OnLive launched today in UK

[maltloaf]

Took about 4 goes to sign in complaining that my connection was too slow, did a speediest and got 16Mb and a 13ms ping but reset the router for good measure and it went straight in.

Just played half an hour of Dirt3, have to say it's spot on. No drop in quality, no lag. Very happy. I think my playback sub will be getting some use.

The controller has surprised me, it really is a top notch bit of kit. Feels very solidly built and good quality buttons/triggers. Very comfortable in the hand too.

They've taken elements from both PS3 and Xbox controllers, you'll probably see xbox peeps complaining that it's too much like a ps3 controller and vice-versa but since I enjoy both, I'm happy.

[Goldberg]

Where did you get the kit from? Very tempted to get this. I have a free 3 month connection with BT.

[blaggard]

Where did you get the kit from? Very tempted to get this. I have a free 3 month connection with BT.

Just use an existing computer, if you want the console buy whichever game is currently providing it for free, go and have a look.

[Goldberg]

Looked but no offers. Saints Row 3 was doing this (Pre Order) but that deal has expired.
I'm pissed I didn't goto the Eurogamer Expo at Earls Court the other week, they were giving them away

[blaggard]

Seems they've got rid of too many that way but I use may account on my 2 year old iMac, my Revo and an Asus i5 Laptop!

[mc.dodd]

if I use a converter from PS2 to PC usb could I use that controller to play games on my PC do you think?

[maltloaf]

Ps3 and 360 pads are plug and play with the OnLive client, not sure about ps2 ones

[mc.dodd]

Ps3 and 360 pads are plug and play with the OnLive client, not sure about ps2 ones

so I can just plug in my PS3 controller to PC and play?.. cool..

[stimpy]

You may need drivers to use your PS3 pad - I did.

check out www.motioninjoy.com

[maltloaf]

They were both plug and play on my Mac, the OnLive client handled it. Presumed it would be the same for PC tbh

[mc.dodd]

nice one gonna have a go later and test some games..

[mc.dodd]

You may need drivers to use your PS3 pad - I did.

check out www.motioninjoy.com

just been on there stimpy, what drivers did you download?

[blaggard]

I've got the OnLive kit now, very classy indeed, they (like HTC and others) have taken note of Apple's packaging and the whole deal is excellent. I find the controller to be just as usable as the 360 and PS3 controllers but would be chuffed if I could get a joystick working fdor the flying games, anyway. . . RESULT!

[stimpy]

just been on there stimpy, what drivers did you download?

It depends on whether you are running 32-bit or 64-bit windows.

32 bit link - http://www.xinputer.com/download/Mot...x86_signed.zip

64 bit link - http://www.xinputer.com/download/Mot...d64_signed.zip

[Shotgunjim]

There is another deal on there today

http://www.onlive.co.uk/games/featur...tab=sale_games

[maltloaf]

had the email for that last night. Nothing on there that I fancy tbh, borderlands is pretty good but I've been playing that as part of the playback bundle I've got for a month.

[stimpy]

Mafia II is worth £3.75 of anyones money. Loved that game beginning to end.

Is it worth getting the GOTY edition of borderlands. I will only be interested in playing multiplayer so it hinges on whether the extra DLC can be used in multiplayer games?

[ilscuro]

Are people still using this? And is it worth signing up for?

Cheers

[stimpy]

I still regularly play Homefront. And I think the first game for a quid deal is still on so yes, it's worth it.

[Scottio200]

Just played a few hours of Saints Row 3 on this using the console, totally forgot i was streaming the game. They have worked hard on their server it seams!

Oh there is another deal to get a free console if you pre order the new assassins creed game.

Loving the whole experience, as I was playing a new game had a lot of people spectate me and cheer me, no lag at all!!

Cheers
Scottio