History of video games/Platforms/Playpulse One
History[edit | edit source]
Development started in 2017, with a company being formally setup in 2018.[1]
The Playpulse One was announced in 2021 as an exercise bicycle with an integral game console.[2] 2 million dollars were raised to fund the system by September of 2021.[1] On November 17, 2022 it was announced that an undiscolsed amount had been invested in PlayPulse by NetEase.[3]
Preorders first opened on April 13, 2021 for $1,199 USD.[4] Preorders in late 2022 cost $1,600 USD.[3]
Technology[edit | edit source]
Compute[edit | edit source]
An Intel i5-9400F CPU powered the system.[5] The system featured a dedicated GPU.[6] The system included 8 gigabytes of RAM, and 2 gigabytes of dedicated video RAM, as well as a 64 gigabyte solid state disk.[5]
Hardware[edit | edit source]
The exercise bike includes a touchscreen measuring 24 inches (610 mm), as well as handlebars that integrate typical gamepad features.[5][4]
Software[edit | edit source]
Unity 3D was used as the game engine for launch games.[7]
Games[edit | edit source]
Pedaltanks[edit | edit source]
A MOBA based around tank combat.[8][2]
Helios[edit | edit source]
A mashup of the running game and rougelite genres.[2][8]
Heatstreet[edit | edit source]
Vehicle based game.[7]
Bumpercars[edit | edit source]
An outer space themed bumper car game.[7]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ a b "Playpulse raises $2M for exercise bike that turns fitness into a game". VentureBeat. 27 September 2021. https://venturebeat.com/games/playpulse-raises-2m-for-exercise-bike-that-turns-fitness-into-a-game/.
- ↑ a b c Shive, Chris (13 April 2021). "Playpulse Announces A Fitness Bike and Video Game Console - Hardcore Gamer". hardcoregamer.com. https://hardcoregamer.com/videos/playpulse-announces-a-fitness-bike-and-video-game-console/401970/.
- ↑ a b Sinclair, Brendan (18 November 2022). "NetEase invests in gaming fitness bike outfit PlayPulse" (in en). GamesIndustry.biz. https://www.gamesindustry.biz/netease-invests-in-gaming-fitness-bike-outfit-playpulse.
- ↑ a b Cooper, Daniel (April 13, 2021). "Playpulse's smart exercise bike lets you choose between workout classes and Netflix". Engadget. https://www.engadget.com/playpulse-one-connected-exercise-bike-netflix-150037431.html.
- ↑ a b c Kollat, Matt (16 December 2022). "Step aside, Peloton: PlayPulse's gamified workout experience might be the next best thing in home exercise" (in en). T3. https://www.t3.com/news/playpulses-gamified-workout-experience-might-be-the-next-best-thing-after-peloton.
- ↑ "Meet Playpulse ONE - IGN" (in en). April 13, 2021. https://www.ign.com/videos/meet-playpulse-one.
- ↑ a b c Bankhurst, Adam (13 April 2021). "Playpulse ONE Is an All-In-One Exercise Bike, Video Game Console, and Entertainment System" (in en). IGN. https://www.ign.com/articles/playpulse-one-is-an-all-in-one-exercise-bike-video-game-console-and-entertainment-system.
- ↑ a b Hearn, Patrick (30 April 2021). "The Playpulse One Has You Play Video Games While You Workout" (in en). Digital Trends. https://www.digitaltrends.com/health-fitness/playpulse-one-has-you-play-video-games-while-you-workout/.