Comments on: Thralled Dev: “Next Gen Consoles Too Expensive for Some People”, Ouya Delivers Human Experiences

By: Angry Goblin

Angry Goblin — Mon, 10 Nov 2014 01:39:00 +0000

I agree with Mr. Miguel Oliveira about Ouya and its potential. I was a gamer in the early 80s, but throughout my teens and 20s, I could only do PC/Online gaming or handhelds. Because of college and a string of mostly part-time jobs, I couldn’t keep up with the rising costs of consoles and game CDs. Now in my 30s, Ouya has made me feel a part of the industry again and that makes me grateful.

By: I am my responsibility

I am my responsibility — Wed, 16 Apr 2014 15:42:00 +0000

In reply to Jason Mounce.

dont forget the laseractive by pioneer
1k plus.
while it did have some packs of current systems, it did have its laserdisc based games. (pyramid control in da house!)

By: Ryan Huang

Ryan Huang — Tue, 15 Apr 2014 07:56:00 +0000

In reply to Hates bad writers.. Technology evolves to help bring people out of poverty. Yes, innovation costs money. But what if that innovation was within the price that the average person can afford and need and as well as to have fun? Not only the sales of your products will go up, but people's lives will improve. For example, not too long ago, Apple created the first iphone. it was very expensive and cost prohibitive to buy. Then Google came out and created Android. As more companies making Android devices the cost of Androids went down. Today a person can buy an android phone as low as $20 with hundreds of apps available. As for the games not being popular claim. To make a great game does not necessarily mean that one has to spend tons of money to make a quality game. It just has to be a priority. If the OUYA was filled with affordable,quality games that everyone can buy, everyone will go over to the OUYA.

By: Jeff Chevalier

Jeff Chevalier — Sat, 12 Apr 2014 14:48:00 +0000

In reply to Malachai Hough. but overpriced, which seems to increase some 'murrican penis' lenght.

By: Bryan Pope

Bryan Pope — Sat, 12 Apr 2014 06:28:00 +0000

It’s no surprise fewer people will be buying a PS4 or XB1. Part of the reason for both going to the same processor as PCs is that porting games will be easier, giving the illusion that everything’s alright. But more and more devs are considering smaller games and looking at phones and microconsoles. I’m glad to have an Ouya and I may get a XB1 eventually when there’s a game I deem worthy of $60, like the next installment of The Elder Scrolls. Until then it’s the Ouya for me.

By: Malachai Hough

Malachai Hough — Sat, 12 Apr 2014 00:58:00 +0000

In reply to Hates bad writers.. what big titles? I can't see any on the next gen, I just see the same old crap from the last gen but with even more cgi. let me see now, the choices for next gen - ultra emo kid fanboy fantasy, urban warfare against terrorists in America, ultra realistic boring racing sim, another lame assasins creed or another game trying to be a movie when It would just have been better if they made a damn movie, wow great choice.

By: Malachai Hough

Malachai Hough — Sat, 12 Apr 2014 00:43:00 +0000

Definitely, As much as next gen has been all singing all dancing in the build up to release, I’ve seen nothing news wise to suggest next gen is worthwhile for the cost of the hardware and the games, I’ve barely seen any interesting game news worthwhile fullstop on consoles. The initial sales suggest ps4 and xb1 sold shed loads but it will be interesting to see how much momentum they can keep up a year down the line, I would say most of the core gamers worldwide and “ipod generation” kids who buy into hype were the early buyers, I don’t think ps4 and xb1 can appeal to casual gamers without a huge price slash. The problem ouya has right now is android itself and the price, many people will turn around and say well I can buy a preowned last gen for cheaper etc or I can play more games on my phone blah blah despite the fact play store absolutely sucks for games. The ouya needs to add features which differ from the play store and are unique to the ui, Otherwise there will be always questions as to why so and so game is available on android play store and not droid ouya.

By: Polymorphic Ninja

Polymorphic Ninja — Fri, 11 Apr 2014 19:59:00 +0000

In reply to Hates bad writers..

You must realize that at one point, even a ball was out of the price range of some people.

That’s the beauty of technology and the age we live in. As the processes improve, the prices go down, and things get more accessible across the board. It doesn’t matter what side of the political fence you sit on.

I understand you might want to feel part of some special club, but it’s really not all that exclusive. I’m not even sure why you feel threatened by it or even OUYA as they clearly don’t even cross over into your preferred mode of gaming.

If you’re afraid it’s going to take over, then it says something about the side you’ve decided to be on. It’s an admission you’re not sustaining the industry. And only that can be changed by your own habits. Not by trying to stifle new ways of reaching new audiences.

By: Jason Mounce

Jason Mounce — Fri, 11 Apr 2014 19:51:00 +0000

In reply to Hates bad writers.. Indeed. Neogeo, 3DO and PhillipsCDi remain the most expensive if there ever was. Amongst the randomness as they were to the industry.

By: Benjamin Stanley

Benjamin Stanley — Fri, 11 Apr 2014 19:42:00 +0000

In reply to Hates bad writers..

Libtards really?! We are bringing politics into this now. I will agree with you that things cost money. Money makes people motivated to work. In my case very motivated because I am working a factory job that pays minimum wage. I have been doing this for an entire year now or will be as of April 14th. I am doing this to make my game and that makes is all the more sweeter.

PS. I am a Liberal or Libtard in your words…