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knave:
I have been having a ton of fun with it. It's not perfect but is a good value for what you get.

I've been playing a lot of games so far, more than I usually do. Perhaps it's the novelty or that I'm trying to see what it can do.

I received mine a few weeks ago and have not experienced many issues. The controller feels good, No input lag. I find side-loading to be relatively easy and the launch selection of Ouya games are worth a few looks. I haven't been blown away by anything but there is some fun to be had.

I have connected both a PS3 controller and a wireless Xbox controller (with usb receiver) so I have plenty of controllers to use for the couch multiplayer games.

I agree with Lew. The frontend of the emulators could be a lot better but for the most part the games play great.

I've heard that you can install third party launch applications so a Ouya custom frontend is a real possibility.

If you like playing games old and new, and are a little technically inclined then the Ouya will serve you well for your $99.

My review is in the console forum. If you want to check it out.
http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,132833.0.html


Generic Eric:
I have an OUYA as well.  I covered a lot of ground today, its a lot easier when you hook up a mouse and keyboard.  I am still setting up some emulators.  I side loaded the Super Hexagon I got from the humble indie bundle today.  Lots of fun.  You don't know Jack is fun with friends.
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It is probably not going to happen but it would be nice if the Google Play saw the OUYA.  All in all, I am not sure the "OUYA Market" is going to make it.  If you found Netflix annoying, then you won't like this. 

So, I'm not gonna spend too much picking it apart outside of my own review post.  If you are interested, you should seek one out.
Cynicaster:
Never played an Ouya before, but I get the distinct impression that it’s mostly the “MOAR BETTAR GRAFFEX!!11!!” kind of modern gamer that is the system’s harshest critic.  Most of us here are just fine playing games with bleeps and bloops and primitive sprites, so we’re not going to slag off the console just because it can’t render 3 bazillion polygons in real time. 
nipsmg:
I have one as well. 

I sideloaded the Amazon App store (just go to Make -> Browser and go to Amazon.com and download it).  I sideloaded Netflix, Spotify, Pandora and AirDroid (for loading sideloading via your computer / wireless), and downloaded a whole bunch of games from the Ouya store.

I like it for $99.00.   The controllers work well, it's made for gaming, it works with XBOX360 + PS3 controllers, and runs emulators well.

The indie games are fun.  I played No Brakes Valet (which looks like an Atari 7200 game graphics wise) for about 2 hours last night and was addicted.  I'm psyched to see what's new on the store today.

I also downloaded Plex from the Ouya store, and it works like a champ.

I like it.. It's definitely not a replacement for an XBOX360, but it's essentially a Roku replacement that has actual gaming with actual controllers. 


shponglefan:
Before this thread, I had no idea what "sideloading" meant.  Sheesh, what ever happened to calling it "installing".  ???
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