkham City | medium-level graphics, HD-resolution, 27-32 FPS.
Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance | medium-level graphics, HD-resolution, 30-35 FPS.
Dark Souls 2 | medium-level graphics, HD-resolution, 32-37 FPS.
Mirrors Edge | minimum-level graphics, HD-resolution, 26-31 FPS.
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim | minimum-level graphics, HD-resolution, 25-30 FPS.
DmC: Devil May Cry | minimum-level graphics, HD-resolution, 24-29 FPS.
Fallout 3 | medium-level graphics, HD-resolution, 31-36 FPS.
Fallout 4 | minimum-level graphics, SUB HD-resolution, 20-25 FPS.
GTA V | minimum-level graphics, SUB HD-resolution, ultra low patch, 21-26 FPS.
Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | minimum-level graphics, SUB HD-resolution, ultra low patch. 20-25 FPS.
Are you interested in FPS rate for any other game? Please, let us know and we will test it and publish results.
– OPERATING SYSTEM –
The main operating system of PGS is Windows 10 (x64). Keeping in mind that our device is using the PC-compatible architecture, you are free to install on PGS not only games, but also any type of software, which was created and developed for PC. The level of performance allows users to run even such demanding programs as Z-Brush, 3D Max, After Effects and many other. It's obvious that you can also install Steam to download and play games from your library. In other words, you are getting not only the functionality of a portable console, but also a mini-laptop, which can be connected to a display, wireless manipulators in order to use it as a basic replacement for your classic desktop PC.
The secondary operating system is Android. Keeping in mind that the device is equipped with a LTE module, you are able to use this device as a high-performance smartphone, call, write SMS and do other things any time when it's necessary.
– RAM AND MEMORY –
The console has 8GB of LPDDR3 RAM onboard, which uses 2-channel mode. Such volume of RAM can't be considered as low even for a desktop, thus, it's not going to affect the performance level of our product. Talking about permanent storage space, we can say that the console is equipped with a SSD-disk of 128GB. A MicroSD card slot allows users to get up to 256GB of free memory.
– COOLING SYSTEM –
This device is equipped with a passive cooling system (a copper radiator, which transmits heat to the case of the device), which allows to avoid processor overheating, as well as one very annoying thing, which is called CPU Throttling. Keeping in mind almost miserable TDP of the chipset, our device will never reach uncomfortable temperatures.
– MAIN DISPLAY –
The main display of the console has QHD-resolution (HD for PGS Lite). Why not FHD? The thing is that HD-resolution is an optimal one for games to play with such diagonal. Only QHD allows showing HD-stream without any distortion, drawing 4 pixels instead of 1 physical. The display is using IPS technology, which provides high brightness and contrast, impeccable color accuracy, short response time and wide viewing angles. All these features are supported with an average level of power consumption and low price of the matrix.
– ADDITIONAL DISPLAY –
We are really proud with the additional (lower) display of our console. It supports HD-resolution and also uses IPS technology. This display can serve as the second monitor (basic Windows functionality), a touchpad and a virtual keyboard. When used as the second display, it can show virtually everything. It can be an image, web-browser, media player and many other applications.
– COMPOSITION AND MATERIALS –
The main materials of PGS are ultra durable plastic and aluminum. Metal is used for all the elements, which require metal, while plastic - for all the elements, which require plastic. A simple and elegant approach.
– AUDIO –
PGS is equipped with a 5-channel sound system. Even though the device is pretty small, you will easily feel 3D effect in games, which support it. High quality speakers will provide you with crystal-clear and expressive sound, which can fill even an average room or a premise
– CONTROLLING ELEMENTS –
In order to be called a gaming console, especially on Windows, our device needs a full range of physical controlling elements. PGS has all necessary elements, including even analog sticks, triggers and other keys, which are necessary for all the games, which support gamepads. You don't have to spend your precious time, setting necessary keys manually, because all input devices of PGS are using DXINPUT emulation mode.
In order to play games, which don't support gamepads (old games, or RTS games), you can always reassign key actions, making them typical for any PC-keyboard. Analog sticks can also emulate a computer mouse movements and actions. Don't forget that you can use the additional display as a touchpad.
– POSSIBLE PRICE –
We are lucky, because Microsoft graciously gives free Windows 10 licenses for all devices with the diagonal less than 10 inches. Furthermore, very lavish Intel company currently actively subsidizes its Intel Atom processors. All these factors together allow us to choose a price of around 250$ (210$ for PGS Lite).
– POSSIBLE UPGRADES –
Dear forum users, we also want to discuss with you possible upgrades and additions to our console:
Key illumination - this upgrade will not seriously affect the price and power consumption, but will allow users to see keys in the dark.
Color illumination of the device border (similar to Ambilight) – this upgrade will not seriously affect the price and power consumption, but will make it more interesting and attractive for users.
Changing Atom X7 with Core M – this upgrade will seriously affect the price and power consumption, but will increase the performance level by 15-30%.
Changeable accumulator battery - this upgrade will slightly reduce capacity of the accumulator battery.
XL-version of the device in the model range – for those, who want 7 inches.
A pico projector in the higher version - this upgrade will seriously affect the price of the device.
Changing permanent storage with more fast one (500 Mbit/s instead of 150 Mbit/s) - this upgrade will seriously affect the price of the device.
Factory GPU acceleration - this upgrade will increase the performance level by 10-30%, but will also increase its power consumption.
Usage of Amoled matrix instead of IPS – this upgrade will affect the price of the device, but will also increase brightness level of the display.
Additional eINK display in PRO version of the console. It doesn't consume battery when its image is static. Keeping in mind that such display is sensor, it can be used to show keyboard (or any other app or image), which will not affect the power consumption level. This upgrade will seriously affect the price of the device.
– OUR CONTACTS AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION –
Out of respect for the forum, I propose to all questions and suggestions to discuss right here.
Currently we are analyzing and testing a prototype of the device and want to be sure that our project is as best as possible, before continuing to its manufacturing and realization stages. To understand that, we are asking for your help, tips, ideas and suggestions.
More information about PGS:
– TECHNICAL PARAMETERS –
CPU - Intel® Atom™ x7-Z8750 Quad-Core 2.4GHZ
DISPLAY - QHD IPS 2560x1440 (5.7*) (HD IPS 1280x720 (5.5*) for PGS Lite)
GPU - Intel® HD Graphics 600 MHz 16 cores
RAM - 8GB LPDDR3 1600 (4GB LPDDR3 1600 for PGS Lite)
OS - Windows® 10 (64-Bit), Android 6.0
STORAGE - 128GB SSD (64GB SSD for PGS Lite)
COMMUNICATION - 802.11a/b/g/n/ac + Bluetooth® 4.0 + 3G/LTE (without 3G/LTE for PGS Lite)
BATTERY - Li-Po 6120mAh battery (Li-Po 4080mAh battery for PGS Lite)
ADDITIONAL - USB 3.0 Host, HDMI 2.0 Host, 3.5mm combo, Built-in 5.0 speakers (2.0 for PGS Lite), Built-in cam and webcam (8.0MP/2.0MP) (5.0MP/1.3MP for PGS Lite), Second HD IPS display (4*), Telescopic analog sticks (basic analog sticks for PGS Lite).
SIZE - 164.1 x 84 x 1.8 mm (160.0 x 81 x 1.4 mm for PGS Lite)
WEIGHT – 320 g. (245 g. for PGS Lite)
– CHIPSET AND PERFORMANCE –
This device is based on a system with Cherry Trail chipset from Intel and Atom x7-Z8750 quad-core processor as the heart of it, as well as built-in HD Graphics video card of the current generation. Even though the performance level of such system is not as high as for the most advanced classic desktop solutions, it still can run the vast majority of modern games in HD-resolution and minimal graphics level. We didn't want to use processors from Core M line intentionally, because even though the have higher price and power consumption, they are not significantly more powerful than x7. Preliminary tests of our prototypes gave us the following results:
Batman: Arkham City | medium-level graphics, HD-resolution, 27-32 FPS.
Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance | medium-level graphics, HD-resolution, 30-35 FPS.
Dark Souls 2 | medium-level graphics, HD-resolution, 32-37 FPS.
Mirrors Edge | minimum-level graphics, HD-resolution, 26-31 FPS.
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim | minimum-level graphics, HD-resolution, 25-30 FPS.
DmC: Devil May Cry | minimum-level graphics, HD-resolution, 24-29 FPS.
Fallout 3 | medium-level graphics, HD-resolution, 31-36 FPS.
Fallout 4 | minimum-level graphics, SUB HD-resolution, 20-25 FPS.
GTA V | minimum-level graphics, SUB HD-resolution, ultra low patch, 21-26 FPS.
Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | minimum-level graphics, SUB HD-resolution, ultra low patch. 20-25 FPS.
Are you interested in FPS rate for any other game? Please, let us know and we will test it and publish results.
– OPERATING SYSTEM –
The main operating system of PGS is Windows 10 (x64). Keeping in mind that our device is using the PC-compatible architecture, you are free to install on PGS not only games, but also any type of software, which was created and developed for PC. The level of performance allows users to run even such demanding programs as Z-Brush, 3D Max, After Effects and many other. It's obvious that you can also install Steam to download and play games from your library. In other words, you are getting not only the functionality of a portable console, but also a mini-laptop, which can be connected to a display, wireless manipulators in order to use it as a basic replacement for your classic desktop PC.
The secondary operating system is Android. Keeping in mind that the device is equipped with a LTE module, you are able to use this device as a high-performance smartphone, call, write SMS and do other things any time when it's necessary.
– RAM AND MEMORY –
The console has 8GB of LPDDR3 RAM onboard, which uses 2-channel mode. Such volume of RAM can't be considered as low even for a desktop, thus, it's not going to affect the performance level of our product. Talking about permanent storage space, we can say that the console is equipped with a SSD-disk of 128GB. A MicroSD card slot allows users to get up to 256GB of free memory.
– COOLING SYSTEM –
This device is equipped with a passive cooling system (a copper radiator, which transmits heat to the case of the device), which allows to avoid processor overheating, as well as one very annoying thing, which is called CPU Throttling. Keeping in mind almost miserable TDP of the chipset, our device will never reach uncomfortable temperatures.
– MAIN DISPLAY –
The main display of the console has QHD-resolution (HD for PGS Lite). Why not FHD? The thing is that HD-resolution is an optimal one for games to play with such diagonal. Only QHD allows showing HD-stream without any distortion, drawing 4 pixels instead of 1 physical. The display is using IPS technology, which provides high brightness and contrast, impeccable color accuracy, short response time and wide viewing angles. All these features are supported with an average level of power consumption and low price of the matrix.
– ADDITIONAL DISPLAY –
We are really proud with the additional (lower) display of our console. It supports HD-resolution and also uses IPS technology. This display can serve as the second monitor (basic Windows functionality), a touchpad and a virtual keyboard. When used as the second display, it can show virtually everything. It can be an image, web-browser, media player and many other applications.
– COMPOSITION AND MATERIALS –
The main materials of PGS are ultra durable plastic and aluminum. Metal is used for all the elements, which require metal, while plastic - for all the elements, which require plastic. A simple and elegant approach.
– AUDIO –
PGS is equipped with a 5-channel sound system. Even though the device is pretty small, you will easily feel 3D effect in games, which support it. High quality speakers will provide you with crystal-clear and expressive sound, which can fill even an average room or a premise
– CONTROLLING ELEMENTS –
In order to be called a gaming console, especially on Windows, our device needs a full range of physical controlling elements. PGS has all necessary elements, including even analog sticks, triggers and other keys, which are necessary for all the games, which support gamepads. You don't have to spend your precious time, setting necessary keys manually, because all input devices of PGS are using DXINPUT emulation mode.
In order to play games, which don't support gamepads (old games, or RTS games), you can always reassign key actions, making them typical for any PC-keyboard. Analog sticks can also emulate a computer mouse movements and actions. Don't forget that you can use the additional display as a touchpad.
– POSSIBLE PRICE –
We are lucky, because Microsoft graciously gives free Windows 10 licenses for all devices with the diagonal less than 10 inches. Furthermore, very lavish Intel company currently actively subsidizes its Intel Atom processors. All these factors together allow us to choose a price of around 250$ (210$ for PGS Lite).
– POSSIBLE UPGRADES –
Dear forum users, we also want to discuss with you possible upgrades and additions to our console:
Key illumination - this upgrade will not seriously affect the price and power consumption, but will allow users to see keys in the dark.
Color illumination of the device border (similar to Ambilight) – this upgrade will not seriously affect the price and power consumption, but will make it more interesting and attractive for users.
Changing Atom X7 with Core M – this upgrade will seriously affect the price and power consumption, but will increase the performance level by 15-30%.
Changeable accumulator battery - this upgrade will slightly reduce capacity of the accumulator battery.
XL-version of the device in the model range – for those, who want 7 inches.
A pico projector in the higher version - this upgrade will seriously affect the price of the device.
Changing permanent storage with more fast one (500 Mbit/s instead of 150 Mbit/s) - this upgrade will seriously affect the price of the device.
Factory GPU acceleration - this upgrade will increase the performance level by 10-30%, but will also increase its power consumption.
Usage of Amoled matrix instead of IPS – this upgrade will affect the price of the device, but will also increase brightness level of the display.
Additional eINK display in PRO version of the console. It doesn't consume battery when its image is static. Keeping in mind that such display is sensor, it can be used to show keyboard (or any other app or image), which will not affect the power consumption level. This upgrade will seriously affect the price of the device.
– OUR CONTACTS AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION –
Out of respect for the forum, I propose to all questions and suggestions to discuss right here.
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