Ouya Android Game Console Launches, Quickly Sells Out 279
Ouya, the Android-based game console that arose out of a wildly successful Kickstarter campaign, officially launched today. The $99 device quickly sold out at a number of retailers, including Amazon and GameStop. "According to Ouya, the console currently has more than 170 downloadable games, as well as a built-in software development kit that enables people to create and test titles right from the hardware." Many reviews of the console suggest the controllers are not very good, and there are reports that the Wi-Fi connectivity can be flaky. There's also a lot of commentary about Ouya that clearly came from unrealistic expectations of what a $99 device can provide. Most of the backers from the Kickstarter campaign have received their consoles, but some are still waiting as Ouya tries to sort out shipping problems with DHL.
Re:Xbox One (Score:5, Funny)
Why get this when you can soon get Xbox One?
Well, it really depends on how much of an exhibitionist you are.
Re:Xbox One (Score:5, Funny)
If this were an Apple Device (Score:2, Funny)
People would be complaining about the shape, and the fact that it doesn't use Phillips screws.
Re:Expectations lowered by all the crap out there (Score:5, Funny)
Heh. I used to have this daily ritual that started when I bought a complete piece-of-shit rice cooker from Walmart. I'd walk to Walmart, rice cooker in hand, to get a replacement unit. Walk home, plug it in, and poof! Rice cooker go boom. I think this kept up for just over a week before they finally got sick of me (and lord knows who else) and pulled all the things off the shelves.
The replacement (an Oster or some such) never failed me.
Re:Expectations lowered by all the crap out there (Score:3, Funny)
You value your time too low.
Re:Expectations lowered by all the crap out there (Score:5, Funny)
Re:Another litmus test (Score:4, Funny)
Also, do you turn on your camera while in the bathroom? What tablet or smartphone BY DESIGN always is listening through the mic and monitoring the camera?
Um, the one that is controlled by the NSA?