[BLOG] Ouya sold to Razer; console and controller dropped
Posted: 28 Jul 2015, 00:09
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Ouya's idea of open platform gaming was a lovely one, appealing to a few but it never really took off the ground. It didn't help that the launch problems for the Android machine included sticking controller buttons, lag and an interface that really wasn't appealing.
Fortunately CEO Julie Uhrman managed to keep it afloat long enough to find a buyer for her company, in the form of Razer who are most often known for their range of utensils and other computer related accessories they sell - headphones most notable among those.
She's now leaving the company, while Razer are making use of Ouya's software assets and has hired on the technical and development staff of the smaller company. However the console and controller will not be making the jump over to Razer.
It remains to be seen how Razer intend to utilise their new acquisition and its staff to their advantage.
Ouya's idea of open platform gaming was a lovely one, appealing to a few but it never really took off the ground. It didn't help that the launch problems for the Android machine included sticking controller buttons, lag and an interface that really wasn't appealing.
Fortunately CEO Julie Uhrman managed to keep it afloat long enough to find a buyer for her company, in the form of Razer who are most often known for their range of utensils and other computer related accessories they sell - headphones most notable among those.
.@Razer Can't wait to see what you do. Take care of my incredible team and community...I know you will.
— Julie Uhrman (@juhrman) July 27, 2015
She's now leaving the company, while Razer are making use of Ouya's software assets and has hired on the technical and development staff of the smaller company. However the console and controller will not be making the jump over to Razer.
It remains to be seen how Razer intend to utilise their new acquisition and its staff to their advantage.