Gamers in the UK will get to try out the much-discussed cloud-based streaming game console OnLive, which allows players to enjoy PC games without having to worry about system specs. Gamers in the UK can sign up for free at the official site here and instantly play about 150 top-tier games via almost any broadband Internet connection on their HDTV, PC/Mac, and even on tablets like the iPad and Android Tablet.
BT will be the official ISP for OnLive, and to celebrate the launch, BT is giving its 5 million broadband customers three months free access to 100+ games when customers sign up at BT’s site here. If that weren’t enough, OnLive traffic will not count towards BT broadband customers usage allowances until the New Year, regardless of their broadband option.
OnLive is also teaming up with major videogame retailer GAME, which will promote OnLive in its stores, introducing the OnLive Game Service to its customers in the UK and eventually across Europe and elsewhere. According to the press release, ”starting with GAME’s ecommerce sites game.co.uk and gamestation.co.uk later this year. The OnLive Game System, OnLive Universal Wireless Controller and OnLive Game Service digital offerings will then be extended through the Group’s 615 UK stores and integrated with the Group’s popular loyalty schemes, the GAME Reward Card and gamestation Elite card.”
The summation of the UK launch promotions are:
* First-time OnLive purchasers can get their first OnLive PlayPass Game for just £1, a £39.99 value
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BT broadband customers can get 100+ PlayPack Games for FREE for 3 months in addition to the OnLive PlayPass £1 game offer, a £20.97 value
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Eurogamer Expo attendees can get a FREE OnLive Game System (while supplies last), a £69.99 value
Are you interested in cloud-based gaming, without having to worry about whether your rig can handle a game or not? Let us know.
