People need to stop being so hard on the Ouya. It's a solid $100 game console. All it needs are games
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.
Ouya is piece of **** hardware. its very laggy most games run at 10-15 fps... And did i mention laggy controller...
I don't know that anyone is hard on this thing, are they?
Personally, I'm indifferent. I certainly don't want one (nor do I even see the point) but some might like it and that's fair enough.
Bring on the PS4, I say! ;)
PS: "hard on"! *Sniggers like a child*
Fuck this thing!
It runs like garbage!
I also just luv the first bit here.
"People need to stop being so hard on the Ouya. It's a solid $100 game console. All it needs are games"
Let me break this down.
1. people are pissed because there are also alot of people who didnt get their ouya and/or controllers, despite the fact they funded the product.
2. Its not a solid $100 game console. Its a shitty ass cellphone disguesed as a console
3. All it needs are games? ALL IT NEEDS ARE GAMES? O, is that all? Well, i'll buy one, eventhough it doesnt have shit for games.
The Ouya was going to be an open console for indie developers and android games. Do you honestly think indies will now abandon pc, wiiu and ps for this? The games they have on sale also are expensive as hell! 20 euro for final fantasy 7? WTF? I can get this game for fucking free!
They Ouya needs to start doing something for the community. If the the development team doesnt care, why should we?!
Wow I'm almost certain that all comments so far do not own the device.
Many wont see the potential behind such a device. I for one think its pretty awesome. Some people who find themselves too "hardcore" to want the device, this device isn't for you. Simple STFU and step aside.. Its technically a console but it wasn't designed to simply play games and wipe the player's butt as it seems everyone want their console to do. My point is this "console" at its core is a little HD capable Android PC(which can do more than many of you seem to clearly understand). People can spout off "My phone is more powerful and is mobile" but they are missing the point again(show me how quick you can do on your phone that Ouya or any console can do..I'll wait). You have to look at Ouya as your oyster its the only console at launch that doesn't need hacking or home brewing to play your older games and given just how open it is, you can do so with almost any usb or Bluetooth controller. I am sure even IR works. At $100 its not going to wipe your ass. At $100 it's cut out the frills and given you control.. Stop being a bitch and grab the reins or gtfo, people who know what they are doing will make Ouya successful not a bunch of whiny cunts who probably don't even own one. btw it has games. More than most consoles I have seen at launch. If you were expecting Crysis level games on Ouya, you're the idiot. Also, I'm not some delusional backer who is defending it. I bought in store day I because I saw what a few here don't seem to. Opinion is one thing, not knowing anything and just being negative is another.