TDK Corporation today announced that it has signed a peripherals license agreement with The 3DO Company of Redwood City, Calif. TDK plans to manufacture and distribute the 3DO(TM) Memory Card and a card reader for the 3DO Interactive Multiplayer (TM) system.
The Memory Card, a highly durable and convenient source of expanded and portable memory, will enable 3DO system owners to save the state of video games on the card and easily transport saved games from one 3DO system to another.
“TDK is pleased to join the 3DO family and to be the first company licensed to produce the 3DO Memory Card and card reader,” said Hiroshi Sato, president, TDK Corporation.
“We expect the 3DO Memory Card to be a success among the rapidly growing population of 3DO consumers.”
The 3DO Memory Card will enhance the current 3DO line of products and will enable a new depth to interactive software requiring the unique features of a memory card for the 3DO system.
“The 3DO Memory Card is a frequently requested peripheral among 3DO consumers,” said Hugh Martin, 3DO’s chief operating officer.
“TDK’s experience as a manufacturer of a wide range of recording media and its well-known brand name are major advantages in establishing its position in the 3DO business.”
The TDK 3DO Memory Card will be designed to be compatible with all 3DO Interactive Multiplayer systems and will connect to the unit via the expansion port. The Memory Card is expected to be available form TDK in the first quarter of 1995.
NOTE: This is a copy of an old 3DO related Press Release – reformatted and originally copied from various old Google Group forum posts.