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.

Ouya

An Ouya (on the right) with its controller (on the left)
Manufacturer	Ouya, Inc. (formerly Boxer8, Inc.)
Type	Microconsole
Release date	June 25, 2013 (2013-06-25)
Lifespan	2013–2015
Introductory price	$99 USD £99 GBP
Discontinued	July 27, 2015 (2015-07-27)
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]

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References

1. Bierton, David (August 11, 2012). "How Powerful is Tegra 3?". Eurogamer.net. Archived from the original on February 2, 2013. Retrieved January 20, 2013.
2. Kelly, Christina. "EXCLUSIVE OUYA Interview with YOUR Questions!". Archived from the original on December 17, 2012. Retrieved December 12, 2012.
3. "ouya system hotfix for abominable snowman". Ouya. Archived from the original on December 25, 2013. Retrieved December 17, 2013. we are looking into XBMC Audio Passthrough
4. 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.
5. "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. 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)
7. Wawro, Alex. "Why Ouya Is Making A Killing On Kickstarter". Archived from the original on July 14, 2012. Retrieved July 12, 2012.
8. Machkovech, Sam (2015-07-27). "So long, Ouya! Razer acquires microconsole's storefront, technical team". Ars Technica. Retrieved 2024-03-23.
9. Welch, Chris (2019-05-22). "Ouya will be shut down for good on June 25th". The Verge. Retrieved 2024-03-23.
10. "Ouya Console to Die for Good in June with Online Store's Closure". PCMAG. Retrieved 2024-03-23.