GameStick : A 79$ Android-Based Portable Gaming Console Becomes Hit On KickStarter

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After $99 gaming console gaming console Ouya , another gaming console called GameStick is up for funding campaign at Kickstarter.



GameStick is an open source gaming console based on Android which can be plugged into any TV which has HDMI.The stick can fit into its own controller, making the console portable.

The developer team has already identified 200 titles which will run great on the GameStick and are working with their network over 250 developers including great studios such as Madfinger, Hutch, Disney and others to bring more games to the GameStck.

The specs for the console are given below -
  • Processor - Amlogic 8726-MX
  • Memory - 1GB DDR3 / 8GB FLASH
  • Content Download Manager w/ cloud storage for games.
  • WiFi - 802.11 b/g/n
  • Bluetooth - LE 4.0
  • O/S - Android Jelly Bean
  • Controller - Bluetooth, 3 mode controller: gamepad, mouse and keyboard with support for up to 4 controllers.
  • Full 1080p HD video decoding
  • Support for XBMC & DLNA from Sept via optional firmware update.

The project already has over 2000 backers and has collected almost double amount of the $100,000 goal and there are still 27 days to go.
 
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