Those of you that backed the revolutionary Ouya console on Kickstarter and are still awaiting the arrival of your new Ouya console, will be pleased to learn that the Ouya console development team has said that all Kickstarter backers will receive their consoles before or by the end of May 2013.
The announcement has been made on the Ouya console Kickstarter page and explains that shipments are currently lagging in April but will pick up in the month of May. This news comes as a relief to many backers who have been eagerly anticipating the arrival of their consoles. The development team has been working tirelessly to ensure that all units are shipped out in a timely manner, despite facing some logistical challenges.
Technical Specifications and Features
The Ouya console is equipped with a Tegra 3 quad-core processor, which promises to deliver a robust gaming experience. However, earlier reviews of the new games console have been far from perfect. Critics have pointed out issues such as lag, a limited selection of games, and some hardware concerns. Despite these initial setbacks, Ouya console CEO Julie Uhrman has said that improvements will be made before the anticipated retail launch of the Ouya console in June.
One of the standout features of the Ouya console is its open platform, which allows any developer to create and publish games. This democratizes game development and provides a unique opportunity for indie developers to showcase their creativity. Uhrman emphasized this point by stating:
“OUYA offers every game free to try because we believe you shouldn’t buy anything until you know you love it. We love playing games on the TV and we want to bring the most creative, innovative and engaging games back to the TV by allowing any developer—big or small, experienced or new, paparazzi-famous or up-and-coming—to easily build games for the big screen. Your favorite and soon-to-be-favorite games in 1080p—what’s not to love?”
Community and Developer Support
The Ouya console has garnered significant support from both the gaming community and developers. The Kickstarter campaign itself was a massive success, raising over $8.5 million from more than 63,000 backers. This level of support highlights the demand for a new kind of gaming console that breaks away from traditional models.
Developers are particularly excited about the Ouya console because it offers a low-cost entry point for game development. Unlike other consoles that require expensive development kits, the Ouya console allows developers to use the same hardware that consumers will have. This has led to a surge in interest from indie developers who are eager to bring their games to a wider audience.
As the retail launch approaches, the Ouya team is focused on addressing the feedback from early reviews. They are working on software updates to improve performance and are in discussions with developers to expand the library of available games. The goal is to ensure that the console offers a compelling experience for all users, whether they are casual gamers or hardcore enthusiasts.
The Ouya console represents a bold step forward in the gaming industry. By offering an open platform and making game development accessible to all, it has the potential to revolutionize the way we think about console gaming. While there are still challenges to overcome, the commitment from the development team and the support from the community suggest that the Ouya console could be a game-changer.
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