ONLive - cloud gaming

Yeah, the guy says 512K connection is not good enough to play (refers to a slow connection of 1.5M ) so ONLive is then not for you - guess its going to be a while then before this makes some noteworthy appearance here in SA...
 
seems awesome - they could have a service where you pay to play, not needing the newest hardware or anything - just this box and a good connection.

This could mean graphics could get insanely better !
 
but one thing that does bother me somehow on a deeper level:

What happens to graphic development? Does it start to slow down as more people buy into this, as everything is set at a specific level? This leads to graphics that start getting behind the times and games that may be up to date in terms of gameplay, but are restricted in displaying this, so I don't personally think this would happen.

Or does keep on advancing, leading to better means of displaying graphics, which ultimately requires new hardware and software anyway? What happens then to this system? Do we then fall into the idea of upgrading parts of the hardware and/or software system (as with PC's), or replacing the entire system (like with current consoles). And does upgrading (either entirely or partially) then limit certain users' access to playing certain games due to hardware/software versions? Because if it does, then we sit at where we are now and this ONLive system doesn't offer anything more than an attempt to unify gamers into one type of system (which most companies are trying to do anyway)...

Perhaps a look into what happens after a year or two would show where this ONLive system is headed...
 
I thought about the same thing wishblade. If gamers don't need to buy top of the line graphics cards there is no need for devs like Nvidia to keep advancing their tech. The thing is graphic development is always pushing forwards because devs want to use it and gamers demand something new. But from the hardware side it's difficult because the profit margins will just not be there any longer for the makers. I'm worried that it would make GPU development stall.
 
cerebus said:
I thought about the same thing wishblade. If gamers don't need to buy top of the line graphics cards there is no need for devs like Nvidia to keep advancing their tech. The thing is graphic development is always pushing forwards because devs want to use it and gamers demand something new. But from the hardware side it's difficult because the profit margins will just not be there any longer for the makers. I'm worried that it would make GPU development stall.
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Interesting point, although hardware will still be used by the servers that run this - the hardware sits in the server and then just pushes down the latest frame specs to the "console" which adapts it for the screen that you are using. This still has the effect of dropping hardware sales significantly (with mass take-up of ONLive) so as you say, sounds relevant...
 
Well the thing is at the moment even with a 5mbps connection you can only get 1280 resolution on a game which just won't be enough for high end gamers. The whole reason you buy a gtx295 is so you can play at 1920+ res. So it has a while to go before it really replaces that end of the market.
 
Somehow i don't see this taking off big time. It reminds me of something like the Divx Players of way back when. Im not saying it won't be cool if everything works the way its suppose to. IF their server goes down your screwed. Not even thinking about their DRM. Maybe in a few years. I guess i'm a tad old fashioned but i still prefer having a copy of said game in my hands.
 
nah omega - making you pay per unit (hour/day/whatever) would mean the games HAVE to get better, otherwise I won't shell out anymore money to play it if it sucks after level 1...

or, if they have a flat monthly fee, it would mean gaming heaven!

I like it, but don't see it taking off.....

I wouldn't mind if they could do this for maya / 3dsmax too!
 
I can totally see this taking off. Playing Crysis on your 50" LCD TV without having to buy a R20000 PC or know anything about installing drivers? That is a definite winner IMO.
 
Imagine ur mom accidentally unplugs your Router right before a big boss fight and you didn't save.. epic rage.
 
I read up on this on Gamespot yesterday. What seems worthwhile is downloading the browser-plugin to connect to the service. You can even play the games on a Noteook / Netbook without draining the battery within a couple of minutes... Entertainment on the travel! :D
 
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