Take a closer look at the hardware for the OnLive MicroConsole, which brings cloud-based PC gaming to your TV.
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As a $99 set-top box, OnLive's MicroConsole offers an intriguing low-cost alternative to traditional living room game consoles, which can cost two to three times as much. We've gotten our hands on a final hardware unit and tested it with a variety of games and controllers.