| The Pippin—stylized as PiPP!N—is a multimedia platform and fifth-generation home console developed by Apple and produced under license by Bandai (models include Atmark and @WORLD) and later Katz Media. Released in Japan in March 1996 (Atmark) and North America in September 1996 (@WORLD), it was priced at approximately $599 and discontinued by 1997 after selling around 42,000 units worldwide. Based on a 66 MHz PowerPC 603 processor with 6 MB RAM and 128 KB NVRAM, the Pippin runs a trimmed-down version of Mac OS System 7.5.2. It features a 4× CD-ROM drive, VGA-capable video output to TVs via multiple formats (PAL/NTSC/VGA), stereo audio, and built-in modem and connector ports for ADB, USB/SCSI accessories, and optional components like RAM expansions and floppy drives. The wireless “AppleJack” controller includes a trackball, directional pad, and action buttons. |
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