Difference between revisions of "Onyx"
m |
m |
||
Line 13: | Line 13: | ||
The SGI Onyx is a Graphics [https://web.archive.org/web/20240312065447/http://www.sgidepot.co.uk/onyxgs.html| supercomputer] released in 1993. It was used for 3D rendering, animation, colour correction, editing, compositing, effects and digital painting. | The SGI Onyx is a Graphics [https://web.archive.org/web/20240312065447/http://www.sgidepot.co.uk/onyxgs.html| supercomputer] released in 1993. It was used for 3D rendering, animation, colour correction, editing, compositing, effects and digital painting. | ||
− | =Emulators= | + | ==Emulators== |
{{no current emulators}} | {{no current emulators}} | ||
+ | ==[[wikipedia:SGI Challenge|Challenge]]== | ||
+ | placeholder text | ||
+ | ==Third-party hardware== | ||
+ | ===GatorVision=== | ||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | Onyx-based hardware made by Disney Imagineering. the only known game that used GatorVision was Aladdin Magic Carpet Ride, A Disney World Ride that opened in 1998 and closed in 2017, | ||
− | + | ===ESIG-2000=== | |
− | = | + | ---- |
− | |||
− | |||
− | =ESIG-2000= | ||
The ESIG2000 is a [[wikipedia:Glossary_of_computer_graphics#image_generator|image generator]] released by Evans & Sutherland that connects to the Onyx, It was made to provide realtime rendering for simulators. | The ESIG2000 is a [[wikipedia:Glossary_of_computer_graphics#image_generator|image generator]] released by Evans & Sutherland that connects to the Onyx, It was made to provide realtime rendering for simulators. | ||
− | ==Virtual Glider== | + | ====Virtual Glider==== |
+ | ---- | ||
Released by Evans & Sutherland in 1993, Virtual Glider is ESIG2000-based hardware designed for VR simulators. Only 22 Virtual Glider systems were made with Canyons & Metropolis being the only titles were released for it. | Released by Evans & Sutherland in 1993, Virtual Glider is ESIG2000-based hardware designed for VR simulators. Only 22 Virtual Glider systems were made with Canyons & Metropolis being the only titles were released for it. | ||
− | ==The Loch Ness Expedition== | + | ====The Loch Ness Expedition==== |
+ | ---- | ||
A VR [https://www.arcade-history.com/?n=the-loch-ness-expedition&page=detail&id=29444| game] released in 1993 by Iwerks Entertainment. It used ESIG2000-based hardware call "Virtual Adventure". | A VR [https://www.arcade-history.com/?n=the-loch-ness-expedition&page=detail&id=29444| game] released in 1993 by Iwerks Entertainment. It used ESIG2000-based hardware call "Virtual Adventure". | ||
+ | |||
+ | |||
[[Category:VR]] | [[Category:VR]] | ||
[[Category:Computers]] | [[Category:Computers]] | ||
[[Category:SGI computers]] | [[Category:SGI computers]] |
Revision as of 08:56, 12 March 2024
Developer | Silicon Graphics |
---|---|
Type | Computer |
Release date | 1993 |
Discontinued | 1999 |
Introductory price | $120000 (VTX graphics) $160000 (RE2) |
Predecessor | Crimson |
Successor | Onyx2 |
Emulated | ✗ |
The SGI Onyx is a Graphics supercomputer released in 1993. It was used for 3D rendering, animation, colour correction, editing, compositing, effects and digital painting.
Contents
Emulators
THERE ARE CURRENTLY NO EMULATORS FOR THIS DEVICE. ANY YOUTUBE VIDEOS CLAIMING TO OFFER THEM ARE SCAMS!
Challenge
placeholder text
Third-party hardware
GatorVision
Onyx-based hardware made by Disney Imagineering. the only known game that used GatorVision was Aladdin Magic Carpet Ride, A Disney World Ride that opened in 1998 and closed in 2017,
ESIG-2000
The ESIG2000 is a image generator released by Evans & Sutherland that connects to the Onyx, It was made to provide realtime rendering for simulators.
Virtual Glider
Released by Evans & Sutherland in 1993, Virtual Glider is ESIG2000-based hardware designed for VR simulators. Only 22 Virtual Glider systems were made with Canyons & Metropolis being the only titles were released for it.
The Loch Ness Expedition
A VR game released in 1993 by Iwerks Entertainment. It used ESIG2000-based hardware call "Virtual Adventure".