Chapter 104: Visiting the Company

  The Z80 was originally a product of the 1970s, and even the inferior 6502 CPU wasn't chosen by Nintendo until the 1980s. The FC could have appeared in terms of technology as early as the 1970s, but at that time there simply was no electronic game industry.

  Weight is not a problem, after all, she thinks that putting the game console there is enough, and the so-called weight is a problem to be considered later. Now occupying the market is the king's way. At worst, wait until the Z80 is successfully developed, and then make a simplified version again.

  The operation and levels of "Super Mario" can be said to be a textbook for 2D games, absolutely classic among classics.

  In order to reduce the difficulty of getting started for new players, Catherine has made some changes to the data in the game. For example, "Mario" often slips in the game, but in the later "New Super Mario Bros.", the feel is greatly improved, and Catherine follows this standard.

  Of course, Catherine has already handed over a game framework to Blizzard, whether the game can be "awesome" depends on them.

  As for Catherine herself... she just needs to be responsible for having fun.

  "We can now go ahead and promote XBOX, production is no problem, just need Blizzard to make a few more games."

  There are many classic games on FC.

  Contra, Dig Dug, Popeye, and Honey Bee, etc. These games can be said to have created the game industry.

  Of course, now the biggest problem is no longer with the game or CPU, but rather with the storage system.

  The current storage capacity is extremely high.

  Even if Catherine brings the cost of the game console down to within $1,000, the storage cost for each game will likely be as high as $2,000 to $5,000, a cost that Catherine cannot afford.

  The game cartridges of Little Emperor King, with a maximum capacity of 4-16 KB, while if it were to be released now on XBOX, the maximum capacity could reach up to 2 MB.

  In that case, the cost would have to be increased by tens or even hundreds of times. How can ordinary people afford it?

  Catherine has a headache.

  "Storage capacity is a big problem."

  Sanders nodded in deep agreement.

  "Maybe there's a better way?" Catherine frowned.

  CD?

  Not bad, one of the most popular storage devices starting from the 1980s.

  But unfortunately, the CD has yet to appear and Catherine is also unclear who created it.

  Moreover, the initial CD error rate was too high. It's okay as a video device, but if it becomes a storage medium... then there will be big problems.

  So, tape storage is still the mainstream for now, and the only way out is to mobilize Sanders and others to work hard on it. Even poaching from IBM's big elephant can be considered.

  Moreover, Intel has almost become a synonym for high-tech, and many technicians are watching from the sidelines. If Intel beckons them to come over, it's not impossible that they will do so.

  Moreover, Sanders is working hard to win over from Xiantong, the internal contradictions of Xiantong are gradually increasing, and the "Eight Rebels" who led Xiantong to brilliance at that time also began to have contradictions with Xiantong.

  In 1955, the "father of the transistor" William Shockley left Bell Labs to create Shockley Semiconductors. He attracted a number of brilliant young scientists but his management style and erratic behavior soon led to employee dissatisfaction. Eight of them decided to quit together and were subsequently dubbed the "Traitorous Eight".

  The parent company's general manager has been continually transferring profits to the East Coast to support Fairchild Camera and Instrument's profit levels, which has now caused discontent among many people within Xerox.

  Actually, by now, some people have already been in contact with Intel. Kim Hohfeld, Shelton Roberts and Eugene Kleiner were the first to make contact, and they showed a very strong interest in Intel.

  In history, the Eight Traitors were also the first three people to leave Xiantong Company.

  As soon as one of the eight rebels left the company, their company would start to collapse, and in history, a large number of excellent technicians were lost.

  As long as they join... at least the company's problems can be greatly solved.

  After leaving Intel, Katherine immediately came to Apple Inc.

  Apple is also currently responsible for Sanders and, for convenience, Apple is next to Intel.

  So it's very convenient.

  "Sanders, is this what the Microsoft II computer looks like?"

  As soon as Catherine came in, she saw a shell labeled "Microsoft II".

  There are many others next to it, but each one is different. However, the shape of Microsoft II computer obviously continues the shape of Microsoft computers.

  In this regard, Catherine just gave Sanders a letter of intent and she hasn't seen anything specific yet.

  "It's still not set in stone. We're deciding on a device and then we'll show you." Sanders said.

  Although Sanders is the president, Catherine is the real BOSS.

  "Disassemble."

  Catherine said a word.

  "What?"

  "I said, disassemble. Separate the CPU and monitor, take it apart, break down the keyboard, make them all separate components," Catherine said.

  Catherine thought for a moment and then asked for a piece of paper.

  She drew a diagram of a computer on paper and then drew another diagram of a host.

  "We turn the keyboard and mouse into peripherals, we can also add speakers to the system externally, separate the host and display, making it more convenient for us to replace devices. CPU, graphics card, memory and so on."

  Catherine talked so much.

  She views today's equipment with 21st-century eyes.

  Although it was just a shell, Catherine looked at this computer case with a rather 1990s shape and felt quite satisfied.

  It's just a pity that there is no LCD screen now, but it uses CRT display similar to TV.

  Catherine actually prefers this kind of monitor, because CRT can display infinite colors and also restore the true color of objects. LCD monitors can only be said to be semi-color, with a maximum of 16 million colors, and the restoration degree is not as real as CRT.

  But LCD is after all the trend of the future.

  Catherine shook her head silently.

  If this monitor is LCD, then this computer will look even more awesome.

  Unfortunately, it won't be for at least another 20 years.

  "Alright, next let's go take a look at Blizzard!"

  After checking out Intel and Apple, Catherine suddenly became interested and decided to continue to check out her own company.

  Sometimes, looking at one's own wealth is also a very pleasant thing. No wonder there are "misers" in this world. Of course, Catherine is not a miser. Wealth can only bring more wealth to oneself when spent.

  ……

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