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69
Engadget
Score
It has some redeeming qualities, but you could still do better.
69

It has some redeeming qualities, but you could still do better.

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Engadget Review

The initial version of the OUYA shows promise, but it needs a lot of polish before the final retail release if it wants to impress gamers.

Pros
  • Low cost
  • Small, efficient
  • Easily hackable
Cons
  • Controller has numerous flaws
  • Very limited initial game selection
  • No game pricing in store
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Engadget

69
 

User Reviews

90
nrnicksterw
The best in its category. We highly recommend it. - Engadget
90
IgnoreThis
At this stage in its release Ouya is doing a great job. This is the ultimate...read more
90
dinho23
The best in its category. We highly recommend it. - Engadget
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60
Average Critic Score

Game library

54
 

Graphics

59
 

Controller(s)

56
 

Design and form factor

83
 

Other features (media, online, etc.)

63
 

Noise

84
 

How It Stacks Up

AtGames

Arcade Classic

Engadget

Not yet scored
 

Critic

Not yet scored
 

User

70
 
Nintendo Wii
70
Nintendo

Wii U

Engadget

74
 

Critic

78
 

User

84
 
Yobo

FC Game Console

Engadget

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Critic

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User

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RetroZone

PowerPak

Engadget

Not yet scored
 

Critic

Not yet scored
 

User

100
 
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How It Stacks Up

AtGames

Arcade Classic

Engadget

Not yet scored
 

Critic

Not yet scored
 

User

70
 
Nintendo Wii
70
Nintendo

Wii U

Engadget

74
 

Critic

78
 

User

84
 
Yobo

FC Game Console

Engadget

Not yet scored
 

Critic

Not yet scored
 

User

Not yet scored
 
RetroZone

PowerPak

Engadget

Not yet scored
 

Critic

Not yet scored
 

User

100
 

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