Mattel HyperScan

The HyperScan is a video game console from the toy company Mattel. It uses radio frequency identification (RFID) along with traditional video game technology. The included game was rated "T" and the remaining titles were rated "E10+", by the ESRB,...

Name Mattel HyperScan
Release Date October 23, 2006
Developer
Manufacturer Mattel
Max Controllers 2
Cpu Sunplus SPG290 SoC
Memory 16 MB SDRAM system RAM
Graphics Sunplus SPG290 SoC
Sound
Display 640×480 native resolution, 65,535 colors (RGB 565 mode)
Media CD-ROM
Notes The HyperScan is a video game console from the toy company Mattel. It uses radio frequency identification (RFID) along with traditional video game technology. The included game was rated "T" and the remaining titles were rated "E10+", by the ESRB, despite this, it was marketed toward boys between the ages of five and nine who were not ready for high-end video games in terms of maturity or expense. The console used UDF format CD-ROMs. The HyperScan has two controller ports, as well as a 13.56 MHz RFID scanner that reads and writes to the "cards" which, in turn, activate features in and save data from the game. Players are able to enhance the abilities of their characters by scanning cards. Games retailed for $19.99 and the console itself for $69.99 at launch, but at the end of its very short lifespan, prices of the system were down to $9.99, the games $1.99, and booster packs $0.99.
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