Android-powered portable game system ODROID goes on sale
Might not look like much, but it's got some juice under the hood
We've been following the development of Korean-made Android games system ODROID since the beginning, and manufacturer Hardkernal has just been in touch to announce that the developer edition has now gone on sale worldwide.
The ODROID, which has the same processor as the iPhone 3GS, has an impressive spec sheet, and coupled with its 720P HDMI video output, this could be the device that really takes Android in a new direction.
The developer edition has hit the virtual shelves at $350, which might sound a bit much to the games consumer, but contains a healthy package of goodies included to get a host of new software developments under way. A Debug board, full schematics, aTTA20 to USB cable, dual memory cards for user space and the Android system, an extra battery and the ODROID itself are all included in the price.
More exciting is the prospect of the full release version being on the horizon. We've seen ODROID showing off its multimedia, marketplace and emulation skills already, but the video below of the device playing 3D racing game Speed Forge 3D on the big screen elevates this to a new level of portable gaming prowess.
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