Ouya
The Ouya (styled as OUYA)[5] was a game console running a custom version of the Android operating system and was developed by Ouya Inc. Development of the console was started by a fundraiser on the platform Kickstarter.
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 An Ouya (on the right) with its controller (on the left) | |
| Manufacturer | Ouya, Inc. (formerly Boxer8, Inc.) |
|---|---|
| Type | Microconsole |
| Release date | June 25, 2013 |
| Lifespan | 2013–2015 |
| Introductory price | $99 USD £99 GBP |
| Discontinued | July 27, 2015 |
| Units sold | ~200,000 |
| Media | Digital distribution |
| Operating system | Android (4.1 Jelly Bean) with custom Ouya launcher. |
| System-on-chip used | Nvidia Tegra 3 (T33)[1][2] |
| CPU | 1.7 GHz Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A9 |
| Memory | 1 GB DDR3 SDRAM |
| Storage | 8 GB internal flash memory 16 GB internal flash memory (2014 version) |
| Display | 1x HDMI (720p, 1080p) |
| Graphics | Nvidia GeForce ULP GPU |
| Sound | HDMI (ARC), 2.0 channel[3] |
| Input | 1x USB 2.0 1x Micro USB (for connection to PC)[4] |
| Controller input | Wireless controller |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n Bluetooth LE 4.0 Ethernet port |
| Power | 12 volt DC, 1.5 ampere max via Coaxial power connector (OD 5.50 mm, ID 2.10 mm, center positive  ) |
| Dimensions | 75 mm (2.95 inch) cube[4] |
| Best-selling game | TowerFall (7,000) |
| Website | www.ouya.tv (Archived) |
The console started being shipped out early to people who funded the console in March of 2013 and started being sold to normal people in June of 2013. It had a custom store for applications and games made for the Ouya. Without any required setup, it could install applications like Twitch or Kodi for streaming.[6] It ran a changed version of Android Jelly Bean with the creators recommending to change the operating system more.[6] The way the console was made also allowed the console to be easily opened using a normal screwdriver allowing to easily fix or change the console's hardware.[7]
The console was discontinued on the 27th of July 2015 and the servers being shut down on the 25th of June 2019.[8][9][10]
References
change- ↑ Bierton, David (August 11, 2012). "How Powerful is Tegra 3?". Eurogamer.net. Archived from the original on February 2, 2013. Retrieved January 20, 2013.
- ↑ Kelly, Christina. "EXCLUSIVE OUYA Interview with YOUR Questions!". Archived from the original on December 17, 2012. Retrieved December 12, 2012.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "ouya system hotfix for abominable snowman". Ouya. Archived from the original on December 25, 2013. Retrieved December 17, 2013.
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- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Previous update. "OUYA: A New Kind of Video Game Console by OUYA". Kickstarter.com. Archived from the original on December 31, 2012. Retrieved January 20, 2013.
- ↑ "OUYA: A New Kind of Video Game Console" (Embedded FLV). Ouya via Kickstarter. 1′31″. Archived from the original on September 29, 2012. Retrieved July 30, 2012.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Launched: July 10, 2012 (July 10, 2012). "OUYA: A New Kind of Video Game Console by OUYA — Kickstarter". Kickstarter.com. Archived from the original on September 29, 2012. Retrieved July 29, 2012.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ↑ Wawro, Alex. "Why Ouya Is Making A Killing On Kickstarter". Archived from the original on July 14, 2012. Retrieved July 12, 2012.
- ↑ Machkovech, Sam (2015-07-27). "So long, Ouya! Razer acquires microconsole's storefront, technical team". Ars Technica. Retrieved 2024-03-23.
- ↑ Welch, Chris (2019-05-22). "Ouya will be shut down for good on June 25th". The Verge. Retrieved 2024-03-23.
- ↑ "Ouya Console to Die for Good in June with Online Store's Closure". PCMAG. Retrieved 2024-03-23.