Opera
Gaming consoles
Modern gaming consoles (currently seventh generation) include myriad features, including the ability to play high-definition DVDs, Internet connectivity and the possibility for interaction with remote consoles (empowering interactive multi-player games, for example). The gaming sector changes rapidly and the popularity of one console can quickly wane while another becomes dominant in an innovation-driven, competitive environment. Because Opera’s standards-based core technology is the same across the board and remarkably compact and configurable, it is versatile enough to develop customized widget applications and for Web browsing.
Benefits
Full Internet access
Gaming consoles can act as a doorway to browsing the full Internet.
Constant content stream
Opera can help facilitate the distribution and download of content from OEMs and content providers (such as games or security updates). Constant connectivity permits content creators and OEMs to update or refresh end-user content (for example, video games no longer have to be static entities and can be updated with new content; this is a potential revenue-generating activity).
Fully customizable Web applications
Customized Web applications, e.g. tools to get instant information or services on almost anything, such as updates on sports scores, can be created and used on gaming consoles to personalize the experience and offer standalone services without having to access the full Internet.
Community building
With Opera acting as an application environment, Web-enabled gaming consoles encourage the building of online communities and information/game sharing and interactivity.
The Opera reputation
Opera is a trusted partner and solid, experienced company working closely with partners to rapidly bring new products to market. Traded on the Norwegian stock exchange and deployed to millions of customers, Opera Software is a leader in the Web technology industry.