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Kotaku: Meet Ouya, A New $99 Console That's Not The X360, PS3, Wii
- Thread starter pramath
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You can pledge as low as $5 if you wanted. $5 isn't a risk.
Yup, correct.
Interfectum
Member
I tossed in my hat. I'd love to see a system like this take off (even though this particular one probably wont).
Yeah, just noticed this as well. Nice.
So being a backer is not just to get the console first? I was under the assumption that this was the main selling point. In the video they even talk about how it's "inexpensive", though they do not say $99.
Also, this:
Source : http://content.usatoday.com/communi...12/07/ouya-to-launch-new-video-game-console/1
It seems like they are doing the kickstarter campaign first, then probably aiming for a retail (or online store) market, after their estimated March release.
Interfectum
Member
someone should really do a proper thread on this seeing as how much traction it's getting on KS.
I'm pretty sure I read somewhere that it'll only be $99 for those who donate, I just don't remember where.
And it's my impression those who back the project will not get prototypes but the first run of the retail versions.
And it's my impression those who back the project will not get prototypes but the first run of the retail versions.
We should have a proper Kickstarter thread for Ouya yes.
Not only that but most Android games don't have non-touch controller support
See what happened to the Xperia play.
I didn't see anything that pointed to a higher price post launch
I agree, it really seems to be taking off
J
Jotamide
Unconfirmed Member
Looks like a nice proof of concept. All Google Play games available on Day 1 could make this have quite the impact.
The casuals are taking over. :O
All the way up to N64 works well on my Droid Bionic, though it chugs on some heavier N64 games as well as PSX stuff.
Interfectum
Member
yup, already funded... crazy shit.
Quixz
Member
This must be some kind of funding record!
Hunter-Zero
Member
Mother of god, how many hours has been?
djplaeskool
Member
The ball's in their court now.
Very interested to see how this pans out.
Very interested to see how this pans out.
Danny Dudekisser
I paid good money for this Dynex!
I don't see a ton of potential here, but I can't deny the console market needs to be shaken the fuck up. Because it's pretty shitty right now.
So, I'm glad it got funded.
So, I'm glad it got funded.
By doing some math... 13 hours ?!
I wonder how many millions there will be by August 9... O__O
djplaeskool
Member
I don't think they're going to offer up that many more consoles until they can secure more facets of manufacturing, which isn't finalized yet.
That would be a whole lot of disappointed donors if something falls through.
CreateNowSleepLater
Member
First thing I thought of. Sure you could use a PC but that is a pain in the ass.
HawthorneKitty
Sgt. 2nd Class in the Creep Battalion, Waifu Wars
I totally didn't expect it to be funded so quickly.
I'm not into it, but it'll be interesting what news it could churn out in the future hopefully.
I'm not into it, but it'll be interesting what news it could churn out in the future hopefully.
Shalashaska
Member
Ehhhh, say what you want about the quality of IGN. It is definitely a successful company.
MrCunningham
Member
I would imagine so. At this point you might as well pledge in the 95-99 dollar range just to insure that you get one of these consoles. Pretty amazing. I wonder how much longer this momentum will go on for?
I would hope a Tegra 3 could manage this.
I bet it's keeps going for a good week or so. Drop off slowly from there.
Is anyone going to make a new thread? If not, I will do it even tho it will be a plain in the butt from my phone.
Delusibeta
Banned
Almost a million bucks raised in hours. Yikes. I guess I horribly underestimated demand for this thing.
Bigmac1910
Member
Been reading comments around the web and I'm a little worried, it seems most people just want to run emulators on it. How will the developers survive?
Bboy AJ
My dog was murdered by a 3.5mm audio port and I will not rest until the standard is dead
First Kickstarter for me.
The concept is cool. I'd be happy with just emulators, which are already available. However, I mainly funded as a giant 'Fuck you!' to the console gaming scene today. The industry needs reform, badly.
Here's hoping there's some devs out there who are buying into this.
The concept is cool. I'd be happy with just emulators, which are already available. However, I mainly funded as a giant 'Fuck you!' to the console gaming scene today. The industry needs reform, badly.
Here's hoping there's some devs out there who are buying into this.
They could survive quite nicely if this device gets a good user-base... Which the emulation crowd will see to.
Bigmac1910
Member
Well, I'm not as optimistic, this is one of the reasons the Android platform is suffering compared to the iOS platform. But I guess we'll see once it is launched.
ActStriker
Member
Ended up backing it for a console +extra controller.
At least its another device to develop on if nothing else.
At least its another device to develop on if nothing else.
djplaeskool
Member
Some will, but I guarantee just the fact that the device is being openly touted as "hackable" will keep others away.
This is a small-scale devs dream though.
I love the concept for this, and I'm glad it can see the light of day. The video does a great job of selling it. I mean look at how many great looking games have been backed on kickstarter, how many of these do you actually think will end up on XBLA and PSN? Probably not many.
Giving the ability for these games to all just be on a box that a) I know 100% will run them without fear and b) have native controller support is really an appealing package. If this actually lives up to its promises I will defiantly be there to buy one when I can. It seems to be doing exactly what I'd want from a "steambox", playing smaller games on a box hooked up to my television without any extra hassle.
I can't say I expect it to become really popular and stand toe to toe with the current big 3 but I believe that is entirely the point, and that's what excites me about it. I hope it turns out well.
Giving the ability for these games to all just be on a box that a) I know 100% will run them without fear and b) have native controller support is really an appealing package. If this actually lives up to its promises I will defiantly be there to buy one when I can. It seems to be doing exactly what I'd want from a "steambox", playing smaller games on a box hooked up to my television without any extra hassle.
I can't say I expect it to become really popular and stand toe to toe with the current big 3 but I believe that is entirely the point, and that's what excites me about it. I hope it turns out well.
If the developers make the games specifically for this console, with a store option on the home screen I think they could do quite well.
As it stands now the Play store is a mess... A dedicated games store for a device like this would do wonders. May see some more iPad stuff getting ported over in the process.
bernardobri
Steve, the dog with no powers that we let hang out with us all for some reason
I like this concept. I'm not pledging at all, but I'll definitely consider to buy a console if there's a good support behind the devs in a short term.