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Introducing
the Ackibox. The portable solution for the modern
console gamer.
(prototype
images)
Features
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Protective
carrying case provides a portable console gaming experience
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Case quickly
opens for easy access to the equipment
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Hinged lid
adjusts for an optimal viewing angle
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Equipment is
securely anchored within the case
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Cables are
neatly managed in a separate cord compartment
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Integration of
a modern game console with a flat panel television
Being an
avid gamer, I often found myself at a friend's house,
enjoying some gaming action. But there
were certain annoying things about the experience, and it
wasn't bad attitudes, cold pizza, or stinky feet.
It was that I often found myself playing on 1/2 or 1/4 of
the screen and using someone else's profile on someone
else's console. I'm all for sharing, but not having
the full, single-console, single-television experience can
really reduce the fun (literally). Many times the difficulties
of setting up and transporting the right number of
consoles and televisions was the obstacle to everyone
having the full experience. It often took us over an
hour just to get everything setup before we could really
begin playing.
It was
these experiences that inspired the invention of the
Ackibox (Acrobatic Box). I began working on the first
prototype in 2005. I built it out of 3/4" oak
plywood, and it was a heavy monster. However, it was
exciting to see the idea come to reality and it proved
the concept was appealing to those who saw it in action. I began to see how useful this could be to
any console gamer needing a certain degree of portability.
My close friends teased me about how heavy it was, so in
2006 I built my second prototype, cutting the weight in
half. This prototype showed that the Ackibox could
be a practical addition to a gamer's lifestyle.
With the
improved prototype, I have been enjoying the benefits of
the Ackibox for several months now. It allows me to quickly
pack up and go to a LAN party or to a friend's house. I
am able to easily store it in a closet whenever I need to
keep it safe and hidden. Plus it provides me with a new
gaming setup, freeing up my computer monitor, so I can
play games while still having the full use of my computer.
Later this year, I'll be taking the Ackibox on its first
family vacation. It will allow us to watch DVDs and
play some games in the hotel room. A buddy of mine
said he would love to have one when traveling for work.
I am
looking for a company willing to produce and bring the Ackibox
to market
because I am eager to get this into the hands of gamers
everywhere.
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