Panasonic to launch MMO-capable Jungle portable gaming console

Swinging onto the scene

| Oct 5, 2010

Panasonic is attempting to eliminate the isolated, home-bound image of MMO gaming with a new handheld system, the Jungle.

Resembling a chunky clamshell, the linux-powered Jungle comes complete with a QWERTY keyboard, and will probably access the internet via wi-fi.

Panasonic is yet to release the full system specs, but the recently launched official site states that "this mean little machine features a kick ass display, touch pad, keyboard, and other gaming controls that we'll be saying more about soon."

The website also features a video of the imminent browser based MMO, Battlestar Galactica Online. The game's release later this year should prove to be a good benchmark for the Jungle's capabilities.

Panasonic is expected to release the Jungle mid-2011.

^{The vaguely informative Jungle video.} CrunchGear

Wayne Turton

Wayne's childhood ambition was to become a superhero. However, having been told that running round in tights is improper adult behaviour he now spends his days playing video games and watching cartoons instead. Millions of citizens sleep more soundly in the knowledge that he isn't watching over them.

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