OUYA is Dead

[TDIRunner]

So I just now found out that the OUYA has been purchased by Razer who has no intensions of using the hardware.  Therefore, the OUYA is officially discontinued.  Razer apparantly wants the OUYA software library for their own Android based console.  I read that the software store is moving over to their site.  I also read that OUYA controllers will be compatible with the new Razer system. 

What I can't figure out is what it means for current OUYA owners.  Is my system a brick?  I assume I can still use software that has been downloaded to my hard drive, but can I continue to download new software?  I never got around to putting much onto my OUYA.  At least I didn't pay full price for mine, but I did buy a few points cards for downloads that I haven't used yet.  I'm guessing they are worthless now.   

[palmer6strings]

I know this is kind of a shitty reply from someone that doesn't own a ouya, but I would try to call support or something. Try to get some answers and maybe your money back on those cards.

[RealPlumpBox]

I read about this 3 or 4 weeks ago.  Sucks but the thing was a piece of shit from the start. (no offense to people that bought it.)

[TDIRunner]

I read about this 3 or 4 weeks ago.  Sucks but the thing was a piece of shit from the start. (no offense to people that bought it.)

I didn't expect much from it from the start, but I got it for pretty cheap, and I love to collect consoles, even the unloved ones.

[TyrannicalFascist]

I read about this 3 or 4 weeks ago.  Sucks but the thing was a piece of shit from the start. (no offense to people that bought it.)

I didn't expect much from it from the start, but I got it for pretty cheap, and I love to collect consoles, even the unloved ones.

Personally, I never thought of it as anything more than a fun little gadget to mess around with, especially at less than $100. I use it as a standalone Android console, and it's still a nice little machine for all sorts of emulation, from DOS to SNES to Arcade. But as far as the stuff it was intended to do, it wasn't all that great. I'm not even sure when I last used the OUYA controller, no need when I can use a Logitech wireless keyboard and a SNES controller with USB adapter.

[Thom Grayson]

I think the Ouya has been something like dead for a while now.

I'm a bit surprised that Razer bought them.

[TDIRunner]

I read about this 3 or 4 weeks ago.  Sucks but the thing was a piece of shit from the start. (no offense to people that bought it.)

I didn't expect much from it from the start, but I got it for pretty cheap, and I love to collect consoles, even the unloved ones.

Personally, I never thought of it as anything more than a fun little gadget to mess around with, especially at less than $100. I use it as a standalone Android console, and it's still a nice little machine for all sorts of emulation, from DOS to SNES to Arcade. But as far as the stuff it was intended to do, it wasn't all that great. I'm not even sure when I last used the OUYA controller, no need when I can use a Logitech wireless keyboard and a SNES controller with USB adapter.

Same here.  I've been using my extra PS3 controller.  Much more comfortable.

[Rx_79]

I thought it would get all the games that were on google play, but sadly no.

[bender3455]

The failure of OUYA, with it's ensemble of ready to play Android games, is why I worry about the RetroVGS.  I'd love to see it succeed, but when the biggest thing they hype about the most ambitious cartridge based system to come on the market in years is what colors it comes in.......I have some serious doubts.

[TDIRunner]

The failure of OUYA, with it's ensemble of ready to play Android games, is why I worry about the RetroVGS.  I'd love to see it succeed, but when the biggest thing they hype about the most ambitious cartridge based system to come on the market in years is what colors it comes in.......I have some serious doubts.

I would love to see the Retro VGS succeed.  But I can't bring myself to back it because I just don't see how it will make it.  Cart games are extremely expensive to manufacture, and when you sell in small quantities (which the VGS will undoubtedly do) they the price goes up even more.  If the OUYA couldn't succeed with cheap as digital games, how can the VGS?  I hope I'm wrong as they are doing what I would love to see a Nintendo do, but realistically, it just isn't going to happen.

[TDIRunner]

So while the OUYA buy out didn't end up killing it immediately, the system's online store will officially shut down next month.  For anyone who cares, you have until June 25th to download any other freebies that might be out there (assuming they won't need a server to run). 




https://www.theverge.com/2019/5/22/18635800/razer-ouya-kickstarter-gaming-service-shutting-down-june-25

[Nacho3]

This made me a little sad when I saw this yesterday even though I hardly even touched the OUYA since getting it six  years ago. I actually knew it was probably bad when I bought this since I found it used at a local store for $60 just three days after release.

[wiggy]

The #1 reason that I don't do digital only.

[razielleonhart]

I almost bought an OUYA and I am glad I did not.

[TDIRunner]

Considering what I paid for it, I don't regret buying one.  It's just a shame they couldn't do more with it.  I've downloaded a bunch of stuff, and last night I downloaded a bunch of stuff that's free.  Most of what I have should still work without a server, so it's shouldn't become a small brick next month when the store shuts down.