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October 2011
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The editors liked
It works! Games are faster than on consoles or PCs
Free service
Games are all PC-priced ($50 or less) with free trials
Works with gamepads and keyboard + mouse
"Owl" gamepad excels over Dualshock 3 and 360 controller
Simple and slow-paced games feel
Excellent controller
Comes with your choice of free game
PlayPack lets you play some recent
Classic
And indie games for a flat fee
Innovative
Functional technology
An inexpensive and fast way to play games compared with other game consoles and PCs
Simple to set up
Impressive 1
1 mapping
No discernable lag
Good selection of games
Comfortable. Easy to set up. Makes playing console games on the OnLive PC software much more enjoyable. Doubles as a non-OnLive gamepad with tweaking. Supports Bluetooth for use with mobile devices.
Stellar build qualityAffordable priceA tiny box
Filled with promise
Sleek interface/form factor
Great controller
It's gaming on a cloud!
Impressive image quality
Compact size
Inexpensive
Easy to set up
Includes cables
Controller
And a free game
Small
Quiet. Easy setup. Great performance. Well made
Fun to use controller. Cables included.
The editors didn't like
Overall video quality suffers greatly based on connection errors
Spurts
Microconsole bundle is expensive for an unproven service
Ridiculously stressful on your Internet
Low latency requirement can be a killer
Only 35 games
And new releases are few a
Lag is almost always an issue
Small library of games
All of the games are better on consoles or computer
Ole offers genuine cloud-based gaming for a reasonable price
And it really works
But some flaws hold it back from being a true replacement for your home game console or high-end gaming PC
Network errors can effect gameplay
Very dependent on Internet connection
Public multiplayer needs improvement
Bottom Line
If you want to play console games but don't have the room for money for an Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3
The OnLive Wireless Controller brings the same experience to your computer with only a few compromises
Requires stellar internet connectionLimited game selectionA tiny company
Filled with promises
Most current games are pretty dated
Minor graphical/gameplay hiccups
Limited game library
Very dependent on network speed
Bundled controller feels sluggish at times
No a la carte controller yet. No voice chat yet. No all-you-can-play yet. All those said to be coming soon.
Ugly ear pads, Dubious wireless dongle design, A little chunky, Wireless LS30s retail for almost half the price
The LucidSound LS40s, in terms of sound quality, are absolutely top rate and match or exceed every other gaming headset on the market. The volumetric DTS Headphone:X sound space is fantastic and genuinely adds a level of immersion that you just don't get...
Ingenious use of technology; great way to play latest games; potentially good value,
Quality was inconsistent; overall experience dependent on broadband connection; game catalogue limited,
As a way of bypassing expensive hardware costs Onlive has enormous potential but it's flawed, especially because of the UK's lagging broadband infrastructure ...
Setting up the Microconsole is extremely easy as we are given a wallet size piece of card with a picture of the cable setup. After following the diagram and turning on the TV we follow some on screen instruction to sync the controller and we are done....
Pretty smooth streaming quality; free access and demos on the PC,
Graphics have lowered details, particularly on some games; saps a lot of bandwidth.
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Published: 2011-10-01, Author: Thomas , review by: T3.com
High-end games on low-end kit, Nice controller, Amazing technical leap
Needs swift broadband, No Wi-Fi, Need to buy wireless bridge
ONLive is a revelatory concept that could change gaming forever, even if it’s not quite the finished article in this incarnation OnLive availability: Out now OnLive price: Controller and microconsole £70, games from £1.99 or playback subscription £6.9
Abstract: If you already own a quality gaming rig, an Xbox 360, or a PS3, the chances are the UK’s new game-streaming service OnLive may not be for you. If, however, your PC struggles to cope with the processing power needed for busy online multiplayer skirmishe...
Abstract: Photos Get the Flash Player to see this rotator. 100000 How cool is this – a cloud game system that enables real-time streaming play and storage of a vast catalogue of video games. If you’re thinking “Netflix ...
Derzeit müssen Microsoft, Sony und Nintendo noch nicht um ihre Konsolen bangen. Bis sie den Marktriesen gefährlich werden kann, hat die OnLive MicroConsole noch einiges aufzuholen. Dennoch überzeugt das Konzept schon jetzt, und wir warten gespannt auf...
