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So has anyone else picked one of the microconsoles up? I got one last week and played it a lil bit over the weekend. I was pretty impressed with it. It is just starting out so I imagine it will only get better over time as they start to work out any kinks.
The picture quality was surprisingly really good for real time video streaming. The controls also worked well with a little lag , but not enough that it will ruin the game experience for most games. I played a couple different games and was impressed with the controls reaction. The controller itself I thought felt really nice.
My favorite feature was being able to watch "Brag" clips that anyone can upload and you can rate them. Picture 10 sec "highlight" clips from games that you can record by hitting a button on the controller in game. Also the ability to watch other people play a game in Real Time was very very cool.
I also like that you have the ability to start a game on the micro console on your TV then pick it up later on where you left off on your computer or laptop. Also the "console" is very small and portable so you can easily travel with it if you are going somewhere with a good internet connection.
Negatives would be that a high bandwith internet connection (5mb or higher) is required and there is no voice chat at the moment but that will get added in the future. There are not many games (about 40) right now, but the games they have are good games. Again more games will be added in time.
My impression overall is very high. I think Onlive has a very good shot at contending with the bigger gaming companies as it grows. If you are a hardcore gamer, I would definitely suggest to pick one up if you have high speed internet at home (5mb or higher). The initial cost is very small (under $100. I got mine for CES special for only $66) . Or just go sign up for an account and try it on your computer first. I prefer playing games on the TV so I went with the micro console.
They also have a "Netflix type" monthly fee ($10) for access to all the games or you can rent/buy games too.
Anyway just wanted to start a discussion on it and give my little review of it. If anyone else has an account let me know your username so I can add you to my friends list.
So has anyone else picked one of the microconsoles up? I got one last week and played it a lil bit over the weekend. I was pretty impressed with it. It is just starting out so I imagine it will only get better over time as they start to work out any kinks.
The picture quality was surprisingly really good for real time video streaming. The controls also worked well with a little lag , but not enough that it will ruin the game experience for most games. I played a couple different games and was impressed with the controls reaction. The controller itself I thought felt really nice.
My favorite feature was being able to watch "Brag" clips that anyone can upload and you can rate them. Picture 10 sec "highlight" clips from games that you can record by hitting a button on the controller in game. Also the ability to watch other people play a game in Real Time was very very cool.
I also like that you have the ability to start a game on the micro console on your TV then pick it up later on where you left off on your computer or laptop. Also the "console" is very small and portable so you can easily travel with it if you are going somewhere with a good internet connection.
Negatives would be that a high bandwith internet connection (5mb or higher) is required and there is no voice chat at the moment but that will get added in the future. There are not many games (about 40) right now, but the games they have are good games. Again more games will be added in time.
My impression overall is very high. I think Onlive has a very good shot at contending with the bigger gaming companies as it grows. If you are a hardcore gamer, I would definitely suggest to pick one up if you have high speed internet at home (5mb or higher). The initial cost is very small (under $100. I got mine for CES special for only $66) . Or just go sign up for an account and try it on your computer first. I prefer playing games on the TV so I went with the micro console.
They also have a "Netflix type" monthly fee ($10) for access to all the games or you can rent/buy games too.
Anyway just wanted to start a discussion on it and give my little review of it. If anyone else has an account let me know your username so I can add you to my friends list.

