Kumvision

The Kumvision is a home video game console developed and marketed by Goofy Ahh Games (Formerly known as Thug Studios) as a way to play games via Steam and other digital storefronts. It was released in August 21st, 2005 in North America, September 19th, 2005 in Japan and February 25th, 2006 in Europe. The console was discontinued on 2020.

Features
The console features PC games that were on various digital storefronts and Steam, it also features a way to add custom games that weren’t released in North America or as emulation. When earning achievements or doing challenges, you earn Kum Points and Gamerscore.

Kum Points
Kum Points are the console’s currency similar to Microsoft Points, the currency symbol is ₭. With Kum Points, you can buy additional games, items for your avatar and DLC without the need of cash. To acquire Kum Points, you get Kum Points by earning achievements or by doing the Kumvision Challenges.

Development
The console was worked on in 2001 as the codename “ThugStation” but Jo Bryson stated that the name is too close to the PlayStation and they changed to “Codename Kum” and in 2004 was later changed to Kumvision.

Reception
The game received positive reviews for its gameplay visuals and games.