I downloaded and installed Diablo 3 in 8 minutes at work. Took me 3-4 hours at home.Is this ~0.5GB/s or am I doing something wrong?
I downloaded and installed Diablo 3 in 8 minutes at work. Took me 3-4 hours at home.Is this ~0.5GB/s or am I doing something wrong?
You were probably bottlenecked by the source too. Theoretically, it looks like you could download Diablo 3 in less than 20 seconds.I downloaded and installed Diablo 3 in 8 minutes at work. Took me 3-4 hours at home.
Opening the downloader went straight to installing lol. I wish I had this shit at home.You were probably bottlenecked by the source too. Theoretically, it looks like you could download Diablo 3 in less than 20 seconds.
Cloud computing essentially replaces hardware with an Internet connection. This could be a huge deal for an unimaginable number of reasons that we can only really speculate about. Who knows how it'll work / what the goal is though? Guess we'll find out a bit at E3.can someone please tell me why this would be such a big deal?
I sincerely doubt that the thought of leaving the physical hardware space entirely is on anybody's mind with this. That's a very big leap. My best guess is that this will open a huge library of legacy games for PS3 + Vita and maybe some features for PS3 - Vita connectivity. Possibly even PS3 + Vita -- Phones + Tablets connectivity.It opens up a lot of possibilities, but an equal number of potential problems.
It's risky. I think too much of a risk to leave the physical hardware space entirely, I don't think the world is developed enough to offer this kind of service to an acceptable standard at the moment. If Sony want to deliver content both in a physical manner and via Cloud service then I am all for that, however.
can someone please tell me why this would be such a big deal?
It opens up a lot of possibilities, but an equal number of potential problems.
It's risky. I think too much of a risk to leave the physical hardware space entirely, I don't think the world is developed enough to offer this kind of service to an acceptable standard at the moment. If Sony want to deliver content both in a physical manner and via Cloud service then I am all for that, however.
yeah they have shown that they are willing to do so with pushing BluRay, while still working with Digital Content providers like Netflicks, Amazon, and heck even having Video Unlimited themselves.
I know Onlive requires a 3mb internet connection, but maybe if Sony is trying to reach alot of people....by having it only for Vita for the time being, that 3mb requirement, could be lowered.
I just played Witcher 2 demo in my laptop's browser, over a wi-fi connection, so probably the worst possible scenario. It played fine and looked great, with a bit more lag than your typical 30FPS game. If that game was playable in this scenario for someone who's pretty discerning, I'd say streaming gaming does work, and will service the needs of most people. Or has what I just experienced not been a reality?Sony will use this as a reason why PS4 doesn't have BC. Thus eliminating the need to spend any money on any PS3 parts in PS4 for BC and keep the base cost down.
In reality streaming gaming will never service the needs of most ppl and is just a cop out.
Ice cream = PS4 BC
Spoon with Ice cream = Streaming gaming (which doesn't work)
Well that's just not true.In reality streaming gaming will never service the needs of most ppl and is just a cop out.
This shit is gonna get implemented into the store, isn't it.
Imagine not having to download anymore demos, ever again! Awesome!
Omg Sony just won E3.
This is the most likely use for this.
EA already has demo portals powered by Gakai in which they do just that.
Kings College eh...I went there
That bit of my comment was directed partially at the rumour not too long ago of one of the big three leaving the physical console market, or something of that nature, which would relate somewhat to offering a Cloud serviceI sincerely doubt that the thought of leaving the physical hardware space entirely is on anybody's mind with this. That's a very big leap. My best guess is that this will open a huge library of legacy games for PS3 + Vita and maybe some features for PS3 - Vita connectivity. Possibly even PS3 + Vita -- Phones + Tablets connectivity.
Yeah, I think it'll probably introduce some neat stuff at first, gradually adding some convenience here and there that may or may not work so well for most people.It's a good business strategy, might not necessarily see the full benefits of this in the next few years, but it will definitely come to fruition some time in the future
Yeah, I think it'll probably introduce some neat stuff at first, gradually adding some convenience here and there that may or may not work so well for most people.
Eventually it'll probably be something as automatic / obvious as supporting online multiplayer. It'll probably grow in a similar fashion as well.
If that game was playable in this scenario for someone who's pretty discerning, I'd say streaming gaming does work, and will service the needs of most people. Or has what I just experienced not been a reality?
I was able to stream The Witcher and play it fine on WiFi with a connection that is apparently almost exactly average (52nd percentile).You =/= "most people". The average kid with no leverage to buy a router with QoS options or increase bandwidth will look at it as an laggy mess whilst sister is watching funneez on youtube.
And to forstall "well just wait until 6 years time, then it will be good!", yea I usually don't delve into those "wait until / will save" debates. Sounds like just admitting it will be shit for the most part for some years. Not to mention there's are some potential problems as time goes on as more household devices (phones, TV's etc) compete for bandwidth and streaming becomes more popular in general (Netflix, voice chat).
Just being realistic with this.
No, its 0.5Gb/s. Small "b" means bit. 0.5Gigabit, not GigaByteIs this ~0.5 GB/s or am I doing something wrong?
I "knew" something about that wasn't right, lol. Thanks.No, its 0.5Gb/s. Small "b" means bit. 0.5Gigabit, not GigaByte
A while back I signed a long-term ISP contract with a traveling salesman who had a pointy beard. Do you guys think I'm getting good speeds?
I'm less worried by bitrates than by ping and QoS. I can't stand TV sets latency, so I'll have hard times using this kind of solutions (and I'm not playing FPS, that's a far more general issue).That, coupled with the fact that the average connection speed is going to increase significantly way sooner than 6 years into the future makes this forward-thinking, but only slightly. I think you're underestimating how fast technology is growing, and how practical this technology already is.
Probably closer to 15, since I remember using it back in 1998 to replace Altavista...For reference, YouTube barely existed 6 years ago. Google is about 10.
I just played Witcher 2 demo in my laptop's browser, over a wi-fi connection, so probably the worst possible scenario. It played fine and looked great, with a bit more lag than your typical 30FPS game. If that game was playable in this scenario for someone who's pretty discerning, I'd say streaming gaming does work, and will service the needs of most people. Or has what I just experienced not been a reality?
Not seen anyone state this, but maybe this is Sony's answer to the Steam Box...
Add this to PS3's where you can play PS3 games and also get access to PC games. If this was possible it could reduce the need for a steam box for alot of people.
That would be a nifty way to deal with BC going forward!I really think it's a retro gaming cloud service for PS1/PS2 games. It would make perfect sense for PS+.
That would be a nifty way to deal with BC going forward!
This is at work lol. Home is fast but nowhere near this jesus.
Uncle Moe!This shit is gonna get implemented into the store, isn't it.
Imagine not having to download anymore demos, ever again! Awesome!
Omg Sony just won E3.
Smh. People seriously need to give up on the idea of having access to PC games. You will be able to access games on the service that are also on PS3.Not seen anyone state this, but maybe this is Sony's answer to the Steam Box...
Add this to PS3's where you can play PS3 games and also get access to PC games. If this was possible it could reduce the need for a steam box for alot of people.
Ubisoft has it's own ISP? oO