Blademaster
03-26-2009, 06:01 AM
Hello all,
I have been a gamer since the early 80's and have always been on the quest of having the newest and greatest console, pc, and gadget, all to run the most popular games. Even before the gaming systems, I was lured by the arcades.
Today, I have the income to buy anything and everything that I would wish to buy, but I don't...why? I am tired of the hassle. I love the days of the c64: where I never had to upgrade every two months, where I could hook it up to any TV, where I could also use it for a computer when I needed. I also would like to see a rebirth of the 80's excitement! I want the new as well as the old! Here are my ideas:
1. The Forum is fine - it will build when the product is released.
2. Offer the popular games - off course
3. But...offer the old Arcade titles (mame), C64 titles, Atari classics, colecovision, etc. Yes, I know xbox live has some...but it could be so much better! This would tie in the generation gap! I have no problem spending $ to have it all!
4. Would be nice not only to see virtually all gaming titles, but to see movies! Compete with Netflix! I also have netflix, and would switch in a heart beat to have games or movies!
5. Marketing - need to create your brand! Phantom tried - failed - no one knew they were there! Kiosks, magazines, TV spots...if you don't make your mark swiftly, someone will replicate what you are doing (gamefly, netflix, blockbuster, Microsoft, Sony) But, what will set you apart? Remember the days of computer shopper and the old pc magazine?
6. PS3 and Microsoft both lack in the ability to make the consoles into a tool! Onlive must have internet capability! The user must have the basic ability to email and surf the web! I want to be able to access my google email, google docs, youtube, or whatever.
7. You must offer video conferencing! Live= talking live! Compete with skype and vonage. Again...I want it all:) Yes - add the damn usb ports!
8. WIFI support - I would like it set-up on my projector and I don't want to run cables.
You have a great innovative product, which I would love to see hooked up to by TV...but there must be more than popular games.
Figure that out and I am there!
Blademaster
I have been a gamer since the early 80's and have always been on the quest of having the newest and greatest console, pc, and gadget, all to run the most popular games. Even before the gaming systems, I was lured by the arcades.
Today, I have the income to buy anything and everything that I would wish to buy, but I don't...why? I am tired of the hassle. I love the days of the c64: where I never had to upgrade every two months, where I could hook it up to any TV, where I could also use it for a computer when I needed. I also would like to see a rebirth of the 80's excitement! I want the new as well as the old! Here are my ideas:
1. The Forum is fine - it will build when the product is released.
2. Offer the popular games - off course
3. But...offer the old Arcade titles (mame), C64 titles, Atari classics, colecovision, etc. Yes, I know xbox live has some...but it could be so much better! This would tie in the generation gap! I have no problem spending $ to have it all!
4. Would be nice not only to see virtually all gaming titles, but to see movies! Compete with Netflix! I also have netflix, and would switch in a heart beat to have games or movies!
5. Marketing - need to create your brand! Phantom tried - failed - no one knew they were there! Kiosks, magazines, TV spots...if you don't make your mark swiftly, someone will replicate what you are doing (gamefly, netflix, blockbuster, Microsoft, Sony) But, what will set you apart? Remember the days of computer shopper and the old pc magazine?
6. PS3 and Microsoft both lack in the ability to make the consoles into a tool! Onlive must have internet capability! The user must have the basic ability to email and surf the web! I want to be able to access my google email, google docs, youtube, or whatever.
7. You must offer video conferencing! Live= talking live! Compete with skype and vonage. Again...I want it all:) Yes - add the damn usb ports!
8. WIFI support - I would like it set-up on my projector and I don't want to run cables.
You have a great innovative product, which I would love to see hooked up to by TV...but there must be more than popular games.
Figure that out and I am there!
Blademaster