KFC Console: everything you need to know

Date:
Wed, 09 Feb 2022 14:01:06 +0000

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The KFC Console was revealed in December 2020 and promises to keep your fried chicken warm while gaming. Heres everything you need to know about the KFConsole.

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The KFC Console caught the attention of gamers and fried chicken lovers everywhere when it was announced in December 2020 and its easy to see why.

Not only was the novelty of a fast-food manufacturer building a console completely unexpected and downright hilarious but the KFC Console also promised to keep your fried poultry warm while gaming thanks to its built-in chicken chamber. Take that, Sony and Microsoft.

Created in partnership with PC hardware manufacturer Cooler Master, the KFConsole, as it's officially known, was initially teased in June 2020. The mere idea of a console being made by KFC sent fans into a frenzy on social media, which ultimately led to the purveyors of Kentucky Fried Chicken pursuing the concept further. The console wars are .Introducing the
KFConsole. #PowerYourHunger pic.twitter.com/k7AM6g61Ip December 22, 2020 See more

However, since the KFC Consoles announcement, details have been scarce. Its still unclear whether the console will even see the light of day, but that doesnt mean it hasnt beaked our interest. (Sorry, peaked.)

After all, weve seen crazier things happen in the video games industry over the years. Microsoft has since made the Xbox Series X meme a reality and released an Xbox Mini Fridge , so the prospect of playing on a bucket-styled gaming PC that keeps food toasty isnt beyond the realms of our imagination.

If youre hungry to find out more about the KFC Console, then, weve rounded up everything you need to know about the elusive fast-food gaming machine that promises to be finger-clickin' good. KFC Console: cut to the chase (Image credit: KFC/Cooler Master) What is it? A gaming console by KFC. No, seriously Whens it out? No release date has been given How much does it cost? Probably more than 20 KFC Party Buckets. KFC Console price and release date (Image credit: KFC)

KFC never announced a price or release date for the KFC Console, but we can hazard a guess at how much the system might cost based on its specs, which well discuss in further detail below.

The console is, for all intents and purposes, a bespoke mini gaming PC and those dont tend to come cheap. KFC has also said that the system is capable
of running the latest titles in stunning 4K, 240fps, although thats clearly a slight exaggeration. That figure is based on the console running I Love You, Colonel Sanders! A Finger-Lickin Good Dating Simulator. So yeah, take that claim with a pinch of eleven herbs and spices, if you will.

Either way, wed expect to part with around at least $600 / 600 if the KFC Console does ever release, with potentially different SKUs available at various price points. Thats more than 20 KFC Party Buckets, to put it into a chicken-based perspective, and would exceed the price of the PS5 and Xbox Series X, which are $499 / 449 respectively. KFC Console specs (Image credit: KFC)

The Bargain-Bucket-shaped machine is apparently capable of chewing through
the latest games, though much like pricing and release date, much of the KFC Consoles specs are still firmly under wraps.

The console promises to use a top-end Intel CPU, the Intel Nux 9 Extreme Compute Element, an ASUS-powered hot-swappable mini-GPU, and two Seagate BarraCuda 1TB NVMe SSDs. Mini-GPUs cant offer the same performance as their bigger brothers, but depending on the KFC Consoles dimensions, it might be possible to fit a more powerful card inside.

Of course, theres also the KFC Consoles unique selling point, and thats the worlds first built-in chicken chamber. The chamber will ensure your chicken will never go cold, as the patented compartment utilizes the systems natural heat and airflow to keep things warm. KFC Console design (Image credit: KFC/Cooler Master)

Take one look at the KFConsole and what do you see? Thats right, its shaped like the companys famous bucket and is based on a custom version of Cooler Masters NC100 chassis. A power button rests on the front of the device, along with a large compartment which we can only presume can be opened (somehow) so you can place your fried chicken inside.

The bottom of the console appears to sport some RGB lighting of sorts, which is red to match the consoles sleek aesthetic. However, we wouldnt be
surprised if the RGB is customizable, as thats a pretty standard feature for modern gaming PCs. That, and one color is never enough for most gamers these days, especially ones who pride themselves on their machines aesthetics. Is the KFC Console real?



Thats the question on everyones lips (along with some KFC gravy, probably), but the chances of the console ever coming to market are relatively slim. Theres a big difference between creating a concept and manufacturing a device like this, particularly as the global semiconductor crisis continues to
impact Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo when it comes to supply.

Then again, chicken chamber aside, the KFC Console is essentially just an ATX PC with off-the-shelf components inside. The most difficult element after securing the necessary parts would be to manufacture the custom case and ensure that the system does indeed keep your fried meat warm as promised. Its not like KFC needs to produce its own silicon and SOC (system on chip), either. Can I preorder the KFC Console?



Unfortunately, no. KFC hasnt announced a price or release date for its ambitious system, and were honestly not sure if it will even become an actual product in the future. Still, were crossing all our fingers and toes that it does indeed happen. I mean, who doesnt want to own a machine that keeps fried chicken warm and offers incredible gaming performance? Exactly. PS5 vs Xbox Series X : which console is right for you?



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