I put here info about running Ouya Everywhere on Android Studio Emulator. Suitable images are with native ARM support: Android 9 Google APIs x86, Android 9 Google Play x86, Android 11 Google APIs x86, Android 11 Google Play x86. No root needed, only needed ADB commands to copy over ouya_config.properties to sdcard. For file permission reasons even if you can see copied file app can not see same file. That is why you need to double check and make sure ouya_config.properties is visible to all apps.
If you see ouya_server.json file generated delete it always it may conflict with ouya_config.properties.
You need shortcut maker app to access activities directly. To register account (any username, no password, connect / register) open ouya-firmware.apk find activity Authentication and open it (make shortcuts to main homescreen for easy access). If authentication is success ouya-firmware.apk closes itself without errors. Next is to use shortcut maker on ouya-console.apk find activity Launcher or Discover or Play. You should be logged in and console registration begins.
Make sure your Android Emulator has internet access. I expand this thread with specifics.