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

 

[banjo2]

I hope the people who review it will eat the chicken on-screen as well

 

[smf]

LOL that is exactly what marketing is

If marketing could make people buy things you would have everything ever marketed, because they made you buy them. It's not mind control.

It can be a good marketing campaign without making every single person buy it.

 

[limpbiz411]

i'm sold on the chicken chamber.

 

[Deleted User]

I wanna know what is exactly under the hood of that machine..... besides my lunch ofcourse.

Edit:
So apparently the CPU will be (after searching up " Intel NUX 9 Extreme Compute Element") an i5-9300H, which is for sure no slouch.
No idea what its GPU is supposed to be, unless i'm just extra blind today. But yeah, I could see they can cook chicken on this damn thing.

 

[depaul]

240fps at 4k? With all last gen power we barely get 60 fps at 1440p or 4k.

With latest RTX we can reach 100 fps @ 4k on AAA games.

So how are they going to reach those performance...

 

[ridsama9000]

It's April already?

 

[rad140]

240fps at 4k? With all last gen power we barely get 60 fps at 1440p or 4k.

With latest RTX we can reach 100 fps @ 4k on AAA games.

So how are they going to reach those performance...

You have to breakdown the marketing speak to see what actual performance you're getting:

• Gameplay at up to 240fps for all games - Doesn't say at what resolution you get 240fps at
  
• 4K display support with up to 240Hz output - It supports 4K displays at up to 240Hz. Doesn't say it will play games at that resolution. Actually it's not clear if it will even display 4K@240Hz or just 4K@something and something@240Hz.

It's very carefully worded.

 

[jesus96]

Gonna fry these gotys KFC

 

[Spider_Man]

If marketing could make people buy things you would have everything ever marketed, because they made you buy them. It's not mind control.

It can be a good marketing campaign without making every single person buy it.

Were you born stupid.

If you dont market then people dont know about your product.

Never said marketing will make you buy it.

Pointed out your view of the meaning of marketing is wrong.

Your talking to someone who works in marketing/advertising both in print and digital, so trust me, you definition of marketing is wrong.

Also, nothing even relating to my initial post either.

 

[gnmmarechal]

My mind is blown, too. Once food is prepared, it can really only stay out at room temp or above, uneaten, for about 2 hours before bacteria starts to grow. If this is real and it really keeps "your meal warm for you to enjoy during your gaming experience," that's food poisoning just waiting to happen.

Nope. I've had too much internet. I'm out for today.

I mean, fairly certain it's mostly a meme

Isn't it just a pc to install an OS onto, so unlikely to have any exclusive games at all.



I don't eat meat, is it compatible with other food or just chicken?



The bud light has a cooler, if they compete then you'll just have warm beer.



If it's well sealed enough and the drawer can be removed for cleaning then it's not totally horrendous, but obviously it is a kind of joke.

They are probably trying to gauge demand whether they will actually sell you one. If people are willing to buy this case.

https://myretrocomputer.com/shop/

Then I'm sure someone is willing to buy that kfconsole.

Developing it is a brilliant use for their marketing budget.

I think it'll BSOD if you try with food that isn't chicken

 

[Captain_N]

it probably runs crysis at 30fps

 

[DarkCoffe64]

Lmao, what the actual fuck
Well, we sure moved up from the lcd toys, eh

 

[Brayton1-7]

Is this better than the shadow.tech boost specs? Or should I stay with what I have? Also, I don't see any price things.

 

[TomSwitch]

KFC GAMING with fuel cell powered by chicken oil. Never waste that chicken oil again.

Oh no ran out of chicken oil before the boss battle. Honey please get me some KFC now!

What was that thing that Nokia made for gaming? I used to have one. Was very disappointed with it.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/N-Gage_(device)

 

[Bladexdsl]

can it play cyberpunk at ultra with rt though?

 

[PatrickD85]

KFC is getting some sweet PR from this. That is the main take away ...
Yeah happy pun coincidence there.

The 'console' itself ... well I am calling it mini form factor gaming pc... well I wish it luck.
But I expect it to go nowhere really.

 

[PeeJay Bonobo]

I can already see it now. People in my state are going to have roaches living in their KFConsoles.

 

[tivu100]

With all the KFC experience, can we expect there wouldn't be any overheating issue?

Shame that we can't use Steam on this.

 

[SSG Vegeta]

Something tells me that there's going to be a lot of house fires or kf consoles messed up from this combination

 

[HarveyHouston]

KFConsole? Really?