Another rival for the Ouya comes to the scene, but it seems that Mad Catz's upcoming console is something that the PS4 and the Xbox One may have to check out.

Dubbed as Mojo, the device is said to be registered as an Android device, which makes it easier to get games if you have been an Android user and had already bought games and apps from before.

Unlike the Ouya, which is now experiencing some faltering moments as its developers receive very little payoff for their games, as it runs on new games that are very open to all developers, Mad Catz is aiming to deliver a powerful micro console, and one that already hinges on an already established App store.

"We are totally open. No walled garden, no small selection of games, no subscription fees," said Alex Verrey, global PR director for Mad Catz, to CVG. "We bring hardware, gamers bring the games. Buy games from where you want, when you want, and how you want."

What does it have to offer?

The console is slated to launch this year, which begs the question of which segment it is aiming to tap. Ouya slated for a midrange market, while the two top rivals, PS4 and Xbox One, are in the premium segment. Mad Catz still has yet to confirm the price and specs.

There are, however, details about the controller and the system that have already been revealed.

For instance, the Mojo controller, named CTRLR, features two kinds of Bluetooth technologies, the Classic and the Bluetooth Smart 4.0, which make it very compatible with Android phones. According to CVG, the second is added to ensure that the lag times that are current in Bluetooth devices will be diminished.

What's also different about Mojo is that it features three kinds of modes for the pad. You have the game mode for Android games with gamepad support, the PC mode to transform it to a standard PC controller, and the Mouse mode, which is specifically for touch screen games.

An added feature for the controller is that while it is compatible to other devices, such as the phone, PC, and tablet. At the same time, if you have another controller or if you want to plug in other accessories, this can be done for the Mojo.

Games: So many to choose from at Day 1

In the area of games, Mad Catz seems like it will also be able to trump Ouya, mostly because you already have access to Google Play, Amazon, and Nvidia TegraZone, according to Trusted Reviews.

"Because Mojo runs stock Android, you have day-one access to literally thousands of games and applications," said Verrey to Trusted Reviews. "We're going down a very different road to the competition and believe in being open, honest, and fair with the consumer."

So far, the main problem for Mojo is that not all touch screen games are compatible with the console. But the good thing here is that Mad Catz has been proactive about its console, and is already hard at work to provide a solution.

Also, as per CVG, in terms of games as well as other apps, you just need to input your details and re-download the apps, without having to buy it a second time.

System: Is it worth buying?

Perhaps what brings it so close to Ouya's level is the fact that it's a very small console. Compared to the giants, in name and in make, the PS4 and Xbox One diminish the Mojo, which is, as reported by Expert Reviews, plays around the size of a deck of cards.

It connects with the controller via Bluetooth, as mentioned, so you don't have to worry about cables when you're playing.

So far, the specs are hardly finalized, but the report mentions that it seems to be powered by the Nvidia Tegra 3 processor, with the possibility of improving to upgrade it to the Tegra 4 CPU. In addition, the console will have 16GB internal storage, at the very least, and with the added support of having expandable microSD, much like a phone, only in console version.

VG 24/7 adds that the system also allows the Mojo device to stream 1080p content seamlessly, which means that app for Netflix can be streamed easily.

How do you think Mad Catz's Mojo will go up against the big wigs of PS4 and Xbox One?

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