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NVIDIA NZONE Web Site Helps Consumers
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Posted by Donster on: 2006-04-24 15:37:00 806
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More Than 1.8 Million Uses of the 'System Requirements Lab' Translates to Customer Satisfaction
By Don Miller @ Combatsim.com
Buying PC games got a lot easier for consumers who have surfed to http://www.nzone.co.uk, a NVIDIA-designed Web portal for gamers, and used the site’s System Requirements Lab, a special Web-based tool that allows them to check the hardware configuration of their PC and see if they have the necessary hardware to unleash a gaming experience that is rich in visuals and strong on performance.
On average, consumers are using the Systems Requirement Lab to conduct approximately 15,000 tests per day to determine their hardware compatibility against an extensive list of software titles including such hardware-intensive games as Tomb Raider:Legend and Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion. By being able to check on their hardware status before they buy the game, consumers can make educated purchasing decisions, which helps to reduce the rate of software returns that plague both online and brick and mortar retailers.
“Gamers have titles like The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-Earth II, TimeShift, F.E.A.R., and Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion at the top of their wish lists,” said Howard Tong, Vice President of Newegg.com. “With so many games demanding the latest in PC hardware, NVIDIA offering the System Requirements Lab couldn’t have been more timely. It is designed with our customers in mind and ultimately allows us to better serve them.”
Powered by technology from Husdawg LLC, the System Requirements Lab is an easy-to-use analysis tool that instantly provides a detailed snapshot of a user’s computer system configuration and compares it against the minimum and recommended system requirements for specific PC games. Users with compatible hardware will be given a “green light,” while users with systems that may not be properly equipped to play the latest PC games will receive advisory information on how to upgrade their systems.
“The System Requirements Lab is a convenient and time-saving tool for gamers who want to ensure a high quality PC experience, said Bill Gardner, CEO of Eidos. “With all of our PC title releases, including the highly-anticipated Tomb Raider: Legend and Hitman: Blood Money, we expect an upsurge of gamers keen to test their systems for game compatibility. We believe that giving consumers the power to test hardware compatibility before they buy helps reduce customer support calls and dramatically decreases returns to retail. In short, the Systems Requirement Lab enables users to have the best game play experience possible and helps promote a healthier PC market for everyone.”
The incorporation of the System Requirements Lab further extends the NVIDIA “The Way It’s Meant to Be Played” programme, which singles out games created on and played best with NVIDIA hardware to make it easier for consumers to achieve a stellar gaming experience. The System Requirements Lab can be accessed via the NVIDIA nZone Web site at http://www.nzone.co.uk.
“Our relationship with NVIDIA reflects the growing commitment companies have in providing consumers with the best PC experience,” said John Hussey, CEO Husdawg, LLC. “Consumers at all levels find the System Requirements Lab is easy to use—pick a product and click a button—and very accessible. Since we don’t collect any personally identifiable data, consumers can use this product with confidence.”
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