| During the Game Developers Conference in March | | | | Many will wonder how the graphics will look on a |
| 2009, a gigantic announcement was made. A new | | | | console that is 100% dependent on the internet? If you |
| video game console was going to to be released, | | | | have a extremely fast internet connection, your |
| however, this console system will be much different | | | | graphics will be fantastic. However, if your internet |
| than those previous released. This system would be | | | | speed isn't very fast, the game will not be as good |
| known as Onlive. Onlive may seem like an average | | | | looking. The minimum requirements is you need at least |
| video game console, however, there is one difference | | | | a DSL connection or cable connection with 1.5 mbps |
| that sets it apart. Every game for the system will be | | | | speed or faster. If you want to have HD quality, you |
| streamed throughout the internet; the days of buying | | | | need to have at least 5.0 mbps speed or faster. The |
| physical video games may be over forever. Another | | | | number of video game companies on board with |
| interesting feature about the console is that you need | | | | Onlive is also very impressive. Some of them include |
| a Windows compatible PC or Mac to use the console, | | | | Electronic Arts, Ubisoft, Warner Brothers, Eidos, and |
| however, the computer does not have to be a | | | | Atari. Onlive will not be released until the summer of |
| powerfully computer at all. Any computer that has | | | | 2009. |
| video playback should be usable with the Onlive. | | | | |