Xbigy Games' Kamran Draeger writes:
"A group of gaming enthusiasts have combined forces to create a new console, OUYA.
Based on the Android platform, its software is open source so that nobody is faced with the hurdles today's home entertainment systems put in the way of developers and hackers.
When you look at the specs of what the new hardware is supposed to achieve, it's understandable why some gamers aren't seeing OUYA as the next big thing. However, the idea of creating something that has the potential to give users the freedom of a computer, while sustaining the "clean" interface of a console, could bring forth an experience that could allow hardcore tech fans to find just as much enjoyment as the plug-in and play casual gamers."
From systems that could keep your beer cool, to oddities trying to get in on the popularity of VHS and laserdisc, you’ve got some very, very weird video game consoles out there.
I had the LaserActive... it was a nice collectors piece but not very practical. Especially when it came to needing recapping. I think i paid all of about $50 for the floor model from an incredible Universe back in the day. I ended up selling it many years later for $300 at the time due to it needing a new laser and the aforementioned recapping.
An honorable mention not on the list would be the VM Labs Nuon. It basically looked like any regular DVD player but it had ports on it for controllers to play specific games. one of which is still exclusive to it with Tempest 3000. It also offered nuon enhanced DVD movies with extra content not accessible by regular players.
Virtual Boy, Sega Nomad, Ouya and the other troubled game systems that nobody bought.
How has this article missed out Sega's Dreamcast and Nintendo's Wii U, two consoles that were actually superb devices in their own right, but were seen as failed due to lacklustre sales at the time of release?
Wonder how long before Stadia appears on the list surprised the Ngage is not on that list
Talk about a blast to the past.......I remember trying the virtual boy at Toy R Us and it was cool but I did feel slightly disoriented afterwards......good article.
The Ouya, a failed Android gaming console from early in this generation, is getting a second lease on life thanks to Internet archivists and some new software.
That's pretty cool they were able to bring it back. It sucks when something online only gets killed.
I got mine when it first launched, however it wasn't good for anything other than retro emulation. I couldn't sell the thing fast enough. Managed to get almost all my money back selling it on eBay.
I guess the Stadia launch is bringing back memories of other failed consoles/services.
Yea but i'm not sure if we are gonna get real quality games for free and i also would not wanna see ads in game while playing.
Seems like something cheap that could supplement my PS3 and its exclusives. I am a huge fan of open-source and user created content so I think that area of the product is fascinating. How many short PSN games have come out like Journey, Limbo, and Braid, that are cheap and awesome and don't need AAA graphics? Not enough. I think this could be a cool new product that would cater to those devs. Plus, it's 99 bucks. I'll check it out.
well, not exactly REVOLUTIONARY but one damn good idea which can help this industry expand easily.
i think it will help people to test their innovative ideas without the fear of losing millions, not to mention help normal people with great ideas making them into reality, all that with no strings attached.