Testseek.com have collected 31 expert reviews of the Rearden Studios OnLive and the average rating is 76%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Rearden Studios OnLive.
October 2011
(76%)
31 Reviews
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Whether streaming from a PC or Mac, or using the MicroConsole, OnLive is easy to set up, with the MicroConsole package has everything you need straight out of the box: a console, one wireless controller, ethernet cable, HDMI cable and AV cable (you’ll need just one of these), a power adapter and a USB cable for charging the control pad. Plug those in and you’re ready to go. The hardware is of top
OnLive works by streaming games from servers over broadband connections, so if the connection is slow, performance suffers from slowdown or average picture quality. If using a Mac or PC, OnLive will work over Wi-Fi, but for the best performance users will still need to plug in an ethernet cable. The MicroConsole unit also does not support Wi-Fi - so again, an ethernet cable will be needed. The se
OnLive is a gaming revolution that is taking place right now. For those without a fast internet connection it can be slow at times, but it’s still early days. When it works, OnLive is an amazing service that is only going to get better. OnLive is tagg...
Testosterone-fuelled hardcore gamers will no doubt want to stick with their PCs or consoles, but I have to admit that the OnLive Game System worked better than I’d expected – even with my less-than-stellar broadband connection. The current selection o...
Ugly ear pads, Dubious wireless dongle design, A little chunky, Wireless LS30s retail for almost half the price
The LucidSound LS40s, in terms of sound quality, are absolutely top rate and match or exceed every other gaming headset on the market. The volumetric DTS Headphone:X sound space is fantastic and genuinely adds a level of immersion that you just don't get...
Ingenious use of technology; great way to play latest games; potentially good value,
Quality was inconsistent; overall experience dependent on broadband connection; game catalogue limited,
As a way of bypassing expensive hardware costs Onlive has enormous potential but it's flawed, especially because of the UK's lagging broadband infrastructure ...
Setting up the Microconsole is extremely easy as we are given a wallet size piece of card with a picture of the cable setup. After following the diagram and turning on the TV we follow some on screen instruction to sync the controller and we are done....
Pretty smooth streaming quality; free access and demos on the PC,
Graphics have lowered details, particularly on some games; saps a lot of bandwidth.
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Published: 2011-10-01, Author: Thomas , review by: T3.com
High-end games on low-end kit, Nice controller, Amazing technical leap
Needs swift broadband, No Wi-Fi, Need to buy wireless bridge
ONLive is a revelatory concept that could change gaming forever, even if it’s not quite the finished article in this incarnation OnLive availability: Out now OnLive price: Controller and microconsole £70, games from £1.99 or playback subscription £6.9
Abstract: If you already own a quality gaming rig, an Xbox 360, or a PS3, the chances are the UK’s new game-streaming service OnLive may not be for you. If, however, your PC struggles to cope with the processing power needed for busy online multiplayer skirmishe...
