Pachter about the Sony/Gaikai deal inside

[Andrespetmonkey]

happydolphin said:

Sal.Paradise said:

happydolphin said:
So, what are the system specs for gakai and is it a piece of HW or just a service for PCs?

There are no system specs required - that's the whole point! It just streams video to your device over the internet, like a Netflix movie. It can be used on pretty much any device with an internet connection, although Sony will probably limit it to themselves and maybe certain manufacturers.

Thanks Sal. So, is it able to stream 1080 HD, is there any lag or is this a fully proven concept?

Depends on your connection. You only need a decent speed for HD video streaming (720p) but games are a whole other beast, requiring beast internet for good visuals and performance. It won't be the method of choice for gamers for a while.