3dfx Interactive, Inc. was an American computer hardware company headquartered in San Jose, California, founded in 1994, that specialized in the manufacturing of 3D graphics processing units, …

Dec 15, 2025 · On October 15, 2002, 3dfx went out of business. It was really a technicality, however. 3dfx hadn’t been a viable company for about 2 years, having sold the majority of its intellectual …

Dec 15, 2024 · Seminal 3D graphics accelerator company 3dfx went under on this day, 24 years ago. Notice of the end came by way of a final 3dfx press release, apologizing to customers and fans for …

Feb 16, 2018 · Initially, 3Dfx and its Voodoo technology were focused intently on the arcades, and the company’s big debut came at the 1996 edition of the Electronic Entertainment Expo.

May 27, 2024 · However, we owe 3dfx a huge amount for bringing 3D power to the PC when it needed it most - and helping to show the world the full potential of hardware-accelerated 3D graphics.

Dec 10, 2024 · 3D graphics transformed a somewhat dull PC industry into a spectacle of light and magic after generations of innovative endeavor. TechSpot's look at the history of the GPU goes from the …

Sep 3, 2025 · 3dfx (also called 3dfx Interactive) was a company that specialized in the manufacturing of 3D graphics processing units and graphics cards. It was a pioneer in its field from the late 1990s until …

May 10, 2025 · Over the past few weeks, though, the discussions evolved into a takeover. Once the acquisition is complete, STB’s operations will remain based in Richardson, Texas, with the combined …

(3dfx Interactive, San Jose, California) A company that specialized in 3D accelerator chips and arcade game subsystems used by major graphics cards manufacturers. Founded in 1994, 3dfx also...

3dfx Interactive was a company that specialized in the manufacturing of 3D graphics processing units and, later, graphics cards. It was a pioneer in the field from the late 1990s until 2000, when it …