Ouya Expectations

[pokeplayer984]

Ouya, the small console that got off the ground thanks to Kickstarter donations, is going to launch June 4th.



What are your expectations of this tiny console?

I'll give my thoughts later.  I'll let you all give your thoughts before I post mine.

See ya later!

[Kor]

It does seem interesting.  I heard they plan on coming out with a new Ouya every year. I wonder if many will get one or if it'll cause any changes in the industry over time.

[DarkHououmon]

I have plans on getting one, if I can save up the money for it.

[Kor]

There are some videos I found on youtube about the ouya posted recently.  If some are interested.

a 13 minute tour of the Ouya software, posted about a week ago roughly:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C2KZcc-XzWc

5 minute IGN review:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hb0An-pVnfo

3 minutes of gameplay footage, by IGN:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qAVAL1UPLTU

5 minute review of the hardware of a founder backer edition posted by Engadget:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9rQS_xY2rc

[pokeplayer984]

^^I find the hating comments on those absolutely ridiculous!

I mean, there is no way it can be a power house like XBox360 or PS3 and end up selling for $99 for two big reasons.

First is the size.  It is impossible to get the powerhouse results of the big competitors with something that small, even with the best technology out there.  However, I must say that pulling off HDMI in something that small is impressive.

However, this brings me to my second point, that being the price.

Let's face it!  $99 for a console means you won't get a game like Halo or COD on it.  It would simply cost too much to get that kind of power and make a real profit on it with that price.  Even the cheapest pieces that can pull it off wouldn't work out.

I don't expect this to do as good as Nintendo's Wii U, but I think it might be one who gives Sony and Microsoft a real run for their money with the upcoming consoles. (Especially if some of the rumors I've been seeing turn out to be true.)

Simply, I expect this to be the underdog that pulls off second against the big guys in the console wars.

[Kor]

It would be nice if it did.  Time will tell if it will or not.

[DarkHououmon]

Ouya has a big advantage over the big boys. It's open source. This means it is totally legal to modify the console and write your own games for it. The console is even released with the tools that you can use to make your own games, and they are free.

As for not being able to play big title games, this is incorrect. The Ouya has a partnership with OnLive. This means anyone with an OnLive account can access their stuff through the Ouya and play on the console. There's a bunch of games on OnLive, including many popular ones.

[Mumbling]

I really like the idea of Ouya, but for the time I'll sit back and see how it develops. It looks like a system with great potential. I also like the controller, the touch pad is a nice addition I'm hoping for some great, ouya exclusives, especially since the console is cheap.

By the way, how does the console work with multiplayer? Can two controllers be used on the same console?

[Kor]

I think I recall the software having the option of connecting multiple wireless controllers.  Though he says when some others with him tried they could not, though he does say they were using developers controllers.  I guess he means the early ones you could get with a ouya if you paid for a developers kit when it was available,  doubtlessly the hardware has changes since then, working out the kinks and bugs, at least some or most of them.

[oogaboo]

If it is cheaper than PS4, I'm all over it!

[Kor]

Last I heard the console will cost $99.  It's supposed to be out on June 4th.  It is open for preorder looks like and will be available from amazon, amazon canada, best buy, target, & gamestop.  Their home page is at: http://www.ouya.tv/

[pokeplayer984]

Due to high demand, the launch date has been delayed to June 25th.

http://www.escapistmagazine.com/news/view/...ack-Three-Weeks

Let's hope this is the last hurdle it needs to overcome.

[Kor]

I guess they underestimated the demand of their product.

[oogaboo]

If it had high demand, why would they delay it?

[Kor]

Maybe they want to make sure they have more made.

[pokeplayer984]

Ouya will be at E3!

http://www.escapistmagazine.com/news/view/...-in-Parking-Lot

It's not putting on a big show, but at least it'll be around so gaming news sites can show it off.

[pokeplayer984]

Looks like the ESA is trying to shut the Ouya down just because it's "not playing by the rules."

Take a look at their latest attempt that involved the police.

http://www.escapistmagazine.com/news/view/...ng-Lot-E3-Booth

Yeah, thank you for making it more successful, ESA!  Nice job!

[Mumbling]

That's so silly... Not allowing anyone into the market, huh Still interested in what this console has to offer us in the future.

[Path Light]

That's so silly... Not allowing anyone into the market, huh Still interested in what this console has to offer us in the future.

I have no idea if this comes to the store.  :blink:

[Mumbling]

That's so silly... Not allowing anyone into the market, huh Still interested in what this console has to offer us in the future.

I have no idea if this comes to the store.  :blink:

It will, and it will be very cheap. I don't think it will be as popular as major game companies though.