It's not easy to overthrow Nintendo; the key is whether the games are fun.
Sega, Sony, and other companies developed game consoles that were generally more powerful than the Famicom (NES), but they still couldn't compete with Nintendo.
Players buy game consoles because the games that come with them are fun. Understanding this is key to competing with Nintendo and having a chance to beat them.
Game development costs were low and the difficulty was relatively low in those days; game sizes were only a few tens of kilobytes.
Of course, this was mainly because the capacity of early storage media was limited, which meant that only games with such small capacities could be developed.
In terms of art, 8-bit machines use 8-bit graphics assets, limiting the color definition to only 256 (2^8) colors. Early games were almost entirely pixel games, with relatively simple colors and a small number of bytes per pixel. Furthermore, the reuse of game assets at the time further compressed the file size.
In terms of music, similar to art, music can only be represented by a maximum of 2^8 sound types, which is relatively simple.
Game tools also lack the concept of a "game engine." Game developers must consider directly calling the underlying layer for rendering, which will greatly reduce the number of intermediate layers and further reduce the size of the "code" in the game.
Zhao Ye wanted to develop game consoles and games, but he felt that his business was getting bigger and bigger, while the company's talent development speed was not keeping up with his plans.
Wujiang Microelectronics does have a large number of engineers, and many of them are proficient in both software and hardware, but they all have their own development tasks.
"The main markets for games are Japan and the United States. Japan has the most game industry professionals, and Japanese salaries are much lower than those of Americans. In addition, I also need to make arrangements for the Plaza Accord, so it is necessary for me to go abroad!"
"There is a foreign exchange market in Tokyo, so you can just go directly to Tokyo."
"Wujiang Company has set up a branch in RB, mainly selling Chinese character cards, typewriters and pagers, and has achieved good sales so far."
"We aim to develop the game consoles and software before the Plaza Accord is signed, and then sell them to make a fortune!"
Looks like I'll have to work overtime again!
Zhao Ye smiled bitterly; it was truly a bittersweet experience.
At 1 p.m., he took a plane and returned to the capital.
The development of the computer motherboard is progressing very rapidly, and Zhao Ye wants to finish it as soon as possible. On one hand, selling computer motherboards can be very profitable; on the other hand, the motherboard development team is highly skilled, and working with Zhao Ye, they can quickly develop the game console. This is because the main component of the game console is the motherboard. The motherboard team led by Wang Jizhi has already accumulated a wealth of advanced technology and experience in this area.
At 9:30 a.m. the following morning, Zhao Ye arrived at Wujiang Group, where the main developers of the computer motherboard were already waiting in the conference room.
Zhao Ye entered the conference room, and the two exchanged pleasantries.
"What stage has the computer motherboard project reached?" Zhao Ye asked directly from the head of the table.
Wang Jizhi replied, "The basic functions of the computer motherboard have been implemented. We are currently developing the 'dynamic overclocking technology' you mentioned earlier. After the motherboard adopts this technology, the system can always monitor the CPU's operating status, and can also automatically monitor system information such as I/O voltage, CPU temperature, core voltage, and fan speed. It also provides triple protection for the CPU, including a first-level buzzer alarm, a second-level CPU deceleration, and a third-level automatic shutdown protection to ensure CPU safety."
Furthermore, the motherboard features enhanced troubleshooting capabilities, with three LEDs corresponding to the computer's CPU, memory, and keyboard/mouse, allowing users to more intuitively understand the computer's status and quickly and accurately pinpoint the problem. This user-friendly computer troubleshooting function is convenient even for ordinary users!
Zhao Ye nodded and said, "Okay, I understand. Next, I will work with you to implement these functions!"
Upon hearing this, Wang Jizhi and the others showed expressions of joy.
In terms of technology, there is almost no problem that Zhao Ye cannot solve.
Many problems that had been troubling them for days were immediately solved once they were in Zhao Ye's hands.
Zhao Ye continued, "This time we have to work overtime to develop the computer motherboard because we also need to develop new products immediately. Time is very tight, so everyone will have to work hard for the next few months. Once the project is completed, there will be bonuses, not to mention that I will give you all a long vacation... Well, consider it a company team building activity, organizing everyone to go on a trip. As for where to go, we will decide by vote!"
After Zhao Ye finished speaking, everyone cheered.
"Long live the boss!!!"
"The boss is so generous!!!"
"It's just overtime, no problem. I'm single anyway, and I don't have anything to do after get off work!"
Upon hearing this, those with girlfriends or wives immediately exchanged bewildered glances, inwardly thinking, "You're single, that's impressive, but have you considered those who aren't single?"
A date? A movie? "Paying homage"? Aren't all of those things done at night?
"Boss, can I bring my girlfriend on the company team building trip?"
Zhao Ye smiled and said, "Sure, everyone can bring family members, including boyfriends/girlfriends, parents, siblings, etc., but in principle, no more than two."
"Really? That's wonderful! Boss is so generous!"
Zhao Ye smiled and said, "It's just a few dollars, no big deal."
After the meeting, many people were extremely excited, as if they had been injected with adrenaline.
For the next period of time, Zhao Ye spent most of his time in the laboratory. With the help of Zhao Ye, a technical genius, the development progress of the computer motherboard was made by leaps and bounds.
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