New Tech Could Make Game Consoles Obsolete

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What if you could stream top-end games to your TV, just like a Youtube video that you can control? You'd never need to buy a console again.

That's the future envisaged by Palo Alto startup OnLive, which plans to launch a groundbreaking gaming service this winter. OnLive will supply players with a small set-top box, not much bigger than a Nintendo DS, which will plug into your TV and your home broadband connection. From there, you can start playing games just like those on the Xbox 360, PS3 or PC -- but with no install time, no waiting for downloads, and no need for big, noisy, expensive consoles cluttering up your living room. OnLive's service can be continually upgraded, too, so you'll never be stuck with obsolete hardware again


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New tech could make consoles obsolete - Video Game Feature - Yahoo! Video Games

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Who gives a shit:slap: Fucking nerd..."Oh look at me, I know how to play games but don't have a college education" :)

Actually, I don't even own a game console and I do have a college education. I think it is a cool concept though.

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[ROCKETW19]

Actually, I don't even own a game console and I do have a college education. I think it is a cool concept though.

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I agree the concept is great. I have owned every game console since atari(sp?) This idea woulkd save you alot of cash on new systems every couple of years.

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Seems like a good idea. I just want to see how reliable this service is, and if it is as good as a xbox 360 and ps3. i found this part interesting:

There's a catch, though. Being an online, streaming service, OnLive is only going to be as good as your Internet connection. High-definition resolutions will require a higher-end broadband connection, and if your service is prone to drop out unexpectedly, you're probably going to wind up frustrated. Even if it works, all that streaming video's going to add up over the months, and heavy users might find themselves the receipient of some unwelcome attention from their ISPs. Modem users, needless to say, need not apply.

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Seems like a good idea. I just want to see how reliable this service is, and if it is as good as a xbox 360 and ps3. i found this part interesting:

There's a catch, though. Being an online, streaming service, OnLive is only going to be as good as your Internet connection. High-definition resolutions will require a higher-end broadband connection, and if your service is prone to drop out unexpectedly, you're probably going to wind up frustrated. Even if it works, all that streaming video's going to add up over the months, and heavy users might find themselves the receipient of some unwelcome attention from their ISPs. Modem users, needless to say, need not apply.

That goes with out saying. If you stream large amounts of bandwidth you have to have the bandwidth to support it. The only ISP capable of this (reliably and consistently) right now in the US is Verizon FiOS and ATT&T UVerse. And FiOS is the only one (at the moment) that will not cap your bandwidth.