Great Games Start with a Great Foundation

The gaming device platform is the foundation upon which great games are built. Not only do our platforms support the latest technology – they are the leading edge of technology.

CPU-NXT™

As the foundation for deploying the great gaming experience for which we’re renowned, our engineering group collaborated with some of the most cutting-edge technology companies to develop CPU-NXT.

CPU-NXT has been our work-horse platform supporting such highly successful themes as Reel ‘em In™, Jackpot Party Progressive™, MONOPOLY®, MEN IN BLACK™, and POWERBALL®, just to name a few. This platform utilizes the ultra-reliable Linux operating system, running an Intel Pentium III class processor with up to 512 megabytes of random access memory, super VGA display with up to 64,000 colors and superb and unprecedented Sprite animation. This platform was the first in the gaming industry to utilize Flash Memory Card technology in lieu of the older Erasable/Programmable Read Only Memory (E-prom) chips.

CPU-NXT Delivers

• Stunning Resolution
• Increased Interactivity
• Unprecedented Sprite Animation
• A Screen of 64,000 Colors

CPU-NXT Supports

• Simultaneous hopper and Printer
• Ticket In/Ticket Out
• Muti-Denomination
• Progressives

CPU-NXT Connects

• Dual Host Compatibility
• Ethernet Connectivity
• USB Connectivity

CPU-NXT Features

• One Compact Flash Card for the Game
• One Compact Flash Card for the OS
• Game Changes and OS Updates Without Removing the CPU Board

CPU-NXT is

• Pentium® III Power and Speed
• Linux-Based Operating System for Robust Reliability

CPU-NXT2™

Building on the record success of CPU-NXT®, we're proud to introduce CPU-NXT2. CPU-NXT2 boasts a Pentium IV class processor, with up to 2 gigabytes of random access memory, and utilizes the latest ATI 3-D graphics chip-set delivering real-time 24-bit true-color three-dimensional animation. In addition a super-fast 40-gigabyte Serial Advanced Technology Attachment hard-drive provides plentiful storage space for graphics, full-motion movie clips and sound.

Plugs Into Existing Bluebird™ Cabinet

• Bluebird Upgrade Path
• Preserves Customer Investment in Cabinet Peripherals

The Most Advanced Platform in the Industry

• Latest Intel® CPU Technology
• Real-time 3D Graphics
• Enhanced Audio
• Expanded Storage
• High Speed Ethernet
• High-Definition Streaming Video

Connectivity And True Sound

Both platforms come with a full array of Serial, USB, and Category V Network communication and connectivity ports. Ubiquitous to our platforms is the stunning sound quality of the BOSE® Free Field® sound system. The patented Bose signal processing circuitry encompassed in the Bluebird cabinets compensates for how the human ear perceives sound and automatically adjusts tonal balance whenever the game volume levels change. This ensures the crisp clear audible audio detail and nuance regardless of game volume.

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Intellectual Property and Licensed Technology Valuations

We license intellectual property and technologies from third parties that we use in our gaming machines. At June 30, 2007 and 2006, we had $66.7 million and $55.0 million capitalized on our balance sheet for such costs, along with commitments not on our balance sheet for an additional $27.3 million and $43.3 million, respectively. As part of our contracts with the licensors, we typically provide a minimum commitment and prepay royalties and license fees, usually at the time the contract is signed, even though the product may not be introduced until months or years later. We capitalize the royalty and license fees advances as Intangible assets.

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