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That Android based gaming console, Ouya, is on track to rival the Pebble Watch as one of the biggest Kickstarter success stories. About 24 hours after the Kickstarter project was launched, the group behind the console has over 25,000 backers who have pledged a total of $3.2M. The project is fully funded, but there are still more spots available if you want to grab the $99 unit.
If you’re not familiar with the Ouya, it’s an Android-based gaming console with a Tegra 3 processor, 1 GB of RAM, 8 GB of storage, Bluetooth 4.0, USB and a 1080P HDMI connection to a TV. There’s also a wireless controller with two analog joysticks, a d-pad and eight action buttons. The entire system is powered by Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. The company wants to mass produce these Android gaming devices and hopes to release an SDK for developers. You can read more out the Ouya on its Kickstarter page.
[Via Ouya and The Guardian]
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Kelly Hodgkins
Kelly spent the last four years covering mobile technology at places like BGR, Gizmodo and The Unofficial Apple Weblog. Before writing, she spent a few years working with and teaching others how to use Adobe Flash and Macromedia Director. Even earlier than that, she spent several years as a Ph.D student in Microbiology. When she's not writing, she can be found fishing the lakes and hiking the mountains of Western Maine with her husband and tribe of children. You can follow her on Twitter @kellyhodgkins.
