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OnLive Bringing PC Games to Tablets. Arkham City, L.A. Noire, Allows Gamepad Use
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thehillissilent
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It hasn't officially released for IOS devices yet. People are expecting it to release tommorow or early next week. It seems like Android users get first dibs. This info needs to be added to the OP.
Yes, it can. The original microconsole controller will not work natively. I'm wondering when they will start packing the new Universal Controller with the microconsole.
As far as I know it isn't on the iOS App Store. Only Android.
Diablohead
Member
How the plums is the onlive android app not compatible with my newish 800mhz galaxy ace phone? Feck sake this was sounding really good too. At work currently and wanted to try this on my mobile...
Seriously wtf
Seriously wtf
thehillissilent
Member
Have you downloaded and tried installing it yet? It works on Android 2.3 devices and above. Just because it's not on the compatability list doesn't mean it doesn't work.
They're testing device by device instead of just throwing it to everyone to avoid backlash, give it a week or so.
thehillissilent
Member
You can download official .apk file from here if you are not able to elsewhere:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=20097984&postcount=23
Diablohead
Member
Ah ok will have to read more about it at home later
thehillissilent
Member
http://onlivefans.com/showthread.ph...the-tablet-app&p=162443&viewfull=1#post162443
HTC will be shortly releasing an update for the HTC Flyer tablet to correct the "unable to launch games issue".
Sanic
Member
I received that email, but Batman doesn't show up under "My Games", and when viewing it on the store it just gives me the option to buy it. Email didn't contain a code to enter or anything.
Am I missing something?
edit: decided to try it again and now the game shows up. Hmm.
Yeah, I think it just takes a while to process all the way through.
thehillissilent
Member
Yes, it does take awhile for it go through.
Anyway, OnLive stated that all games will be touch enabled in the future, whether they have custom touch controls or a virtual control overlay
http://onlivefans.com/news/onlive-to-touch-enable-all-video-games-on-their-service/5722/
However, the best expereince will be with the Universal controller: http://www.onlive.com/controller
thehillissilent
Member
The list below are the Android devices that the OnLive App will NOT work on. These devices use ARMv6 architecture.
http://onlivefans.com/showthread.php?14176-Android-OnLive-Client-Compatbility-FAQ
http://onlivefans.com/showthread.php?14176-Android-OnLive-Client-Compatbility-FAQ
LiquidMetal14
hide your water-based mammals
Shattered Dreams up in this mother trucker
HTC apparently invested a ton of money into OnLive to fund development of the Android version, so I'd imagine that's a large reason why it's coming out before iOS.
Also thanks for linking the APK, curious to see how it runs on my Fire.
Diablohead
Member
galaxy ace is on that list :/
For a phone which can do a lot of shit at moderate speeds, it can't handle onlive, LOL!!
I think you have to log in first, then wait a bit for it to process.
The AT&T versions of this phone are called the LG Thrive and LG Phoenix, so if you have either of those, they won't work either.
Lactose_Intolerant
Member
I would say the controller for sure. If you are using the controller, you can play this on a normal pc. If we could get a tablet or phone with the controller built on it would be nice.
Dorfdad
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Seriously stay away from OnLive fans forum unless you love prepubescent flame wars. I did a video walk through for the iPad2 version and I spoke with Steve Perlman last night about it.
Check out onliveinformer.com I put a video up as well for it but I will tell you this I p have the new universal controller and it makes the iPad a real portable game system!!! The touch stuff isn't going to thrill you way to many buttons.
Ask any questions you have and I will try to answer them here or on onliveinformer.com
As for the controller yes you can use it on the pc Mac iPad and android tablets. It has a USB dongle.
The iPhone version isn't coming until later iPad only at first. Though droids have a client out now.
On iPad you have bars on top and bottom similar to dvd's though the android versions due to the shape of the screens fill out perfectly.
Check out onliveinformer.com I put a video up as well for it but I will tell you this I p have the new universal controller and it makes the iPad a real portable game system!!! The touch stuff isn't going to thrill you way to many buttons.
Ask any questions you have and I will try to answer them here or on onliveinformer.com
As for the controller yes you can use it on the pc Mac iPad and android tablets. It has a USB dongle.
The iPhone version isn't coming until later iPad only at first. Though droids have a client out now.
On iPad you have bars on top and bottom similar to dvd's though the android versions due to the shape of the screens fill out perfectly.
Lactose_Intolerant
Member
Hows the controller feel. I might pick it up since need a new one for pc.
Dorfdad
Gold Member
It's identical to the feel of the micro console version which is similar to 360 just a tad fatter feeling it's good but could be better.
I would go with 360 controller if you are doing most pc gaming. Only recommend if you want a tablet controller.
Also for those with a kindle fire you will only get touch controls due to no Bluetooth or USB ports.
I'm really puzzled by the reactions of people here. None of this is new.
It was clear from day one that Onlive would have a player on iOS. They had proof of concept videos running Crysis 1 on iPhones.
They also announced the controllers before the launch of the service.
Now that they've launched and they don't suck (video quality and lag are pretty ok), this is suddenly amazing?
I think the most amazing thing about this service is how you can start playing any game without any installation time. You can fancy a demo, no 1Gb download, just play. If you like the game, just buy and it's there.
It was clear from day one that Onlive would have a player on iOS. They had proof of concept videos running Crysis 1 on iPhones.
They also announced the controllers before the launch of the service.
Now that they've launched and they don't suck (video quality and lag are pretty ok), this is suddenly amazing?
I think the most amazing thing about this service is how you can start playing any game without any installation time. You can fancy a demo, no 1Gb download, just play. If you like the game, just buy and it's there.
Do you know if the controller is open to other iOS devs supporting it in their games?
Will the batman offer stay available until after the iPad version is ready? Until after the iPhone version?
I have a wireless 360 controller so will stick with that on my mac, but if the online controller had the potential to support other games on iPad I'd buy that.
Yikes, I feel that modelling with that kind of latency would be an exercise in frustration....
C&VG just posted a hands on article with the Onlive platform on Android and iOS
Could Onlive's latest move change core gaming?
http://www.computerandvideogames.com/328768/features/could-onlives-latest-move-change-core-gaming/
Could Onlive's latest move change core gaming?
http://www.computerandvideogames.com/328768/features/could-onlives-latest-move-change-core-gaming/
thehillissilent
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I've been reading impressions that if you can connect a Xbox 360 wired controller to your Android Tablet, it should work. It should work the same as the PC client and microconsole.
I'm wondering what is taking Apple so long in the approval process.
No, only the direction buttons work. A lot of people have been mentioning that OnLive should support it.
I'm wondering what is taking Apple so long in the approval process.
No, only the direction buttons work. A lot of people have been mentioning that OnLive should support it.
thehillissilent
Member
http://onlivefans.com/showthread.php?14176-Android-OnLive-Client-Compatbility-FAQ
http://support.onlive.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/422/related/1
Devices that the OnLive Android App are working on:
Devices that the OnLive Android App are NOT currently working on (old ARMv6 tech):
Troubleshooting:
Error Parsing Package - You have the wrong version of Android (Upgrading it will fix this error, but is no guarantee it will work - see above lists)
Unable to Install - You have the viewer installed, remove it
Pink/Purple Hue - You might have to exit out of the App and restart it.
http://support.onlive.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/422/related/1
Devices that the OnLive Android App are working on:
Devices that the OnLive Android App are NOT currently working on (old ARMv6 tech):
Troubleshooting:
Error Parsing Package - You have the wrong version of Android (Upgrading it will fix this error, but is no guarantee it will work - see above lists)
Unable to Install - You have the viewer installed, remove it
Pink/Purple Hue - You might have to exit out of the App and restart it.
Hearing about it and actually playing it are two different things. I was eagerly awaiting the controller (for emulators) more so then the app itself because I figured it would be unplayable over 4G, but the experience is pretty impressive so far.
I love the instant on style of demos and lack of installation and tweaking settings. OnLive does a pretty good job bringing a console style experience with games to all devices running the service. I might actually be more inclined to try demos now.
And I want more touch controls, more so that I can play Fallout 1/2 on my Bionic.
thehillissilent
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The Android App is the #1 Trending app in the Android MarketPlace
4.2/5 rating out of 480 reviews
https://market.android.com/details?id=apps_movers_shakers
Downloads are between 10,000-50,000
4.2/5 rating out of 480 reviews
https://market.android.com/details?id=apps_movers_shakers
Downloads are between 10,000-50,000
I think the 360 controller works but I haven't tested it.
thehillissilent
Member
The 360 controller should work. I would use a wired usb one.
This is true for me in the short, at least on tablets. Unless I'm just deahtly ill and can't leave my bed, my gaming PC and consoles still trump this for the moment. On my phone this is absolutely killer, but I'm going to need some clip that holds my phone in place on the controller.
Littlegator
Banned
So OnLive actually a did something useful.
They made a USB/Bluetooth universal controller with what looks like a pretty excellent DPAD, superior joystick layout, and media buttons.
I can see myself actually using this in the future.
Not the game streaming service, though. :lol
They made a USB/Bluetooth universal controller with what looks like a pretty excellent DPAD, superior joystick layout, and media buttons.
I can see myself actually using this in the future.
Not the game streaming service, though. :lol
thehillissilent
Member
Well, you could download the .apk directly
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=20097984&postcount=23
thetrin
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Because the 360 pad kinda sucks for anything that uses a dpad even a little.
And its a pain in the ass to use on phones and the iPad.
One question, how does the current OnLive controller work with PC games that aren't OnLive, like Skyrim? Does the game recognize it as a 360 controller and give me all the additional UI that comes with it (correct button labels), or is like a regular PC controller and just display all the buttons as 1, 2, 3, etc. and I have to manually set up all the controls?
BFIB
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Just installed this on my Kindle Fire. Lego Batman was loaded up and ready to play. Watched a few minutes of someone playing Batman: AC on the stream, looked decent.
Any ideas when the controller will be up for sale? I saw it was today, but wasn't sure if there was a certain time? I have a feeling these will go fast.
Any ideas when the controller will be up for sale? I saw it was today, but wasn't sure if there was a certain time? I have a feeling these will go fast.
thehillissilent
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Nobody really knows yet. Only people who have review unit might know, but they have rushed shipments that might not include everything. Once it officially goes on sale, which should be any minute now, we'll find out soon.