# History of video games/Platforms/GameStick
## History
### Development

A result of a Kickstarter campaign with a goal of $100,000, A small issue with a promotional video resulted in the campaign being briefly taken down. The GameStick launch was planned for 2013 at a cost of $79. After the crowdfunding campaign, the system gained backing from other sources, such as GameStop.
The GameStick developer kit was demoed at GDC 2013.

### Launch

The GameStick launch occurred on November 13th, 2013, the same day the PlayStation 4 was launched.

### Legacy

In 2016 it was announced that the GameStick online store would be discontinued in 2017.
A PlayJam Portable Media Console was planned. PlayJam also worked on the PlayJam OTT.

## Technology
### Compute

The GameStick uses a Amlogic 8726-MX SOC with a dual core ARM Cortex A9 processor clocked at 1.5 gigahertz, and a dual core Mali 400 GPU clocked at 400 megahertz.
The GameStick has one gigabyte of RAM.

### Hardware

The console is contained in a dongle that connects to a TV, and is stowed in the controller when not in use. The controller contains a small easter egg in the form of a picture of eyes in the console storage slot.
The controller has a battery charged by USB, and the computer requires a separate USB connection for power.
Included radios are dual band Wi-Fi b/g/n and Bluetooth 4.0.
The system was also compatible with the 3rd party Green Throttle Gaming analog controller.

### Software

The GameStick runs Android 4.1.2. The Game Stick used it's own online shop instead of Google Play. The system also attempted to act as a media system via a XBMC port made in collaboration with Pivos Technology Group.

## Notable games

Many GameStick games are ports of existing smartphone games.

## External Resources

* Video Game Console Library - GameStick page.

## References

* ↑ "An Inexpensive, Open Source, Pocket-sized Gaming Console Is Inches From Being A Reality". www.vice.com. Retrieved 28 November 2020.
* ↑ "Promotional Video Slip-Up Gets GameStick's $200,000 Kickstarter Taken Down Briefly [Updated"] (in en-us). Kotaku. https://kotaku.com/promotional-video-slip-up-gets-gamesticks-200-000-kick-5974904.
* ↑ Robertson, Adi (29 August 2013). "GameStick consoles shipped to Kickstarter backers, retail launch planned for next month". The Verge. Retrieved 1 November 2020.
* ↑ "gamestik". 9to5Google. Retrieved 4 November 2020.
* ↑ McEntegart, Jane (March 29, 2013). "GameStop Named as Backer of $79 GameStick Console" (in en). Tom's Hardware. https://www.tomshardware.com/news/GameStick-Investor-Backer-Launch-Details-Pre-order,21743.html.
* ↑ "GameStick dev unit found at GDC 2013, we go eyes-on". Engadget. Retrieved 4 November 2020.
* ↑ "GameStick delayed again, now launching against PS4". Engadget. Retrieved 4 November 2020.
* 1 2 "GameStick - The Other Failed Kickstarter Console". Retrieved 12 November 2020. {{cite web}}: Text "TE" ignored (help)
* ↑ "PlayJam - Products". www.playjam.com. Retrieved 12 November 2020.
* ↑ "GameStick Launches OUYA Competitor On Kickstarter, Aims To Be The First Pocketable Android Home Gaming Console". TechCrunch. Retrieved 1 November 2020.
* 1 2 3 Robertson, Adi (3 January 2013). "Gamestick, a tiny $79 Android gaming console, reaches Kickstarter goal after two days". The Verge. Retrieved 1 November 2020.
* 1 2 3 4 McFerran, Damien (30 October 2013). "GameStick review". Eurogamer. Retrieved 12 November 2020.
* 1 2 Robertson, Adi (1 November 2013). "GameStick review: the Android console battle is on". The Verge. Retrieved 4 November 2020.
* ↑ "Playjam's GameStick is an HDMI gaming microconsole about the size of a USB flash drive". 8-Bit Central.
* ↑ Grant, Christopher (10 January 2013). "GameStick will support Green Throttle Gaming controller, adding 'full analog' option for Kickstarter project". Polygon. https://www.polygon.com/2013/1/10/3859074/gamestick-green-throttle-gaming.
* ↑ "GameStick adds support for Green Throttle Games' analog controller" (in en). GamesIndustry.biz. https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2013-01-10-gamestick-add-support-with-green-throttle-games-analog-controller.
* ↑ "GameStick console will also support XBMC" (in english). Destructoid. https://www.destructoid.com/stories/gamestick-console-will-also-support-xbmc-249714.phtml.
* ↑ "Considering a GameStick? Here are 5 games you should play". VentureBeat. 20 November 2013. Retrieved 12 November 2020.