Ouya Responds to Poor Reviews

The Ouya has suffered poor reviews since early units were shipped out to some of its Kickstarter backers towards the end of last month.

Many claimed the Android-based console wasn’t ready yet ahead of its retail release in June, and the console’s creators agree.

In a statement to GamesIndustry International they said: “We will be making Ouya review units available in early to mid-May so that you are able to review the more complete consumer experience and prepare your coverage in time for the June 4th retail launch.”

“To clarify for you–Ouya has sent no review units out to press. Any reviews you have seen online are a result from individuals who received early backer units from supporting our Kickstarter.”

The early units were sent out as a beta test in an attempt to fine tune the real deal ahead of its proper release, a perfectly understandable thing to do.

An Ouya blog has opened up about the improvements coming to the console including “external storage for games, simpler game install process, more metrics for developers, controller support for video players and more payment options”.