Microsoft has confirmed that its new Zune HD handheld will feature gaming functionality. The company said in a press release that the new iPhone-styled touch-screen media player, will support “fun 3D games” such as Project Gotham Racing: Ferrari Edition, Vans Sk8: Pool Service and Audiosurf Tilt.
Games can be added to Zune HD via Zune Marketplace over the Wi-Fi connection or when connected to Zune PC software. At the moment available in the US only, the 16GB Zune HD retails for $219.99 and the 32GB version for $289.99. The device features a built-in HD radio receiver, HD video output capabilities, an OLED touch screen and an internet browser. Microsoft also said that it will support applications like a calculator, an MSN Weather app, Twitter and Facebook.
It was only matter of time till Microsoft wanted a bite at the cherry in the mobile market but also in the mobile game market where they could potentially have a considerable advantage over even Apple. It remains to be seen how the Zune will fare as both a mobile device but also a portable games console.
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