OUYA - WORTH IT?

As a developer Kickstarter backer, I've had one since December (shameless plug: one of our games, The Vestibule, was a launch title). There's not really a whole lot to say about it. It's exactly what it says on the tin: a $99 Android console that's free and easy to develop for. You can play lots of indie games on the cheap and you can emulate pretty much everything.

There's nothing wrong with the Ouya, but at the same time, there's nothing amazing about it. I would say it's exactly the right price for what it is. If it's the kind of thing that interests you, you'll be content. If not, you'll probably find it kind of pointless.

Developing for it is a dream. I personally use Monogame, but plenty of other engines, including Unity (the free version, even) easily deploy to it. There's very little barrier to entry.

Also, TowerFall is a blast.

I kickstarted the console when it was announced, and it was actually what really got me going with Heroes of Umbra. For what you pay, it's a fun little device. Developing for it is an absolute breeze (I'm not even using their SDK) as it's basically a low-tier phone.

Even though there's a clear lack of polish in both the company and the games, I feel like there's an opportunity to fill a void many gamers have. It will just take some time.

Before it was released, I'd have said yes.

Now I say "Get a PS Vita TV instead".

If you already have a smartphone, and do some End User License Agreement breaking changes, or just have an Android, you can save $100 by not buying an OUYA. Current Android phones can use 3rd party controllers, and Apple is adding them in the next iOS. Both types of smartphones can already plug into a tv with a mini-HDMI or USB cable, so you're not getting much out of the OUYA except an Android without a phone function. Plus I've heard the pre-packaged controller is terrible.

Here's a review pointing out the negative qualities of the OUYA, and telling you how to use a phone to do the same: http://www.tomsguide.com/us/ways-ouya-console-failed,review-1881.html

author=kentona
What is a PS Vita TV? Also, keep in mind have zero nostalgia factor for anything PS, because I didn't own one until I got a PS3, and even then I only really played Rock Band and blurays.

You could just google it?
PS Vita TV is a console with which you can play PSP, PSX and PS Vita games on TV with a dual shock controller. So pretty much like Ouya except for PSP, PSX and PS Vita games rather than Android.
It also has much more features, wait, I'll google it for you since I'm nice today:
http://www.polygon.com/2013/9/9/4710078/ps-vita-tv-lets-you-play-vita-games-on-your-television-hits-japan-on


Anyway, I really can't recommend the Ouya at this point anymore.
1. The staff is really incompetent. Not only that many of the backers didn't even get their console by now, they also allowed a lot of scams and scandals without even giving any statement on them, just ignoring they are there. Also their support hardly ever replies and there are high waiting times. There are many technical problems with the console and the people don't get any help.
2. There are hardly any good games for the console and competent developers actually started to remove their games from the console due to the scandals above.
You can for example read about it here:
http://www.sophiehoulden.com/rose-and-time-no-longer-on-ouya/ (also links to various scandals)

author=kentona
are there any good PSP PSX or PS Vita games?

Persona 4 Golden

I'm not the only person who doesn't like Persona?


PSX - Has over 50 great must-have RPGs...
PSP - I know many I want to have but couldn't get so far because I don't like handhelds. The Star Ocean 1 remake for starters. All the old FF remakes with updated graphics. The Legend of Heroes - Trails in the Sky is also said to be pretty awesome. Oh and of course Riviera! Best training battle music ever. And many more.
PS Vita - Pretty new console still, Ragnarok Odyssey is the first game I'd get for it, I guess.

p4g is just really well-designed in most regards

people should take more cues from it

oh my goodness this game has anime art it must be gay pornography

kentona got his social link neglected by a Persona protagonist in highschool, it is ok