OnLive - 11/1/09

http://www.onlive.com/index.html

Onlive is a new service that was officially revealed earlier this year and will make it easier for people with not so great computers to play demanding games. Using an internet connection you connect to one of the OnLive servers. The server runs whatever game you choose at the highest settings your internet can handle, up to 720p. The games will run in real-time, meaning no lag, and will basically be beautiful and smooth. There is also a micro-console that can be hooked to the TV to play and can handle up to four controllers. The games aren't downloaded so players can jump into a game right away. Right now there are no details on the pricing model, but you can expect it to be reasonable. It is currently scheduled to be released in Winter 2009. People with bad computers or just can't afford to get a new computer every 3 years will benefit from this if they decide they want it. Then again, the people with bad computers probably can't pay for the fast internet connection it demands so who knows whats going to happen. It's pretty cool to see that we are capable of streaming some very demanding games instantly, and with no lag. It's been tried before and didn't really go anywhere, but this company has tons of support behind it and the demos looked to work flawlessly. We'll see how it all turns out this Winter!