Android Console 'GameStick' Already Doubles $100K Goal
The GameStick isn't your run-of-the-mill indie console Kickstarter project.
From the get go, the GameStick looks like yet another Android-based indie console… and do we really need to crowd fund more of these projects?
Yes. Mostly because the GameStick isn't just another two-bit, half-baked Kickstarter pitch, which was made clear by the fact that it managed to raise its goal of $100K within two days. In fact, it's managed to double its goal already at the time of this writing.
What makes the GameStick different? PlayJam is attempting to put together an affordable, portable, and hassle-free console for users. The prototype console is no bigger than a flash drive, and requires only to be plugged into a TV's HDMI port. The device will self-power from MHL-compliant devices, although a separate USB will be included with the actual product for TVs that aren't MHL-compliant.
The GameStick also wins points for being a completely open platform, as well as supporting a gamer's controller of choice: gamepad and mouse and keyboard.
The GameStick, at the time of this article, still has 26 days left for its fundraising period. Pledging $79 via Kickstarter yields the console, which is, according to the site, expected to ship April 2013.
Their "focus" on a great controller. Their "focus" on the TV. Being "open".
These guys are just throwing around terms they think will make them cash. And it's working.
I really hope their honest and serious, but it really doesn't feel that way.
Anyone know how trust-able they really are?
Everyone is not the same with the same needs wants and requirements. I do not have a console; should I conclude nobody (including you) wants a console?
open? you mean they have shematics and stuff posted online, i doubt that
However, they seem to talk more about the games and less about the controller. Like most kickstarter projects they probably will waste most of the money and produce a crappy product that any real company could do much better. I'm certainly not putting any money towards this, but if a real game controller manufacturer put out a nicely sized controller for a decent price I'd be interested. Hell, if I could get my 360 controller to work with my tablet I'd be happy!
My hope is that it will be like the beginnings of PC gaming when games were build by individuals and there was more innovation than we see these days.
Not a fan of the controller on this one but who knows maybe it works fine.