Got to say, I don't like it nearly as much as the grey, metallic frame on the original. But hey, I have it :))
And yes, the new UI is amazing. Everyone has to shout about the work that has been done on this.
My sister said this would be cool but personally, I think it would be more of a 'smartphone in a box' than ever. I can't see the USP.
OUYA needs to focus on the home console market, boosting developer support and looking into the next generation arc…
Thanks SpoonThumb, I appreciate your attempt to give an idea of sales in absence of an official press release.
I don't see what's so difficult. A figure of how many units have been sold to retailers would be nice, as Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo wou…
Are there any benefits to making exclusive games?
- Performance/Graphics optimisation (no other platforms to think about).
- Game designed with controller in mind.
- Potential marketing advantages (not just another port).
They would be a few. Do …
Ouya is a closed console platform and the manufacturer has control over the OS and its added or removed features. I agree that they could continue with Android and it probably wouldn't make a lot of difference considering Google services and OS upda…
For starters, the console already supports stereo 3D.
Secondly, there's almost no market for the feature now to an extent that even the major manufacturers are backing off the 3D drive. Don't expect a special console for "3D", if devs want to suppo…
Yup, definitely some overshooting on performance expectations there. You're suggesting assets with detail beyond most high end PC or console games - and a high target resolution.
Knowing the very basics on the architecture is crucial, and with Ouya…
You make perfect sense, but I guess this is an age old issue of UK console pricing. Rarely has it been favorable compared to the US versions.
Even with lower VAT and stronger currency back in 2007, I remember manufacturers such as Sony selling seve…
This is very important. Let the transparency continue and give us up to date information on units sold to customers.
Even a counter of 'activations' similar to the games on Ouya counter at the site would be useful :)
Spam isn't good but it doesn't hurt to ask, I've done so myself with reasonable results. Some pretty, interesting and ambitious titles will likely come to Ouya eventually.
Bringing an Android game to Ouya would be easy as anything in theory, so hope…
Considering we have a board integrating CPU, GPU, memory and networking all at a pretty low cost, I'm not sure if it makes a lot of sense.
The box itself is pretty negligible, and I think it makes more sense to produce a new box with the improved a…
If its any consolation, Crytek already have CryEngine running on ARM powered mobile devices with their game Fibble and now "The Collectibles", with stunning results.
I expect in the future Crytek will release a mobile SDK and you'll probably be able…
Sadly, I don't think it will every arrive officially. Porting wouldn't be an easy job either.
All this especially when SEGA could just deploy the same Phantasy Star Online 2 they're releasing for smartphones/tablets and add specific controls.
I do…
You may be right SpoonThumb but unless I missed something, the consoles should not have cost $8.5m to develop and manufacture.
Juile Uhrman herself spoke about being able to do more with the astronomical funding, including potentially being able to…
I agree with your second point on the trials for a small game dev team to implement.
Though again, it would be great to see Ouya, who now have at least triple the Kickstarter funds help develop unique frame-works that can be plugged into to other pl…
I believe in great multi genre gaming across multiple platforms.
Ouya isnt the strongest piece of tech but its capable of modern shaders and nice lighting as we've seen in the best examples on mobiles or even the Playstation Vita which is a reasona…
Google Play access isnt necessary and doesnt have Ouya's advantages, I'm not asking for it am I? But its important to mention when it comes to marketing advantages the competition has. Afterall the two consoles are staking success on two different t…
@Piers
Any news on a nicer and more prominent browser at all? ;)
Also, good job on the store. From when I first saw it to now there has definitely been an improvement. Looks really nice and works quite well at this early stage.
@SpoonThumb
Given Ouya's funding, I think it would make sense to start making those teams (if they haven't already). It may take time to get things to the level they need to be but this is a long term platform and will need that long term promotion …
I think exclusives are becoming increasingly more important, especially in-house ones that can be easily funded and don't present a financial risk to 3rd parties - given that most of the time they would rather release on multiple systems. I would.
A…
This is why I said they plan to by release. Which they said. I find it unlikely they'll release a console they market as what will be the most powerful microconsole using last years chips. Tegra 3 is already quite far behind rival tech.
For the targ…
SEGA were supposed to be bringing the latest PSO to Android, as well as iOS and Vita, outside of the PC version. If they up the support and still plan to publish then game in the west then it could come out naturally. Better start requesting ;)
Yup, the good old game request threads ;)
I also agree about the TegraZone. Lots of optimised games with great graphics and a high level of controller support.
I know a couple of teams with Tegra games are looking at the platform but it would be ev…
Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons would be a nice game. Unreal Powered, digital only for PSN, XBL and Steam currently. Been looking at this game for a while.
Also, I too would like to see more RPGs and RTS games.
Perhaps some ambitious devs taking …
I wonder what may be going on with in-house game development. With the incredible funds, if I was in the OUYA shoes I would make a title in just about every genre to show off what the system can do graphically and in terms of the control mechanics.
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Agreed.
I think there definitely has been a drive to get this console out the door but a slightly later "Official" launch date wouldn't have hurt.
I can live with some of these issues as a guy with effectively a beta device but I will also expect…
