OUYA game console powered by Android

AMLagonda · 11th July 2012, 1:09 AM

Supposed to be released as of today!!!!

: thumbup:

http://www.engadget.com/2013/02/01/o...ers-sound-off/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QB-H4...ature=youtu.be
http://techbeat.com/2013/03/ouya-and...pped-march-28/

Final Score:
63,415 backers
$8,596,376 pledged of $950,000 goal

The web site is now live and taking preorders:
http://www.ouya.tv/

Websites
https://twitter.com/playouya
https://www.facebook.com/ouyas
http://www.reddit.com/r/ouya
http://www.youtube.com/user/OUYAChannel
https://plus.google.com/101870372356034764386/posts
http://ouya.tv
http://www.youtube.com/user/OUYAS

Games short list (private)
http://goo.gl/kSSsu

Media players
http://xbmc.org/
http://www.plexapp.com/

OUYA is a new game console for the TV, powered by Android.
Specifications:
Tegra3 quad-core processor
1GB RAM
8GB of internal flash storage
HDMI connection to the TV, with support for up to 1080p HD
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth LE 4.0
USB 2.0 (one)
Wireless controller with standard controls (two analog sticks, d-pad, eight action buttons, a system button), a touchpad
Android 4.0

kotaku story on the hackable Android Console

OUYA pledge for $950,000 of your money

I pledged $145 ($95 + $20 postage and $30 extra control) as it would be interesting to see how this new console lives to see a future as it sounds fascinating.
It maybe a complete waste of time but you never know what will happen.

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/...get/video.html

Latest & best articles:
Julie Uhrman interview 'console concept to reality' http://www.engadget.com/2012/07/17/i...-julie-uhrman/
Yves Beyar interview 'designing the Ouya' http://www.wired.co.uk/news/archive/...ehar-interview
Julie Uhrman interview 'responds to skeptiscism' http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/20...-to-skepticism
Various indie devs 'thoughts on Ouya' http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/16/in...a-around-ouya/
Podcast interview http://www.gamertagradio.com/new/201...-julie-uhrman/

Kickstarter stats: http://www.kicktraq.com/projects/ouy...o-game-console

FPS game
http://www.offensivecombat.com/

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FarZK · 11th July 2012, 1:45 AM

Looks awesome. I've pledged, $150 for a powerful android nettop with a pair of quality controllers is worth it in my books, even if only to be used for emulated games.

AMLagonda · 11th July 2012, 11:15 AM

$99 Ouya Console Just Hit Its $950,000 Kickstarter Goal After Only Eight Hours

Quote:

Ouya Specs

Console

Tegra 3: Quadcore ARM CortexA9 + GPU
1 GB LPDDR2 RAM
8 GB on-board flash
HDMI connection to the TV at 1080p HD
WiFi 802.11bgn
Bluetooth LE 4.0
Enclosure opens with standard screws
No disc drive
Controller

Wireless controller with 2.4Ghz RF
Standard game controls (two analog sticks, d-pad, eight action buttons, a system button)
Touchpad, for porting mobile games more easily
2x AA batteries
Enclosure opens with standard screws  

OS and Software
Android 4.0
Custom TV UI
Integrated custom game store — find and download games (and other apps)
Includes SDK for game development
Ability to root device without voiding warranty

I noticed a lot of people want this to have 2gig of ram...

power · 11th July 2012, 11:16 AM

not enough storage if you ask me, should be 32 or 64GB.

FarZK · 11th July 2012, 11:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by power

not enough storage if you ask me, should be 32 or 64GB.

Probably will be now that they've almost doubled their kickstarter goal

Philll · 11th July 2012, 12:16 PM

Backed

Will be a nice little box + controller for N64/SNES/NES/PSX etc games, if they run well enough

negatron · 11th July 2012, 12:23 PM

Doesn't mention any USB ports so no for media player?

Philll · 11th July 2012, 12:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by negatron

Doesn't mention any USB ports so no for media player?

Yes it does

Quote:

USB 2.0 (one)

Benno1988 · 11th July 2012, 12:26 PM

March 2013 estimated delivery.

Is this hardware still going to be that relevant then (excuse my ignorance here, I'm not up to date on these CPU's etc). Or is it likely this is just what they have in their prototypes at the moment, and it will ship with different hardware?

Nice looking machine though!

Philll · 11th July 2012, 12:29 PM

I'm not bothered if it's not as relevant then, for $100 each time I upgrade it, I wouldn't really be bothered

$100 per year per each new model... free games (though riddled with miocrotransaction AIDS no doubt), it's not too bad. It's not like older models won't still be useful for playing media and older games elsewhere

negatron · 11th July 2012, 12:31 PM

hmm... so how's this pledge thing work, do they take my $ now? or do I have the option to pull out when the product is done and I'm not happy with the final result?

Benno1988 · 11th July 2012, 12:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Philll

I'm not bothered if it's not as relevant then, for $100 each time I upgrade it, I wouldn't really be bothered

$100 per year per each new model... free games (though riddled with miocrotransaction AIDS no doubt), it's not too bad. It's not like older models won't still be useful for playing media and older games elsewhere

Hmm.

Will be a system where components are swappable?

The website says that developers must offer SOME part of the game free, wether it be a trial or similar.

Philll · 11th July 2012, 12:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Benno1988

Hmm.

Will be a system where components are swappable?

The website says that developers must offer SOME part of the game free, wether it be a trial or similar.

I don't know what others are buying it for, but I'm not really keen on getting it for Android games + demos. I'm sure there will be plenty using the F2P model though

They say it's moddable, no doubt someone will find a way to do hardware mods

They've already doubled their expectations so soon, with so much more money I don't see why they couldn't upgrade the hardware

kindred · 11th July 2012, 12:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by negatron

hmm... so how's this pledge thing work, do they take my $ now? or do I have the option to pull out when the product is done and I'm not happy with the final result?

hahhahahahaha

Benno1988 · 11th July 2012, 1:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Philll

I don't know what others are buying it for, but I'm not really keen on getting it for Android games + demos. I'm sure there will be plenty using the F2P model though

They say it's moddable, no doubt someone will find a way to do hardware mods

They've already doubled their expectations so soon, with so much more money I don't see why they couldn't upgrade the hardware

So you'll be using it more as an emulator and whatever else can be done on Android? (HTPC maybe as well?)

11th July 2012, 1:09 AM	#1
AMLagonda Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Perth, South of the River Posts: 2,006	OUYA game console powered by Android Supposed to be released as of today!!!! : thumbup: http://www.engadget.com/2013/02/01/o...ers-sound-off/ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QB-H4...ature=youtu.be http://techbeat.com/2013/03/ouya-and...pped-march-28/ Final Score: 63,415 backers $8,596,376 pledged of $950,000 goal The web site is now live and taking preorders: http://www.ouya.tv/ Websites https://twitter.com/playouya https://www.facebook.com/ouyas http://www.reddit.com/r/ouya http://www.youtube.com/user/OUYAChannel https://plus.google.com/101870372356034764386/posts http://ouya.tv http://www.youtube.com/user/OUYAS Games short list (private) http://goo.gl/kSSsu Media players http://xbmc.org/ http://www.plexapp.com/ OUYA is a new game console for the TV, powered by Android. Specifications: Tegra3 quad-core processor 1GB RAM 8GB of internal flash storage HDMI connection to the TV, with support for up to 1080p HD WiFi 802.11 b/g/n Bluetooth LE 4.0 USB 2.0 (one) Wireless controller with standard controls (two analog sticks, d-pad, eight action buttons, a system button), a touchpad Android 4.0 kotaku story on the hackable Android Console OUYA pledge for $950,000 of your money I pledged $145 ($95 + $20 postage and $30 extra control) as it would be interesting to see how this new console lives to see a future as it sounds fascinating. It maybe a complete waste of time but you never know what will happen. http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/...get/video.html Latest & best articles: Julie Uhrman interview 'console concept to reality' http://www.engadget.com/2012/07/17/i...-julie-uhrman/ Yves Beyar interview 'designing the Ouya' http://www.wired.co.uk/news/archive/...ehar-interview Julie Uhrman interview 'responds to skeptiscism' http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/20...-to-skepticism Various indie devs 'thoughts on Ouya' http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/16/in...a-around-ouya/ Podcast interview http://www.gamertagradio.com/new/201...-julie-uhrman/ Kickstarter stats: http://www.kicktraq.com/projects/ouy...o-game-console FPS game http://www.offensivecombat.com/ Click to view full size! __________________ OUYA game console powered by Android Last edited by AMLagonda; 28th March 2013 at 3:20 PM.

11th July 2012, 1:45 AM	#2
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11th July 2012, 12:26 PM	#9
Benno1988 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 2,701	March 2013 estimated delivery. Is this hardware still going to be that relevant then (excuse my ignorance here, I'm not up to date on these CPU's etc). Or is it likely this is just what they have in their prototypes at the moment, and it will ship with different hardware? Nice looking machine though! __________________ 225/70r16 Tyres + Wheels for Sale. PM me.

11th July 2012, 12:16 PM	#6
Philll (Taking a Break) Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NSW Posts: 10,962	Backed Will be a nice little box + controller for N64/SNES/NES/PSX etc games, if they run well enough

11th July 2012, 12:23 PM	#7
negatron Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 921	Doesn't mention any USB ports so no for media player?

11th July 2012, 12:29 PM	#10
Philll (Taking a Break) Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NSW Posts: 10,962	I'm not bothered if it's not as relevant then, for $100 each time I upgrade it, I wouldn't really be bothered $100 per year per each new model... free games (though riddled with miocrotransaction AIDS no doubt), it's not too bad. It's not like older models won't still be useful for playing media and older games elsewhere

11th July 2012, 12:31 PM	#11
negatron Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 921	hmm... so how's this pledge thing work, do they take my $ now? or do I have the option to pull out when the product is done and I'm not happy with the final result?