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Release (US & International):
June 25, 2013
Price: $ 99 / 119,99 / £ 99,99
Official Website | Kickstarter
BUY: ouya.tv | Amazon.com | Best Buy | GameStop | Target | Amazon.ca | Amazon.co.uk | GAME.co.uk
Specs:
Includes: 1 OUYA wireless controller/Case: Sand-blasted Aluminum and Plastic
CPU: nVIDIA Tegra 3 Quad-Core / Memory: 1GB RAM
Dimensions: 75mm x 75mm x 82mm (2.9in x 2.9in x 3.2in) / Weight: 300g (10.5 oz)
Storage: 8GB Internal Flash Storage (expandable via USB Port) / USB: One USB 2.0 port, One Micro USB port
Connectivity: WiFi (802.11 b/g/n), Ethernet port, and Bluetooth / Output: HDMI (up to 1080p HD)
Features (from ouya.tv):
EVERY GAME IS FREE TO TRY.
Yes, you heard right. We dont think you should buy games or in-game items unless you absolutely love them. If you fall head-over-heels for one of them, all youll need is a valid credit card, debit card or redeemable code. Youll never be charged unless you choose to make a purchase.
A LOT OF GAMES. LIKE, A LOT.
Boasting both award-winning developers and up-and-comers, youll always be on the cutting edge of game releases, as OUYA delivers every genre you love, from shooters and action adventures to RPGs and puzzles. And since OUYA downloads all its games directly, that means no compact discs cluttering the coffee table. Hope you have some sick days stored up.
EVERY HERO NEEDS A SIDEKICK.
Conquer worlds and high scores with our thoughtfully crafted controller, enhancing every game thanks to its precise, responsive feedback, a touchpad for new dimensions of gameplay and 15 buttons to mash as you please. When you need a multiplayer fix, head online or connect up to four of these bad boys and let the games begin.
MUCH MORE THAN JUST GAMING.
All that 1080p goodness isnt just for gaming. OUYA brings all your favorite apps to the big screen, streaming shows, movies, and music directly into the living room. Weve already partnered withTwitch.tv, Crunchyroll, iheartradio, TuneIn, XBMC, Plex and Flixster and are adding more to our list daily.
ITS WHATS INSIDE THAT MATTERS.
Weve outfitted OUYA with NVIDIA Tegra 3 processor, 1GB of RAM, and 8GB of internal storage (expandable via USB). So dont hold back. Whether you use WiFi or Ethernet, download games or stream your favorite videos or music apps in beautiful 1080p HD. And since OUYA is the first totally open video game console, we welcome you to unscrew it and have a look around.
START CODING. GET FAMOUS.
If youre the kind of person that has that killer game locked inside you, you can build games for OUYA, too. Our tools are free and come with every OUYAno more excuses.
After the Double Fine success sparked enthusiasm and euphoria amongst small startups and idea factories, a wave of Kickstarter campaigns followed and Kickstarter became widely popular as the place to fund projects of any kind. On July 10, 2012 Julie Uhrman took to Kickstarter to pitch her idea of an Android-based, open game console to the community, which quickly gained momentum and caught interest by gaming and tech journalists around the globe. On August 9, 2012 the campaign ended vastly successful and the OUYA was funded with record-breaking $8,596,474 by 63,416 Backers, exceeding its original funding goal by 900%.
The OUYA currently offers 178+ games, amongst which 40 are exclusives.
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Q: An Android-based, open game console? What does that even mean?
A: The OUYA is a game console with an unconventional approach. The way this console is designed and developed is open, so every aspect like software, hardware PCB and product design are open to the public. Using a customized fork of the open-source Android OS, known for its use on mobile phones, for this purpose only makes sense.
Q: So I get just another Android-device that is attached to my TV and can play the apps and games from my mobile phone?
A: Even though the OUYA is based on Android it is customized to fit the purpose of running connected to a TV as a game console. The shared foundation makes it likely that mobile phone apps and games will run on OUYA without any additional work, but most applications are heavily relying on touch as their main input a functionality that OUYA cannot offer or only in limited ways (the OUYA controller has a small touch pad).
Q: But whats the point? My mobile phone plays apps just fine
A: The OUYA can offer game experiences that are more aimed towards traditional gaming that is known from other game consoles, therefore apps and games will support the OUYA controller as their main input. OUYA will offer a number of exclusive games and has also support from the most popular media center apps like Twitch.tv, Plex or XBMC. The low price point of $99 makes OUYA to the affordable media center in your living room.
Q: What else?
A: Every OUYA is a development kit by default. Everyone with the knowledge can develop for the console and publish games, just like on the known app stores. The device is hackable and can be accessed without losing warranty.
Q: So where do I download games & apps from?
A: From the consoles own OUYA store.
Q: I heard all the games are free to play. What does that mean?
A: All the games can be downloaded from the OUYA Store without any purchase to be made. All payment that might occur will be conducted with In-App-Purchases (IAP). Developers can limit the access to content or apply time limits to the game and ask you to pay via IAP to unlock the full content. All games must, however, offer a minimum amount of play time to be accepted in the OUYA Store. The OUYA team refers to this payment model by "free-to-try".
Q: Does it have the Google Play Store and will I be able to download games & apps that I already have purchased there?
A: The OUYA does not have access to the Google Play Store. The device is not part of the Android Compatibility Program and thus not supported by Google to use any of their apps officially. However, since the OUYA is open and hackable, it might eventually be possible to run an unofficial version of the Google Play Store eventually.
Q: I heard OUYA will also support emulators. Isnt that illegal?
A: Yes, the OUYA Store offers a variety of emulators for several devices and retro game consoles. All of these emulators are also available on Googles Play Store. The emulation of hardware is by default not illegal. Only the emulation of copyrighted software (roms) is prohibited. Roms cannot be downloaded from the OUYA store.
Q: I already own a PS360 (and soon PS4/Xbone) and even the Wii U has better looking games !?
A: The OUYA is not meant to compete with current or next-gen consoles on a technical level. Even though the Tegra3 GPU/CPU is optimized to provide better graphics than its mobile version, they are still far from the level of other consoles. The proposition of the OUYA is different though. It focuses more on being an affordable and accessible device that everyone can develop for. If you don't feel like any of the above games or some of the gems from the indie/hobby community appeal to you, then the OUYA is simply not for you.
Q: The OUYA controller sucks! Can I use my XYZ controller?
A: Thanks to it's openess (and its USB port), OUYA can support several device if the drivers are somehow made available. There is currently no official support for any other controller, but it has been confirmed that both the DualShock 3 and recently the DualShock 4 are working with OUYA.
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