{"id":1683,"date":"2009-09-09T23:58:03","date_gmt":"2009-09-10T06:58:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/driph.com\/words\/?p=1683"},"modified":"2009-09-10T00:33:31","modified_gmt":"2009-09-10T07:33:31","slug":"divers-2000-series-cx-1-dreamcast","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/driph.com\/words\/2009\/09\/divers-2000-series-cx-1-dreamcast\/","title":{"rendered":"Divers 2000 series CX-1 Dreamcast"},"content":{"rendered":"

Here’s the Divers 2000 series CX-1 Dreamcast, a rare all-in-one console unit developed by Fuji, intended as a video communications and gaming device for the consumer and hospitality markets. Released just one year before production of the entire Dreamcast platform ceased, the CX-1 was unique, short-lived, and expensive, selling for over four times the 19,900\u00c2\u00a5 price of the standard Dreamcast console at the time.<\/p>\n

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Highly sought after by collectors, the Morolian-iMac hybrids are generally difficult to find, although several years ago, Rklok<\/a>, a reseller in the Netherlands, managed to acquire a fair number of new-in-box units and he’s been trickling them out ever since, so they aren’t quite<\/em> as rare outside of Japan as they once were. Expect to pay around $600-800 (hey, less than original retail!) for a boxed and complete Divers.<\/p>\n

If you’re patient, and don’t mind either incomplete or slightly abused merchandise, the occasional deal can be had; it just may take a year or two of waiting before it happens.<\/p>\n


\nThe original press release<\/a>, from March 24, 2000, introduces the console well:<\/p>\n

Fuji Television Network to Launch TV With Dreamcast PowerVR Series2 Technology<\/strong><\/p>\n

Television Set Features Sega Dreamcast Technology For Game Play And Internet
\nImagination Technologies the international company that develops, licenses and supplies market-leading 2D\/3D graphics, digital video, audio and speech technologies is pleased to report that CSK, Sega and Fuji Television Network (http:\/\/www.fujitv.co.jp) have announced a new multi function TV set incorporating PowerVR Series2 technology.<\/p>\n

The system, called Divers 2000 Series CX-1, features inbuilt technology from Sega’s Dreamcast console including the PowerVR 2DC graphics processor designed by Imagination Technologies’ PowerVR Technologies division and manufactured by NEC.<\/p>\n

Divers 2000 Series CX-1, which is fully compatible with Dreamcast software, will be available in May, exclusively in Japan, for 88,888 yen (approx. $830 USD).<\/p>\n

Divers 2000 Series CX-1 features a 14inch television, the DreamEye Dreamcast digital camera and a Dreamcast keyboard and game-controller. All components are rendered in a stylish black colour. The system can run a custom version of the Microsoft WindowsCE operating system and is powered by a Hitachi SH4 200MHz CPU and PowerVR 2DC graphics processor with a high-density GD-Drive for games and CD playback. The system can also function with a Dreamcast modem for Internet access and features a dedicated MIDI connection for music devices.<\/p>\n

Divers 2000 Series CX-1 can be pre-ordered by Japanese customers now on the Internet at www.d-max.net.\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Console Gallery<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Accessories<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Paraphernalia & Scans<\/strong><\/p>\n

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These scans are being made available online for the first time, tonight. Enjoy!<\/p>\n

Manual<\/a>
\nDecal Sheet<\/a>
\nFoldout Instructions<\/a>
\nID Card and Miscellaneous<\/a><\/p>\n

Video<\/strong><\/p>\n

Here’s a clip from last year, showing the Divers in action…<\/p>\n

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