Omnimaga
General Discussion => Technology and Development => Other => Topic started by: Scipi on July 12, 2012, 11:09:46 am
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I found this earlier today.
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ouya/ouya-a-new-kind-of-video-game-console
What it basically is, is a high end console that allows for anyone to develop for it. It is completely open to hacking, modding, development, and it even gives individuals the ability to make money from their work. The kickstarter started about two days ago, and within 7 hours they met their goal of $975,000... Now they're at $3,985,822 as of this posting. :P
It certainly is a promising console. Just thought I'd share this here. :D
Here is their developers forum.
http://www.ouyadevs.com/forums/index.php
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It looks like an Android tablet without the portability.
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Also note that games are tied to the store and can ONLY be sold through there. As far as I can tell, this is basically Steam with a dedicated, cheap, console and fewer games.
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Also note that games are tied to the store and can ONLY be sold through there. As far as I can tell, this is basically Steam with a dedicated, cheap, console and fewer games.
Not to mention that the CPU in here is woefully underpowered for most any modern games (sure it's a quadcore, but it's an ARM, they're not exactly powerhouses), and 8GB of space is laughable when an 8GB jumpdrive costs $8 retail. Put some more RAM in it too, RAM is cheap as dirt. I got 16GB for $65 a couple weeks ago, surely they could put at least 4GB in it.
This would hardly rival the PS2 in capabilities, and with a used Xbox 360 (http://www.ebgames.com/xbox-360/consoles/xbox-360-system-with-wired-controller-gamestop-refurbished/43323) going for $20 more, having a full library along with the backing of a major company, and being a developed platform, they have no chance.
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It's a shame: with better hardware, this might have had a shot. As it is, I'd say quite a few Kickstarter donors just wasted their money.
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I don't know, there's quite a developer community already forming around it, including developers like Mojang. The kickstarter was actually announced yesterday, I learned, so I don't think the hardware is set in stone just yet. Beyond that, they're not really looking towards competing with modern consoles, but allowing developers to create games for consoles easier, without having to purchase licenses and SDK's.
Also note that games are tied to the store and can ONLY be sold through there
Since any software could be deployed from the computer, there could be alternate online services that could distribute games. Also, all games are "Free to Play" as they put it, games may either offer a free demo, or entirely be free with additional content one could purchase.
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Well, it seems pretty interesting, might buy one. It may not be as powerful as the main 3 consoles, but at least it has the idea of openness, everything is rooted and you can make your own game for free while supporting indie game devs.
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Interesting, but I think it won't go far if it has annoying limitations such as slow CPU or not being able to sell games in whatever store companies want.
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I don't know, there's quite a developer community already forming around it, including developers like Mojang. The kickstarter was actually announced yesterday, I learned, so I don't think the hardware is set in stone just yet. Beyond that, they're not really looking towards competing with modern consoles, but allowing developers to create games for consoles easier, without having to purchase licenses and SDK's.
Also note that games are tied to the store and can ONLY be sold through there
Since any software could be deployed from the computer, there could be alternate online services that could distribute games. Also, all games are "Free to Play" as they put it, games may either offer a free demo, or entirely be free with additional content one could purchase.
Mojang said they would develop for it if it was a decent platform. Also, they don't really count, they already have Android ports of Minecraft out there.
Their store is far too restrictive to the seller, too. They'll never get a decent userbase if their store is so regulated. It doesn't really matter if it's free to develop and you can sideload any application you want if the main channels for content distribution suck. The open-source end user friendly philosophy is nice, but it's going to damage the platform more than help it.
There's also the fact that unless this gets some serious backing (Epic games, Sega, or the likes releasing games for it) it won't have any major titles coming out, and therefore won't be worth it to anyone.
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I think it looks pretty cool. :D I guess we'll have to see where it goes.
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1GB of ram :P I really hope they increase that. How do you aquire games for it? Via the internet or on disks/cartridges in stores?
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1GB of ram :P I really hope they increase that. How do you aquire games for it? Via the internet or on disks/cartridges in stores?
From what I understand so far, it would be via the internet. I would assume that you could also have games and apps available from a computer or external storage.
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That would be problematic for people such as Xeda112358 who got no regular Internet access at home. I hate how some companies and software developers always assume that every single people on the earth who got computer access also got full Internet access (eg when you buy a software, now the readme is no longer on the CD, but rather online somewhere)
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I agree. There will most likely be a way for users to load programs through a USB or computer connection though.
As of writing this, the kickstarter just passed the $6,000,000 mark XD
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Ok they have enough money to set up a small production line by now :D
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They already have the capability to produce ~85000 units by its release. So far 42575 of those units have been claimed. :P
I also emailed them, and they are planning on releasing their next console in less than five years.
// We are focused on our first product now. I will say we want to refresh sooner than 5 years to take advantage of new technologies. Working closely with Nvidia on this.
I'd find they quite refreshing from the 10 year cycle we see now with Xbox 360 and PS3.
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yay Ouya! I supported!
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So earlier today (Or yesterday, depending on timezone) the Ouya was successfully funded :D
The final figure is 63,414 backers for $8,596,277 out of a $950,000 goal.
The official site for the Ouya be found here www.ouya.tv (http://www.ouya.tv) :D