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    Opinions from On Live beta testers.

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by HorrorofSpamylon, Oct 4, 2009.

  1. HorrorofSpamylon

    HorrorofSpamylon Notebook Geek

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    The beta started awhile ago, so I am wondering if there are any beta testers here that could provide their opinion of the service so far.
     
    HorrorofSpamylon, Oct 4, 2009
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  2. MrDJ

    MrDJ Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    depends which game you are talking about as there are loads of games in the closed/open beta stage.
     
    MrDJ, Oct 5, 2009
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  3. osomphane

    osomphane Notebook Evangelist

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    I think he's talking about the On Live service...
     
    osomphane, Oct 5, 2009
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  4. MrDJ

    MrDJ Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    never heard of it :)
     
    MrDJ, Oct 5, 2009
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  5. teeth_03

    teeth_03 Notebook Evangelist

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    I signed up for the beta back when they announced it, but never got accepted
     
    teeth_03, Oct 5, 2009
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  6. Kevin

    Kevin Egregious

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    Is there really a beta going on? There's zero media coverage right now.
     
    Kevin, Oct 5, 2009
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  7. wirleaon

    wirleaon Notebook Guru

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    Never heard of it either...
     
    wirleaon, Oct 5, 2009
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  8. BrandonSi

    BrandonSi Notebook Savant

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    I just don't understand how it'd be feasible.. Lag has gotta kill you.
     
    BrandonSi, Oct 5, 2009
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  9. naticus

    naticus Notebook Deity

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    yeah, lag might not be that big of a deal, apparently they have come up with some crazy compression and packet bursting method that is trademarked. I guess we will just have to wait and see.
     
    naticus, Oct 5, 2009
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  10. Thund3rball

    Thund3rball I dont know, I'm guessing

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    Yes I'm curious about this too. Subscribed for future insight.
     
    Thund3rball, Oct 5, 2009
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  11. unknown555525

    unknown555525 rawr

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    I signed up for the beta some time ago, haven't heard anything back from them. Really wanted to know how this would work. I'd NEVER actually pay into a service like this, and I can assure you they're probably going to fail hard within their first year of service, but it would still be interesting to hear the opinions of people who have tried this, and try it myself.
     
    unknown555525, Oct 5, 2009
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  12. xarthos

    xarthos Notebook Evangelist

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    That sums it up nicely for me.
     
    xarthos, Oct 6, 2009
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