Razer Forge TV Android TV Micro-Console Released

Razer’s award-winning Android TV micro-console available for pre-order, $99.99; Razer Serval Android controller bundle, $149.99; shipping within two weeks

Razer™, a leader in connected devices and software for gamers, today announced the availability for pre-order of Razer Forge TV, the critically-acclaimed Android TV micro-console, and Razer Serval, the accompanying Bluetooth game controller. Razer Forge TV won eight awards in January at the 2015 International Consumer Electronics Show, including two coveted “Best of CES” awards.

Razer Forge TV ($99.99) and Razer Serval (bundled with Forge TV, $149.99; $79.99, separately) are available now online at RazerStore and Amazon. Both products will begin shipping within two weeks for North America.

“Razer Forge TV is unique, allowing users to experience the very best of Android gaming, entertainment streaming and, later this year, hardcore PC gaming, from the living room,” says Min-Liang Tan, Razer co-founder and CEO. “It’s a terrific value. Our advancements in the development community make Razer Forge TV the definitive console for a burgeoning Android TV experience.”

Razer began distribution of Razer Forge TV hardware development kits to Android programmers this year, most recently at the Game Developers Conference (GDC) in San Francisco. The device will ship with three games preloaded: Modern Combat 5: Blackout, BombSquad, and Age of Zombies.

Those interested in creating content for Razer Forge TV and Android TV can sign up at developer.razerzone.com.

Multimedia content and Android games are powered by a quad-core Qualcomm® CPU and dedicated GPU in the Razer Forge TV. All this power and performance has been engineered into a sleek and compact design.

“Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 processor, the Razer Forge TV is designed to bring gamers console-quality graphics and an immersive gameplay experience to their living room,” said Raj Talluri, senior vice president of product management, Qualcomm Technologies Inc. “Its high-quality video-post processing capabilities and high-capacity video engine also enable great picture quality with multi-video decode, making it a great platform for video services.”

Razer Forge TV was selected the “Best Gaming” product at CES 2015 and also won “People’s Choice” by way of an open public vote, besting a field of more than 20,000 other products. The Razer Turret lapboard and mouse and Razer Cortex: Stream software will be released later this year, allowing PC games to be played in the living room by streaming through the Forge TV.

About the Razer Forge TV:

Razer Forge TV was built to bring hardcore PC gaming, Android gaming and entertainment to the television. The Razer micro-console provides next-level Android TV gaming with Full HD graphics and with support for up to four Razer Serval controllers. Powered by a quad-core processor and gaming-grade graphics, users can pick up their games and movies where they left off when switching between their mobile devices and Razer Forge TV.

Google Play offers a selection of games, movies, music and apps specifically designed for Android TV. Movies, music, and web content can be sent from a mobile device to the Razer Forge TV with built-in support for Google Cast.

Price: Razer Store – $99.99 (Razer Forge TV) / $149.99 (Razer Forge TV and Serval bundle)

Availability: RazerStore.com & Amazon.com – Pre-Order Now (shipping within two weeks)

Product features:

·         Android TV gaming and entertainment
·         Supports up to four controllers
·         Quad-Core gaming performance
·         Google Cast™ Ready
·         Massive selection of content and apps
·         Voice search via Android Remote App
·         Sleek and silent design

Product specs:

·         Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 805
·         Quad-Core Krait 450 CPU – 2.5 GHz per core
·         Adreno™ 420 GPU
·         2 GB RAM
·         16 GB storage
·         Bluetooth 4.1 + HS
·         Wireless 802.11ac 2X2
·         Gigabit Ethernet
·         USB 3.0
·         HDMI 1.4 output
·         DC Power
·         4.1 in. (105 mm) Width x 4.1 in. (105 mm) Depth x 0.7 in. (17 mm) Height

 

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For more information on the Razer Forge TV, visit razerzone.com/Forge-TV.

About the Razer Serval:

Complete with the features of a full-fledged console controller, the Razer Serval elevates the Android gaming experience to a whole new level. Designed for the Razer Forge TV, this Bluetooth enabled gaming controller has been built with the same precision and ergonomics as Razer’s award-winning console controllers.

Together with an adjustable game clip for mobile phones, the Razer Serval can be used for a multitude of functions, making it the ultimate controller for gaming on Android devices.

Price: Razer Store – $79.99 / $149.99 (Razer Forge TV and Serval bundle)

Availability: RazerStore.com & Amazon.com – Pre-order Now (shipping within 2 weeks)

Product features:

Designed for Android Gaming
Wireless mode (Bluetooth 3.0)
Wired mode (1.5 m micro USB to USB)
4 Hyperesponse action buttons
Adjustable game clip
Player LED indicator
Android navigation buttons (back and home)
2 Analog stick rubber grip caps included

 

For more information on the Razer Serval, visit http://www.razerzone.com/gaming-controllers/razer-serval

About RazerStore:

RazerStore is the definitive one-stop shop that gives customers access to the complete range of products, including those that cannot be found anywhere else, on- or offline. Together with irresistible exclusive deals and promotions, customers can enjoy shopping everything Razer from just one place.

About Razer:

Razer™ is a world leader in connected devices and software for gamers.

Razer is transforming the way people play games, engage with other gamers and identify with the gamer lifestyle. Having won the coveted “Best of CES” award consecutively for five years, the company’s leadership in product innovation continues to create new categories for the gaming community that is estimated to have over 1 billion gamers worldwide.

Razer’s award-winning design and technology include an array of user interface and systems devices, voice-over IP for gamers and a cloud platform for customizing and enhancing gaming devices.

Founded in 2005, Razer is backed by Intel Capital, IDG-Accel and Heliconia Capital Management (Heliconia), a wholly owned subsidiary of Singapore investment company Temasek. For more information visit http://www.razerzone.com/about-razer.