History of video games/Platforms/GameStick

History Development A result of a Kickstarter campaign with a goal of $100,000,An Inexpensive, Open Source, Pocket-sized Gaming Console Is Inches From Being A Reality https://www.vice.com/en/article/gvd7w9/an-inexpensive-open-source-pocket-sized-gaming-console-is-inches-from-being-a-reality www.vice.com 28 November 2020 en A small issue with a promotional video resulted in the campaign being briefly taken down.Promotional Video Slip-Up Gets GameStick's $200,000 Kickstarter Taken Down Briefly [Updated] https://kotaku.com/promotional-video-slip-up-gets-gamesticks-200-000-kick-5974904 17 March 2021 Kotaku en-us The GameStick launch was planned for 2013 at a cost of $79.Robertson Adi GameStick consoles shipped to Kickstarter backers, retail launch planned for next month https://www.theverge.com/2013/8/29/4671618/gamesticks-shipped-to-kickstarter-backers-retail-launch-september The Verge 1 November 2020 en 29 August 2013gamestik https://9to5google.com/guides/gamestik/ 9to5Google 4 November 2020 After the crowdfunding campaign, the system gained backing from other sources, such as GameStop.McEntegart Jane GameStop Named as Backer of $79 GameStick Console https://www.tomshardware.com/news/GameStick-Investor-Backer-Launch-Details-Pre-order,21743.html 3 April 2021 Tom's Hardware March 29, 2013 en The GameStick developer kit was demoed at GDC 2013.GameStick dev unit found at GDC 2013, we go eyes-on https://www.engadget.com/2013-03-27-gamestick-dev-unit-eyes-on.html#/ Engadget 4 November 2020 en Launch The GameStick launch occurred on November 13th, 2013, the same day the PlayStation 4 was launched.GameStick delayed again, now launching against PS4 https://www.engadget.com/2013-11-09-gamestick-delayed-again-now-launching-against-ps4.html Engadget 4 November 2020 en Legacy In 2016 it was announced that the GameStick online store would be discontinued in 2017.GameStick - The Other Failed Kickstarter Console TE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2klc5bRSTFI 12 November 2020 A PlayJam Portable Media Console was planned.PlayJam - Products http://www.playjam.com/products/hardware www.playjam.com 12 November 2020 PlayJam also worked on the PlayJam OTT. Technology Compute The GameStick uses a Amlogic 8726-MX SOC with a dual core ARM Cortex A9 processor clocked at 1.5 gigahertz, and a dual core Mali 400 GPU clocked at 400 megahertz.GameStick Launches OUYA Competitor On Kickstarter, Aims To Be The First Pocketable Android Home Gaming Console https://techcrunch.com/2013/01/02/gamestick-launches-ouya-competitor-on-kickstarter-aims-to-be-the-first-pocketable-android-home-gaming-console/ TechCrunch 1 November 2020Robertson Adi Gamestick, a tiny $79 Android gaming console, reaches Kickstarter goal after two days https://www.theverge.com/2013/1/3/3832254/gamestick-android-gaming-console-reaches-kickstarter-goal The Verge 1 November 2020 en 3 January 2013 The GameStick has one gigabyte of RAM. Hardware The console is contained in a dongle that connects to a TV, and is stowed in the controller when not in use.Robertson Adi GameStick review: the Android console battle is on https://www.theverge.com/2013/11/1/5046580/gamestick-review The Verge 4 November 2020 en 1 November 2013 The controller contains a small easter egg in the form of a picture of eyes in the console storage slot. The controller has a battery charged by USB, and the computer requires a separate USB connection for power.Playjam's GameStick is an HDMI gaming microconsole about the size of a USB flash drive http://8-bitcentral.com/miscellaneous/gameStick.html 8-Bit Central Included radios are dual band Wi-Fi b/g/n and Bluetooth 4.0.McFerran Damien GameStick review https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/digitalfoundry-gamestick-review Eurogamer 12 November 2020 en 30 October 2013 The system was also compatible with the 3rd party Green Throttle Gaming analog controller.Grant Christopher GameStick will support Green Throttle Gaming controller, adding 'full analog' option for Kickstarter project https://www.polygon.com/2013/1/10/3859074/gamestick-green-throttle-gaming 22 January 2022 Polygon 10 January 2013GameStick adds support for Green Throttle Games' analog controller https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2013-01-10-gamestick-add-support-with-green-throttle-games-analog-controller 22 January 2022 GamesIndustry.biz en Software The GameStick runs Android 4.1.2. The Game Stick used it's own online shop instead of Google Play. The system also attempted to act as a media system via a XBMC port made in collaboration with Pivos Technology Group.GameStick console will also support XBMC https://www.destructoid.com/stories/gamestick-console-will-also-support-xbmc-249714.phtml 19 April 2021 Destructoid english Notable games Many GameStick games are ports of existing smartphone games.Considering a GameStick? Here are 5 games you should play https://venturebeat.com/2013/11/20/considering-a-gamestick-here-are-5-games-you-should-play/ VentureBeat 12 November 2020 20 November 2013 External Resources GameStick Video Game Console Library - GameStick page. References 2100%__NOTOC__