Just saw this on TotalBiscuits channel and didn't see a thread. The only mention i saw of this was in the Kickstarter thread.
It's called the GameStick, it's a portalable 2" inch games console and can be considered a rival to Ouya. The GameStick is set to cost $79 including the controller and stick. Basically it plugs into the back of any TV with a HDMI in port.
Heres the Prototype
Heres what the UI looks like
From the Kickstarter page they seem to have Blue Toad Murder Files, Shadowgun and Modern Combat 4 running on this this, so it seems about on par with Ouya graphically despite the lower specs.
I'm excited for stuff like this. Hopefully it changes the way developers make these mobile phone games and start to develop with controller schemes in mind.
The GameStick has reached it's funding goal of $100K with 27 more days to go.
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/872297630/gamestick-the-most-portable-tv-games-console-ever
It's called the GameStick, it's a portalable 2" inch games console and can be considered a rival to Ouya. The GameStick is set to cost $79 including the controller and stick. Basically it plugs into the back of any TV with a HDMI in port.
Technical Specifications
Processor - Amlogic 8726-MX
Memory - 1GB DDR3 / 8GB FLASH
Content Download Manager w/ cloud storage for games.
WiFi - 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth - LE 4.0
O/S - Android Jelly Bean
Controller - Bluetooth, 3 mode controller: gamepad, mouse and keyboard with support for up to 4 controllers.
Full 1080p HD video decoding
Heres the Prototype
Heres what the UI looks like
From the Kickstarter page they seem to have Blue Toad Murder Files, Shadowgun and Modern Combat 4 running on this this, so it seems about on par with Ouya graphically despite the lower specs.
I'm excited for stuff like this. Hopefully it changes the way developers make these mobile phone games and start to develop with controller schemes in mind.
The GameStick has reached it's funding goal of $100K with 27 more days to go.
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/872297630/gamestick-the-most-portable-tv-games-console-ever