Engadget http://www.engadget.com Engadget http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif Engadget http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[OnLive Desktop migrates to Windows Server 2008, sidesteps licensing concerns?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/09/onlive-desktop-migrates-to-windows-server-2008/http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/09/onlive-desktop-migrates-to-windows-server-2008/http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/09/onlive-desktop-migrates-to-windows-server-2008/#comments OnLive migrates to Windows Server 2008, sidesteps licensing concernsJust this time last month, we reported that OnLive was in hot water with Microsoft over the company's ostensible lack of proper licenses for its remote virtualization software -- you know, the app that gave Android and iOS users free access to Windows 7 and Office 2010. Just recently, OnLive Desktop transitioned to Windows Server 2008 R2, and while neither company has confirmed suspicions, the move may be sufficient to satisfy the licensing requirements for both the operating system and Microsoft Office. Due to their similar foundation, most consumers are unlikely to notice the difference with the Aero theme active, and while the Windows 7 virtual keyboard is no longer available, OnLive has already replaced it with a mobile-inspired alternative. Let this be a lesson, kids: it helps to play by the rules -- especially when there are plenty of loopholes.

OnLive Desktop migrates to Windows Server 2008, sidesteps licensing concerns? originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 09 Apr 2012 20:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Typically, when a product hits the market, you'd hope details like nitty-gritty licensing and IP would have all been worked out prior to going on sale. Of course, things in the real world are never that simple. Take for example, OnLive and Microsoft, which according the latter, says OnLive Desktop isn't exactly in the clear when it comes to its remote Windows 7 slinging abilities. Clarified on Microsoft's Volume Licensing blog, Joe Matz, VP of worldwide licensing, said the company is "actively engaged with OnLive" in the hopes of "bringing them into a properly licensed scenario." When asked, an OnLive representative responded with: "We have never commented on any licensing agreements." Sounds like it'll all get resolved soon, but in the meantime do your homework kids -- lawyers are expensive.

Microsoft: OnLive Desktop may violate licensing agreements originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 08 Mar 2012 22:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Good news today for Android tablet owners with OnLive Desktop envy: the cloud-based service, which recently hit the iPad, is coming to select tablets running Gingerbread and higher. The app uses the company's remote gaming technology to bring a number of desktop apps to the tablet, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Adobe Reader. It comes in a number flavor, including free, Desktop Plus ($4.99), Dekstop Pro (starting at $9.99) and an enterprise version. OnLive Desktop'll work with Acer Iconia Tab A500, ASUS Eee TF101, Motorola Xoom, Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 and 10.1 and HTC Jetstream. More info after the jump.

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Onlive Desktop comes to Android tablets, brings Microsoft Office along for the ride originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 01 Mar 2012 14:08:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>adobeadobe readerAdobeReaderandroidandroid 2.3android tabletAndroid2.3AndroidTabletexcelgingerbreadgooglehoneycombmicrosofmicrosoft wordMicrosoftWordonliveonlive desktopOnliveDesktoppowerpointremotewordThu, 01 Mar 2012 14:08:00 EST<![CDATA[OnLive Desktop launches 'Plus' subscriptions, puts IE in your iPad]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/22/onlive-desktop-launches-plus-subscriptions-puts-ie-in-your-ip/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/22/onlive-desktop-launches-plus-subscriptions-puts-ie-in-your-ip/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/22/onlive-desktop-launches-plus-subscriptions-puts-ie-in-your-ip/#comments OnLive has already given Microsoft loving iPad owners a hefty, gratis helping of Windows 7, but that doesn't mean they haven't been building a paywall. What's behind the freshly dried brick and mortar? OnLive Desktop Plus, an optional, subscription based upgrade that touts new features for users who are willing to pay a fee. Five dollars a month buys you a cloud-accelerated web browser (that would be Internet Explorer 9, complete with fully functioning Adobe Flash and Acrobat plug-ins) and priority access to the OnLive Desktop service -- freeloading "standard" subscribers can only access the service on an as-available basis. OnLive says that the cloud powered browser's full Windows experience finally gives the iPad full Flash compatibility, giving you the chance to feed your nostalgic need to watch cartoons check their email. We got an early look at the app, read on for a quick hands-on and OnLive's official press release.

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OnLive Desktop launches 'Plus' subscriptions, puts IE in your iPad originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 22 Feb 2012 18:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Crytek's Gface hits beta, wants you to stream your games, life originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 06 Feb 2012 06:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>betacloud gamingcloud streamingCloudGamingCloudStreamingcrysiscrytekgaikaigaminggfaceonlivesocial networkSocialNetworkvideo gamesVideoGamesMon, 06 Feb 2012 06:25:00 EST<![CDATA[OnLive Desktop hits the iTunes app store]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/13/onlive-desktop-hits-the-itunes-app-store/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/13/onlive-desktop-hits-the-itunes-app-store/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/13/onlive-desktop-hits-the-itunes-app-store/#comments Not satisfied with iOS? No problem, OnLive has a hefty helping of Windows waiting for you in the iTunes app store. Palo Alto announced the streaming Office app earlier this week, touting it as a no-compromise enterprise experience. The free app is fairly basic, giving iPad users hungry for a dose of Microsoft Office limited access to Windows' premiere word processing, presentation and spreadsheet software -- though the outfit has said that it will intro "pro" and "enterprise" versions of the service with more features in the future. Go ahead, now you can be a Mac and a PC. We won't tell.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>CESCES2012ces2012bestofcloudCloud computingCloudComputinghands-onMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft WindowsMicrosoftOfficeMicrosoftWindowsMS OFficeMsOfficeOfficeOnLiveOnLive Cloudonlive desktopOnLive EnterpriseOnLive OfficeOnlive Office FreeOnliveCloudOnliveDesktopOnliveEnterpriseOnliveOfficeOnliveOfficeFreeFri, 13 Jan 2012 02:33:00 EST<![CDATA[OnLive Viewer comes to Google TV, full gameplay capability coming soon]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/11/onlive-viewer-comes-to-google-tv-full-gameplay-capability-comin/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/11/onlive-viewer-comes-to-google-tv-full-gameplay-capability-comin/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/11/onlive-viewer-comes-to-google-tv-full-gameplay-capability-comin/#comments If you aren't content streaming video games to your PC, MicroConsole, Android device or iPad, you're about to get another option: Google TV. Following the same slow rollout it used when it launched the cloud gaming service for Android devices, OnLive is launching OnLive viewer for Google TVs today. Not enough, fine, fine -- the streaming outfit is also demoing a full gameplay update for Google TV on the CES show floor, and promises that you'll be pwning newbs soon enough. Not a Google TV user? Onlive casually mentioned the service would be hitting Blu-Ray players and other set-top boxes soon as well. Read on to see for yourself, the press release awaits.

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OnLive Viewer comes to Google TV, full gameplay capability coming soon originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 11 Jan 2012 13:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cesces 2012Ces2012gaminggoogle tvGoogleTvMicroConsoleonlivestreaming gamesStreamingGamesvideo gamesVideoGamesWed, 11 Jan 2012 13:12:00 EST<![CDATA[OnLive launches desktop app, streams start menus to your iPad, we go hands on (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/09/onlive-launches-desktop-app-streams-start-menus-and-office/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/09/onlive-launches-desktop-app-streams-start-menus-and-office/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/09/onlive-launches-desktop-app-streams-start-menus-and-office/#comments Desktop sized games aren't the only thing Palo Alto's premiere streaming service is pushing to your tablet -- now OnLive is out to stream you an actual desktop, as well. Following up on an old Windows 7 demo and later promises to build a "no-compromise, media-rich enterprise experience," the outlet is now launching OnLive Desktop. It's almost exactly what it sounds like -- Windows, seamlessly streaming to your iPad.

Microsoft's OS rides the same bandwidth pipelines that host OnLive's gaming service, and offers tablet owners a streamed desktop with access to fully functional versions of Microsoft Office products like Word, PowerPoint and Excel. The iPad app that is launching Thursday represents the outfit's "free" version of OnLive Desktop, and packs 2 GB of secure cloud storage in addition its limited suite of office applications. OnLive plans to expand the service with OnLive Desktop Pro, a paid variant (starting at $9.99 a month) with 50 GB of cloud storage, priority server access, additional applications and "cloud-accelerated browsing." Need something more specific? OnLive Enterprise will let firms custom tailor their cloud desktop to suit their needs -- dictating data, application and device access by user.

But how well does it work? It depends on your connection, of course. We dropped by OnLive's west coast headquarters to stream it from the source. Read on to see how it did, or simply skip the bottom if you're looking for an official press release.

Continue reading OnLive launches desktop app, streams start menus to your iPad, we go hands on (video)

OnLive launches desktop app, streams start menus to your iPad, we go hands on (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 09 Jan 2012 17:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading OnLive now fully supports the Xperia Play, virtual thumbsticks and external controllers need not apply

OnLive now fully supports the Xperia Play, virtual thumbsticks and external controllers need not apply originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 22 Dec 2011 20:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidcloud gamingCloudGamingmobilepostcrossonliveplaystationsonysony ericssonSonyEricssonxperiaxperia playXperiaPlayThu, 22 Dec 2011 20:11:00 EST<![CDATA[OnLive intros apps for iOS and Android, refreshes its wireless controller, we go hands-on (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/07/onlive-intros-apps-for-ios-and-android-refreshes-its-wireless-c/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/07/onlive-intros-apps-for-ios-and-android-refreshes-its-wireless-c/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/07/onlive-intros-apps-for-ios-and-android-refreshes-its-wireless-c/#comments Look, games like Fruit Ninja can be addicting and all, but we've many times pondered what playing a proper title -- the kind intended for the latest consoles and PCs -- would be like on a tablet or smartphone. Of course, we've seen some fantastic results from Tegra 3 and been notably impressed by Infinity Blade 2 on iOS, but starting today, OnLive is set to one-up the limitations of locally run mobile games with its new app. Whether you're using an Android, iOS device or even a Kindle Fire, you'll now be able to play games from the OnLive ecosystem while you're on the move over 3G, LTE or WiFi, rather than merely spectating in OnLive Viewer. Better yet, the OnLive app itself is completely free and any games purchased can be used across devices, and currently, 25 titles have been optimized for touch-based controls, including a tweaked version of L.A. Noire. However, if you're more inclined to use tactile controls you'll be pleased to know that the company also has a soon to be released, revised version of its wireless controller.

Outwardly, the updated controller is looks identical to the outgoing MicroConsole pack-in model, but this one connects to Macs, PCs and just about any mobile device thanks to new "adaptive wireless" technology. Those seeking extra low latency can use its bundled USB dongle to link up to four of the controllers and a single Bluetooth headset for voice chat with one PC. The gamepad's media controls can also navigate iTunes in addition to playback of Brag Clips within OnLive. When it debuts, you can expect to pick one up for about $50 (£39.99 in the UK). OnLive CEO Steve Perlman was kind enough to walk us through using this new bit of kit, so head on past the break for our full impressions and to see the controller in action.

Gallery: OnLive iPad app and wireless controller hands-on

Continue reading OnLive intros apps for iOS and Android, refreshes its wireless controller, we go hands-on (video)

OnLive intros apps for iOS and Android, refreshes its wireless controller, we go hands-on (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 07 Dec 2011 21:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Didn't feel like brawling for two-dollar waffle makers at Wally World this past Black Friday? Don't fret, because Cyber Monday is just a few hours away -- there are literally only a few clicks between you and some awesome online deals. Best of all, you don't even need leave your abode or bear lines in the cold. Just like we did for BF, we've spotted some deals in advance and thrown 'em just past the break -- sure, it's only Sunday, but don't tell that to the retailers whose sales are currently ongoing! Unless you want to miss out on some chances to save on the gadgets you've been pining for, join us past the break for our full rundown. And as usual, if you spot anything we've missed, be sure to let us know in the comments. Ready. Set. Save!

(pssst: Don't forget to keep checking back, as we'll be constantly updating this post with even more deals as we come across them!)

Update (6:45PM ET 11/28): Now with even more deals!

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Engadget's Cyber Monday 2011 roundup originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 28 Nov 2011 18:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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OnLive promised that it was coming, and the company has now brought its cloud-based gaming service to the UK right on schedule. That, of course, is identical to the service elsewhere, which lets you play a variety of PC games on any supported platform, including OnLive's own game system. UK gamers can also take advantage of a range of promotions coinciding with the launch, including their first OnLive PlayPass Game for £1 (up to a £39.99 value), and a free OnLive Game System to those attending the Eurogamer Expo (while quantities last, of course). Those interested can sign up and start playing right now at the link below.

Continue reading OnLive's cloud rolls across the pond, UK gamers now welcome

OnLive's cloud rolls across the pond, UK gamers now welcome originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 21 Sep 2011 21:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cloudcloud-basedeuropegamingonliveonlive game systemOnliveGameSystempc gamingPcGamingukWed, 21 Sep 2011 21:51:00 EST<![CDATA[OnLive crosses the pond, lands in the UK September 22nd]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/11/onlive-crosses-the-pond-lands-in-the-uk-september-22nd/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/11/onlive-crosses-the-pond-lands-in-the-uk-september-22nd/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/11/onlive-crosses-the-pond-lands-in-the-uk-september-22nd/#comments OnLive's done pretty well here in the States, and we knew it would eventually venture across the ocean to merry old England. But, we didn't know exactly when it would bring its streaming services, MicroConsole and catalog of over 100 titles to the UK. Well, turns out it'll make the transatlantic trip on September 22nd, just in time for the 2011 Eurogamer Expo in London -- so there's just over a month to ready yourself for gaming-anywhere awesomeness. If you're among those interested in being the first of the Queen's subjects using the service that day, hit the source link below to sign up.

Continue reading OnLive crosses the pond, lands in the UK September 22nd

OnLive crosses the pond, lands in the UK September 22nd originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 11 Aug 2011 03:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>britaingamesgames on demandGamesOnDemandgaminginstant streamingInstantStreamingmicroconsoleonliveonlive game systemonlive microconsoleOnliveGameSystemOnliveMicroconsolesteve perlmanStevePerlmanukThu, 11 Aug 2011 03:29:00 EST<![CDATA[OnLive CEO reveals 'entirely new approach' to wireless, credits Rearden for toppling Shannon's Law]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/29/onlive-ceo-reveals-entirely-new-approach-to-wireless-credits/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/29/onlive-ceo-reveals-entirely-new-approach-to-wireless-credits/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/29/onlive-ceo-reveals-entirely-new-approach-to-wireless-credits/#comments "In advance, yes -- you're right, it's impossible. But nonetheless, we have ten radios all working at the same frequency, all at the Shannon limit... and there's no interference." You may not fully grok the significance of that statement, but anyone heavily involved in solving the wireless bandwidth crisis is probably dropjawed. For a little background, there's a perceived limit in wireless known as Shannon's Law, which largely explains why no one can watch a YouTube clip on their EVO at Michigan Stadium. For whatever reason, it's been assumed that this law was fundamentally unbreakable, but it looks as if an unlikely member of society may have just overrode expectations. OnLive's CEO Steve Perlman recently revealed a breakthrough from Rearden Companies -- in short, they've figured out a workaround, and in testing, it's doing things like "removing dead zones" altogether. His slide, shown during a presentation at Columbia, notes that the implications here are "profound," and we couldn't agree more. Do yourself a solid and hit play in the video below the break -- we've fast-forwarded to where this section begins.

Continue reading OnLive CEO reveals 'entirely new approach' to wireless, credits Rearden for toppling Shannon's Law

OnLive CEO reveals 'entirely new approach' to wireless, credits Rearden for toppling Shannon's Law originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 29 Jun 2011 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>700mhzcapacitycolumbiacongestioninfrastructureinterferenceonlivereardenRearden CompaniesReardenCompaniesshannons lawShannonsLawspectrumspectrum crunchSpectrumCrunchSteve PerlmanStevePerlmanuniversityvideowirelesswwanWed, 29 Jun 2011 13:00:00 EST<![CDATA[OnLive Viewer hits HTC Flyer, ripped and posted for other Android gaming voyeurs (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/26/onlive-viewer-hits-htc-flyer-ripped-and-posted-for-other-androi/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/26/onlive-viewer-hits-htc-flyer-ripped-and-posted-for-other-androi/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/26/onlive-viewer-hits-htc-flyer-ripped-and-posted-for-other-androi/#comments OnLive Viewer Droid X Those of you toting around an HTC Flyer probably just got an update that loaded OnLive Viewer on your 7-inch tablet. Don't get too excited though, the name of the app says it all -- this is a viewer not a player. So, if you've got a voyeuristic streak, you can watch others shoot their way through F.E.A.R. 3, but you won't slowing down time yourself. If that sounds like a blast but you don't have a Flyer, fear not, the folks at the XDA forums were kind enough to rip the APK and post it for all the world to enjoy. We successfully tested it on a Droid X, and reports are that it's up and running on the EVO 4G, Desire HD, and even a hacked Nook Color. Once installed you'll just need a WiFi connection (the app kicks you back to the homescreen on 3G) and low expectations -- the video quality was less than impressive. Hit up the source link to download it for yourself, and check out the video our tipster sent us after the break.

[Thanks, Phil]

Continue reading OnLive Viewer hits HTC Flyer, ripped and posted for other Android gaming voyeurs (video)

OnLive Viewer hits HTC Flyer, ripped and posted for other Android gaming voyeurs (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 26 Jun 2011 06:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidapkappappsdroid xDroidXflyergamegaminghtc flyerHtcFlyerleakleakedonliveonlive viewerOnliveViewervideoviewerSun, 26 Jun 2011 06:59:00 EST<![CDATA[OnLive and Juniper team up on cloud-based services for enterprise]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/23/onlive-and-juniper-team-up-on-cloud-based-services-for-enterpris/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/23/onlive-and-juniper-team-up-on-cloud-based-services-for-enterpris/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/23/onlive-and-juniper-team-up-on-cloud-based-services-for-enterpris/#commentsOnLive's MicroConsole may not have exactly taken the video game market by storm just yet, but it looks like the company isn't about to wait any longer to expand its cloud-based empire. Today it announced that it's partnering with Juniper Networks on what it's describing as a "no-compromise, media-rich, enterprise experience." While it's still apparently in the early stages, that solution will combine OnLive's own instant response video compression technology with Juniper Networks' Junos Pulse client, which together promise to make remotely-accessed desktops and applications "indistinguishable from a local one," regardless of the device you're accessing it on (including tablets and OnLive-enabled TVs). Unfortunately, anything much more specific than that -- including any indication of an actual rollout -- remains a bit light for the time being, but the two companies have already demoed the system at the NExTWORK Conference in New York City today, so it certainly seems like it might not be too far off.

Continue reading OnLive and Juniper team up on cloud-based services for enterprise

OnLive and Juniper team up on cloud-based services for enterprise originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 23 Jun 2011 01:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cloudenterprisejuniperjuniper networksJuniperNetworksonliveremoteremote applicationsremote desktopRemoteApplicationsRemoteDesktopThu, 23 Jun 2011 01:58:00 EST<![CDATA[OnLive Player app for iPad and Android tablets meets the public at E3 (update: hands-on)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/07/onlive-player-app-for-ipad-and-android-tablets-meets-the-public/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/07/onlive-player-app-for-ipad-and-android-tablets-meets-the-public/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/07/onlive-player-app-for-ipad-and-android-tablets-meets-the-public/#comments We already got a chance to try out OnLive on the HTC Flyer early but now the company has made its plans official at E3, announcing a Player app will bring internet-streamed gaming to the iPad and Android tablets this autumn. Just as we saw, the apps allow for tablets to be used as the screen and touch / motion controller, touch / motion controller for games on an HDTV, or screen for games being played with the new universal wireless gamepad. The fun isn't limited to just tablets though, the app will work the same way on smaller Android and iOS mobile devices. We'll head over to South Hall and get some hands-on experience with the apps for ourselves shortly, until then you can check out an E3 trailer and all the details in the press release and after the break.

Update: We just got our hands on an early build of the tablet app on a Motorola Xoom, and we have to say it looks fairly promising -- OnLive added a basic touchscreen overlay that could make sense for games that don't require dual-analog support. Of course, you'll want that fancy new universal wireless controller if you plan to take a hardcore FPS (like Homefront) on the go. Sadly, the tablet-as-TV-controller functionality wasn't ready for prime time, but we did get a peek at a game designed specifically for the touchscreen interface: Ubisoft's From Dust will have an OnLive-specific SKU. Get a glimpse at Homefront and From Dust via OnLive in the video below.

Update 2: We're hearing that the OnLive Player will probably come to the HTC Flyer in August, and begin hitting other tablets in September and October.

Gallery: OnLive tablet gaming on the Motorola Xoom

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OnLive Player app for iPad and Android tablets meets the public at E3 (update: hands-on) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 07 Jun 2011 18:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidappapplegooglehands-onhoneycombiosipadonliveonlive apponlive-game-serviceOnliveApptablettabletsuniversal wireless controllerUniversalWirelessControllervideoTue, 07 Jun 2011 18:11:00 EST<![CDATA[OnLive outs universal wireless controller, seamless Facebook integration and more -- we test the tablet experience on an HTC Flyer (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/02/onlive-outs-universal-wireless-controller-seamless-facebook-int/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/02/onlive-outs-universal-wireless-controller-seamless-facebook-int/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/02/onlive-outs-universal-wireless-controller-seamless-facebook-int/#comments We told you that OnLive was coming to tablets, TVs, and other devices a while back, but perhaps you were vexed by the thought of controlling Duke Nukem via touchscreen or IR remote. Well, worry no more, as OnLive's made a Universal Wireless Controller to give you console controls on any OnLive-compatible device. The company's secret sauce lets it connect directly to your slate or smartphone, and there's also a USB dongle for use with PCs and non-Vizio TVs. We asked company CEO Steve Perlman what was in his wireless witches' brew, but all he would tell us is that the black magic isn't Bluetooth. We got to see the new controller in person, and there's no discernible difference between it and the one that comes with the MicroConsole -- they look the same and they play the same, plus the new gamepad has an 802.15.4 radio for backwards-compatiblity with the MicroConsole, too. Unfortunately, that dongle's not yet ready for prime time, but we're told that it'll be a "little bit bigger" than Logitech's tiny Unifying Receiver.

When we went hands-on with the new controller, it was paired with the HTC Flyer. We'd been waiting to see OnLive's service on HTC's new tablet, and the experience didn't disappoint -- in our brief time with the device, gaming was as good on the Flyer as it is on a PC, with little lag and the same quality graphics. In addition to the Flyer and Vizio's VIA hardware, many more devices are set to join the OnLive family this year, though Steve wouldn't tell us who's manufacturing them. He did say that no matter what brand-name is on the front of the box, the company hopes to have 50 million Blu-ray players and 25 million internet TVs shipped with the service on board by the end of the year. To hit that goal, the company has partnered with Intel to bring streaming gameplay to devices with Atom CE4100 silicon starting this fall.

Hot hardware not getting your gaming juices flowing? Well, how about some seamless integration with The Social Network? That's right, OnLive's been playing footsie with Facebook and will let users launch games directly from their profile pages. There's also automatic "Brag Clip" video uploads (to share your greatest gaming hits) and wall posts to let folks know when you start playing -- with accompanying links so they can watch or join in. All these new goodies will be on display at E3 next week, but if you're starving for more details right now, video and PR are after the break.

Update: By the by, OnLive also revealed that it's launching in the UK this fall, and in about four days, you can get a signup code.

Gallery: OnLive on HTC Flyer and OnLive Universal Wireless Controller

Continue reading OnLive outs universal wireless controller, seamless Facebook integration and more -- we test the tablet experience on an HTC Flyer (video)

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>AtomCE4100controllerfacebookflyergamesgaminghands-onhtchtc flyerHtcFlyerintelintel atomintel atom ce4100IntelAtomIntelAtomCe4100MicroConsoleonliveperipheralsuniversal wireless controllerUniversalWirelessControllervideowirelessThu, 02 Jun 2011 19:00:00 EST<![CDATA[How would you change OnLive's MicroConsole game system?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/25/how-would-you-change-onlives-microconsole-game-system/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/25/how-would-you-change-onlives-microconsole-game-system/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/25/how-would-you-change-onlives-microconsole-game-system/#comments The concept of a streaming console has been around for ages, and while Phantom Entertainment never could quite pull it off, the folks at OnLive seem to be onto something. 'Course, only time will tell if that "something" is a legitimate enough business to make sustainable, but at least it has moved well beyond the point of vaporware. Now that the MicroConsole has been raiding living rooms for a few months, we're curious to know your thoughts on things. Have you been able to try one out? Are you still reverting back to your conventional consoles? Are you pleased with OnLive's performance given your ho hum cable connection? Would you have inked deals with a few more game publishers before pushing it out? Go on and get really real down in comments below -- given the small size of the company, there's a better-than-average chance it'll be listening to what you have to say.

How would you change OnLive's MicroConsole game system? originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 25 Mar 2011 23:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>game consolegame systemGameConsoleGameSystemgaminghow would you changeHowWouldYouChangehwycmicroconsoleonlivestreamingFri, 25 Mar 2011 23:03:00 EST<![CDATA[OnLive offering free MicroConsole with Homefront game purchase]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/27/onlive-offering-free-microconsole-with-homefront-game-purchase/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/27/onlive-offering-free-microconsole-with-homefront-game-purchase/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/27/onlive-offering-free-microconsole-with-homefront-game-purchase/#comments Considering nabbing a $99 OnLive Game System to connect your TV to the company's game streaming cloud? Here's another thought -- pre-order THQ's Homefront on OnLive instead for $50, and get a voucher for a free MicroConsole (and a free game) in the bargain. That's the deal OnLive announced the other day, which runs through March 14th, though the fine print says supplies are limited, shipping costs extra, and you won't actually receive the hardware until after the deal expires no matter when you pre-order the game. We're not sure what it says for OnLive's ongoing viability that the company finds itself having to give hardware away for less than half its worth, but we won't look a gift horse in the mouth!

OnLive offering free MicroConsole with Homefront game purchase originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 27 Feb 2011 08:08:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bargaincloud gamingCloudGamingdealdiscountfreehomefrontmetro 2033Metro2033microconsoleOnLiveonlive game systemonlive microconsoleOnliveGameSystemOnliveMicroconsoleSun, 27 Feb 2011 08:08:00 EST<![CDATA[HTC launches 1.5GHz, 7-inch Flyer into the tablet wars (update: hands-on video!)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/15/htc-launches-into-tablet-wars-with-1-5ghz-7-inch-flyer/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/15/htc-launches-into-tablet-wars-with-1-5ghz-7-inch-flyer/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/15/htc-launches-into-tablet-wars-with-1-5ghz-7-inch-flyer/#comments Boy oh boy, HTC is entering the tablet arena with quite a bang. The company has just taken the wraps off its brand new 7-inch Flyer Android tablet, which touts a 1.5GHz single-core CPU, 1GB of RAM plus 32GB of flash storage, an aluminum unibody construction, 1024 x 600 resolution, a tablet-optimized version of Sense, and... what's this, a pressure-sensitive stylus! The HTC Scribe trademark we saw floating around in legal waters turned out not to be the branding for a tablet, it's actually the name HTC gives to the technology enabling what it calls a "groundbreaking pen experience." Other details include a 5 megapixel camera on the back paired with a 1.3 megapixel imager up front, a 4000mAh battery rated to last for four hours of continuous video playback, and memory expandability via a microSD card.

The Flyer will ship in Q2 2011 with Android Gingerbread 2.4 on board. HTC says it'll be indistinguishable from 2.3 as far as the end user is concerned, though we all know it won't be quite as good as the 3.0 stuff. We're told not to worry, however, since the new version of Sense being introduced with the Flyer will be the focal point of the company's software offering. As far as HTC is concerned, Sense matters more than the underlying platform, and the reason Honeycomb isn't the shipping OS here was explicitly stated as HTC not having enough time with the latest Google code to customize it to the full requirements of Sense. Guess that settles that.

There are a couple more software enhancements, both marking the introduction of the fruits of HTC's recent deals: OnLive cloud gaming will be coming with the Flyer in the form of an app you open up to access the web-connected bored-relieving service, while that Saffron Digital acquisition has turned into an HTC Watch app for movie streaming and downloading.

We spent a bit of quality time with a Flyer unit recently, although we weren't allowed to turn it on, and our early impressions are rather mixed. On the one hand, we do appreciate the ruggedness and durability that's afforded by the one-piece aluminum shell, but on the other, the Flyer is quite the chunky beast in your hands. We'd imagine strapping in such an extra-speedy processor is the main culprit for its extra girth, though the Flyer is, ironically enough, not terribly light either. We found it heavier and generally a lot less polished from a design perspective than Samsung's Galaxy Tab. Anyhow, HTC should have functional units for us immediately following its MWC presser this morning, and we'll be delving in deeper with this super-specced device. Hang tight!

Update: Pictures of the Flyer can now be explored below and we have video awaiting your audience just past the break.

Update 2: HTC has tweeted that the Flyer will be updated to Honeycomb in Q2.

Gallery: HTC Flyer first hands-on

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1.5ghz32gb7-inchaluminumandroidbreaking newsBreakingNewsflyerhands-onhtcHtc Flyerhtc scribehtc sensehtc watchHtcFlyerHtcScribeHtcSenseHtcWatchimpressionsinklaunchlaunchedmwcmwc 2011Mwc2011officialonlivepenpen inputPenInputscribesenseslatestylustabletunibodyvideoTue, 15 Feb 2011 05:31:00 EST<![CDATA[HTC to invest $40 million into OnLive to help with games on smartphones]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/08/htc-to-invest-40-million-into-onlive-to-help-with-games-on-smar/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/08/htc-to-invest-40-million-into-onlive-to-help-with-games-on-smar/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/08/htc-to-invest-40-million-into-onlive-to-help-with-games-on-smar/#comments Let's be fair, for a company that pulled in NT$14.59 billion (about $500 million in US currency) in net profit last fiscal quarter, $40 million isn't exactly a huge chunk of change. But the recipient of HTC's money this go around is mighty interesting: cloud gaming experts OnLive. Said company spokesperson Maggie Cheng via Wall Street Journal, this will "strengthen its gaming capabilities and help HTC tap into increasing demand for games on smartphones" -- yep, smartphones. HTC also announced it has acquired London-based Saffron Digital for about $48.6 million, although it said the buyout shouldn't affect deals with its current content partners including Nokia, Sony Ericsson, LG, and Samsung. We don't think the OnLive investment will stop the cloud gaming company from pushing its way onto as many platforms as (in)humanly possible, but we'd be lying if we said we didn't expect HTC's versions to be even grander in scale and performance.

HTC to invest $40 million into OnLive to help with games on smartphones originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 08 Feb 2011 00:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>digitalhtconlivesaffronsaffron digitalSaffronDigitalTue, 08 Feb 2011 00:49:00 EST<![CDATA[OnLive's all-you-can-eat PlayPack now available for $9.99 per month]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/01/onlives-all-you-can-eat-playpack-now-available-for-9-99-per-mo/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/01/onlives-all-you-can-eat-playpack-now-available-for-9-99-per-mo/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/01/onlives-all-you-can-eat-playpack-now-available-for-9-99-per-mo/#comments OnLive, meet subscription services. It's not the January 15th date we had initially marked, but that's no matter now, the time has come. The company has introduced PlayPack, which for $9.99 each month gets you unlimited access to a selection of titles. There's no long-term commitment required and your saved games will stay on servers for at least a year after cancellation, should you change your mind and decide to come back. There's 38 games to choose from at first, including BioShock, Prince of Persia, and Alien Shooter, with more titles promised "on a regular basis." The previous plans -- free demos, multi-day rentals, and purchases à la carte -- are also still around. It's not inaccurate to think of this as early-day Netflix Instant Watch, but drawing from the same analogy, it's gonna take an ever-expanding library of strong titles (both big and small) to keep the momentum going. And make no mistake, we're really rooting for ya. Press release and list of titles after the break.

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OnLive's all-you-can-eat PlayPack now available for $9.99 per month originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 01 Feb 2011 18:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bio shockBioShockon liveOnLiveplay packPlayPackTue, 01 Feb 2011 18:04:00 EST<![CDATA[OnLive turns into Vizio VIA Plus app, destined for TVs, tablets and phones]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/04/onlive-turns-into-vizio-via-plus-app-destined-for-tvs-tablets/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/04/onlive-turns-into-vizio-via-plus-app-destined-for-tvs-tablets/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/04/onlive-turns-into-vizio-via-plus-app-destined-for-tvs-tablets/#comments The OnLive MicroConsole is one way to get your streaming game fix, but here comes Vizio with four more -- the bargain television company just revealed that those brand-new VIA Plus HDTVs and Blu-ray players (as well as that VIA Tablet and VIA Phone) will come with OnLive on board. Despite running as an internet app on top of the existing Vizio hardware, we're told the service will support full 1080p resolution, stereoscopic 3D images, and OnLive's low-latency wireless gamepads too -- as Vizio's units will apparently support IEEE 802.15.4. While the jury's still out on when OnLive will actually be playable on touchscreens, CEO Steve Perlman says some games are being adapted to support touch right now, and that tablets that support external game controllers could also use OnLive normally. We've also got more good news for the home theater crowd, as OnLive's signed a deal with SRS, bringing 5.1 surround sound as a free update to all OnLive users early next year. Because there's nothing quite like having ears bombarded from all directions with digital explosions. PR after the break.

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OnLive turns into Vizio VIA Plus app, destined for TVs, tablets and phones originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 04 Jan 2011 08:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>5.15.1 channel5.1Channelappcesces 2011ces2011game streamingGameStreaminginternet appInternetAppOnLiveSRSSRS 5.1srs surroundSrs5.1SrsSurroundstreaming gamesStreamingGamessurroundsurround soundSurroundSoundtelevisionVIAVizioVizio Internet AppsVizio VIAVizioInternetAppsVizioViaTue, 04 Jan 2011 08:03:00 EST<![CDATA[OnLive Game System review]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/16/onlive-game-system-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/16/onlive-game-system-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/16/onlive-game-system-review/#comments We're still a little ways away from completely disposable laptops that do everything in the cloud, but if all you want is a completely virtual game console connected to your TV, you can buy one right now. Eight years after the Phantom slowly got laughed off the face of the planet, the OnLive MicroConsole fulfills the same basic promise: it's a box less than an inch tall that streams games from powerful remote servers. We already told you what to expect from the OnLive's Game System, but now that we've given it our all, we can help you find the answer to the only remaining question: is it worth your funds?

Gallery: OnLive Game System unboxing and hands-on

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OnLive Game System review originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 16 Dec 2010 13:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>802.15.4armadaArmada 1000Armada1000game streaminggame systemGameStreamingGameSystemgamingMarvellMarvell ArmadaMarvell Armada 1000MarvellArmadaMarvellArmada1000OGSOnLiveOnLive Game ServiceOnLive Game Systemonlive microconsoleOnliveGameServiceOnliveGameSystemOnliveMicroconsolereviewset top boxset-top boxset-top-boxSet-topBoxSetTopBoxstbstreaming gamesStreamingGamesvideoThu, 16 Dec 2010 13:52:00 EST<![CDATA[OnLive MicroConsole torn down, Marvell Armada found lurking within]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/14/onlive-microconsole-torn-down-marvell-armada-found-lurking-with/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/14/onlive-microconsole-torn-down-marvell-armada-found-lurking-with/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/14/onlive-microconsole-torn-down-marvell-armada-found-lurking-with/#commentsOnLive MicroConsole torn down, Marvell Armada found lurking within When Marvell was still teasing its Armada processor company co-founder Sehat Sutardja said it would be showing up in "a new gaming platform" -- but he kinda left us hanging after that. Four months later it's looking like we might have found it. Reader David Fisher was kind enough to tear his OnLive Microconsole down to its requisite bits, spreading them upon his kitchen countertop and exposing the Marvell Armada lurking within. Other specs include 512MB of RAM, an unknown quantity of Samsung ROM, and networking chips also from Marvell. There you have it: another mystery of the world solved thanks to your friend the screwdriver.

Gallery: OnLive MicroConsole teardown


[Thanks, David]

OnLive MicroConsole torn down, Marvell Armada found lurking within originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 14 Dec 2010 09:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>armadaconsoledavid allen fisherdavid fisherDavidAllenFisherDavidFishermarvellmicroconsoleonliveteardownTue, 14 Dec 2010 09:58:00 EST<![CDATA[OnLive demos Windows 7 on an iPad and Galaxy Tab, launches cloud computing tablet app]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/07/onlive-demos-windows-7-on-an-ipad-and-galaxy-tab-launches-cloud/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/07/onlive-demos-windows-7-on-an-ipad-and-galaxy-tab-launches-cloud/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/07/onlive-demos-windows-7-on-an-ipad-and-galaxy-tab-launches-cloud/#comments Flash on an iPad? No problem, and neither is QuickTime on a Samsung Galaxy Tab -- assuming you're running both from a virtualized Windows 7 PC using OnLive's new app. OnLive may have originally pitched itself as a streaming games service, but founder Steve Perlman revised his ambitions at the D: Dive into Mobile conference today, showing off a host of Windows 7 programs (including 3D modeling software Maya, above) running on the pair of ARM-based tablets. Like always, OnLive requires a nearby server and fast internet connection to function adequately, and the apps themselves would need touch controls, but Perlman said it's actually easier to deliver apps than games since they're less sensitive to lag. OnLive didn't provide a date when we can expect full cloud functionality, but you can get a sneak peek at a pared-down version right now -- the brand-new OnLive Viewer app, which lets you spectate games in progress (and will eventually let you play them) is now available for iPad.

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OnLive demos Windows 7 on an iPad and Galaxy Tab, launches cloud computing tablet app originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 07 Dec 2010 19:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>appAppleApple iPadAppleIpadappscloud computingCloudComputingd: dive into mobileD:DiveIntoMobiledive into mobileDiveIntoMobileGalaxy TabGalaxyTabiOSiPadOnLiveremote desktopRemoteDesktopSamsung Galaxy TabSamsungGalaxyTabstreamingtablettabletsvirtualizationWindows 7Windows7Tue, 07 Dec 2010 19:20:00 EST<![CDATA[Vizio and OnLive mulling subscription-based video services for next year]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/06/vizio-and-onlive-mulling-subscription-based-video-services-for-n/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/06/vizio-and-onlive-mulling-subscription-based-video-services-for-n/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/06/vizio-and-onlive-mulling-subscription-based-video-services-for-n/#comments As if we didn't already know that video on demand was the hot new ticket, the Wall Street Journal is today reporting that a couple more companies are ready to throw their hats into the ring. OnLive, the cloud gaming upstart, has confirmed its intention to offer up a subscription-based movie streaming service at some point next year, while HDTV vendor Vizio is said to also be looking at its options. What makes these new guys intriguing (aside from the fact that Vizio sells a lot of TVs in the US) is the general feeling among media companies that Netflix is growing uncomfortably big and should be diversified away from. Well, whatever happens, neither we nor content distributors should be strapped for VOD choice come 2011. Hit the source link for a more expansive look at the current situation.

Vizio and OnLive mulling subscription-based video services for next year originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 06 Dec 2010 04:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>connected hdtvconnected tvConnectedHdtvConnectedTvfilmsmovieson demandOnDemandonliveplansroadmaprumorschedulespeculationstreamstreamingstreaming videoStreamingVideosubscriptionvideo on demandVideoOnDemandviziovodMon, 06 Dec 2010 04:31:00 EST<![CDATA[OnLive ushers in the MicroConsole with all-you-can-eat game plan for $10 a month]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/02/onlive-ushers-in-the-microconsole-with-all-you-can-eat-game-plan/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/02/onlive-ushers-in-the-microconsole-with-all-you-can-eat-game-plan/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/02/onlive-ushers-in-the-microconsole-with-all-you-can-eat-game-plan/#commentsOnLive wants to be the Netflix of video games, that much is clear, and today it's rolling out a flat-rate monthly pricing plan called PlayPack to help seal the deal. It'll cost $9.99 a month when it launches January 15th, giving subscribers access to a back catalog of forty retired and indie titles, including a number of games entirely new to the OnLive service. What's more, if you bought the company's $99 MicroConsole, you'll get access to that entire flat-rate catalog free until the formal launch, meaning you'll have fourteen full games instantly ready to play the moment you boot it up. OnLive founder Steve Perlman tells us you can pay month-to-month and cancel PlayPack anytime you want, and OnLive will still store your savegames for a full year in case you decide to rejoin -- or if you want to mix and match flat-rate and a la carte titles without losing your precious progress. So, when are those MicroConsoles going to arrive? If you were among the first to buy, you could get yours this very afternoon, and Perlman says there are "thousands and thousands of boxes" shipping right now. PR after the break.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>all you can eatAllYouCanEatflat rateFlatRateGames on demandGamesOnDemandgaminginstant streamingInstantStreamingMicroconsoleOnLiveOnLive Game Systemonlive microconsoleOnliveGameSystemOnliveMicroconsoleplanSteve PerlmanStevePerlmanThu, 02 Dec 2010 09:00:00 EST<![CDATA[OnLive giving thanks to its Founding Members with free MicroConsoles]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/25/onlive-giving-thanks-to-its-founding-members-with-free-microcons/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/25/onlive-giving-thanks-to-its-founding-members-with-free-microcons/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/25/onlive-giving-thanks-to-its-founding-members-with-free-microcons/#commentsHave you been riding the OnLive bangwagon from the start? If so, you'll want to heed this little Thanksgiving note from the company, which is offering a free MicroConsole to its early cloud gaming service users -- whom it dubs Founding Members -- provided they've bought licenses for at least two games in their time. The diminutive TV adapter typically costs $99, but qualifying Members will be able to get it for free if they pre-order it now, though they will have to spring for covering delivery costs. As to the more timid among you who only ever bought the one PlayPass, OnLive will let you have a free Full PlayPass (equivalent to a free game) in the place of the hardware. So, whichever way you slice it, it's good to be first.

OnLive giving thanks to its Founding Members with free MicroConsoles originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 25 Nov 2010 02:53:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cloudcloud gamingCloudGamingfounding membersFoundingMembersfreegame streaminggame streaming servicegamesGameStreamingGameStreamingServicegaminggaming on demandGamingOnDemandloyaltymicro consoleMicroConsoleonliveonlive game systemOnliveGameSystempre-orderspecial offerSpecialOfferthanksgivingvideo gamesVideoGamesThu, 25 Nov 2010 02:53:00 EST<![CDATA[OnLive MicroConsole official at $99, we go hands-on and bombard you with details]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/18/onlive-microconsole-official-at-99-we-go-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/18/onlive-microconsole-official-at-99-we-go-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/18/onlive-microconsole-official-at-99-we-go-hands-on/#comments Everybody's favorite instant streaming video game service just came into its own: OnLive is launching the MicroConsole right now, a tiny box that turns your Speedy Gonzales internet connection into a virtual game console. Sure, the company's cloud computing service already lets you do the same from any old netbook -- that's kind of the point -- but the $99 OnLive Game System gives you the leanback HDTV experience complete with a custom wireless gamepad, and (assuming you use HDMI) it'll come with all the wires too when it ships December 2nd. We sat down with OnLive VP of Engineering Joe Bentley to get a handle on the hardware within, and learn about the budding ecosystem you'll be dealing with if you buy in. See what the long-awaited system looks like below, and get the full scoop after the break!

Gallery: OnLive Game System unboxing and hands-on

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OnLive MicroConsole official at $99, we go hands-on and bombard you with details originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 18 Nov 2010 00:08:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>802.15.4cloud gamingCloudGaminggamesgames on demandGamesOnDemandgaminghands-oninterviewMicroConsoleon demandOnDemandOnLiveOnLive Game ServiceOnLive Game Systemonlive microconsoleOnliveGameServiceOnliveGameSystemOnliveMicroconsolestreamingZigBeeThu, 18 Nov 2010 00:08:00 EST<![CDATA[OnLive MicroConsole TV Adapter clears FCC with ZigBee surprise]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/27/onlive-microconsole-clears-fcc-with-zigbee-surprise/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/27/onlive-microconsole-clears-fcc-with-zigbee-surprise/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/27/onlive-microconsole-clears-fcc-with-zigbee-surprise/#comments Well, well, look at what we've got here. It's the promised OnLive MicroConsole TV adapter courtesy of the FCC. The MicroConsole itself, isn't a surprise -- the little box that replaces the PC or Mac and brings the streaming game service to the living room TV courtesy of an HDMI-out jack was first announced back in March with plans for a late 2010 retail delivery. What is a surprise is the discovery of an FCC test report for ZigBee 802.15.4 in addition to Bluetooth. The ZigBee mesh networking standard is most often targeted at RF applications requiring a low data rate like lighting, sensor, and power socket control nodes in home automation networks. So why the hell would OnLive be dabbling in ZigBee? OnLive's site says that the MicroConsole uses Bluetooth to connect multiple wireless headsets. So maybe ZigBee is for the four wireless controllers (something we've seen before) the MicroConsole supports. We can't say for sure, but a quick search of ZigBee's product certification database turns up an ETRI VoZ (Voice over ZigBee) prototype capable of facilitating a ZigBee headset, microphone, and speaker. Perhaps OnLive is just doing some future proofing here or maybe they've got plans for some ZigBee enhanced gameplay. Unfortunately, the FCC test unit is listed as a pre-production "Pre-DV Sample" meaning it could still be awhile before the MicroConsole launches. FCC wireframe and label pictured after the break.

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OnLive MicroConsole TV Adapter clears FCC with ZigBee surprise originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 27 Oct 2010 04:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bluetoothetrifccmicroconsolemicroconsole tv adapterMicroconsoleTvAdapteronliveonlive microconsoleOnliveMicroconsolevoice of zigbeeVoiceOfZigbeevozzigbeeWed, 27 Oct 2010 04:39:00 EST<![CDATA[OnLive ditches monthly fees altogether, makes the world a freer place]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/05/onlive-ditches-monthly-fees-altogether-makes-the-world-a-freer/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/05/onlive-ditches-monthly-fees-altogether-makes-the-world-a-freer/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/05/onlive-ditches-monthly-fees-altogether-makes-the-world-a-freer/#comments OnLive's cloud gaming service has just become exponentially more appealing with one simple move: monthly fees for its use have been scrapped. Company CEO Steve Perlman has gleefully dished the good news, garnishing them with the explication that such was the plan all along -- though it couldn't be announced in advance as there was uncertainty about whether the economics of the nascent on-demand service would work out to support its fee-free operation. So now that the beans have been counted, Perlman and co have done the best thing possible by under-promising and over-delivering -- all an OnLive user will need to pay for now are PlayPasses, which offer you three- or five-day access to a game, or you can buy the game in full, which comes with a minimum three-year guarantee of support after its release on OnLive. Paying only for the content you want to use? Now that truly is a revolutionary idea.

[Thanks, Kevin S.]

OnLive ditches monthly fees altogether, makes the world a freer place originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 05 Oct 2010 03:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cloud gamingCloudGamingfeesgame streamingGameStreaminggamingon-demand gamingOn-demandGamingonline gamingOnlineGamingonlivepricingsteve perlmanStevePerlmanTue, 05 Oct 2010 03:27:00 EST<![CDATA[OnLive WiFi beta goes live for all members, your Ethernet cable sings a sad song]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/20/onlive-wifi-beta-goes-live-for-all-members-your-ethernet-cable/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/20/onlive-wifi-beta-goes-live-for-all-members-your-ethernet-cable/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/20/onlive-wifi-beta-goes-live-for-all-members-your-ethernet-cable/#commentsAs any hardcore gamer would likely attest, we'd still recommend keeping whatever rig you're running OnLive on connected to the world wide web via a patch cable, but if you simply must cut and run, at least a cable-free setup is being officially supported now. From the onset, many OnLive beta users were using a bridge in order to stream their games over the air, but the company has been toiling in the labs to create an officially supported solution that better takes into account the uncertainties of wireless connections. According to Steve Perlman, OnLive's founder and CEO, the technology "handles many real-world WiFi scenarios including management of interference, congestion and drop-outs if you get out of range," and it'll even allow users to lose their connection entirely for up to five minutes without forgetting their place in the game. It's recommended that beta testers use wireless networks that can sustain at least 3Mbps, but feel free to press your luck and the service's boundaries in one fell swoop.

OnLive WiFi beta goes live for all members, your Ethernet cable sings a sad song originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 20 Sep 2010 05:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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OnLive's MicroConsole coming by end of 2010 originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 18 Jun 2010 23:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>e3e3 2010E32010micro consoleMicroConsoleon liveOnLiveperlmansteve perlmanStevePerlmanFri, 18 Jun 2010 23:00:00 EST<![CDATA[OnLive turns sentient, now beaming gaming goodness over the ether (update)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/18/onlive-turns-sentient-now-beaming-gaming-goodness-over-the-ethe/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/18/onlive-turns-sentient-now-beaming-gaming-goodness-over-the-ethe/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/18/onlive-turns-sentient-now-beaming-gaming-goodness-over-the-ethe/#comments We were promised cloud gaming nirvana on June 17, and OnLive has indeed kept to its self-imposed schedule. The new service that allows you to play resource-hungry games via only your browser window has taken its first steps into the real (non-beta) world with an initial catalog of 23 games. It'll be free for the first year for those who showed faith early on and pre-registered, or $15 per month for new bandwagon riders. Do let us know your thoughts if you've gotten onboard at this nascent stage: does it play fantastically well, is it close to spectacular, or is it just a pedestrian effort aiming to capitalize on geeks' lust for unbound gaming? We have to know.

[Thanks, Mike]

Update: OnLive's site doesn't seem to have been updated to reflect the service going live (you can sign up, but can't just jump in and play). It might be, therefore, that OnLive is booting itself up in stages, with only the early birds getting the first bite.

OnLive turns sentient, now beaming gaming goodness over the ether (update) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 18 Jun 2010 04:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cloudcloud gamingCloudGaminggame streamingGameStreaminggaming on demandGamingOnDemandon demandOnDemandonlineonline gamingOnlineGamingonlivewebFri, 18 Jun 2010 04:28:00 EST<![CDATA[OnLive offering one year free membership to pre-registrants]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/31/onlive-offering-one-year-free-membership-to-pre-registrants/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/31/onlive-offering-one-year-free-membership-to-pre-registrants/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/31/onlive-offering-one-year-free-membership-to-pre-registrants/#comments Smart move by OnLive today. The controversial streaming game service is offering to waive the $14.95 monthly access fee for a full year (originally it was 3 months) for anyone who enthusiastically pre-registered early -- many of you we suspect. It's even tossing in a coupon for a free game when you register for the offer. The only catch seems to be the credit card required to complete registration as proof that you're over 18. If you didn't pre-register then tough luck, no offer for you. But at least you can take comfort in knowing that a small army of gamers will be taking the service to task unencumbered by membership fees. In other words, we'll know right quickly if OnLive can live up to its "ultra high-performance" streaming gameplay on entry-level PCs and Macs.

[Thanks, Michael M.]

OnLive offering one year free membership to pre-registrants originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 31 May 2010 05:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>freegamingmembershipofferonlivepreregisterregisterregistrationsaleMon, 31 May 2010 05:03:00 EST<![CDATA[Pip-pip, OnLive reaches agreement with BT, launching in Europe eventually]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/13/pip-pip-onlive-reaches-agreement-with-bt-launching-in-europe-e/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/13/pip-pip-onlive-reaches-agreement-with-bt-launching-in-europe-e/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/13/pip-pip-onlive-reaches-agreement-with-bt-launching-in-europe-e/#commentsPip-pip, OnLive reaches agreement with BT, launching in Europe eventaully We're still about a month away from OnLive dropping the green flag for American gamers who want to stream their games over the internets, but already the company is looking to colonize. It has reached an agreement with BT that sees the artist formerly known as British Telecom acquiring a 2.6 percent stake in exchange for exclusive rights to bundle the OnLive service with broadband packages. However, this startup doesn't like to be tied down, so will still be offering its unique abilities on the side to anyone with a fat enough pipe -- that's download speeds, dig? OnLive isn't saying exactly when its service will launch in the UK (or anywhere else in Europe, for that matter), just that the company is "completely focused" on the US release first. As well it should be; it has some mighty skeptical gamers to win over.

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Pip-pip, OnLive reaches agreement with BT, launching in Europe eventually originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 13 May 2010 15:08:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>british telecomBritishTelecombteuropeonliveonlive game serviceOnliveGameServiceukunited kingdomUnitedKingdomThu, 13 May 2010 15:08:00 EST<![CDATA[OnLive Game Service to launch on June 17 in the US for $15 a month]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/10/onlive-game-service-to-launch-on-june-17-in-the-us-for-15-a-mon/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/10/onlive-game-service-to-launch-on-june-17-in-the-us-for-15-a-mon/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/10/onlive-game-service-to-launch-on-june-17-in-the-us-for-15-a-mon/#comments It's been a long time coming, but it looks like the wait for OnLive is finally coming to an end: the service is now officially slated to launch on June 17 in the 48 contiguous states. The game streaming service will run users $14.95 a month, though buying or renting games is an additional cost (it's unclear exactly what that cost might be). Luckily there will be lower prices available for multi-month buys, and the first 25,000 people to sign up will get their first three months free. Service includes free instant-play demos, multiplayer and an "instant video-based social network," whatever that means. At the outset the service will run on Mac and PC as a browser plugin, but the MicroConsole TV adapter will be released later this year, with other devices to be added "over time." Initially the service will run at 720p, but 1080p / 60 fps will be added once the bandwidth becomes available. Out of the gate there will be somewhere between 12 and 25 titles available, including Mass Effect 2, Borderlands, Assassin's Creed II, Dragon Age Origins, and Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands. There are five different data centers set up to serve up the games, strategically placed to reduce lag... let's hope they work!

OnLive Game Service to launch on June 17 in the US for $15 a month originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>gdcgdc 2010Gdc2010onliveonlive game serviceOnliveGameServiceWed, 10 Mar 2010 15:10:00 EST<![CDATA[Peter Moore wants to be convinced by OnLive, already a fan of Arc controller]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/09/peter-moore-wants-to-be-convinced-by-onlive-already-a-fan-of-ar/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/09/peter-moore-wants-to-be-convinced-by-onlive-already-a-fan-of-ar/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/09/peter-moore-wants-to-be-convinced-by-onlive-already-a-fan-of-ar/#commentsPeter Moore, formerly the big cheese in charge of Xbox, is now the head of EA Sports, but he's lost none of the forthrightness that's made him a popular man to interview in the past. In his latest sitdown with CVG, Peter expressed his admiration for the nascent OnLive cloud gaming service, but also noted that he remains uncertain as to whether it will actually work when millions of people decide to play the same game at the same time -- a reservation we probably all share. He did point out that the sort of readily accessible gaming OnLive represents was in his company's plans, and would be expanded with more browser-based games. Finally, as someone who's seen the PlayStation 3 Arc controller in action Peter should be well qualified to assess it, and he describes it as a "great complement to what's out there," claiming that it brings a substantially different experience to Nintendo's Wii Remote. Check out the source for the full interview.

Peter Moore wants to be convinced by OnLive, already a fan of Arc controller originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 09 Feb 2010 07:38:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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