Can Gizmondo Challenge Sony and Nintendo?

Only the very brave would dare take on the might of video game giants Sony and Nintendo, but a Florida-based newcomer by the name of Tiger Telematics Inc is planning to just that when it launches its Gizmondo on October 22. As a portable gaming system, the Gizmondo is aiming to take a slice of the multi-billon dollar games market from its competitors, despite some early hiccups. The machine has had its US launch date put back on several occasions, with many cynics claiming the creators didn't believe enough in its potential, but the manufacturer says it is now confident of the new release date.

Carl Freer, co-founder and Chairman of Tiger Telematics, says: "Contrary to rumours in the marketplace we are not delaying the scheduled USA launch, we are committed to the October 22, 2005 release date, and the product will be available in all 50 states well in advance of the Christmas retail season." The Gizmondo has been on sale in the UK since March and, despite having dedicated retail outlets in 21 cities across Europe and good high street distribution, the portable device has only enjoyed moderate success up to now.

The Gizmondo is ready to take on Sony and Nintendo in the US