OnLive (streaming video games) Launches

[Cheeze-It]

Apparently it launched yesterday. Impressions so far
seem to be great. If you have a Mac or a PC with bad
hardware (netbook), it's supposed to be pretty awesome.
They're also releasing a little box and controller so you
can play the PC games through your television.

The community features also sound pretty awesome (you
can jump in and watch others play their games). The only
thing that bothers me is the price. $15* / month for access
to the service; plus you still have to buy the games. You
can also rent some games ($6 for 3 days or so), which
sounds pretty awesome.

Right now it apparently streams at 720p; but I read they're
hoping to get it to 1080p by next March.


Here's a video of it in action uploaded by someone who
just activated their account.

YouTube - showing off ONlive

Another review from a user

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rO_5cqCvSA

This is only available in the US, as it required OnLive to
set up a huge infrastructure across the country


*If you register as a "founder," the first 12 months is
free, and the second year is only $5 / month. If you're
not selected as a "founder" (registration ends in July),
then it's normally $14.95/ month. $5 / month seems
like a good price.

[Elysia]

Well, seeing as I, and 90% of the rest of the world don't live in the US, using this service is impossible. Services that only work in US is crap, utter crap and nonsense.
I hate people who advertise things that only work in US and deals that only works in the US.

[Cheeze-It]

I hate people who advertise things that only work in US and deals that only works in the US.

Hate's a rather strong word. Perhaps you should, you know,
grow up a little bit and not let such small things affect you.
Or you should move to the United States (which I would only
recommend depending on your current country of residence).

Also, I wouldn't consider this to be an advertisement as much
as it is a discussion about a pretty awesome new technology.
But either way, take a chill pill, ma'am.

[Elysia]

Just a FYI. Don't let it eat you.