It is just one of those right place, right time and the right name backing it to make it a success.
Case in point, There were several online music services and mp3 players before ipod/itunes. Apple doing their thing with both was what got the attention of the average consumer and made it a huge success even though there are many proclaiming they did it first or were doing it way before.
If something like Sony and Gakai make this idea a success then they should respect the other companies that tried before like onlive.
It is just one of those right place, right time and the right name backing it to make it a success.
Case in point, There were several online music services and mp3 players before ipod/itunes. Apple doing their thing with both was what got the attention of the average consumer and made it a huge success even though there are many proclaiming they did it first or were doing it way before.
If something like Sony and Gakai make this idea a success then they should respect the other companies that tried before like onlive.