Panasonic M2

Panasonic M2 (console)
DeveloperThe 3DO Company, Panasonic Wondertainment
TypeVideo game console
LifespanCancelled
MediaCD-ROM/DVD-ROM
CPUDual 66 MHz PowerPC 602
Predecessor3DO Interactive Multiplayer

Panasonic M2, earlier known as 3DO M2, is a multimedia terminal and cancelled video game console. It was initially developed by The 3DO Company as a peripheral chip for the 3DO hardware before turning into a standalone successor system. In January 1996, the technology was acquired by Matsushita (Panasonic) who continued development as their own game console before cancelling it altogether in 1997. The M2 technology was then incorporated into commercial-oriented devices including a Konami arcade board and in interactive kiosks.