No, this is not an out-of-season April Fools' joke (according to the press release at least); KFC is really launching a gaming console in partnership with Cooler Master. Named the KFConsole and designed after the Bargain Bucket, it seems to be somewhat akin to the Steam Machine or a PC gaming tower at the very least.

The KFConsole campaign began on 11 June, went viral on Twitter and even earned a meme-worthy status on social media but apparently this new competitor in the gaming scene will indeed hit the market. Importantly, this machine is touted as featuring the world’s first built in chicken chamber to keep its contents hot, ready for consumption.

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In addition to the patented Chicken Chamber, the KFConsole packs the following gaming specs and features:

• Intel Nuc 9 Extreme Compute Element
• Asus powered GPU
• 2x Seagate BarraCuda 1TB SSDs (said to have PCIe NVMe speeds that are 6× faster)
• VR-ready
• Ray tracing
• Gameplay at up to 240fps for all games
• 4K display support with up to 240Hz output

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‘We all know the console war is vicious, but we’re very confident in the KFConsole as our flagship entry," said Mark Cheevers, PR & Social Media Lead at KFC UK & Ireland, in the press release. "This machine is capable of running games at top-level specs, all on top of keeping your meal warm for you to enjoy during your gaming experience... what’s not to like? If Sony or Microsoft want any tips on how to engineer a chicken chamber for their efforts next time, they’d be welcome to get in touch.’

Details regarding the cost of the KFConsole and its release window weren't made available as part of this announcement. But when (if?) it launches, would you consider buying this gaming device that doesn't want you to game on an empty stomach?

SOURCE: GBAtemp Inbox
KFConsole Official Page

 

[kehkou]

Current console war is about as fierce as a cottontail.
The KFConsole might make a good KFC & PLEX-night box. I vote to watch Chicken Run.

 

[SecureBoot]

If I didn't want to build my own PC, id seriously consider it

 

[Jayro]

If I had the money and resources, and engineers at my disposal, I could easily design a game console in a day, maybe less. The specs would be off the charts, and it would cost a lot though, rivaling mid-to-high-end gaming PCs, and drawing more watts from the wall than a single breaker circuit could handle.

If I didn't want to build my own PC, id seriously consider it

The vague "specs" sound like bullshit, even on paper.

 

[Apex]

I'm surprised marketing hasn't thought of "Finger clickin' good."

 

[Redhorse]

Am I the only one who sees the connection with...
The Hunger Games....?

but can it fit in your pocket? and the greasy finger prints on the handheld....

 

[Deleted-546533]

Burger King is better fastfood, but all we got is this lame sneak king games.

I'm glad this was the first reply as someone who literally cannot get enough of BK. :3
@Apex They did!

 

[Julie_Pilgrim]

Do they actually think this is gonna sell?

 

[Deleted-546533]

Given that the KFC's here in the UK can't even be relied upon to have chicken half the time, can we expect even worse stock problems with this than the PS5?

And when it is it's always dry as a Victorian novel's sense of humour, though not in a way that could be applied positively in any possible way here.

 

[smf]

If I had the money and resources, and engineers at my disposal, I could easily design a game console in a day, maybe less. The specs would be off the charts, and it would cost a lot though, rivaling mid-to-high-end gaming PCs, and drawing more watts from the wall than a single breaker circuit could handle.

So if you had the money and resources you could design a bad console?

I think everyone could do that.

 

[Noctosphere]

Do they actually think this is gonna sell?

as a collector maybe
But if it does have exclusive, it'll surely sell
But, tbh, I doubt there'll be any good exclusive except maybe chicken/restaurant-related video games

 

[jubbagee]

Just intrested to see what games actually get released on it lol

 

[Agusto101]

OMGF.... ok we are officially the most stupid species of the world, CONGRATULATIONS. But hey you will have your fried chicken ready always hahaha, fuck off xD

 

[osaka35]

i need one. because. because it is so bizzare and out there, this risk must be rewarded. plus finally a purpose given to excess heat. i guess.

 

[DrgnMasterKota]

Uh... yeah LOL guess this is really happening.

 

[Pacheko17]

This has my mom's approval. We'll be buying one.

 

[Agusto101]

2020 continues to be an absolute mess of a year

Totally agree it's just INCREDIBLE, the worst thing is that people are sooo stupid That they are going to buy it first day, Amazing.

 

[CTR640]

This PC (Personal Chicken) better be able to run Simulator Chicken at 4K120 while ray-tracing on ultra.

 

[gnmmarechal]

But why though?

You telling me you don't want a PC with a chicken drawer?

 

[IncredulousP]

Okay guys, let's get to work. The KFConsole ain't gonna emulate itself.

Why isn't there a KFConsole emulator for WiiU? The wiiu is powerful enough to play DS, so why no kfconsole? I say, there will be kfconsole emulator for it. Someone make it.

 

[Deleted User]

is this to compete with the bud light console?
it's automatically the worst however, it's powered by an asus gpu, we all know it's gonna coil whine like a motherfucker and then break after 8 weeks