History of video games/Platforms/Razer Forge TV
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The Razer Forge TV and controller.
History[edit | edit source]
The Razer ForgeTV was released in early 2015 for $99.99 for the console alone, or $149.99 for a bundle including a controller.[1]
The ForgeTV game store was discontinued on June 25th of 2019.[2] However consoles could continue to use features dependent on Google Play.[3]
Technology[edit | edit source]
A Snapdragon 805 processor with a quad core Krait 450 CPU clocked at 2.5 gigahertz and Adreno 420 GPU powers the Razer ForgeTV.[1][4]
The Razer ForgeTV has two gigabytes of RAM and 16 gigabytes of storage.[1][5]
The ForgeTV has 2x2 802.11 Wi-Fi AC, Bluetooth 4.1 + HS, Gigabit Ethernet, a USB 3.0 port, and an HDMI 1.4 port.[4][5]
Up to four controllers can be used at once.[5]
At launch the Razer ForgeTV was based on a version Android TV running Android 5.0.[1][4] Later the ForgeTV would be updated to run Android 5.1.[5]
Notable games[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ a b c d Savov, Vlad (6 January 2015). "Razer's Forge TV is an Android micro-console with PC gaming roots". The Verge. Retrieved 3 November 2020.
- ↑ Schoon, Ben (22 May 2019). "Razer Forge TV, OUYA will shut down for good next month". 9to5Google. https://9to5google.com/2019/05/22/razer-forge-tv-ouya-shut-down/.
- ↑ "Preservationists Are Racing to Save Ouya's Games Before They Disappear". www.vice.com. Retrieved 3 November 2020.
- ↑ a b c "Razer Forge TV hands-on: Android TV-based gaming supercharged". SlashGear. 9 January 2015. https://www.slashgear.com/razer-forge-tv-hands-on-android-tv-based-gaming-supercharged-09363084/. Retrieved 3 November 2020.
- ↑ a b c d e f g h "Razer Forge TV - Android™ Gaming in Your Living Room". www2.razer.com. Retrieved 3 November 2020.