Friday 7 May 2010

Pros and Cons of OnLive Service

5 Advantages
- Threat of games piracy eliminated as games can't be copied
- Use of server allows quick access
- Wide selection of games
- Stock isn't limited to the amount in a shop, games can be purchased infinitely
- The console is small and un-invasive

5 Disadvantages
-Use of server means lag time will be an issue
-Will take up a large amount of bandwidth, causing slow speeds
-Subscription based, plus paying for individual games, meaning costs could be higher
-If the company goes bust, all user's games will be lost as games are stored on a server not their own hard drives
-Some games companies may not wish to license their games to OnLive, causing the service to loose revenue

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