Barge, As you stated "Which of the above consoles are capable of Interoperable Security protocols? None. Phantom is Interoperable. Do you think that is a significant differentiator? I do." I agree there might be a small window of opportunity for Phantom but considering Sony and Microsoft are both well aware of TPM technology and interoperability I find it hard to believe they will allow a little company to grab ANY significant market share.
Whitewash--Fair enough. But: It appears that Phantom will have a jump on the Gorillas in offering TPM's. The TPM's will allow the creation of a secure private network for game players, with a potential limitless universe of available games.
In addition, Phantom has never marketed themselves as aiming to beat up on companies such as Sony and Microsoft.
Bachus may not have the answers to all of the questions right now, but his honesty about the position that the company is in and its future plans is refreshing, as is his realism. "We're not going head to head with Sony or Microsoft - to be honest, we're not even going to see their tail lights," he tells us. "But we will build a loyal and enthusiastic user base - we'll have our place in this industry alongside the consoles and the PC."
Whatever other questions remain unanswered, the biggest question of all - whether the Phantom is actually for real, and whether Infinium is serious about it - has certainly been answered. "I spent more time probing these guys and asking tough questions than any journalist has," says Bachus, "and I would not be talking to you today if I was not confident in the company."
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