Cloud gaming

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I was wondering if anyone else had heard about this kind of service.

Basically, Video games get "streamed" to your computer, you don't have to download/install the game.

Benefits:
-Multiple platforms can play games that were built for Windows. (linux/mac)
-Zero performance impact, since the games are run completely on the service's server. Meaning you can run these games on really underpowered computers at maximum settings, including tablets. (Inb4 crysis 2 on iPad)
-Anti-piracy, I guess this is more of a developer benefit.
-Ability to instantly play games.

Drawbacks:
-Requires a decent internet connection.
-Anti-piracy, sorry pirates.
-Relatively small selection of games, so far.

I haven't found many services, yet.

www.Onlive.com is pretty good, the selection of games is fairly small though.
They have the subscription service, for 10 USD a month you can play a selection of games for an unlimited amount of time. Or you can rent each game at a reduced price for 3 or 5 days, or purchase the game full price and play it indefinitely on their servers. Making an account is free, and with a free account you can demo quite a few games for free.

EA's Origin seems to be getting its feet wet with this kind of service. I've noticed a few demos here and there being streamed. If they start expanding the service, that would be pretty awesome (Want battlefield 3!).

If anyone has any other cloud gaming services they know about please post them!