Gizmondo head released from jail

Author: Joe Martin
Published: 24th January 2008
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Gizmondo head released from jail

The Gizmondo - face it, it was never going to take off, was it?

The Gizmondo - now there was a device always destined to fail, alongside countless other Nintendo DS rivals like the Tapwave Zodiac. Interestingly though, the Gizmondo wasn't just interesting because of how it flopped on the market, it was also because of the men behind the magic - especially the convicted Stefan Erikson, or 'Fat Steve' as he's apparently known to the Swedish mob.

Stefan, who was convicted for embezzlement, was quite a character. Not only did he crash an extremely expensive Enzo Ferrari while apparently street racing in California, he was also wrapped up in all sorts of unlawful activity. Police found a handgun magazine near the crash site and it was revealed that Eriksson's friends and fiance were involved with stolen cars and perjury.

It all came to a head when Stefan went to prison in November 2006 after pleading no contest to charges of embezzlement, with a sentence of three years.

But now he's out!

Stefan was apparently moved to a detention centre outside LA in early December last year and has now been removed from the US completely.

"Everything was ready before Christmas. It took a while for the Swedish consulate to prepare a new passport. But he's expected to be on his way very soon," Mrs Eriksson, who lives in Germany, told a Swedish newspaper.

Did you ever buy a Gizmondo or any other equally ill-fated gaming device or have you stayed with brands you trust? Let us know in the forums.
Quote DXR_13KE 24th January 2008, 12:32
Gizmondo ? whats that?
Quote curme 24th January 2008, 12:41
There was a good article on Wired about Eriksson here. Pretty wild stuff.
Quote rhuitron 24th January 2008, 18:10
Good News Everyone.


NOBODY bought one!!!!

LOL
Quote DLoney 24th January 2008, 21:45
get new management, and hit the goals that they have stated; and it could take off.
http://sandberghans.blogspot.com/2008/01/carl-freer-starts-over-with-gizmondo.html
Quote CanadianViking 24th January 2008, 23:25
I was actually very interested in on of these. They seemed like an awesome multimedia device.

But the price tag of $500 killed it for me.
Quote Ryu_ookami 24th January 2008, 23:51
is it not just a rip off cheap version of a PSP ?
Quote Major 25th January 2008, 01:08
Shame really, it could of been one heck of a portable.
Quote CanadianViking 25th January 2008, 02:17
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Originally Posted by Ryu_ookami
is it not just a rip off cheap version of a PSP ?

Actually, I remember hearing about these BEFORE the PSP. And, in all honesty, this had more capability in my eyes. It had a built-in camera, built-in GPS, it could play videos, view photos, watch videos, listen to music. It's pretty much a pimped out PSP...


With a hell of a lot less developer support. Even when it came out sadly. :(
Quote Ryu_ookami 25th January 2008, 03:26
thats cool reason i asked is i've never heard of this item but if its that good all he needs to do is add internet browseing and a mobile phone and he has the next big thing
Quote 8igdave 26th January 2008, 16:27
why was he let out early?
Quote Cthippo 28th January 2008, 04:54
Quote:
Originally Posted by 8igdave
why was he let out early?

It's normal for non-violent offenders in California to only serve a portion of their sentance (I've heard 20% is standard). Not enough room in the jails, etc etc.
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