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Anyone been following the Ouya? It's supposed to ship to consumers in late March or April.
 
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I know it's out there. I'm really interested to see what happens with it. Think last I heard they tweaked the controller based on dev feedback. Good to see they are responding.

I don't know a ton about it, but it seems like a hard sell to me. Plus, more and more tv manufacturers are starting to include googletv, smartphone mirroring, and stuff like that. I guess they have a few years that it might be a viable product.
 
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DrRosenRosen said:
I know it's out there. I'm really interested to see what happens with it. Think last I heard they tweaked the controller based on dev feedback. Good to see they are responding.

I don't know a ton about it, but it seems like a hard sell to me. Plus, more and more tv manufacturers are starting to include googletv, smartphone mirroring, and stuff like that. I guess they have a few years that it might be a viable product.
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The positives are it's an inexpensive game system that will play Android games using a controller (and news broke this week that someone got the xbox wireless controller to work), the games will be cheap, and it's easily hackable.

For $99 it's a gaming system and media streamer. Over 300 games have already been announced. And who knows what other creative uses people will come up with for this thing.

The biggest problem is it has a lot of competition soon to follow.
 
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DrRosenRosen said:
I know it's out there. I'm really interested to see what happens with it. Think last I heard they tweaked the controller based on dev feedback. Good to see they are responding.

I don't know a ton about it, but it seems like a hard sell to me. Plus, more and more tv manufacturers are starting to include googletv, smartphone mirroring, and stuff like that. I guess they have a few years that it might be a viable product.
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Freak said:
The positives are it's an inexpensive game system that will play Android games using a controller (and news broke this week that someone got the xbox wireless controller to work), the games will be cheap, and it's easily hackable.

For $99 it's a gaming system and media streamer. Over 300 games have already been announced. And who knows what other creative uses people will come up with for this thing.

The biggest problem is it has a lot of competition soon to follow.
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SmokeyVol said:
Media steamer part of it would be nice for me with my Google account.
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When I first read about it on Kickstarter last summer, the bolded sections are what led me to backing it. As far as gaming, it will be a different type of gaming system than the PS3 or 360; but it should be easy to obtain root access and use it as an emulator (play NES, SNES, SEGA, N64... games). As for its media streaming capabilities, IIRC, it will be fully XBMC supported. I look at it as a more affordable version of the Nexus Q that never was.

Some will be disappointed that it's not a direct competitor of the PS3 or 360, doesn't have the internals of a $400+ gaming rig of 3 times the physical size, and won't have many of the same games of those systems. But for those with realistic expectations and some Android experience, this is a very promising little system. If it is all that I hope it is, I might actually buy a second one to use solely as a streaming box (and the occasional old school Mario Bros emulation) for the bedroom TV.
 
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E-Tizzle said:
When I first read about it on Kickstarter last summer, the bolded sections are what led me to backing it. As far as gaming, it will be a different type of gaming system than the PS3 or 360; but it should be easy to obtain root access and use it as an emulator (play NES, SNES, SEGA, N64... games). As for its media streaming capabilities, IIRC, it will be fully XBMC supported. I look at it as a more affordable version of the Nexus Q that never was.

Some will be disappointed that it's not a direct competitor of the PS3 or 360, doesn't have the internals of a $400+ gaming rig of 3 times the physical size, and won't have many of the same games of those systems. But for those with realistic expectations and some Android experience, this is a very promising little system. If it is all that I hope it is, I might actually buy a second one to use solely as a streaming box (and the occasional old school Mario Bros emulation) for the bedroom TV.
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Good post.

I forgot to mention the emulators. That's another huge plus in my opinion.

The Nexus Q comparison is a good one, and that's just one aspect of what this device will do.
 
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I get that's it a cheap android media hub that plays games. But, I don't foresee a huge market for this thing. GoogleTV, built in smart tv software, etc. all have this covered for the most part.

Most new tv's today can stream off your home network. Some tv manufacturers are putting "remotes" in that can be used for gaming and motion sensing.

I can hook my phone up to the tv and play wirelessly with a bluetooth controller.

I know not everyone is in the same position as me, but I just don't see a demand for this. The idea of playing phone/tablet games on the TV just isn't in that much demand.
 
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DrRosenRosen said:
I get that's it a cheap android media hub that plays games. But, I don't foresee a huge market for this thing. GoogleTV, built in smart tv software, etc. all have this covered for the most part.

Most new tv's today can stream off your home network. Some tv manufacturers are putting "remotes" in that can be used for gaming and motion sensing.

I can hook my phone up to the tv and play wirelessly with a bluetooth controller.

I know not everyone is in the same position as me, but I just don't see a demand for this. The idea of playing phone/tablet games on the TV just isn't in that much demand.
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You are right that most of those with 'smart' TVs will likely not be in the market for an OUYA unless they want to play Android-specific games or have a need for an emulator. However, it seems that those with 'dumb' LED/LCD/Plasma TVs seriously outnumber those of the 'smart' variety. I have looked into various Android USB/HDMI dongles for my bedroom TV, but have not found one for less than the OUYA with favorable reviews. If the first shipment receives positive reviews, I think you are underestimating the potential demand.
 
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Great news for those folks. At $100, could be a better buy than Google TV, etc.

I'm certainly going to keep watching. I'm interested. Would love to see it rooted and a big developer community making really cool stuff.
 
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OUYA

I won't get one (don't have the money for PS4, games, etc. and this), but it would be cool as a media streamer connected to your tv

from the site...

Every game is free to try.

Yes, you heard right. We don’t think you should buy games or in-game items unless you absolutely love them. If you fall head-over-heels for one of them, all you’ll need is a valid credit card, debit card or redeemable code. You’ll never be charged unless you choose to make a purchase.
A lot of games. Like, a lot.

Boasting both award-winning developers and up-and-comers, you’ll always be on the cutting edge of game releases, as OUYA delivers every genre you love, from shooters and action adventures to RPGs and puzzles. And since OUYA downloads all its games directly, that means no compact discs cluttering the coffee table. Hope you have some sick days stored up.
Every hero needs a sidekick.

Conquer worlds and high scores with our thoughtfully crafted controller, enhancing every game thanks to its precise, responsive feedback, a touchpad for new dimensions of gameplay and 15 buttons to mash as you please. When you need a multiplayer fix, head online or connect up to four of these bad boys and let the games begin.
Much more than just gaming.

All that 1080p goodness isn’t just for gaming. OUYA brings all your favorite apps to the big screen, streaming shows, movies, and music directly into the living room. We’ve already partnered with Twitch.tv, Crunchyroll, iheartradio, TuneIn, XBMC, Plex and Flixster and are adding more to our list daily.
It’s what’s inside that matters.

We’ve outfitted OUYA with NVIDIA Tegra 3 processor, 1GB of RAM, and 8GB of internal storage (expandable via USB). So don’t hold back. Whether you use WiFi or Ethernet, download games or stream your favorite videos or music apps in beautiful 1080p HD. And since OUYA is the first totally open video game console, we welcome you to unscrew it and have a look around.
Start coding. Get famous.

If you’re the kind of person that has that killer game locked inside you, you can build games for OUYA, too. Our tools are free and come with every OUYA—no more excuses.
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So.....anyone got one from funding them? Anyone buying tomorrow when they go on sale at retail?
 
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Crickets. Although they seem to be selling well, even with the bad press and poor reviews.
 
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I love the idea. I'll definitely be keeping an eye on it to see where it goes.
 
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Mine came in about a month ago - it's a neat idea, but it's for a different type of gaming than the Xboxes and Playstations of the world. I use it mainly for streaming from my computer (on bedroom TV - PS3/360 hooked up to living room TV) and using emulators to play retro games (sadly, my mother sold all my old systems years ago, lol).

I think it will only gain in popularity as more people develop for it and Android enthusiasts tinker with it (the OUYA launcher is HORRIBLE - I installed Nova launcher first thing). It's a neat idea, and - for me anyway - well worth the $100 backer price. I'm especially excited by the idea of them releasing a new model with updated hardware every year.
 
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The reviews I'm reading continue to be really critical. I think a lot of it has to do with software, but the quality of the controller seems to be an issue as well.
 
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Freak said:
The reviews I'm reading continue to be really critical. I think a lot of it has to do with software, but the quality of the controller seems to be an issue as well.
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The OUYA launcher is pretty much garbage. All you have to do is sideload another launcher (I suggest Nova) and you have your typical Android UI (based on 4.0, ICS), with quick access to apps, as well as the ability to jump back into the OUYA launcher.

Aside from needing the touchpad within a couple of sideloaded apps, I prefer one of my extra PS3 controllers to the one that ships with the console. It's as simple as pairing it via Bluetooth. It works a lot better with emulators because the OUYA controller doesn't have Start/Select buttons.
 
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Just saw where OUYA will soon have an official PSP emulator. The console still has plenty of growing pains to grow through, but I believe the OUYA brand will be around for a while.
 
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well guys....I broke down and got the OUYA. One of the reasons I got it is because I'm no longer a hardcore gamer. I have other priorities that take up most of my time, so I'm getting more into the casual games that I can play for 30 minutes and then put down for 3 days, and basically rinse and repeat. I also love the emulators, but for conscience sake (mine), I have only downloaded the roms that I actually own. I will say this for anybody that gets this thing. First thing you need to do is download a file manager! Heed my warning on this! I like the potential of this little box. I can't wait to get home tonight and side load power amp onto it. I also need to put all my music on this little sucker. Gonna check out netflix too. I'll try to update everybody on other cool things that are possible on this device. I've only had it 2 days.
 
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