OUYA - Android based console
(source: mygadgetic.com)
OUYA, is the is a micro-console running its own version of the modified 4.1 Jelly Bean, Android operating system, developed by Boxer8. Development was funded via Kickstarter, raising $8.5 million and becoming the website's second-highest-earning project in its history.
The concept is simple. It's a TV-based gaming console that uses Android as the operating system. OUYA will offer a separate app market, but they allow and even encourage hacking of the hardware itself, so it's very likely users could install apps from the Google Play market, Amazon App Market, or other app markets.
Units started to ship to Kickstarter backers on March 28, 2013. The console was released to the general public on June 25, 2013, and features an exclusive OUYA store for applications and games designed specifically for the OUYA platform. Out of the box, OUYA supports TwitchTV, XBMC. It runs a modified version of Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, and is open to rooting without voiding the warranty.
OUYA - unveiled
(source: IGN.com)
CNET has recently reviewed the OUYA design and hardware. The OUYA is a gray and black box that weighs 0.68 pound and is small enough to fit into the palm of my hand. It features a combination of smooth embossed aluminum and glossy plastic, and its body is tapered slightly at the bottom. A circular power button sits on the top and glows with a dim white LED OUYA logo ( a "U") when powered on. The power button is surrounded by four unobstructed screws resting in each of the device’s four corners, allowing tinkerers to easily remove the top plate and access the system’s innards.
On its back is an Ethernet port, an HDMI port, a full USB port, and a Micro-USB connection. Internally there’s 8GB of storage (expandable through the aforementioned full USB port), 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and support for 5.1 sound. All games and apps must be either downloaded directly to the device or installed via external storage. There is no disc-based media.
(source: androidpolice.com)
The bottom vents work in tandem with those on the top to keep the OUYA from
getting too hot during a long play sessions.
getting too hot during a long play sessions.
(source: androidpolice.com)
Around back are the ports where you’ll connect everything. There is the power adapter, a full USB port, microUSB, ethernet, and HDMI.
-Arif Hartono-
