Video by Tech District · Watch on YouTube ↗
About this video
The Gizmondo was supposed to challenge Nintendo and Sony, but instead became one of the biggest disasters in gaming history. Launched in 2005 with GPS, a built-in camera, and ambitious promises, this handheld sold fewer than 25,000 units before its spectacular collapse.
From extravagant celebrity promotions and millions in losses to criminal scandals and a shocking Ferrari Enzo crash involving executive Stefan Eriksson, discover how Gizmondo went from a promising gaming revolution to one of the most infamous failures in tech history.
From extravagant celebrity promotions and millions in losses to criminal scandals and a shocking Ferrari Enzo crash involving executive Stefan Eriksson, discover how Gizmondo went from a promising gaming revolution to one of the most infamous failures in tech history.
Explore the companies
Sources & further reading
Source notes are being assembled. See the company index for archival leads.