Mad Catz Project M.O.J.O. (android console) Price, Date and Specs Announced.

[LightyKD]

For those who are unaware Android is a Google-based operating system that is distantly related to Linux. Over the last few years it gained enough momentum to overtake the mobile phone and tablet markets, as with all such operating systems "apps" were the order of the day and as everybody plays some form of game there were many games made for the platform. This level of in-built support and general freedom proved too tempting to many a maker of devices and several have now attempted to make a box to sit under TVs. Mad Catz, long time manufacturer of gaming grade equipment and accessories, are trying their hand at making an Android-based console. They are not the first to do this, but unlike the Ouya they are not locking it down on their end (Google Play and Amazon are said to be compatible); it is not made by a group of hopefuls that are new to the business world and they are not a fly-by-night Chinese clone factory either. As the title says it goes by the name M.O.J.O..

The initial unveiling happened at this year's E3 but this announcement is the big one where dates, prices, and specs have been provided.

Price: $249.99
Date: December 10th

Specs
Nvidia's 1.8GHz Tegra 4 processor
2GB of RAM
16GB of internal storage with microSD card support,
HDMI-out
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth connectivity
Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean

Mad Catz News Post
IGN Announcement
Preorder Here

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I like the specs but I'm more than happy with my OUYA right now. I can't really see any Android games needing 2 GB of ram until closer to the Tegra 5 release. Also, the $249.99 price really sucks when you can get a 8GB Wii U at the same price or a 4GB 360 for cheaper. I think Mad Catz should have aimed for the $149.99 price.

 

[Celice]

It's so cute to see all the evolution of 5th world gaming--from Tiger electronics, to atari joysticks, to everybody's "other" console.

 

[Forstride]

Oh boy, another Android-based home console!

...Who gives a shit?

 

[Gahars]

M.O.J.O.? Oh no.

I'll keep this saved for the inevitable shit sales and support.

 

[jalaneme]

its a powerhouse that is for sure, could put my original xbox into retirement especially if installed with xbmc, only downfall is the price, way too expensive for what it is.

 

[LightyKD]

I cant wait to see how the Micro Console war will turn out between OUYA, GameStick, M.O.J.O. and Amazon's rumored FireTube.

 

[Bladexdsl]

fuck here we go not another fucking condroid

 

[LightyKD]

For those of you saying "Not another one!", you do know that thing things was announced at E3, right? It's not like most people didn't know this was coming lol.

 

[Bladexdsl]

a few were announced at e3 now every tom, dick, harry and their dog is making one....

thing things?

 

[Deleted member 473940]

$249 o.O

 

[BORTZ]

I cant wait to see how the Micro Console war will turn out between OUYA, GameStick, M.O.J.O. and Amazon's rumored FireTube.

Probably non existentially.

 

[ferret7463]

Now i can really steal Austen Powers "MoJo" , isn't that right mr. Bigglesworth? Mwahaha MWhaha, MMMWWHhahaha!!!!

 

[The Catboy]

As if we needed more Android video game systems

 

[Tom Bombadildo]

M.O.J.O.? Oh no.

I'll keep this saved for the inevitable shit sales and support.

That was beautiful.

 

[Osha]

 

[Fishaman P]

For those unaware Android is a google led operating system that is distantly related to linux.

Android runs on the Linux kernel. It's the heart of the system.
How is this distantly related?

About the device itself: Most of the yes. Android 4.2.2 is a letdown, though; there is currently no Wiimote support on Android 4.2+.

 

[Taleweaver]

For those of you saying "Not another one!", you do know that thing things was announced at E3, right? It's not like most people didn't know this was coming lol.

OH NO NOT ANOTHER ONE!!!

No, I didn't know about that announcement. There were a couple other, slightly larger, companies who were busy revealing consoles. Or, for that matter, games.


But seriously: I'm amazed they even left the design table. Do they really think they can stand toe to toe with microsoft, sony and especially (because in the same price segment) nintendo? Without any chance of an exclusive game, no less! I'd say it's brave. Downright suicidal, yes...but also brave.

(Christ...where's that thread about the impending 2nd video game crash? I'm sure someone mentioned there that there aren't enough consoles this time for a similar scenario. That should have been "not YET").

 

[the_randomizer]

Mad Catz, making shitty products since 1989. Nope. Not getting this. Are these companies retarded? I mean, for crap's sake why in the black hell do we need another POS Android "console" when we already have the other POSes out there?

 

[Deleted-236924]

Don't knock it 'till you try it!!11!1!

 

[the_randomizer]

NOPE. Hate their products, hate android-based consoles, rather get a smartphone. Only good these "consoles" are good for are emulators, I can use those on my PC and Wii U.