OnLive MicroConsole official at $99, we go hands-on and bombard you with details

Everybody’s favorite instant streaming video game service just came into its own: OnLive is launching the MicroConsole right now , a tiny box that turns your Speedy Gonzales internet connection into a virtual game console. Sure, the company’s cloud computing service already lets you do the same from any old netbook — that’s kind of the point — but the $99 OnLive Game System gives you the leanback HDTV experience complete with a custom wireless gamepad, and (assuming you use HDMI) it’ll come with all the wires too when it ships December 2nd. We sat down with OnLive VP of Engineering Joe Bentley to get a handle on the hardware within, and learn about the budding ecosystem you’ll be dealing with if you buy in. See what the long-awaited system looks like below, and get the full scoop after the break! Gallery: OnLive Game System unboxing and hands-on Continue reading OnLive MicroConsole official at $99, we go hands-on and bombard you with details OnLive MicroConsole official at $99, we go hands-on and bombard you with details originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 18 Nov 2010 00:08:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink

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