5 Advantages of OnLive:

- It narrows down the games industry structure, so it gets to consumers quicker
- You can try the games before you buy them, so you aren't dedicated to buying the game
- appeals to middle-class people because it would allow them to play games on their computer or TV without having to buy the gaming system
-It will avoid the next-generation console war altogether and doing everything online is more environmentally friendly as no packaging etc
-It will be able to upgrade the its graphics engine to next-generation games without actually having to purchase any new hardware.

5 Disadvantages of OnLive:

- You have to pay a monthly subscription including game prices- more expensive than buying a console
- It could mean losing the ability to buy or sell certain titles
- The cut down in the production structure means a restriction in employment in the industry
- online Technology is more likely to have regular connection problems