OnLive for Android

Streaming games through mobile

OnLive is a streaming cloud gaming service.

The streaming client-based service is primarily through PC and Mac, but OnLive has also released an Android app supporting a similar feature set for mobile gaming. OnLive still connects to the cloud service and allows you to play a variety of games.

Featuring different price points and free demos, the app is limited to specific games. OnLive uses the same account on all clients so it is possible to play saved games without losing any progress.

While it is possible to stream PC games through the client, the quality of the experience is limited. Not all games can be played through a mobile device and some games require the OnLive Wireless Controller to be linked . If a game is playable on a device, the screen is overloaded with different keys for all the functions of the game. It is possible to hide the buttons, but that requires good memory to remember where the keys are.

Currently, the list of supported devices limits the experience of OnLive, but with additional support of devices and accessories it will also help the user experience.

OnLive on Android is a good extension of the cloud gaming service, but the experience is not as good as PC and Mac.