Developer | The 3DO Company, Panasonic Wondertainment |
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Type | Video game console |
Generation | Sixth generation era |
Lifespan | Cancelled |
Media | CD-ROM/DVD-ROM |
CPU | Dual 66 MHz PowerPC 602 |
Predecessor | 3DO Interactive Multiplayer |
Panasonic M2, earlier known as 3DO M2, is a multimedia terminal and cancelled video game console. It was initially developed by The 3DO Company as a peripheral chip for the 3DO Interactive Multiplayer before turning into a standalone system. In January 1996, the technology was acquired by Matsushita (Panasonic)[1][2] who continued development before cancelling the game console altogether in 1997. The M2 technology was then incorporated into commercial-oriented devices including a Konami arcade board and in interactive kiosks.[3]