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OnLive microconsole to be sold through Game in UK this month

David Hinkle — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 07:00:00 EST

OnLive's microconsole has booked passage over to The Old World and will be arriving at Game in time for the holidays. MCV reports that retailer Game gets initial dibs on selling the streaming device, with others to follow in 2012. The OnLive service launched in the UK back on September 22.

"There's going to be a number of things we're doing," said OnLive CEO Steve Perlman. "Consumers will be able to play demos on Game's website, buy the OnLive game system in stores as well as top-up cards like XBLA and iTunes vouchers." OnLive subscription cards will also be sold in Game stores before year's end. Currently, OnLive has "millions" of users in the UK.

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OnLive's Space Marine pre-order includes free MicroConsole and Darksiders

JC Fletcher — Wed, 25 May 2011 22:00:00 EST

Yet again, OnLive and THQ have hooked up to give you a free MicroConsole. And, as avowed free stuff enthusiasts, we greet the mental image of a mighty mountain of MicroConsoles approvingly.

The latest offer is for Warhammer 40K: Space Marine. If you pre-order the "Full PlayPass" of the streaming game between now and August 22, you'll get a free MicroConsole -- or, if (as is becoming ever more likely) you already have one, you can choose a free game instead (by pre-ordering by May 31). You'll also get $5 off the regular $50 price, and a free copy of Darksiders.

We're sure any OnLive execs you meet would also personally hug you, though that bonus isn't explicitly documented.

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Deus Ex: Human Revolution coming to OnLive, free MicroConsole and original Deus Ex with pre-order

Mike Schramm — Thu, 19 May 2011 19:30:00 EST

OnLive has announced that the service will be offering the upcoming Deus Ex: Human Revolution as a streaming title day-and-date with the retail release, and users who pre-order the game will get all kinds of goodies. First, ponying up cash in advance for any flavor of the game will net a free copy of the original Deus Ex: Game of the Year for play via the service.

Secondly, pre-ordering the Augmented Edition of the game (for $53.99 rather than the standard $44.99, and packing its own goodies) will get you an OnLive game system to play it on, free of charge. If you already have a MicroConsole, you can choose a free game. That's not a bad deal at all, especially if you were considering getting Human Revolution in the first place.

The free game deal has to be redeemed by next Wednesday, May 25, but according to the fine print, the console deal is valid right up until Deus Ex: Human Revolution's release on August 23.

Deus Ex: Human Revolution coming to OnLive, free MicroConsole and original Deus Ex with pre-order originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 19 May 2011 19:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Pre-order Duke Nukem Forever, get free OnLive MicroConsole

Justin McElroy — Wed, 11 May 2011 16:00:00 EST

We know that the Duke's been away for a good long while, but you can't say the guy doesn't feel guilty about it. He feels so bad, in fact, that for the simple task of pre-ordering his new game Duke Nukem Forever through the OnLive service, he'll reward you with a free MicroConsole (an almost $100 value).

...What's that? You say that they did something similar with Red Faction: Armageddon and this is more promotional stunt than heartfelt apology?

Man, people were a lot more trusting in the 90s.

Pre-order Duke Nukem Forever, get free OnLive MicroConsole originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 11 May 2011 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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OnLive in-game voice chat now on and live

Randy Nelson — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 02:00:00 EST

Voice chat was one of several upcoming features touted by OnLive during its panel for potential publishing partners at GDC. Its rollout wasn't dated at the time -- merely "by the end of the year" -- but it turns out there wasn't much of a wait at all; it's available now.

By enabling the voice chat beta option in the OnLive client, users of the service can access two chat channels: one for in-game yacking (open mic), the other for talking with other players while spectating in the Arena (push to talk). Corded and USB microphones are supported on PC and Mac; the OnLive MicroConsole adds support for Bluetooth headsets and VR goggles.

Okay, we were kidding about the goggles -- but you have to admit it'd be pretty cool.

OnLive in-game voice chat now on and live originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 11 Mar 2011 02:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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OnLive giving away free MicroConsole, Metro 2033 with Homefront pre-orders

Randy Nelson — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 18:20:00 EST

"This is a watershed event: It's the first time a game system has ever been given away with the purchase of a game." That's how OnLive CEO Steve Perlman describes his company's announcement that ("while supplies last") anyone who pre-orders THQ's Homefront via the cloud gaming service for $50 will receive its MicroConsole hardware and immediate access to another THQ title, Metro 2033, free of charge.

In a blog post, John Spinale, OnLive's VP of games and media provided further details, confirming that Homefront will be available to users of the service on March 15 at midnight. He also noted that the console hardware, while "free," isn't free from sales tax or shipping charges. The promotion is running from today, February 25 through March 15.

Spinale cheekily quipped that people should "get in on this before our Finance department finds out what we're doing!," but we sort of have to wonder if he's only joking a little. This is definitely the most gung-ho play for new users we've ever seen.

OnLive giving away free MicroConsole, Metro 2033 with Homefront pre-orders originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 25 Feb 2011 18:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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OnLive MicroConsole $66 through Jan. 9, 5.1 audio coming 'early 2011'

Randy Nelson — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 14:00:00 EST

Saying it's to celebrate the news of the service being integrated into upcoming VIZIO products, OnLive is offering a CES 2011-centric discount on its MicroConsole hardware through the duration of the show. Up until 11:59 p.m. PST on Sunday, January 9, you'll be able to order the hardware -- which includes a voucher good for the game of your choice -- for $66, plus shipping, directly from OnLive.

Company CEO Steve Perlman also announced in his blog post that SRS 5.1 audio will be coming to the cloud gaming platform (on the MicroConsole, PC and Mac) as an update in "early 2011," as will promised 3D support. Now, in what we hope doesn't become customary fashion, we'll say: That's great, but how about some more games?

OnLive MicroConsole $66 through Jan. 9, 5.1 audio coming 'early 2011' originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 04 Jan 2011 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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OnLive 'Founding Members' who bought two games receiving free MicroConsole

Alexander Sliwinski — Wed, 24 Nov 2010 19:03:00 EST

OnLive still has a public perception hill to climb, but the company is rewarding its Founding Members, the people who took the risk on the cloud gaming service, with some goodies.

In a post today on the service's blog, CEO Steve Perlman wrote that those who bought a PlayPass for one game will receive a promo code for another game, up to $50. Everyone who purchased two games will receive a voucher for a free OnLive MicroConsole. This includes "rental" PlayPasses as well, not just the unlimited "Full PlayPasses," as long as they were purchased before midnight last night. The first batch of MicroConsoles ship out on December 2 and Founding Member pre-orders will move to the front of the line for delivery.

The company's service has certainly impressed us, and with its future plans, along with the introduction of some flat-rate gaming, the whole cloud-centric concept is starting to seem decidedly solid.

Gallery: OnLive MicroConsole (hands-on)

OnLive 'Founding Members' who bought two games receiving free MicroConsole originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 24 Nov 2010 19:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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OnLive MicroConsole review: The hardware and experience

Randy Nelson — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 00:02:00 EST

While we've been using the OnLive service since it debuted for PC and Mac this past June -- whose client we've already put through its paces -- for the past 10 days I've been gaming on the OnLive MicroConsole (the "TV Adapter," as it is also referred to by the company). Now that the pricing and release date have been announced I can finally share with you, dear Readers, my experience with this teeny-tiny (truly micro!) console. Read on for the full review, and check out some photos I took of the final hardware in the gallery below.

Gallery: OnLive MicroConsole (hands-on)

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OnLive MicroConsole review: The hardware and experience originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 18 Nov 2010 00:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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OnLive MicroConsole available for pre-order, launches Dec. 2 for $99

Randy Nelson — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 00:01:00 EST

First shown at E3 2009, the OnLive MicroConsole -- the "cloud gaming" company's pocket-sized means of streaming games to HDTVs -- is finally in production and will begin shipping on December 2 directly from OnLive. Pre-orders are being taken via its site as of ... right now. $99 gets you the MicroConsole, one wireless controller and a voucher redeemable for one free game from the service's library.

The first major advertising push for OnLive is going to hit the airwaves in the run-up to the early December launch. Company CEO Steve Perlman told Joystiq during a recent Q&A -- the highlights of which we'll be posting later today -- that the console will be available exclusively from OnLive's site until sometime next year and is, for now, offered in "limited quantities."

We have a review of the hardware coming right up.

Gallery: OnLive MicroConsole (11/18/10)

OnLive MicroConsole available for pre-order, launches Dec. 2 for $99 originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 18 Nov 2010 00:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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