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History

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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

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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

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  • Oddworld Munch's Oddysee[5]
  • Bomb Squad[5]
  • Towerfall Ascension[5]
  • Toto Temple Deluxe[5]

References

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  1. 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.
  2. 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/. 
  3. "Preservationists Are Racing to Save Ouya's Games Before They Disappear". www.vice.com. Retrieved 3 November 2020.
  4. 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. 
  5. a b c d e f g h "Razer Forge TV - Android™ Gaming in Your Living Room". www2.razer.com. Retrieved 3 November 2020.