Kicking off the 2011 Consumer Electronics Show with a bang, OnLive and Vizio have announced a partnership to integrate the cloud gaming service directly into VIZIO HDTVs, the new VIA Tablet and VIA Phone and Blu-ray players that are a part of the “VIA Plus ecosystem”. Basically, the partnership will incorporate the promising yet still unproven OnLive cloud gaming experience across VIZIO Internet Apps with the promise of providing instant play with the flick of a remote “as fast as changing a channel” – with no console, discs or downloads required.
“Today’s OnLive/VIZIO announcement marks a major milestone: for the first time in the history of video games, consumers will be able to enjoy premium video games directly on a TV, no console or computer needed,” said Steve Perlman, Founder and CEO of OnLive. “VIZIO’s innovative and cutting-edge technologies are ideally aligned to complement OnLive’s vision for the future of entertainment and together we look forward to providing a wealth of rich-media, interactive content to consumers this year.”
“Consumer adoption and feedback on VIA has been phenomenal, and we’re excited to work with OnLive to bring instant gaming direct to our products,” said Matthew McRae, Chief Technology Officer at VIZIO. “Besides having on demand access to top movies, TV shows, and music, VIA Plus users will also be able to enjoy the unparalleled convenience of playing the latest hit gaming titles with the freedom to switch games much like you change the channel.”
OnLive’s current game library includes over 50 instant-play premium titles with the promise of more to come. The service includes free trials, PlayPass game purchases/rentals ranging from $2.99 to $49.99 and a recently announced $9.99/month all-you-can-play plan called a PlayPack.
OnLive-enabled VIZIO TVs and other devices will be available to consumers later this year.
So, how do you think this partnership will impact the overall success of OnLive? Come out of the clouds and comment below!
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