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The $99 OnLive Game System is to be called the future gaming console. It doesn't have a bulky machine, no wires and hassle, all you need is a HD TV and the "console" itself.

This is OnLive gaming, where you spend your time playing instead of waiting.

• Play games instantly. No discs, no giant downloads, no game updates.
• Test-drive games instantly. And if you like the game, convert the trial into a rental or Full PlayPass instantly without having to start from the beginning.
• Watch live gameplay instantly. Spectate live games played from everywhere. Cheer them on. Check out player profiles and “Friend” them.

This project for OnLive took 8 years in the making, but there are negatives to this brand new console. According to Yahoo, it seems like the game prices will be high for this console:

"And then there's the issue of pricing, ranging from 30-minute free demos to $5 for a three-day pass or all the way to $49 for a "full pass" for games like Mafia II—almost the same price as a retail disc, except you're only getting full "access" to the game rather than outright owning it."

-Yahoo Games

My full blog post: http://pcbasics.webs.com/apps/…..ame-system

*I didn't know if i should have posted my full post, so i just put a section…….

Anyone think this might "revolutionize" the gaming world? ….even if it has some minor flaws?

Ashraf said:

PCBasics, this isn't a place to advertise your blog – it is a forum to discuss technology related topics. In some situations I understand that it makes sense to put a link back to your blog, such as when your blog posted something unique and deserves credit. In other situations, such as this one, it makes absolute no sense considering all you did was repeat what other major outlets have already. If you want to discuss about OnLive Game System, discuss it here.

There is a desktop version? Is it on the official site…..huh! I didn't even know that