Posted 04/03/09 at 12:25:53 PM by David Murphy

Xbox 360?  PlayStation 3?  OnLive?  Psh.  A company you've never heard of released the first-ever Linux-based gaming console today, and if this is the route that open-source is taking to your living room... count me out.  Envizions Computer Entertainment's EVO Smart Console looks like the dark offspring of a PlayStation 2 and a home-theater PC -- only, instead of a baby, a penguin popped out.

Early adopters can pick up the Linux-based console starting today, with retail units expected to ship on April 10.  The system will set you back anywhere from $280 to $350, with the price shooting up to $380 after April 17.  Most games for the system will come shipped on SD cards at a cost of $20, although Envizions maintains that developers will be free to set whatever price they want for their offerings.  

Take a moment if you need one, because I'm about to delve into the guts of this pioneer platform.  Ready?  Click the link!

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