Early this morning, the Android-based Ouya console ended its run on Kickstarter with nearly $8.6 million in user donations. In recent weeks, the company has secured a number of content partners for the device, but now it's time to see if Ouya can really deliver.
"We did it gang! Together. Stay in on the adventure at http://www.ouya.tv," Ouya tweeted about 10 hours ago.
Interested buyers can now pre-order an Ouya on the company's website. In the U.S., one console and one controller will cost $109, one console plus two controllers will be $139, and one console and four controllers will be $199. All orders include a $10 shipping charge.
International orders will be $10 more for each bundle and $20 for shipping.
Ouya said its expected delivery date is April 2013.
Kickstarter backers who pledged at least $95 are slated to get an Ouya console plus one controller, while higher bids will include more controllers and other perks - like having your name carved into the Ouya.
Los Angeles-based Ouya emerged last month with a Kickstarter campaign aimed at developing a sub-$100, Android-powered video game console that offers free-to-play titles. Initially, it looked to raise $950,000 in 30 days, but by the end of day one, it had surpassed $1 million.
In one of its last updates on Kickstarter, Ouya acknowledged that it has been "pretty tight lipped about our launch slate," but said the company has been engaged in "some exciting conversations."
"We'd love to fill you in on everything, but it's just not possible," Ouya said, but the company did announce that Namco Bandai games will probably be in the mix.
"Namco Bandai Games and Ouya are currently in active discussions to bring some of the world's biggest gaming properties to the exciting new open gaming platform," Carlson Choi, vice president of marketing for Namco Bandai Games America, said in a statement. "Namco Bandi brings with it a rich history of iconic gaming franchises, from classics like Pac-Man and Galaga, to seminal franchises like Tekken and Ridge Racer, and we're excited to explore how we can work with Ouya to bring some great titles to the forthcoming console."
In recent days, Ouya announced that XBMC will provide a media player for Ouya. "While tons of you were super psyched yesterday to hear that we'd support XBMC, many Plex loyalists clamored for Plex support on Ouya," the company said. "We think they'll be happy to hear that Ouya will support Plex. Why not try to please everyone?"
Ouya will also feature content from InTune, iHeartRadio and Vevo, as well as gaming firms Square Enix and OnLive.
For now, "it's back to work," Ouya said. "We've got aggressive goals and we're going to deliver. We'll continue to push for the best content and coolest features we can bring to our little magic box. We'll keep you apprised of the controller as it takes shape."
All eyes are on Ouya to see if it can actually deliver. As PCMag's Sascha Segan pointed out recently, it can be difficult to produce hardware-based Kickstarter projects, as they need a reliable supply chain.
For more on Kickstarter, see PCMag's recent Q&A with co-founder Yancey Strickler and our slideshow of Cool Kickstarter Projects projects below.