OnLive: Games on demand announced

[Eric. K]

Noble idea guys, but being on the hardware side I dont see how you will get the bandwidth to generate super dupper graphics and game play without proper local hardware. Today one of the major bottleneck in a PC is the communication between the processor and memory (and to some minor extend graphics). Graphics were more or less resolved. They have their own powerful GPU (and the will only get more powerful google Larabee). Until we get some beyond fast internet hook ups to our houses OnLive content will feel more like 1999 than 2009

 

[Bruce Saltzman]

May I safely assume you haven't watched the video in total yet?

 

[Eric. K]

Have u ever watched console's games video and said "wow amazing", but once you get the game it is not as impressive?

I havent watched the video, but I read the concept. Today we still experience lag playing most of the games online. All games only share a very small data between the clients (players). Now we are talking about sending HD quality movies through the pipeline and be responsive? I'll wait an see, but until the network communication is improved I don't see it being a viable solution for a large majority of players.

However, I do hope I am wrong as no matter what there is a need for a huge computing power at either end

Finally, I wouldnt worry too much about MSFT, Sony, etc... their revenue per console are pretty small. They would only move into the back end server/content provider business which is more lucrative.

 

[Bruce Saltzman]

I understand where you're coming from on this. There is a requirement for at least a 1.5 Mbps connection for 'standard tv' quality and 5 Mbps for 'hd' quality. Other then that, their claim is with an entry level computer, even with onboard graphics, you're set to go. I realize there are still parts of the world, many parts, that still don't have access to that kind of bandwidth. However, if they don't, then playing regular video games online will be a limitation anyway.

You really should watch the video and see who they are, and what they have to say. These are not some guys who just popped out of the woodwork to perpetrate the biggest joke since the West Bros. They are not people who would jeopardize their reputations over this.

 

[John Sydenstricker]

I also signed up.

 

[Nigel Roberts]

I signed up

EDIT: Dam just read the important bit USA only oh well it let me sign heres hoping they have a change of heart

 

[Timothy Miller]

ditto that

 

[Robert Firicano]

I have signed up. I wanted to let them know that I had multiple operating systems I would test with, but there is no place to enter that type of details. Maybe they will have it in the future.

 

[Stefan Werner]

Bad for other companies though, some will take a huge nosedive.

Let's wait and see how the Beta goes. Most things that sound to good to be true are just that.

I don't see any immediate threat from onlive to businesses as is, but I do agree, "if" they get this right, the long term impact of onlive could be massive.

However, like I said, let's wait and see how onlive fairs during the beta testing. It just might end in a disaster of lag.

 

[Alen Pecanin]

So I heard OnLive basically allows you to play most games without having an amazing rig? Sounds good to me . Bad for other companies though, some will take a huge nosedive.

how is this possbile? O_o play games with a lower spec'd rig than requiered? *__*

 

[Dave Stephenson]

Alen the basic principle is that instead off doing all the complexed calculations required for the game on your computer they are done on a remote server and your computer just streams a high definition video feed from it.

 

[Mark Birney]

Robert, I'd say it is very likely this is more of a survey thing, the depth of Beta testing will be started soon. Specifics like operating systems and specs will come after the interest is logged.

 

[Bruce Saltzman]

Any others? I'm going to close this off very soon so we can get started with organization and communication with OnLive.

 

[Eric. K]

Hold on. I will get MItch Phillip to sign up. I am sure he just missed this thread.

 

[Mitchell Phillipi]

Signed up

 

[Keith Barrick]

http://www.real-timeracing.com/
http://www.iopenermedia.com/products/iopener-enabled.aspx

Very interesting concept for racing. Watch videos for more info.

 

[Bram Hengeveld]

OnLive Platforum discussions can now be posted on:
http://www.onlivecentral.com

Click the logo and join the discussions

Release date of the OnLive Platform is now set to June 2010 :smile:

 

[Kevin Watts]

It sounded like a great idea when it was announced but in practice from what I've read its laggy as hell unless you're sat right on top of the server.

 

[Bram Hengeveld]

First game footage of Crysis, Hawx, and Fear 2 directly taken from the OnLive Beta Test:
http://forum.onlivecentral.com/onlive-games/

 

[Bram Hengeveld]

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