OnLive Announcement revealed! 99 dollar console!

Here's OnLive's huge announcement...

OnLiveNever get off your couch again. We just brought instant play to your living room with the OnLive Game System for $99 plus a FREE game. No discs, no downloads – just jump in and play whatever you want in seconds. Get details and pre-order here: http://www.onlive.com/game-system

I had high hopes for OnLive but there's no way I'm paying 100 for the console.

or, you know, you could get the exact same software for free on any PC....

Ill pass.

Cant wait for Rikusaki to come in and tell us how Onlive is still the messiah of gaming and life though.

Ill pass.

Cant wait for Rikusaki to come in and tell us how Onlive is still the messiah of gaming and life though.

Shirokishi_

I just want a Controller for my PC so I can actually play on my Laptop.

I don't get it what is the "complete fail" about it? 99 dollars is a great price and imagine if there was more advertising for it.

How is this fail?:?

[QUOTE="cobrax25"]

or, you know, you could get the exact same software for free on any PC....

Cgamer298

Before I'll pay 99 for that console I'll put a nice graphics card in my pc. I already have a slim 360 anyway. I had high hopes but I believe this will turn people away and they'll leave OnLive. They basically screwed themselves and don't even realize it.

you know you can get onlive on any PC for free right? their not charging for the software...

I don't get it what is the "complete fail" about it? 99 dollars is a great price and imagine if there was more advertising for it.

Luxen90

I already have a HDMI out on my pc, so I can play OnLive on the TV anyway. Why pay 99 when you can get a HDMI or DVI to HDMI for 2.33 cents on ebay and then a 360 controller for 15?? Also, OnLive said that founding members would get it basically for nothing. Welcome to the nothing ..100 dollars!! BLAH!

I don't get it what is the "complete fail" about it? 99 dollars is a great price and imagine if there was more advertising for it.

Luxen90

You get a Free Game with it too.

But think about it.

If you have a computer and an HDTV, you can get a PCI to HDMI adapter and you can use your HDTV has a Monitor and you can launch Onlive from your PC and all you need is a Xbox 360 Controller for your PC and Tada! you have the same thing that you're paying $100 dollars for...for less!

and hey, you can use that extra cash to buy a game or 2 on the Service!

[QUOTE="Cgamer298"]

[QUOTE="cobrax25"]

or, you know, you could get the exact same software for free on any PC....

cobrax25

Before I'll pay 99 for that console I'll put a nice graphics card in my pc. I already have a slim 360 anyway. I had high hopes but I believe this will turn people away and they'll leave OnLive. They basically screwed themselves and don't even realize it.

you know you can get onlive on any PC for free right? their not charging for the software...

Yes, I have OnLive. I like it alot and think it's awesome but not gonna pay 100. I just don't think people were expecting a 100 price point. I wasn't. I'm just saying this could put a sour taste in the founding members mouth because they didn't honor their word.

I don't understand the fail here honestly...

Ill pass.

Cant wait for Rikusaki to come in and tell us how Onlive is still the messiah of gaming and life though.

Shirokishi_

[QUOTE="Luxen90"]

I don't get it what is the "complete fail" about it? 99 dollars is a great price and imagine if there was more advertising for it.

Cgamer298

I already have a HDMI out on my pc, so I can play OnLive on the TV anyway. Why pay 99 when you can get a HDMI or DVI to HDMI for 2.33 cents on ebay and then a 360 controller for 15?? Also, OnLive said that founding members would get it basically for nothing. Welcome to the nothing ..100 dollars!! BLAH!

[QUOTE="cobrax25"]

[QUOTE="Cgamer298"]

Before I'll pay 99 for that console I'll put a nice graphics card in my pc. I already have a slim 360 anyway. I had high hopes but I believe this will turn people away and they'll leave OnLive. They basically screwed themselves and don't even realize it.

Cgamer298

you know you can get onlive on any PC for free right? their not charging for the software...

Yes, I have OnLive. I like it alot and think it's awesome but not gonna pay 100. I just don't think people were expecting a 100 price point. I wasn't. I'm just saying this could put a sour taste in the founding members mouth because they didn't honor their word.

the whole console thing seems like an afterthough. I think their entire market is going to be with the low end laptop/netbook people. It really doesnt fit as well on a TV.

[QUOTE="Luxen90"]

I don't get it what is the "complete fail" about it? 99 dollars is a great price and imagine if there was more advertising for it.

LegatoSkyheart

You get a Free Game with it too.

But think about it.

If you have a computer and an HDTV, you can get a PCI to HDMI adapter and you can use your HDTV has a Monitor and you can launch Onlive from your PC and all you need is a Xbox 360 Controller for your PC and Tada! you have the same thing that you're paying $100 dollars for...for less!

and hey, you can use that extra cash to buy a game or 2 on the Service!

[QUOTE="LegatoSkyheart"]

[QUOTE="Luxen90"]

I don't get it what is the "complete fail" about it? 99 dollars is a great price and imagine if there was more advertising for it.

Luxen90

You get a Free Game with it too.

But think about it.

If you have a computer and an HDTV, you can get a PCI to HDMI adapter and you can use your HDTV has a Monitor and you can launch Onlive from your PC and all you need is a Xbox 360 Controller for your PC and Tada! you have the same thing that you're paying $100 dollars for...for less!

and hey, you can use that extra cash to buy a game or 2 on the Service!

I'm not saying the console it's self is failure. I'm saying the price point is!

what are you talking about $100 is nothing. what are you *****ing about?

people were more than happy to slam more money down for a wii which is $250(which is also the cheapest console out there)

but since SW hates the wii i'll refer to the 360 now, people paid what, $400, $300 on it. this is a great price point.

I'm not saying the console it's self is failure. I'm saying the price point is!

Cgamer298

WoW! They must be hard up for $$$.

"In April, IGN.com did an article stating that they felt the box should cost no more than $100 when it is released. While Perlman didn't give a definitive answer on the actual price of the unit during his session at Columbia, he did reveal there isn't much in the box to make it expensive. In fact, he said: "The plastic on the outside of the MicroConsole is actually more expensive than the gadgets inside."

http://www.platformnation.com/2010/01/06/onlive-microconsole-to-be-free/

From free to $99... :lol:

WoW! They must be hard up for $$$.

"In April, IGN.com did an article stating that they felt the box should cost no more than $100 when it is released. While Perlman didn't give a definitive answer on the actual price of the unit during his session at Columbia, he did reveal there isn't much in the box to make it expensive. In fact, he said: "The plastic on the outside of the MicroConsole is actually more expensive than the gadgets inside."

http://www.platformnation.com/2010/01/06/onlive-microconsole-to-be-free/

From free to $99... :lol:

Truth_Hurts_U

[QUOTE="Cgamer298"]

I'm not saying the console it's self is failure. I'm saying the price point is!

Luxen90

I'm not saying it's exactly bad. The main thing for me was I am a founding member and they didn't keep their word. 100 isn't much at all but it is when you have to work hard for the money and especially in todays economy. I Talk to Ruk on OnLive though messages andI've always been positive about OnLive. Just wished it was cheaper as stated before. Maybe a year down the road I might buy it. But not right now.

WoW! They must be hard up for $$$.

"In April, IGN.com did an article stating that they felt the box should cost no more than $100 when it is released. While Perlman didn't give a definitive answer on the actual price of the unit during his session at Columbia, he did reveal there isn't much in the box to make it expensive. In fact, he said: "The plastic on the outside of the MicroConsole is actually more expensive than the gadgets inside."

http://www.platformnation.com/2010/01/06/onlive-microconsole-to-be-free/

From free to $99... :lol:

Truth_Hurts_U

This is why I'm disappointed! :(

Ill pass.

Cant wait for Rikusaki to come in and tell us how Onlive is still the messiah of gaming and life though.

Shirokishi_

I don't understand the fail here honestly...

JangoWuzHere

Even though I dont like the service I will admit that this is a very good deal. The service itself is free, you only need to pay so the company needs to make money somehow. Ill be honest. I probably will end up using Onlive, but probably only on my smartphone(once I get one :P)

[QUOTE="Luxen90"]

I don't get it what is the "complete fail" about it? 99 dollars is a great price and imagine if there was more advertising for it.

LegatoSkyheart

You get a Free Game with it too.

But think about it.

If you have a computer and an HDTV, you can get a PCI to HDMI adapter and you can use your HDTV has a Monitor and you can launch Onlive from your PC and all you need is a Xbox 360 Controller for your PC and Tada! you have the same thing that you're paying $100 dollars for...for less!

and hey, you can use that extra cash to buy a game or 2 on the Service!

Can you even use the 360 controller with OnLive?

Even though I dont like the service I will admit that this is a very good deal. The service itself is free, you only need to pay so the company needs to make money somehow. Ill be honest. I probably will end up using Onlive, but probably only on my smartphone(once I get one :P)

painguy1

So now OnLive is just a cheaper console now? I'm just trying to digest it all, because I still don't understand its advantages. With OnLive you're trading off a lot of bandwidth plus graphical fidelity for low hardware costs? If you're spending that much on internet chances are you can afford a good PC and consoles.

[QUOTE="LegatoSkyheart"]

[QUOTE="Luxen90"]

I don't get it what is the "complete fail" about it? 99 dollars is a great price and imagine if there was more advertising for it.

KHAndAnime

You get a Free Game with it too.

But think about it.

If you have a computer and an HDTV, you can get a PCI to HDMI adapter and you can use your HDTV has a Monitor and you can launch Onlive from your PC and all you need is a Xbox 360 Controller for your PC and Tada! you have the same thing that you're paying $100 dollars for...for less!

and hey, you can use that extra cash to buy a game or 2 on the Service!

Can you even use the 360 controller with OnLive?

Yes, you can. You can also use the PS3 dual shock 3. I've used both.

Controller comparison shots:

Packaging/Boxart:

Love how simple it looks.

Controller comparison shots:

Rikusaki

Where did you get the pics from? I haven't seen them anywhere.

Packaging/Boxart:

Love how simple it looks.

Rikusaki

[QUOTE="Rikusaki"]

Packaging/Boxart:

Love how simple it looks.

Joseph-425

Hehe so no reply from Rikusaki, just a couple of pictures?

[QUOTE="Rikusaki"]

Packaging/Boxart:

Love how simple it looks.

Joseph-425

I will say I do like the way it looks. Controller is awesome looking! Wonder if that dpad would work good.? Don't guess it matters as there's no mortal kombat or street fighter to play on there.

[QUOTE="Rikusaki"]

Controller comparison shots:

Cgamer298

Where did you get the pics from? I haven't seen them anywhere.

[QUOTE="painguy1"]

Even though I dont like the service I will admit that this is a very good deal. The service itself is free, you only need to pay so the company needs to make money somehow. Ill be honest. I probably will end up using Onlive, but probably only on my smartphone(once I get one :P)

subrosian

oh for realz? ...well ummmm...then i change my mind lol :P

Packaging/Boxart:

Love how simple it looks.

Rikusaki

[QUOTE="subrosian"][QUOTE="painguy1"]

Even though I dont like the service I will admit that this is a very good deal. The service itself is free, you only need to pay so the company needs to make money somehow. Ill be honest. I probably will end up using Onlive, but probably only on my smartphone(once I get one :P)

painguy1

oh for realz? ...well ummmm...then i change my mind lol :P

their is no monthly fee with the service, I dunno why, but he just likes to blatenly make stuff up about onlive.