OUYA Game Console Firmware 1.0.298-r1 Download

Posted at April 28, 2024 by PCI-DB Team

OUYA Game Console Firmware 1.0.298-r1 Description

Fixes:

- New Discover section is LIVE!
- Layout is changed to better highlight games and allow the user to more easily access them.
- Tile images now load in more quickly and have better caching.
- Improved performance and navigation.
- Download progress is now shown on the tile for each game, making it easier to see progress. OUYA supports 3 simultaneous downloads and will queue requested downloads above 3. 
- Genre sections launch user to a new window so many more games can be seen at a time.
- Play category now loads more quickly and scrolls smoother for users with lots of games.
- Games with available updates now have an icon in the top right corner of their tiles in both Play and Discover. Users can download the update from the tile in Play, or from the Game Details screen. 
- Downloaded games now install automatically. No more annoying default Android permissions screen! No more “Install” tiles in the Play menu! Working on world peace next.
- Users can put their OUYA into sleep mode via the controller. Hit (Y) from the main menu to do so. OUYAs in sleep mode can be woken up by turning on a controller or pressing the power button on top of the OUYA.
- Android settings and Browser now respect TV safe zones. And yup, part of the “O” in OUYA is still supposed to be off screen on the Main Menu =) 
- Region Restrictions are now available for Developers. You can restrict regions for your games through the Dev Portal. Remember, you are choosing which regions to NOT show in. Your games show in all regions by default.
- Release Calendar is now available for developers. Devs can choose to give a release date for their title that will show on ouya.tv for all users to see. It’s a great way to tell people to look out for your game!
- Fixed issue that could cause input queuing in some games.
- Changed “Re-run Setup” to do a full factory reset (and renamed it to “Factory Reset”).

About Gaming Console Firmware:

Upgrading the firmware version on your gaming console might enhance the unit’s overall performance and stability, include workarounds for various issues, and improve different features (or add support for new ones).

In addition to that, if you have updated the firmware and it either faulty or has caused a drop in the overall performance of the device, applying a previous version is handy as regards recovering the console’s functionality. On the downside, downgrading the firmware isn’t always possible.

When it comes to applying a certain firmware, as this process is not without risks most of the times, it is recommended that this task be initiated by a power user in a steady power environment, such as the one provided by a UPS unit. However, the installation can also be performed by a regular user at their own risk.

As for the installation method, given the large variety of gaming consoles and the various ways for applying a firmware, before even considering an upgrade or a downgrade, it’s best that you carefully read and understand the installation steps, and initiate the process only once you have familiarized yourself with the update method.

That being said, if you have duly considered all these aspects, either click on the download button to get the present release, or check with our website as often as possible to find out first when the firmware that you desire is available. 

  It is highly recommended to always use the most recent driver version available.

Try to set a system restore point before installing a device driver. This will help if you installed an incorrect or mismatched driver. Problems can arise when your hardware device is too old or not supported any longer.

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