Tuesday, July 10th 2012
OUYA: A Hacker-Friendly Android Console
A new Kickstarter project is making waves, by proposing an open-source, hacker-friendly platform using Android as its backbone. "OUYA" merges the "satisfying" experience of a console with the developer-friendly nature of the Android marketplace. The project is seeking nearly a million dollars in funds, but it's already managed to reach more than half its lofty goal within just a day. The project's goal is $950,000, a figure it's likely to hit. It's been less than a day, and it's hit more than $590,000. That's no doubt because the higher dollar amounts, $95 and $99, offer the console itself as a reward. So far, the project hasn't outlined any stretch goals, but they seem likely. The funding will go towards converting the prototype to production models with approvals from regulatory agencies, development kits, production orders, and possibly some first-party game development. It also claims that games will be required to offer a free element, be it a demo or the full game with microtransactions. OUYA has already specified its technical specs, including a Tegra3 quad-core processor, 1 GB of RAM, 8 GB of flash storage, an HDMI connection, and Android 4.0. The controller looks fairly standard for consoles, with eight action buttons, two analog sticks, a D-pad, and the addition of a touch pad.
Source:
Shacknews
36 Comments on OUYA: A Hacker-Friendly Android Console
CYBER ALERT! This is my extreme voice. some back yard analyst that looks ok in blue is shuffling papers in the background and thinks that some of the projects you back on kickstarter are a waste of money. such as the home made scarf company ran by a 16 year old girl. kickstarter is a bad place that could mess up my hair and take all of your money if you invest it in something that doesnt make it. Such as a 84yr/o mans home and garden arts and crafts store. So take it from my serious tone of voice almost all of kickstarter is fake so fake infact that my voice acting talents are starting to fail. I implore you not to give a dime to kickstarter because my not well known face and news organization seriously reccomend against it. Watch my analys shuffle papers again.
I can't wait to get my OUYA! :toast:
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Useless crap.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/452010736/bridegroom-an-american-love-story?ref=discover_pop
www.kickstarter.com/projects/659939274/androgyny-inspiring-personal-confidence-one-shirt?ref=popular
and her jokes arent that funny i like my humor a little more intricate i get tired of hearing about blacks and chicken.