We're certainly interested in seeing what happens next. But we find it hard to believe that Gizmondo will ever make a physical return, let alone become a success.
That said, if we were to gain control of a much-maligned electronic handheld with fairly decent tech specs (including an Nvidia-developed graphics card) we know what we'd make it into. With its notoriety and shady background, Gizmondo would make the perfect home-brew hub. By which, of course, we mean a console aimed squarely at appealing to pirates, modders and emulator-fans.
Our source hints that we might not be that far from the truth, pointing out that the original handheld had "no unique reason to exist". Offering an open, home-brew friendly handheld would attract interest. But, aside from any pesky legal issues, would gamers ignore the already establishedR4 DS cart, or the upcoming official NintendoDS Vision addon?
Above: The Gizmondo store in London shut up shop unsurprisingly quickly. Image taken fromUKResistance
"This is a sequel that could very well live up to utter madness we all saw unfold a few years back," our industry contact stresses. Because whatever happens, this resurrection isn't going to make us forget about the disaster that preceded it. The real bad news, though, is that while 2008 will be clearly be a bumper year for amusing (and terrifying) Gizmondo anecdotes and jokes, those factory-sealed handhelds we've been planning on flogging to collectors have dramatically dropped in value.
We couldn't possibly explain the whole Gizmondo story, but it's a fascinating tale nonetheless. Check out these features for more on one of gaming's most interesting scandals:
Gizmondo's Spectacular Crack-up(Wired magazine)
Ferrari Owner Had Other 'Crash'(LA Times)
