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<blockquote data-quote="jaredmorgs" data-source="post: 161480" data-attributes="member: 459"><p>This post deals with my experience on the Android platform since TPA was released. There is some speculation, indicated with parenthesis in-line. </p><p></p><p>I'll throw this into the pot now, having just pulled the trigger on a purchase from Amazon US. I'll be getting an NVidia Shield Tablet. Google "shield.nvidia.com" to see what this $299 tablet is capable of.</p><p></p><p>This device is the beginning of a trend in mobile markets where hardware is catching up fast (FAST) with PC. </p><p></p><p>It is a dedicated gaming tablet. Speakers with bass-reflex ports. A Wi-Fi direct controller (half as latent as Bluetooth) . It's own built-in controller mapping software (that does not require root). A mode where you can connect it to your TV in "Console Mode". </p><p></p><p>I unreservedly believe I could run PC quality polys and textures on this tablet. And it still wouldn't break a sweat (just throw an .apk my way FlippyFloppy with PC assets <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite7" alt=":p" title="Stick out tongue :p" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":p" />)</p><p></p><p>FarSight have an opportunity to develop for this new age of device, but (I speculate that) it will require a significant amount of re-tooling in their SDLC. </p><p></p><p>I'm painfully aware that FarSight also have the challenge of where to "draw the line" with mobile. Considering this course of action has the following consequences:</p><p></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Which version of iOS or Android do they stop supporting.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">What minimum device spec should they cut off support at? </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">How will that affect existing customers on the platform (we're talking refunds of all table purchases, or other recompense if they decide to do that)? </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">How will cutting out everything below iOS 4 or Android 4.1 affect their future revenue projections?</li> </ul><p></p><p>This is where it starts going from black and white, to grey.</p><p></p><p>The only way FarSight could move into the 64-bit era of Mobile platforms is to re-release The Pinball Arcade as a fresh release on Google Play. New minimum hardware targets and OS cut-offs.</p><p></p><p>This is very similar to what Zen Pinball had to do in the last year when people purchased tablets that made it impossible for them to play the game smoothly. They refunded people's purchases on the platform.</p><p></p><p>Now, we're a long way away from this place I believe. It is worth thinking of the possibilities if Farsight decide to re-release as a "HD" version. I believe they are not disposing of their tables this time around, after being stung with Pinball Hall of Fame, so it is possible (but by no means confirmed in any way) that a re-release of the game may occur in future years.</p><p></p><p>Pinball is a cyclical hobby. Generally every 10 to 15 years the hobby goes through a renaissance of sorts. We're seeing it now with pinball houses ramping up production as new markets emerge.</p><p></p><p>With a cache of tables that are now incredibly valuable to home collectors, and a pedigree of producing realistic digital pinball, I think we can look forward to good things in our future.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="jaredmorgs, post: 161480, member: 459"] This post deals with my experience on the Android platform since TPA was released. There is some speculation, indicated with parenthesis in-line. I'll throw this into the pot now, having just pulled the trigger on a purchase from Amazon US. I'll be getting an NVidia Shield Tablet. Google "shield.nvidia.com" to see what this $299 tablet is capable of. This device is the beginning of a trend in mobile markets where hardware is catching up fast (FAST) with PC. It is a dedicated gaming tablet. Speakers with bass-reflex ports. A Wi-Fi direct controller (half as latent as Bluetooth) . It's own built-in controller mapping software (that does not require root). A mode where you can connect it to your TV in "Console Mode". I unreservedly believe I could run PC quality polys and textures on this tablet. And it still wouldn't break a sweat (just throw an .apk my way FlippyFloppy with PC assets :P) FarSight have an opportunity to develop for this new age of device, but (I speculate that) it will require a significant amount of re-tooling in their SDLC. I'm painfully aware that FarSight also have the challenge of where to "draw the line" with mobile. Considering this course of action has the following consequences: [LIST] [*]Which version of iOS or Android do they stop supporting. [*]What minimum device spec should they cut off support at? [*]How will that affect existing customers on the platform (we're talking refunds of all table purchases, or other recompense if they decide to do that)? [*]How will cutting out everything below iOS 4 or Android 4.1 affect their future revenue projections? [/LIST] This is where it starts going from black and white, to grey. The only way FarSight could move into the 64-bit era of Mobile platforms is to re-release The Pinball Arcade as a fresh release on Google Play. New minimum hardware targets and OS cut-offs. This is very similar to what Zen Pinball had to do in the last year when people purchased tablets that made it impossible for them to play the game smoothly. They refunded people's purchases on the platform. Now, we're a long way away from this place I believe. It is worth thinking of the possibilities if Farsight decide to re-release as a "HD" version. I believe they are not disposing of their tables this time around, after being stung with Pinball Hall of Fame, so it is possible (but by no means confirmed in any way) that a re-release of the game may occur in future years. Pinball is a cyclical hobby. Generally every 10 to 15 years the hobby goes through a renaissance of sorts. We're seeing it now with pinball houses ramping up production as new markets emerge. With a cache of tables that are now incredibly valuable to home collectors, and a pedigree of producing realistic digital pinball, I think we can look forward to good things in our future. [/QUOTE]
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