It's a shame because it was a neat idea but I think at the end of the day, when someone's sat at home they want as much power as possible and unfortunately OUYA couldn't deliver that with it's Android focus. I like to think that it helped play a part though in making mobile gaming in particular as big as it is as it really started to shine a spotlight on the kind of games possible on Android.
It was certainly a victim of it's own success
I agree, usually the pioneers don't get rewarded for their hard work. Chances are someone will copy the idea now and get the real success. I still believe that a casual micro console like the OUYA has a future.