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OUYA Launch Thread - Kickstarting GAF's favorite next-gen console
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I played Knightmare Tower for about 3 hours straight, give it a shot. It's your basic endless jumper but I found it really entertaining.
KennyLinder
Member
Is that a DLNA streamer?
Yeah Plex is. I've tested the newest libstagefright build of XBMC on the OUYA and apart from being a bit crashy it's very impressive. Runs far better than on any other Android based device I've tested on, though haven't had the chance to try 1080p yet.
Northeastmonk
Gold Member
I received an OUYA in the mail. And I refuse to open it. I tried cancelling my order while the Kickstarter was still going strong.
I'm going to send it back. Has anyone else done this?
I'm going to send it back. Has anyone else done this?
So Ouya's best feature is flawed? Input lag on emulators... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jXuLyP5tJqY
And see this for controller sync hilarity http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNRXF_vEw1I
And see this for controller sync hilarity http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNRXF_vEw1I
ambientmystic
Member
Quite a few games actually.
Faster Than Light (FTL) is one of them. Chivalry is another. Don't forget our very own gaffer's game Sequence.
Shadowrun Returns is about to come out later this month.
cold_matches
Neo Member
Fox Mulder
Member
Could be his tv setup, USB drive, or a number of things. I haven't hooked mine up yet, but have seen other YouTube videos of ouya emulators that run fine.
This guy shows a bunch of consoles working, even pointing out the ones that run horribly.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=euaQcXnBF60
Fox Mulder
Member
I finally got around to setting mine up and I don't get all the hate.
It's appealing as a compact little system, it fired up quickly, detected my wifi quickly, and downloaded an update by itself. The controller feels nice, but the dpad could be better. I guess humanity forgot how to make those. The hdmi and power cords are pretty short too.
I played some snes and genesis emulators, and they worked fantastic. I didn't notice any input lag on my HDTV. I will easily get my $100 worth from this with friends, hope it gets Netflix soon too. Sucks that others are so down on it.
It's appealing as a compact little system, it fired up quickly, detected my wifi quickly, and downloaded an update by itself. The controller feels nice, but the dpad could be better. I guess humanity forgot how to make those. The hdmi and power cords are pretty short too.
I played some snes and genesis emulators, and they worked fantastic. I didn't notice any input lag on my HDTV. I will easily get my $100 worth from this with friends, hope it gets Netflix soon too. Sucks that others are so down on it.
Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew
Banned
So you got lucky and don't get why others who were unlucky to get everything setup in the first try don't like it? Okay.
Baller. PhD
Banned
Can someone with a U.S. Kickstarter edition do me a huge favor and post a photo of the A/C power adapter? The guy I sold mine to on Amazon says the power supply wasn't in the box but I can't find it here anywhere. Granted, I don't really know what I'm looking for as I never bothered to hook up the damn thing.
Thanks!
Thanks!
Northeastmonk
Gold Member
I have to say the OUYA is an Emulator machine at best. Telling you to search the web for Nintendo ROMs.
I also feel there aren't a good selection of games outside of FFIII being on there. But then again, they have an NDS emulator where anyone could just download the DS version of FFIII.
I also feel there aren't a good selection of games outside of FFIII being on there. But then again, they have an NDS emulator where anyone could just download the DS version of FFIII.
I received my OUYA yesterday. The only issue I had was that it didn't recognize my wireless mouse and keyboard on hot plug, I had to power it off and on again. And trying to navigate the browser with just the controller is a pain in the ass.
Now, with the Nova launcher, Amazon app store and XBMC set up on it, it is a great little machine. Total Commander is actually officially supporting OUYA and appear in the PLAY menu although it is not present in the ouya store.
I tried also couple of games, but my main use for it will be as a media player connected to my projector.
Now, with the Nova launcher, Amazon app store and XBMC set up on it, it is a great little machine. Total Commander is actually officially supporting OUYA and appear in the PLAY menu although it is not present in the ouya store.
I tried also couple of games, but my main use for it will be as a media player connected to my projector.
The Main Event
Member
Unless I'm missing something, you can't even power up the console with the controller? Talk about an odd design.
Had issues connecting to the servers at first, failed to connect to my wireless network and pairing up the controller was a bit of a pain. Controller feels cheap, the d-pad is all mushy, but at least my buttons are not. Sometimes I won't have any sound, so I have to reboot the whole thing. The UI is nice...the games selection is LOL at first glance, but I'll take the time to try out some. Being able to install XBMC on it is cool, no need to jailbreak my Apple TV anymore!
Not sure what I think of it as of now, emulators seem cool so I'll probably keep it solely as a media/emulator machine.
Had issues connecting to the servers at first, failed to connect to my wireless network and pairing up the controller was a bit of a pain. Controller feels cheap, the d-pad is all mushy, but at least my buttons are not. Sometimes I won't have any sound, so I have to reboot the whole thing. The UI is nice...the games selection is LOL at first glance, but I'll take the time to try out some. Being able to install XBMC on it is cool, no need to jailbreak my Apple TV anymore!
Not sure what I think of it as of now, emulators seem cool so I'll probably keep it solely as a media/emulator machine.
This is very strange because I most definitely can power up mine with the controller. I turn on the controller, it wakes the Ouya and the controller pairs pretty much immediately. This is after turning the console off at the dash using the Y button. My friend can't on his, I'm not sure what the difference is between our hardware as we are both Kickstarter backers.
The Main Event
Member
I just found out why...there are 2 ways to shut down the console. The "normal" way by bringing up the menu which brings the console in a standby mode of sort. The other method is by holding the console power button for 5 secs, shutting it down completely including any bluetooth signals.
Edit: Testing out the browser right now and just discovered about the trackpad on the controller, I kept playing with the sticks to bring up the cursor. Neat.
soulassssns
Banned
I genuinely laughed my ass off at that. call a doctor lol
So, I received my LE Ouya. My expectations are as low as can be...but before even plugging in the system, I'm more impressed than I thought I would be. I'm wondering if maybe the LE is better built, because my controller feels really nice. The brushed aluminum handles feel really solid (or are they just faux brushed aluminum?), and the buttons feel good. The face buttons are too clicky for my taste, but otherwise everything seems solid.
The battery compartments on the controller don't bother me at all either. Again, could be because of the LE build. The removable handles don't bend at all, so I'm not afraid of them breaking when I pull them off the controller.
I'll plug it in later tonight and have a go at it.
The battery compartments on the controller don't bother me at all either. Again, could be because of the LE build. The removable handles don't bend at all, so I'm not afraid of them breaking when I pull them off the controller.
I'll plug it in later tonight and have a go at it.
Diablohead
Member
The sticks are impressive for sure, they made those well, the triggers are a different story.
I quite like the controller, it look you would think it's hueg liek xbox duke controllers but it's got a good shape and weight when you hold it.
RelentlessRolento
Member
I've had my console for a bit now as a backer, but the strengths so far this has are the two things:
- Awesome for emulation
- Best games on the storefront are multiplayer
outside of that I hope devs stop doing shovelware and put stuff out that actually looks and plays solid. I'm optimistic but I feel like it'll be slow before it takes off.
I have to get an extension for it but I'll be doing some Ouya dev work at some point.
- Awesome for emulation
- Best games on the storefront are multiplayer
outside of that I hope devs stop doing shovelware and put stuff out that actually looks and plays solid. I'm optimistic but I feel like it'll be slow before it takes off.
I have to get an extension for it but I'll be doing some Ouya dev work at some point.
SaggyMonkey
Member
My triggers keep falling out too. Overall, feels like a pad that comes with a $99 console.
RocketDarkness
Member
And the plastic analog sticks being easily destroyed thanks to the metallic faceplates.
And the wireless signals being spotty and unreliable thanks to ENCASING THE CONSOLE IN METAL.
Thinking is too hard for them.
The only positive is the metal encasing (too bad they weren't bothered to fix the antenna issue). Nothing else is positive.
Anybody tried the EPSXE emulator?
That would kinda be a gamechanger if it runs full speed with most games at max internal resolution (if that's even doable on Android?). That would pretty much make it a perfect little 'everything' retro console to put my library on.
Let me know please.
That would kinda be a gamechanger if it runs full speed with most games at max internal resolution (if that's even doable on Android?). That would pretty much make it a perfect little 'everything' retro console to put my library on.
Let me know please.
Diablohead
Member
It's perfect but at normal ps1 res, you can enable some lite sort of filter to help the image look a little less crisp like older tv's but no high res options.Anybody tried the EPSXE emulator?
That would kinda be a gamechanger if it runs full speed with most games at max internal resolution (if that's even doable on Android?). That would pretty much make it a perfect little 'everything' retro console to put my library on.
Let me know please.
The psx emulator on the ouya store can do he rendering but it's rather bad, slows down, glitches and only works well with super simple games.
epsxe is great.
Hmmm, native PS1 res you say? Can you add scanlines to make the experience more authentic? Thanks for the quick answer btw, I appreciate.
One of mine is bad (the one that came in the box with the console) but my second is really good. I'm trying to get an RMA on the crappy one, it is clearly from an earlier run where they were still having issues with the design.
Sorcerer
Member
I received mine a week ago and got around to hooking it up.
I think my ethernet port is busted.
When I plug my ethernet cord in it actually wants me to manually set everything up, it gives me some option of dummy zero.
Every other device just automatically detects settings through ethernet, unless that is the way the console is designed.
I think my ethernet port is busted.
When I plug my ethernet cord in it actually wants me to manually set everything up, it gives me some option of dummy zero.
Every other device just automatically detects settings through ethernet, unless that is the way the console is designed.
Great thread, thanks OP!
Still waiting for my OUYA Brushed Metal Finish KS edition + 2nd controller. DHL says its "received and dispatched" in HK. This since fucking 6/25!! Mail from support says will come until 7/11. We'll see... -.-
Beside of that disappointment I just can't wait to get my hands on it, hook it up and play the crap out of it! Already spent a lot of time on the website, reading stuff about games, watching vids etc.
Still waiting for my OUYA Brushed Metal Finish KS edition + 2nd controller. DHL says its "received and dispatched" in HK. This since fucking 6/25!! Mail from support says will come until 7/11. We'll see... -.-
Beside of that disappointment I just can't wait to get my hands on it, hook it up and play the crap out of it! Already spent a lot of time on the website, reading stuff about games, watching vids etc.
Laughing Banana
Weeping Pickle
I am perfectly willing to bet that if that post is to be posted in GAF that dude will be banned immediately.
ElectricKaibutsu
Member
I'm glad to hear how well the Ouya works for XBMC/classic game emulation. I'd rather pick up this than a raspberry pi.
Same for me. Says June 26th. Should arrive till today, but nothing received and status unchanged... -.-
TheSpoiler
Member
AbandonedTrolley
Member
That's great news, I have a HTC One too and also an Ouya as I saw a purpose for it being a small quick booting HTPC and emulator, it's whisper quiet and comes with a controller.
To get my HTC One to do that involves, getting the HD Media Streamer from HTC to play on my TV and a control pad, well that would come to close to £100 anyway and while I'm playing those games or watching those films I then can't easily use my phone.
AbandonedTrolley
Member
All comes down to disposable income really. I didn't consider £100 too much for a risk on something that if the gaming side sucked I would still have a decent media streamer for my bedroom. BUT looking at it from another angle, almost a 1/3rd of the price of a PS4 with nowhere near a 1/3rd of the power. So yeah I can see people saying it's overpriced and under powered, but for me it does what I want it to do at a price decent enough that I bit.
ambientmystic
Member
My 5 year old DTR laptop is more powerful than the Ouya.
See, I can make those comparisons too lol.
Congratulations.