Ouya, the hackable, Android 4.0-based console, is taking the internet by storm. Its Kickstarter page launched only a couple of days ago, and its goal of $950,000 was met in mere hours. The funding now stands at just under $4m, and at the rate it’s climbing, will probably be over the $4m mark by the time I finish this post!
In case you’re unaware, the console will be an open source, $99 gaming platform, with the promise of free games (or, at least, partially free). With a Tegra3 CPU and 1GB of RAM, it’s no slouch in the power department (console-wise), and will use wireless, duel-analog controllers with a built in touchpad.
Since Ouya is Android-based, it’s open for anyone to develop for, be they game designers, app developers, hackers, or modders. It’s even been stated that hacking the system won’t void your warranty, and it’ll all be held together with regular screws, for those who want to get inside and tinker around.
Here are the system specs:
- 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
Ouya is set to launch in March 2013, and if you want one before they hit stores, better go to Kickstarter and pledge $99 now. There are still plenty of pre-orders available, but at this rate, they won’t last long.
source Kickstarter
