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Razor, the gaming hardware specialist, has revealed Project Fiona, a new high performance PC gaming tablet set for release in Q4 2012 at under $1000.
The tablet is powered by Intel’s 3rd generation Core i7 Ivy Bridge Processor and can therefore run PC games natively, without the need for additional development, or optimisation.
The new tablet combines a traditional twin-stick gamepad with a multi-touch screen and accelerometers. There’s even force feedback and Dolby 7.1 audio certified by THX.
“Project Fiona’s combination of high performance Intel-based gaming hardware and innovative tablet design is specifically focused for PC gamers. It will unleash the PC gamer to play their existing and future high-end games in one of the most exciting new form factors – a tablet,” said Brad Graff, director of Partner Marketing, Netbook & Tablet Group, Intel.
The tablet can also be docked, making it possible to play on the move using the built in controller and pick up the game when back at home using a keyboard and mouse.
“While multi-touch screens have become the de facto user interface for tablets, they are not the right interface for serious PC gaming,” said Min-Liang Tan, CEO, Razer. “The user interface we have designed for Project Fiona allows all existing PC games to be played right out of the box and also provides game developers new opportunities as they develop next-gen games on a highly-intuitive platform. Both developers and gamers are going to love the new user interface that combines the best of a gamepad, multi-touch screen and accelerometers for an all-new gaming experience on-the-go.”
At CES 2012 Razor was showing THQ’s Space Marine on the tablet, whilst the promo video below also highlights a number of other games.
The form factor makes the tablet look unwieldy to use in the conventional manner to browse the internet, but as a traditional gaming platform it shows some promise.
We’ll have to wait and see just how capable the device is before making any judgement.
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