I think I would only buy it here, in brazil, if the games are really good, like modern warfare 2, or others, but with amazing graphics, and a huge processor, than thay can compete with PS3 or XBOX 360… I´ve seen the result of consoles like this one, w/ bad graphics. since we dont have money here, we can only buy brazillian crap. It’s not worth it, the price isnt good, and people dont even talk about it, there’s no interest. You developed countrys should take the poor’s advice, its not gonna happen… :P

The problem with Logitech’s console is the crappy Atom processor. I test PC’s all day long and the Atom has a really hard time with simple web surfing. Even the dual core Atom’s take forever to boot and forever to complete simple tasks. So gaming for google.tv will have to wait for a better device, but for now this will do for some flash stuff, and I say some because I have seen flash bring several models of Atom PC’s to there knees. Only time will tell, but that Atom will be holding it all back.

BTW some worker bee at Bestbuy says that the unit will cost $399…. seems a little early for pricing and that is super high for a unit with no screen. Atom PC’s run 300-500 and that is with an LCD….

If you want to see the real potential of “cloud gaming” look at OnLive. They’re essentially already ahead of this market. Streaming video to the user and controls back to the server. As long as you have a computer (or their small device) capable of streaming video you can play all the high end games. No need to drop hundreds on the latest video card and fight with drivers.

I could see it as a platform for independent games, similar to the PC. Even if it has the hardware to produce modern graphics (which is doubtful), modern gaming systems need to have an edge. Whether it is 3D, or motion sensors, or a wiimote, or a stellar online platform.

These aren’t really what makes games fun, but they do make them visible. I could see google TV being the platform for a few excellent indy games, but even then it will just be fringe adopters.

I see this as the commodore 64 of the 21st century. But the real magic will come when everyone competes with their own google tv’s just like for smartphones. And complete dev freedom will bring all kinds of apps you won’t get on a closed console.

Not for me I would probably never play games on it unless I’d be hooking my 360 up to it. I consider myself a true gamer and if shytie flash games is all they could offer they might as well not even mention gaming. On the other hand if they can make games like call of duty modern warfare or gears of war that would change my opinion.

I was just talking about how no one is looking at the gaming potential of Google TV. This could be huge for gaming if it takes off. The lack of the market is only to prepare for diverse resolutions and screen sizes if you ask me. If the Google TV’s sell then devs will be breaking their necks to get their games on the big screen through the Android market. You loose all the problems of distribution…just develop and deploy similar to whats done on Xbox Live Arcade. But your console is much cheaper. I just hope folk think about the big picture and quit worrying about these stupid games like Farmville.

@Derek… why worry about the gamepad. How about your phone turning into the gamepad for GoogleTV? I know what you mean though….

Derek,

We already have it. WiiRemoteController app works super awesome with the NES/SNES/GBA emulators via bluetooth to your Android phone. And you can plug a Wii classic remote into the Wii Remote so that you get more button action. All free and no rooting required.

My original Moto Droid is now a ConsoleDroid…

How bout a gamepad that works with android phones? It would be cool to plan Nesoid or Snesoid with a gamepad. Wiimote Controller doesnt work with HTC sense or Samsung Galaxy S.