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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: 2010-12-13, Author: Dan , review by: cnet.com
Compact size; inexpensive; easy to set up; includes cables, controller, and a free game
Limited game library, very dependent on network speed, bundled controller feels sluggish at times
As a $99 content-streaming set-top box, OnLive's MicroConsole offers an intriguing low-cost alternative to traditional living-room game consoles--if you have enough bandwidth.
Excellent controller; comes with your choice of free game; PlayPack lets you play some recent, classic, and indie games for a flat fee
Lag is almost always an issue; small library of games; all of the games are better on consoles or computer
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Published: 2010-11-22, Author: Chris , review by: techworld.com
Steve Perlman, OnLive's founder and CEO, boasts in the company's press release that, "The OnLive Game System marks the start of a new era for video games and home entertainment. Not only is the OnLive Game System the fastest, simplest way to play, wat...
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
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
Simple to set up, Impressive 1:1 mapping, no discernable lag, Good selection of games,
Network errors can effect gameplay, Very dependent on Internet connection, Public multiplayer needs improvement
Steve Perlman, OnLive's founder and CEO, boasts in the company's press release that, “The OnLive Game System marks the start of a new era for video games and home entertainment. Not only is the OnLive Game System the fastest, simplest way to play, wat...
Small, quiet. Easy setup. Great performance. Well made, fun to use controller. Cables included.
No a la carte controller yet. No voice chat yet. No all-you-can-play yet. All those said to be coming soon.
The MicroConsole is a winner, making OnLive's already solid games-streaming service more versatile than ever. Games look terrific at full 1080p, and we never noticed controller lag. Being able to demo games before purchase and opt to rent instead of ...
Abstract: When OnLive was first announced last year, I was quite intrigued by how it worked. If you’re living in the basement at this point, OnLive is a cloud-based gaming service, which streams games to your computer. This means that every frame and every butto...
Abstract: After years of stealth development, Rearden Studios and its CEO Steve Perlman pulled back the curtain to reveal OnLive at the recent Game Developers Conference. Turning a usually mundane event into a gaming media firestorm, OnLive stole the show with i...
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...
