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I heard about this from a video on GameVideos.com when they went the the Game Developers Conference a few weeks ago. The key to getting this OnLive to work on your system is a kick ass internet connection, since the service will be streaming video of the games you're playing to your PC. With a connection of around 1.5 mb/sec, gameplay will be at a really low resolution (around 640 X 480 or 480P). Someone will a budget internet deal (like AT&T's 0.75mb/sec for $20/month) will find the service practically unplayable.
The key to getting this service to hit the ground running and jumping hurtles is all about how well they market it, and have fun games to play. Last I heard, OnLive is looking to have their service bundled with a broadband service. For example, you get a Premium Internet Deal from your ISP, and their streaming movie and OnLive gaming services are included.
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"I don't know that I ever wanted greatness, on its own. It seems rather like wanting to be an engineer, rather than wanting to design something - or wanting to be a writer, rather than wanting to write. It should be a by-product, not a thing in itself. Otherwise, it's just an ego trip."
Roger Zelazny
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