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eop:video_game_consoles-home:5th_generation:apple_bandai_pippin [2022/01/08 22:41] io55admineop:video_game_consoles-home:5th_generation:apple_bandai_pippin [2022/05/14 17:28] (current) io55admin
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 ====== Apple/Bandai Pippin ====== ====== Apple/Bandai Pippin ======
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 +Apple's attempt of making a "technology platform" akin to the 3DO, except based off of their own Macintosh technology. With the first American Pippin system releasing in June 1996, the Pippin ended up being a massive failure, due to it's inability to truly understand the consumer market + the return of Steve Jobs shortly after it's introduction. Specifications-wise, the Pippin systems all came with a PowerPC 603 CPU, 6MB of RAM (8MB for Katz Media EU model) which can be upgraded in various increments, and a video output of 640x480 at 8 or 16 bit color.
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 +https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple_Pippin
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 +https://pippin.fandom.com/wiki/Pippin#Consoles
  
 ===== Operating Systems (PowerPC 603) ===== ===== Operating Systems (PowerPC 603) =====
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 >simplified version of Ergo Soft's EGWORD application >simplified version of Ergo Soft's EGWORD application
  
-Just a word processor, but it’s something unexpected for a game console.+A port of common Japanese word processing program to the Pippin. EGWORD can also be found on the [[eop:video_game_consoles-home:5th_generation:sega_saturn|Sega Saturn]].
  
 https://pippin.fandom.com/wiki/EGWORD_Pure https://pippin.fandom.com/wiki/EGWORD_Pure
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 >CD-ROM that has been "Pippinized" to allow a consumer Pippin console to boot into Mac OS 7.5.2 >CD-ROM that has been "Pippinized" to allow a consumer Pippin console to boot into Mac OS 7.5.2
  
-Seems to be a leak from Apple Computer or Bandai internal development. Similar to belowbut requires no hacks (for consumer consoles), and seemingly no RAM upgrade.+Unlike other ports of full Macintosh to the Pippin, this appears to be a leak from Apple Computer or Bandai internal development, as it doesn't require any "hacks" or "developer" BIOSes, and possibly even the RAM upgrades. For this alone, this is probably the best way to run Macintosh on one's Pippin.
  
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4_kUVnKF7c4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4_kUVnKF7c4
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 >a CD-ROM-based shell which allows Pippin consoles to launch applications >a CD-ROM-based shell which allows Pippin consoles to launch applications
  
-In effect, a simplified Pippin-specific shell, serving a similar purpose to Finder. It can run applications, pursue certain utilities, print, and even run Finder within as APPL. Turbo is superior, adding QuickTime and improving networking.+Basically, a simplified Pippin-specific shell, serving a similar purpose to Finder. It can run a bunch of applications, provide certain utilities, print out things, and even run Finder as an "APPL" fileThe "Turbo" version is superior overall, adding QuickTime and improving system networking.
  
 https://pippin.fandom.com/wiki/PEASE https://pippin.fandom.com/wiki/PEASE
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 >access to console data and setup >access to console data and setup
  
-A glorified tutorial, but let you do some things. Bundled in Japan.+This is a simple tutorial CD, but it does have a few functionalities available to the user, such as access to console data. Bundled with Pippin systems in Japan.
  
 https://pippin.fandom.com/wiki/Pippin_Navigator_CD https://pippin.fandom.com/wiki/Pippin_Navigator_CD
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 === Stock System 7.5.2 + Launch === === Stock System 7.5.2 + Launch ===
  
-Does little on its own, is effectively just loader that can pick applicationsRuns CDs too. The interesting parts follow…+On it's own, the stock 7.5.2 can't do much, due to how it's been changed for the console. The "Launch" app is a rudimentary selection interface for Pippin CD-ROMs that contain more than one program.
  
 https://pippin.fandom.com/wiki/Pippin_Launch https://pippin.fandom.com/wiki/Pippin_Launch
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 >is a productivity suite on CD-ROM which was bundled >is a productivity suite on CD-ROM which was bundled
  
-Has word processing, drawing, file management, email, and some settings. @WORLD bundled.+TV Works has word processing, drawing program, file management, email, and a bunch of settings. Bundled with @WORLD systems.
  
 https://pippin.fandom.com/wiki/TV_Works https://pippin.fandom.com/wiki/TV_Works
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 >A robust and functional Mac system based on the Pippin system files is easily achieved >A robust and functional Mac system based on the Pippin system files is easily achieved
  
-By swapping in a proper Finder 7.5.3, removing some Pippin files, and installing a few things, the minimalist 7.5.2 on the Pippin can be turned into an actual Pippin-specific 7.5.2. Below, go to “Enhanced Pippin System 7.5.2”+By swapping in a proper Finder 7.5.3, removing some Pippin-specific files, and installing a few Macintosh modules, the stock 7.5.2 on the Pippin can be turned into an actual Pippin-specific 7.5.2. For this section in the 1st link, go to “Enhanced Pippin System 7.5.2”
  
 https://web.archive.org/web/20170817231339/http://www.vintagemacworld.com/pip1.html https://web.archive.org/web/20170817231339/http://www.vintagemacworld.com/pip1.html
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 >requires more effort than previous Mac systems and the results are not satisfactory >requires more effort than previous Mac systems and the results are not satisfactory
  
-Must build the installation on a compatible mac, add system enabler, patch some files, delete files, swap out the Finder, etcIt doesn’t run very well, with display artifacts and glitches. Below, go to “Mac OS 8.0”+Here, one must build the installation files on a compatible Macintosh, add the "system enabler", patch some files, delete some files, swap out the Finder, and much moreDespite all this, 8.0 on the Pippin doesn’t run very well, with display artifacts and glitches. For this section in the 1st link, go to “Mac OS 8.0”
  
 https://web.archive.org/web/20170817231339/http://www.vintagemacworld.com/pip1.html https://web.archive.org/web/20170817231339/http://www.vintagemacworld.com/pip1.html
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 >Once running Mac OS, the Pippin largely behaves like a normal Mac >Once running Mac OS, the Pippin largely behaves like a normal Mac
  
-Requires “judicious use of the Extensions Manager” to not hang, when paired with System Enabler files for Pippin. Can run things such as IE 4.0. 7.6/7.6.1 installed similarly, but run a bit worse + experience display corruptions. Below, go to “Mac System 7.5.5”+Requires “judicious use of the Extensions Manager” to not hang, when paired with System Enabler files for Pippin. Can run things such as IE 4.0. 7.6/7.6.1 will install similarly, but run a bit worse while also experiencing display corruptions. For this section in the 1st link, go to “Mac System 7.5.5”
  
 https://web.archive.org/web/20170817231339/http://www.vintagemacworld.com/pip1.html https://web.archive.org/web/20170817231339/http://www.vintagemacworld.com/pip1.html
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 >a virtual 3D "town" to access e-mail, chat, forums, games and news features >a virtual 3D "town" to access e-mail, chat, forums, games and news features
  
-A sort of hub program supporting some internet accessibilityBecame text based in version 2.+A sort of hub program supporting some internet connectivityDespite starting as a GUI "world", the 2nd version of this CD changed everything to simple menus, graphics, and text.
  
 https://pippin.fandom.com/wiki/Atmark_Town https://pippin.fandom.com/wiki/Atmark_Town
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 >Users navigated in an RPG style to access online features >Users navigated in an RPG style to access online features
  
-Akin to Atmark Town, but with more function, such as internet gateways and homepages.+Quite similar to Atmark Town, but with a larger variety in it's functions, such as internet gateways and homepages.
  
 https://pippin.fandom.com/wiki/Franky_Online https://pippin.fandom.com/wiki/Franky_Online
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 === Internet Kit === === Internet Kit ===
  
-Had a few versions, and was bundled in Japan.+Coming in several versions, this rudimentary web browser was bundled with Pippin systems in Japan.
  
 https://pippin.fandom.com/wiki/Internet_Kit https://pippin.fandom.com/wiki/Internet_Kit
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 === NetCruiser === === NetCruiser ===
  
-Originally for Windows, but got ported to Mac, then Pippin in Japan.+This web browser originally ran on Windows, but it eventually got a Macintosh port. Then, of course, it got ported to the Pippin. Came bundled with ATMARK systems.
  
 https://pippin.fandom.com/wiki/NetCruiser https://pippin.fandom.com/wiki/NetCruiser
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 === Pippin Network CD === === Pippin Network CD ===
  
-Dial-up networking application for Japanese numbersbundled.+A simple dial-up networking application for Japanese numbers that was similarly bundled with the system.
  
 https://pippin.fandom.com/wiki/Pippin_Network_CD https://pippin.fandom.com/wiki/Pippin_Network_CD
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 >web browser suite with e-mail client >web browser suite with e-mail client
  
-Originally for other platforms, but got a Pippin port thru developer package.+This originated from other systems, but it eventually received this Pippin port, being sold by Katz Media.
  
 https://pippin.fandom.com/wiki/SurfEZ! https://pippin.fandom.com/wiki/SurfEZ!
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 >web portal and custom browser for kids >web portal and custom browser for kids
  
-An even more neutralized version of the Town/Online pairing, with web blocking features.+Essentially a web browser + portal tailored for childrencomplete with harmful webpage filters.
  
 https://pippin.fandom.com/wiki/Surf_Monkey https://pippin.fandom.com/wiki/Surf_Monkey
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 >Web browsing performance was advertised as being improved thru Microsoft Internet Explorer >Web browsing performance was advertised as being improved thru Microsoft Internet Explorer
  
-Apparently an IE port for Pippin or something.+Another Japanese bundle? This appears to be a web browser combined with the technologies of Internet Explorer.
  
 https://pippin.fandom.com/wiki/WebViewer https://pippin.fandom.com/wiki/WebViewer
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 >was bundled with Pippin @WORLD consoles sold in the United States >was bundled with Pippin @WORLD consoles sold in the United States
  
-The lone bundle in the USalasHad web portal and actual browsing functions.+The only web browser that was bundled with Pippin systems in the United States. At the timeit also came with a 28.8k modem for the console.
  
 https://pippin.fandom.com/wiki/@WORLD_Browser https://pippin.fandom.com/wiki/@WORLD_Browser
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