Samsung Nebula

The Samsung Nebula (also known by its codename: Project Hourglass) is a home video game console developed by Samsung and released in most regions on July 31, 2028. The Nebula is a tenth generation console, competing directly with Sony's PlayStation 6, Microsoft's Xbox XP, Nintendo's Switch 2, and Intellivision's Amico 2. The console also marks Samsung's first step in entering the console market. (The Nuon doesn't count, as it was developed by VM Labs; Samsung was merely a manufacturer alongside Motorola, RCA, and Toshiba.)
The Nebula is unique compared to its competitors, as the console houses an A.I. interface named Nebula that can communicate and interact with the player in many ways. Additionally, the console uses its own unique form of physical media in the form of Nebula Cards - which can be placed near two different NFC sensors on the console and be scanned directly into the console's flash storage to instantly unlock new games or new content within games.
The console received mostly positive reviews upon launch, with praise being directed towards its A.I. interface, controller, launch titles, and free use of online multiplayer. The console initially retailed for US$399.99 and sold over 15 million units within its first year of release.
==History==
===Development===
Around May of 2025, industry insiders stated that Samsung was looking to enter the gaming market with a console of their own. While many did point out that Samsung has more than enough money and resources to enter the console race, many questioned if it was even necessary. Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo were all competing to be top dog, Intellivision had managed to garner their own niche with the Amico, and companies like Ouya, Valve, and Atari had all tried and failed miserably to leave their mark in the console market years before. However, some were enthusiastic about the idea of Samsung entering the mainstream console hardware business, as it meant more competition and better opportunities for consumers and developers alike.
Rumors of a Samsung console continued over the course of the next few months, with rumors surfacing that Samsung was looking to buy a number of AAA studios to make exclusive games for their hardware. Finally, that November, Samsung Electronics president Young Sohn confirmed that the company was developing a video game console known as Project Hourglass. He also announced the formation of their new game studio, Samsung Interactive, and that the company had acquired a few companies to make exclusive AAA software for their console. These studios include: Sega, Capcom, Konami, and Square Enix. Additionally, Sohn would state that Project Hourglass would be one of the company's most unique and innovative pieces of tech in years.
By March 2026, leakers managed to obtain a patent on some of the hardware going into Project Hourglass, such as the console using artificial intelligence and the console's supposed name of Samsung Nova. These leaks were quickly taken down after Samsung threatened legal action against the leakers.
===Announcement===
Samsung made a surprise appearance at the end of E3 2026, where they revealed Project Hourglass as the Samsung Nebula. Young Sohn and president of Samsung Interactive, B.C., went on to reveal some of the console's features. They showed themselves talking directly to the console itself and it responding back instantly, proving that the leaks regarding A.I. was true, and how it could be used in certain games. The two men went on to announce that the console would launch on July 31, 2028 and would be priced at US$399.99. Additionally, they announced a Founder's Edition bundle featuring the long-awaited Sonic Adventure 3, which would be priced at US$599.99 and come packaged with a number of collector's items.
Samsung also announced a number of games being developed exclusively for Nebula. Aside from Sonic Adventure 3, these games include: The Nebula Chronicles, Street Fighter VII, Nights Reborn, a new Resident Evil title, a new Final Fantasy title, and a new Dance Dance Revolution title.
===Marketing and promotions===
Less than an hour after their E3 presentation, Samsung posted a trailer showcasing the console on all of its social media pages. The commercial shows the Nebula character materializing herself through the use of stars, before making her way down to Earth. She then casually strolls through a nearby park where Ken and Ryu are fighting before joining in the fight herself and narrowly winning. She then starts running down a major highway, only to encounter Sonic the Hedgehog; Nebula creates a pair of hoverboards and the two start racing, with the winner of the race left unknown. Finally, Nebula can be seen entering an arcade and approaches a Dance Dance Revolution console. She begins dancing against several other players while casually commenting on her opponents' skills. The commercial ends with Nebula entering an apartment, winking at the camera, and turning into a video game console while asking the viewer, "Do you wanna play?"
==Release==
The Samsung Nebula was released in most regions on July 31, 2028. Upon release, the Samsung Nebula was released in three different colors at retail: Milky Way, Black Hole, and Galaxy Purple. A limited edition Sonic Adventure 3 Nebula was released as part of the Founder's Edition, which also contained a physical copy of Sonic Adventure 3, a CD of the game's official soundtrack, a limited edition Sonic Adventure 3 headset, a collector's poster signed by the Sonic Team, a Nebula keyboard, a certificate of authenticity, a $100 gift card to the Nebula Store, and a free 2 year subscription to the Nebula Pro service. Only 10,000 Founder's Editions were produced and were only available through Samsung's website.
Other colors were introduced months after launch, some of which are exclusive to certain retailers.
*Supernova
*Solar Flare
*Lunar Eclipse (Glow-in-the-dark; Walmart exclusive)
*Samsung Colors Edition (samsung.com exclusive)
*Target Edition (Target exclusive)
*GameStop Edition (GameStop exclusive)
*Vintage Woodgrain (Limited edition)
A clear version of the console also exists, but is reserved exclusively for developers.
==Hardware==
The Samsung Nebula contains 32 GB of GDDR6 RAM and 2.5 TB of internal flash storage. The player may choose to add additional storage via microSD cards or external hard drives, with no limit on how much storage can be added. The console uses a custom operating system known as NebulaOS, and is powered by Samsung's Omega chipset. This makes the Nebula the second most powerful console of its generation, behind the Xbox XP.
The console has LED lights built into the body, which constantly change colors. The player may adjust the brightness of the lights to their choosing, select which lights activate in what order, or turn them off altogether.
===Controller===
The Nebula Controller looks and functions like any other modern-day video game controller, and has a battery life ranging from 9-12 hours. One of the key features of the controller is its OLED touchscreen, which is more akin to the design of the DualShock 4's touchpad. However, the screen can be turned off completely to reserve battery life.
Just like the console itself, the controllers also have LED lights built into them. The lights on the controller stay in sync with the lights on the console and can also be adjusted to the player's choosing
A headphone jack is present on the top of the controller, to allow use with wired headsets.
A single Nebula Controller is priced at $40.
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