(Part 2) Top products from r/ouya

Depends on what you want to use it for.

Your app selection becomes considerably more convenient if you load the google play store:

http://www.s-config.com/root-the-ouya-google-play/

If you want to rock some multiplayer gaming and you have an XBox 360, one of these will be super handy (adapter to use your wifi controllers through Ouya USB):

http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-360-Wireless-Gaming-Receiver-Windows/dp/B000HZFCT2/ref=sr_1_4/187-6579901-8733413?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1408936752&sr=1-4&keywords=xbox+360+wireless+adapter

Also, you'll want a nice spacious USB stick if you plan on storing lots of games:

http://www.amazon.com/PNY-Turbo-64GB-drive-P-FD64GTBOP-GE/dp/B00FDUHDAC/ref=sr_1_6?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1408936816&sr=1-6&keywords=64+gb+usb+flash+drive

If you're low on funds maybe just opt for 32 GB:

http://www.amazon.com/Kingston-Digital-32GB-DataTraveler-Drive/dp/B004TS1J1S/ref=sr_1_9?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1408936816&sr=1-9&keywords=64+gb+usb+flash+drive

If you plan on using several USB peripherals, I really recommend a powered USB hub:

http://www.amazon.com/Plugable-Port-12-5W-Power-Adapter/dp/B00483WRZ6/ref=sr_1_9?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1408936981&sr=1-9&keywords=powered+usb+hub

These are all suggestions and you likely have a bunch of this stuff already. Just know that most games work great with an xbox or PS3 controller. If you want just some cheap USB controllers for friends to play with, Gamestop is currently selling the Gamestick controller for $10. It's not wonderful, but that's why you make your friends use it :) YOUR MILEAGE MAY VARY WITH GAME COMPATIBILITY. These worked for me with Towerfall and NES.EMU but not for some other games.

http://www.gamestop.com/android/accessories/gamestick-controller/109153

Must have apps:

Plex
FilePwn
NES.EMU
SNES9X
FPSe
Towerfall
Toto Temple Delux
Clarc
Meltdown

As for hiccups, when pairing controllers, you need to be very careful. Whenever I am pairing controllers I need to do things in this order for best results.

1.) Power on Ouya with nothing paired
2.) Pair all OUYA brand controllers
3.) Pair all PS3 Controllers
4.) Pair all USB (Xbox 360 Controllers)

If you try to do things out of order, things get screwy.

Other than that, just know that a lot of us have screwed with the thing quite a bit and if you have any questions we can likely help you out.

Welcome to the club!

I can recommend this monitor as being really nice for the price. I'm using it in a project. I can also verify that there aren't any overscan issues.

It's also available on amazon for a few dollars cheaper (and if you have prime, you'll save on shipping) http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00413PHDM/

This guy right here :) USB Hub 2.0 4-port For Mac and PC. True USB 2.0 Speed. 4-Legged Octopus (TM). Very Cute Octopus Design. (Purple) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002SEEC78/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_.i3Aub04K0F4T
I thought he was powered and it wasn't. Do I need to use a powered one?

Yeah, something like this and then maybe a USB hub.

I've used USB ports on Android set top boxes and in all cases they have accepted keyboard, mouse, and USB sticks. The iStick even accepts USB drives.

This is a great controller. If you want one and a USB drive, or two controllers you'll have to get a powered USB hub. If you aren't wanting to go this retro, I think the dualshock is the way to go!

I don't know why they didn't just include a microSD slot. I'm currently using a microSD card inside a tiny microSD reader (this one) and it works, but I really want the ability to install apps to the card rather than internal storage.

As a UK-ian, I imagine there to be alternative US links. But here are the UK ones, exact ones I ordered :)

NES: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B004L5KHKS/ref=wms_ohs_product?ie=UTF8&psc=1
SNES: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B002IXZ5DE/ref=wms_ohs_product?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Hmm, good question, I went too fast and didn't bother to check the inputs/outputs, I'll get back to ya

Update: Here this might work, VGA might be the way to go

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You can get something like the product linked below (I don't own one so I don't know how well it preforms). I personally have a monitor hooked up to a receiver with hdmi in.

http://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-Video-Audio-Splitter-female/dp/B002J16FES/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1372727218&sr=8-8&keywords=hdmi+audio+extractor

I ended up using this one, which seems to be working well so far.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000VRIK54/ref=oh_details_o00_s01_i02?ie=UTF8&psc=1

There is an adapter, that is not the problem. The problem is that the adapter is an US-one. It does not work for german power outlets. It simply doesn't fit physically. The only other adapter like it have I have is the one from my router. Without a router however I don't have internet. Without internet the ouya is pretty pointless.
I already ordered a US-to-EU adapter (http://www.amazon.de/Netzkabeladapter-Schuko-3-pin-Good-Connections®/dp/B000KY2XQ0/ref=pd_sim_sbs_computers_8), I know what I need, but it will take time. I have the console sitting right next to me and cant use it.

I use an AverTV that I bought second-hand. It captures videos just fine. Here's a DubWars video I did a couple weeks ago (non-compressed also).

http://www.amazon.ca/OUYA-Wireless-Controller-Standard-Edition/dp/B002I0GX38/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1405744340&sr=8-1&keywords=ouya+controllers

Think I found a similarly cheap alternative. http://www.amazon.com/USB-Highspeed-Port-Adapter-Silver/dp/B002FFZGCU/ref=zg_bs_281413_22

What about having Windows software to get multi-touch to work makes this an OUYA compatible device? This is the keyboard I use with the OUYA and it costs $80 less.

I just was wondering what was the point of an aftermarket receiver vs an official one (eg this one). I guess I hadn't seen price on the listing.

Alternative for HDMI to component - $9.99
http://www.amazon.com/Mediabridge-Component-Video-Cable-Audio/dp/B001ID829O/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1372775331&sr=1-1&keywords=hdmi+to+component


I can't find a solution for RCA that allows stepping down from HDMI to RCA directly that doesn't have a good review. Most want to go from HDMI to Svideo then Svideo to RCA. To me, that's too many steps and can cause latency issues.

According to the AMA in july, we should have news on what discounts ouya users are getting for razer products. The AMA mentions Q4 2015. However, based on the forge reviews I'm not sure if razer is the way to go...

If you have a DVI input on your monitor you can get one of these, but you won't have sound. I use this for my xbox on my monitor but xbox comes with an audio dongle so I output to a stereo.
Unsure of the headset question.