Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com Joystiq http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/http://www.joystiq.com/media/feedlogo.gif Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com en-us Copyright 2013 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[GameStick dev unit unboxed, UI caught on video]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/23/gamestick-dev-unit-unboxed-ui-caught-on-video/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/23/gamestick-dev-unit-unboxed-ui-caught-on-video/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/23/gamestick-dev-unit-unboxed-ui-caught-on-video/#comments As we reported earlier this month, GameStick developer units are now shipping to Kickstarter backers. Now, the team at GameStick creator PlayJam has released a video showing off the dev console. While the unit isn't quite the same as the final retail console - the stick itself will be much smaller, and the controller of better quality - it gives us all a nice look at what to expect.

The video also showcases the GameStick's user interface. It seems simple, with a bit of polish given to its transitions.

The Android-powered GameStick is expected to launch this June.

JoystiqGameStick dev unit unboxed, UI caught on video originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 23 Apr 2013 20:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidgamestickmobileplayjamTue, 23 Apr 2013 20:00:00 EST<![CDATA[GameStick secures GameStop funding]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/28/gamestick-secures-gamestop-funding/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/28/gamestick-secures-gamestop-funding/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/28/gamestick-secures-gamestop-funding/#comments GameStick, the small Android gaming console that isn't Ouya, has managed to catch the eye of GameStop. The video game retailer has signed on as an investor, GameStick parent company Playjam has announced. In addition to the funding, each GameStick will come pre-loaded with games: Shadowgun and Smash Cops.

Kickstarter funded GameStick, with Playjam securing just under $650,000 through the pledge drive. Last month, Playjam opened pre-orders for the $79.99 console and controller, and accessories like a wireless charging dock/port hub and protective case.

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JoystiqGameStick secures GameStop funding originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 28 Mar 2013 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidgamestickgamestopmobileplayjamThu, 28 Mar 2013 13:30:00 EST<![CDATA[GameStick pre-orders begin for console and accessories]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/17/gamestick-pre-orders-begin-for-console-and-accessories/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/17/gamestick-pre-orders-begin-for-console-and-accessories/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/17/gamestick-pre-orders-begin-for-console-and-accessories/#comments GameStick preorders begin for console and accessoriesPlayJam has initiated pre-orders for its ultra-portable GameStick Android console over on its official website. The main $79.00 bundle includes the dongle-like console itself, as well as the controller it's stored inside of when not plugged into a television's HDMI port. The GameStick's wireless charging dock/port hub and protective case are both up for pre-order as well, priced at $24.99 and $9.99, respectively.

Delivery is expected to begin once an initial run of devices have been shipped to Kickstarter supporters, which is scheduled to take place during April. Currently, the website lists April 30 as the "available on" date for all three items.

JoystiqGameStick pre-orders begin for console and accessories originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 17 Feb 2013 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>accessoriesandroidcasecharging-stationdockgamestickkickstartermobileperipheralsplayjampre-orderpre-ordersSun, 17 Feb 2013 12:00:00 EST<![CDATA[GameStick Kickstarter closes at just under $650K]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/01/gamestick-kickstarter-closes-at-just-under-650k/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/01/gamestick-kickstarter-closes-at-just-under-650k/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/01/gamestick-kickstarter-closes-at-just-under-650k/#comments GameStick Kickstarter closes at just under $650K The Kickstarter for PlayJam's dongle-sized GameStick Android console thundered over the finish line with a final total of $647,658, nearly 6 and a half times more than the original goal. With three days to go the fundraiser cleared the $500K mark, but a surge saw it soon pass its last stretch goal of $560K. That means the miniature console, which can plug directly into a TV's HDMI port, will be available in four colors including white, black, red, and one voted for by its Facebook community.

PlayJam unveiled the final look of the GameStick controller (into which the console plugs in) earlier this week, the device undergoing ergonomic-minded revisions in light of funder feedback. Playjam's production plan is to get a first commercial run going by next month before shipping the devices to all customers in April.

JoystiqGameStick Kickstarter closes at just under $650K originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 01 Feb 2013 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidgamestickkickstartermobileplayjamFri, 01 Feb 2013 08:00:00 EST<![CDATA[GameStick controller final design unveiled, docking station detailed]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/29/gamestick-controller-final-design-unveiled-docking-station-deta/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/29/gamestick-controller-final-design-unveiled-docking-station-deta/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/29/gamestick-controller-final-design-unveiled-docking-station-deta/#comments Gamestick controller final design unveiled, docking station detailedPlayJam revealed the sleek-looking final design of the GameStick controller today. The company also grounded out some details on its docking station. The controller, which incorporates the dongle-like GameStick android console and plugs into the TV's HDMI port, underwent a few changes based on feedback from Kickstarter backers.

In addition to the more curvy design, the HDMI stick now sits at the back of the controller. The stick itself gets an expandable 32GB MicroSD card slot, which PlayJam says was added "in response to overwhelming demand." With the Kickstarter campaign sitting at over five times the $100,000 goal with just under three days to go, we can believe the demand.

As for the docking station, as you'd expect it charges up the controller for wireless use; Playjam tells us the station connects to the controller via electromagnetic coils. What's clever is that it also supports peripheral hardware such as mice, keyboards, cameras, and microphones for use with GameStick. It also has a slot for a 64GB memory card, taking the GameStick's total potential capacity up to 104GB.

Gallery: Gamestick Controller

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JoystiqGameStick controller final design unveiled, docking station detailed originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 29 Jan 2013 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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PlayJam, a company that currently operates a social/casual games network for smart/connected TVs called The PlayJam Network, has spent the last 12 months developing "GameStick," a dongle-sized Android gaming console that plugs directly into a television's HDMI port. The device currently exists in several different functional prototype forms, but bringing it to market will require the aid of an ongoing Kickstarter campaign, which has recently surpassed its fundraising goal of $100,000.

The GameStick itself runs on Android (Jelly Bean, specifically), outputs at 1080p and will cost $79 when it officially launches in April. The console is powered by an Amlogic 8726-MX mobile processor generally used in Chinese Android tablets, and is supported by one gig of DDR3 RAM and eight gigs of Flash storage.

Games are obtained wirelessly through the Internet, naturally, and PlayJam is said to be working with "more than 250 developers" to get titles made for and ported to the system. Beyond that, designers interested in developing for the thing can pledge $500 for access to a prototype unit and the system's SDK one month before the console's commercial debut.

JoystiqGameStick Android console is the size of a USB stick originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 03 Jan 2013 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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