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Ouya Will Be Hitting Store Shelves In June

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by Jeff Cork on February 05, 2013 at 08:05 AM

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Ouya is coming soon, and the company behind the Android-based console is cutting off at least some speculation off at the pass. If you're not a Kickstarter backer, just where the heck are you supposed to get one of these things. As it turns out, the answer is simple: a store.

Kickstarter backers will see their consoles starting in March, and the systems will be hitting store shelves in June. Ouya posted a list of retail partners on its Web site, and they're all familiar faces. They include Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop (Game Informer's parent company), and Target. Seeing these things on store shelves will add a degree of credibility to the system, which is critically important for an upstart like Ouya. The console and one controller will cost $100, with additional controllers going for $50.

Developers have already been tinkering around with the hardware, and we'll have to see if anyone has come up with a system-selling game before the launch.

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by The Last Saiya-jin Tuesday, February 05, 2013 at 09:15 AM

System selling game before launch...that would be nice.
by WolfReich Tuesday, February 05, 2013 at 09:33 AM

I hope Square-Enix does an exclusive old school Final Fantasy for it. That'll show the haters.
by RydogV Tuesday, February 05, 2013 at 09:34 AM

I have always felt this was somewhat of a novelty item. I hope they are successful as I think it is a great way for indie developers to break into a competitive industry. Not really up to speed on what the system is capable of in terms of game quality, but I have a feeling that many mobile gamers will not transition to a home based console in the types of numbers needed to make this a win. It also does not seem a viable alternative to contemporary home gaming platforms either. Not sure where it will fit in, but I wish them luck.
by jakejekyl Tuesday, February 05, 2013 at 09:39 AM

The next 3do /jaguar..i gave th ose a chance so ill give ouya a chance as well
by rbarclay77 Tuesday, February 05, 2013 at 09:41 AM

Only $100? Interesting. I may just pick one up for the heck of it and see what it's like. I need to see what games are going to be on it, and how it all looks. Still, looks pretty cool
by Benzion Tuesday, February 05, 2013 at 09:51 AM

Might pick one up just for fun, only a hundred bucks anyway.
by ADAMMWOOLLEY Tuesday, February 05, 2013 at 10:07 AM

While $100 may not sound like much, I for one have a limited amount of time and capital to spend on gaming. That being said this console still has no named exclusive, already aging hardware, and limited appeal as it is. With games like Fire Emblem, Dead Space 3 (already sitting at home), Metal Gear, Castlevania, etc., etc., my money and time have been earmarked.
by Tysamu Tuesday, February 05, 2013 at 10:10 AM

Soon it'll be the Ouya's time to debut. This'll be an interesting year indeed. I just hope that it holds up to the next Playstation, Wii U, and the next Xbox.
by lovemeorshootme Tuesday, February 05, 2013 at 10:49 AM

I did not think this would make it to stores. Well I still dont have high hopes for it to sell that much. Lets see how long they stay on those shelves when people will not be making any money from games.
by devovit Tuesday, February 05, 2013 at 11:00 AM

good luck guys
by VinsanityV22 Tuesday, February 05, 2013 at 11:11 AM

Probably gonna hit up Best Buy in June for one then.

Really, really nice to see this NOT become another Infinium Phantom.
by Iofhua Tuesday, February 05, 2013 at 11:37 AM

I already own a Kindle Fire, so I can play Android games on that, so I won't be getting one. But I hope Ouya is successful. It's always good to see a new console.
by Matt The Hedgehog Tuesday, February 05, 2013 at 11:47 AM

"Oh s***. There goes the planet."
by Nixamus Tuesday, February 05, 2013 at 12:05 PM

A controller costs half as much as the console itself? Ouch.
by LoneWolfGamer21 Tuesday, February 05, 2013 at 12:22 PM

I might just pick it up as its only $100. I just dont know what games to play.
by Conway285 Tuesday, February 05, 2013 at 12:28 PM

Getting this just to play old snes, nes,n64, ps1 games
by RezidentHazard (rides again) Tuesday, February 05, 2013 at 12:29 PM

Sweet, I'll have to grab that.
by styx971 Tuesday, February 05, 2013 at 01:33 PM

honestly 100 bucks isn't bad at all .. i might not have the money tho by then (will see) . i think i rather wait for the reviews too but heres to hoping its good .. maybe it'll help lower console prices in the future. ( i know but i can hope)