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October 2011
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The editors liked
Whether streaming from a PC or Mac
Or using the MicroConsole
OnLive is easy to set up
With the MicroConsole package has everything you need straight out of the box
A console
One wireless controller
Ethernet cable
HDMI cable and AV cable (you’ll need just one of these)
A power adapter and a USB cable for charging the control pad. Plug those in and you’re ready to go. The hardware is of top
Pretty smooth streaming quality
Free access and demos on the PC
Community
Instant gaming
Cross platform play
Ingenious use of technology
Great way to play latest games
Potentially good value
High-end games on low-end kit
Nice controller
Amazing technical leap
Easy to set up
Good build quality
Makes OnLive games much better
Works with Android tablets
Can be set up to work with other games
Excellent audio reproduction
DTS Headphone
X sound space
Varied
Distinct audio modes
Mature design
Solid battery life
Competitively priced compared to rival flagships
Easy-to-use
Attractive interface
Decent controller
Available across breadth of platforms
Good value Playback sub
The editors didn't like
OnLive works by streaming games from servers over broadband connections
So if the connection is slow
Performance suffers from slowdown or average picture quality. If using a Mac or PC
OnLive will work over Wi-Fi
But for the best performance users will still need to plug in an ethernet cable. The MicroConsole unit also does not support Wi-Fi - so again
An ethernet cable will be needed. The se
Graphics have lowered details
Particularly on some games
Saps a lot of bandwidth.
Not quite console standard graphics
Need a good connection
Ethernet works best
Quality was inconsistent
Overall experience dependent on broadband connection
Game catalogue limited
Needs swift broadband
No Wi-Fi
Need to buy wireless bridge
£40 is quite a lot for a controller
But the functionality it adds is worth the money
Ugly ear pads
Dubious wireless dongle design
A little chunky
Wireless LS30s retail for almost half the price
No Wi-Fi on MicroConsole
MicroConsole controller doesn't work with tablets/PC
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 ...
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Published: 2012-02-07, Author: Will , review by: pcmag.com
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.
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
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....
The whole experience reminded us of nothing so much as playing a game on a just barely good enough PC. Thrifty PC gamers will know that feeling all too well and may even tolerate it by now. Sure, you get a hop and a skip every 30 seconds or so and the ...
Some may say I have looked into the future of gaming, others may say I “drank the punch,” but whatever you think you can give it a free trial, if you like that fork out $10 for a month of service. If you like that, buy one game that comes with a console...
Innovative, functional technology, An inexpensive and fast way to play games compared with other game consoles and PCs,
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,
The OnLive MicroConsole 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. ...
Abstract: Through-the-pipes gaming service OnLive made an incredible splash when it was first announced but hasn’t seemed to get a lot of attention since it was launched. Regardless what you may (or may not) have heard, OnLive is available and it actually works...
Abstract: Video Review: The OnLive game system understands that gaming doesn't have to be about expensive consoles and computers. Kevin Pereira and Candace Bailey review the gaming-on-demand system that offers anyone a chance to play popular titles all through t...
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Published: 2010-12-16, Author: Sean , review by: engadget.com
Stellar build qualityAffordable priceA tiny box, filled with promise
Requires stellar internet connectionLimited game selectionA tiny company, filled with promises
The OnLive Game System isn't for everyone, particularly folks who are cheap -- you'll find practically the exact same experience for free on Mac or PC, and OnLive has told us it plans to eventually integrate the tech into TVs and set-top-boxes too. It's a...
