Time for action – containing game elements within the safe zone

The OUYA console works on any TV or monitor with a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) port, so you can expect your game to be played on a lot of different screens. Certain screens can experience overscan, which cuts off the outer border of the screen and can potentially hide game elements that are right on the edge of the window.

Note

Overscan is the result of TV and monitor manufacturers cropping the screen to ensure that there are no blank borders or visible edges. However, because overscan is different on each screen, it can cut off parts of what you're viewing as well. To minimize overscan, try setting your monitor to a 1:1 pixel ratio (methods of doing this vary, but can be found in the manual of your TV or monitor).

To make sure everything in your game is visible no matter what screen it's being played on, OUYA features a toggleable "safe zone" that highlights the area that should contain vital game elements. Safe...