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add me to the Ouya backer list. first time backing anything. Surprisingly easy to back.

Chipped in at the $95 mark. Seems like an interesting little project. My only concern is that it will just be ports of mobile games, but it could be fun to see what the community comes up with!

I'm not sure how to feel about this one. A console port for mobile games? And are all of the mobile ones free, or do I have to pay extra for future ones?

I like interesting ideas like this, but this is something I'll have to wait and see. If I had to pay more for a console, than so be it.

Originally Posted by PublikDefender android sucks. if it were running a true gnu/linux os like debian (mint, ubuntu) or red hat (centos, fedora) then i'd be all in.

I'm sure you'll be able to run Ubuntu on the hardware unless they have it locked down (and it sounds like they're not going to lock it down).

Especially this part:

Hackers welcome. Have at it: It's easy to root (and rooting won't void your warranty). Everything opens with standard screws. Hardware hackers can create their own peripherals, and connect via USB or Bluetooth. You want our hardware design? Let us know. We might just give it to you. Surprise us!

Down to 175 left. At the very least, this will be a neat addition to the console collection.

spent 95 bucks...it is going fast, but I think that once the free systems are gone, the funding is going to slow down FAST!!!

Originally Posted by htz This console is not for everyone, it is not targeted for AAA games, that is what the Big 3 console manufactures are for.

Not to be cynical here but why do we need this then if most of us already have a gaming PC, PS3 and/or 360?

I think someone will find a way to get this thing to run Steam within the first week of its release.

Originally Posted by tuffguycore Do kickstarters take your money right away or only when it reaches it's goal? Because I probably can't afford it until next paycheck, but I don't want to miss out on the early bird system.

You only get charged if the project makes its goal and when the Kickstarter ends, which means you won't get charged until Aug 9.

Looks like they will need a lot of people to buy in at the $225 level for this to work. Personally, I have my doubts about an Android-based console unless they can convince developers to write directly for it.

Originally Posted by kab030 I put in for one @ $95. Seems like an awesome project that can't fail since it's open. I don't expect AAA games on it, but it's possible.

This is more than a game machine, since the developers allow root access to the OS(They even support hacking and will warranty the machine). This is capable of becoming a media center once hackers get there hands on it, which this console is targeted to in the first place. It is basically a game developer's console like they advertise.

In for 1, 74 remaining. This is going ridiculously fast. I know it's frowned upon but it's possible to cancel your pledge if you change your mind within the month.

In at $95

57 left right now.

I said screw it, I wouldn't mind having a unique console. Even if it fails, maybe it'll be like a Sega Saturn and it'll be worth something in a few years haha.

I think it's cool, I actually have a droid phone, and outside of it driving me crazy because it's old, I like most of the games they have for it.

I think it'll give developers a real tangable reason to develop for Android, which may cause some developers that we see on Steam or iOS may decide to at least do a couple of games. I'm not expecting a Gears of War on it, but some cool indie games would be nice, I know that's all I tend to get on Steam anymore...

Interesting concept, and I wish it the best of luck, but I no longer purchase games without physical media so I'm afraid I won't be contributing.

Looks like they added another pledge of $99 dollars.

5000 open slots for the same reward of the $95

$99 + 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. (5000 of 5000 remaining) Est. Delivery: Mar 2013

They wisely added 5000 $100 tier buy-ins

Oh wow, project release is March 2013. That's actually not too far away.

12 left~

Tempting.

For.any who don't know, the reason devs like iOS so much is because there is a set of unchanging specs. Every android phone is a little different to much different, so a set of in stone specs would help them know exactly what their game could do without a patch for a bunch of specific hardware configurations. And Tegra already has a dedicated developer base with Tegra only games.

aaand $95 or more tier is officially sold out.

It went from four to five to four to sold out.

Oh, nice, $99 tier.. GO, OUYA, GO!

Wow, I've seen four people cancel their $95 order just by refreshing

Seems a decent price but I know I have no use for ANOTHER version of my android games. However, I'm actually surprised that Google didn't launch this first.

EDIT: How long do you think it'll take for the hacking community to attach a kinect to this thing and make it work with all "touch" games?