youtube.com — Not only can the OLPC run Doom flawlessly, it can also emulate the Mario Bros. games. Previously known as the $100 laptop, the OLPC boasts a 500mhz Processor, Linux OS, 1GB Memory, and a Two-Mode Display (Color and B&W).
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osc1882Dec 25, 2006
So where do I buy one of these?( Yes, I know, most likely I can't. But dang it, I want one. )
delmonteDec 26, 2006
Nice, I didn't know about PocketNES.Still, I'm 99% sure that it's using the GBA's hardware sprite engine, and that saves a lot of CPU cycles, so my point is still valid. Without a hardware sprite engine you couldn't make it run on a 16Mhz CPU at full speed.
Closed AccountDec 26, 2006
okay wtf it is definitly time to upgrade my pc.i paid 2500 2 years ago, and now theyre making 100 dollar laptops with a 1 gig of memory? wtf man. i want one of these right now.
hindu_wardrobeDec 26, 2006
One dollar.
pjbonovoxDec 27, 2006
Flawlessly? The framerate in Mario 3 was rubbish.
hindu_wardrobeDec 27, 2006
Uhh... I emulate N64 games on my lappy all the time... all you need is a good gamepad.As for what kind of gamepad, I highly recommend Saitek. Their gamepads are awesome, and the programming software is brilliant.And no, I don't work for them. :P
Closed AccountDec 27, 2006
I think your comment was uncalled for.:)
alexrapoDec 27, 2006
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mokeyjoeJan 2, 2007
@Hindu WardrobeI used to run SNES games in ZSNES and MAME roms years ago on a P166 with 16 meg of RAM running in DOS and it worked fine. It also ran Quake just great and Quake two with the detail turned down. The quality of the emulator is the main factor.It's a bit of lame story to be honest. People seem to have very short memories.@MikeMacManThat sounds a little more realistic.
agretJan 27, 2007
memory being storage space, i'd hate to have a 1gb one. Can fit what, windows & a single TV episode?