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OnLive Launches Flat Rate, Unlimited Game Streaming Option

by Warren Riddle on December 3, 2010 at 02:20 PM

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As of last summer, the success of OnLive's unreleased, on-demand gaming program appeared to hinge on a variety of significant issues. The uncertainties included the program's lack of wireless access, its undetermined pricing scheme and the absence of a physical console. CEO Steve Perlman assured consumers those concerns would be addressed, and his promise is steadily coming to fruition.

OnLive has already enabled wireless gameplay, and, last week, it began dispatching a series of e-mails to early subscribers and "founding members." First, the company announced the arrival of its 'MicroConsole' OnLive Game System (which is similar in style and function to a Roku box) and its $99 price. Yesterday, OnLive followed that announcement with a message that revealed the actual subscription plan. Some observers worried about a possible $15 monthly fee, but the company priced its PlayPack service -- which provides unlimited gaming -- at $9.99 per month. Customers will still be able to purchase and rent individual games, though, for a variety of prices.

The questions surrounding OnLive's feasibility certainly seem less daunting now, and the arrival of the Game System should clarify any concerns over its effectiveness. OnLive began shipping the devices today, so stay tuned. There's definitely more to come.

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