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OUYA Pledge Support Preorder of $99 + $20 for Shipping for Video Game Console and 1 Controller

japik on 04/08/2012 - 13:19
Edited by scotty 04/08/2012 - 21:36

I want to make it aware for anyone wanting one of these before the expiry runs out on the 9th of August to pre-order to get it early.
Its a an Android based Video Game Console. View link for more info: http://kck.st/Mfvs9y

$99 pledge:

GET AN OUYA: console and controller. Guarantee we will have one available for you, before it gets to stores. Plus the rewards above. We're figuring out how many we can make! (We have to ask you to add $20 for shipping outside the U.S.) Please add $30 if you want a second controller.
Est. delivery: Mar 2013

Specifications:

  • Tegra3 quad-core processor
  • 1GB RAM
  • 8GB of internal flash storage
  • HDMI connection to the TV, with support for up to 1080p HD
  • WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
  • Bluetooth LE 4.0
  • USB 2.0 (one)
  • Wireless controller with standard controls (two analog sticks, d-pad, eight action buttons, a system button), a touchpad
  • Android 4.0
  • ETHERNET!

37695 Backers Limited (42305 of 80000 left)for $99 pledge.

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Comments

  •  
    foots on 04/08/2012 - 13:21

    what is it?

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      japik on 04/08/2012 - 13:23

      Android based Video game Console.

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      abc on 04/08/2012 - 13:23

      Its a video game console using Android OS.

    • +2 votes
      bjonbjonbjon on 04/08/2012 - 13:30

      You new to kickstarter?

    • +2 votes
      japik on 04/08/2012 - 13:30

      Thats why I said pre-order as it hasn't been released yet.

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    Forgot69 on 04/08/2012 - 13:33

    Technically this isn't a bargain as it's had no price reduction and it's likely not a limited release at this price. None the less, I still give this one a thumbs up! I'd buy one in a second but adding a 4th console to the house just isn't sensible.

    • +1 vote
      jase13 on 04/08/2012 - 13:50

      Actually, the price is going up after this run, so it is limited at this price.

  • +1 vote
    meetspin on 04/08/2012 - 13:33

    I pledged several days ago with a second controller :)
    I really hope this is a success.

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    mgowen on 04/08/2012 - 13:36

    I really hope this succeeds, but just a buyer beware: apparently these guys are a long way from getting a single game developed for it, and it won't run existing android games (?!?!!!).

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      japik on 04/08/2012 - 13:39

      Im sure it will be rooted ;p and have many custom roms after its released that will run Android games.

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    Hinee on 04/08/2012 - 13:42

    I'm in two minds about this console. I love the idea about it, but I can just see piracy running rampant and software development taking a nosedive quite early.

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      dazweeja on 04/08/2012 - 16:14

      Every game on OUYA will be free in a limited form. You then have to buy more levels/upgrades/whatever. It's a model where piracy is less likely to flourish in my onion.

      • +1 vote
        johnno07 on 04/08/2012 - 17:57

        Do you often have pirates flourishing in your onion?

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      Tal_Shiar on 04/08/2012 - 18:11

      but I can just see piracy running rampant

      cant get developers onside with a kit you cant get your hands on

  • +1 vote
    tchi6 on 04/08/2012 - 13:48

    This belongs in the forum

  • +1 vote
    viggenn on 04/08/2012 - 13:53

    Where's the bargain?

  • +1 vote
    sunrise on 04/08/2012 - 13:59

    Note this is on KICKSTARTER. There's no actual production of this product yet. It might not ever eventuate so you might lose your money.. it might eventuate, although it might be 2014.. they might also ask for more money (These are all realities of kickstarter). With that said, they do have a LOT of backers, and some significant partners for hardware and games, so it does seem like it will come through. I am also a backer of it, but given that it's kickstarter, anything can happen so buyer beware. So, bargain??? … …

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    johnno07 on 04/08/2012 - 13:59

    I made my pledge a couple of weeks ago and didn't even consider it post it here - definitely should be in the forums. Just be aware that you need to manually add $20USD to your pledge for shipping to Aus.

  • pauly on 04/08/2012 - 14:07

    This is not really a deal, since the controller is not and won't be available until next year. Pledges belong to the forums.

    Moved to forums.

  • +2 votes
    beakeroo on 04/08/2012 - 14:08

    This is gonna fail so hard.

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      johnno07 on 04/08/2012 - 18:06

      I dunno, Beaker. This is going to have nearly $7 million dollars in financial backing from Kickstarter alone in four days' time and surely there will be other private investors coming to the table over the next few months. So money-wise, it is very well supported. The stumbling block is probably going to be manufacturing nearly 50,000 consoles before March next year (and 700 before December). In saying this, we have been told that the hardware is pretty standard stuff and shouldn't be difficult to put together. I have faith in these guys :)

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        beakeroo on 04/08/2012 - 20:54

        I appreciate they have cash Johnno, they Also have a co-dev of the original Xbox but the problem is that they are very inexperienced and heading into a declining market. Sony's PS branch just lost $45m this quarter, I know that they are aiming at a slightly different (niche) market at the moment but all of a sudden $7m doesn't look so much especially when you consider they have to manufacture a lot of consoles, as well as R&D and also the potential problem with reliability that MS and Sony (to a lesser extent) had with their first models of their current consoles. Also tbf I heard that they had closer to $4m though that could be wrong.

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      Tal_Shiar on 04/08/2012 - 18:13

      the oculus rift is a far more viable kickstarter to me http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-57486608-1/gamers-go-ga-...

  • -1 vote
    x853 on 04/08/2012 - 14:32

    Hey Ozbargainers,

    If you are on the fence about this, Ouya has recently signed a partnership with Onlive.

    http://thenextweb.com/insider/2012/08/03/ouyas-buzz-wont-qui...

    • +2 votes
      dazweeja on 04/08/2012 - 16:17

      OnLive is not available in Australia.

      • +2 votes
        beakeroo on 04/08/2012 - 22:27

        OnLive has hardly been a success as far as I know.

  • +3 votes
    dazweeja on 04/08/2012 - 16:25

    When this is released in March 2013 (at the earliest), you'll probably be able to buy a decent Tegra 3 tablet with HDMI for $1-200. Will do so much more - play existing Android games, Tegra Zone games, portable. You can already pair a PS3 controller with Android tablets. Tegra 4 will be out then too. Not really seeing the appeal of this.

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