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OnLive introduces cloud-based Microsoft clients with OnLive Desktop

News by Johnny Cullen Contributor

Published on Jan. 10, 2012

OnLive's announced the introduction of three new Microsoft clients for its cloud-based games service. Microsoft Word, Microsoft Powerpoint and Microsoft Excel are now all able to run from OnLive Desktop, a dedicated app for the programs. The app is currently only available for iPad, but support for Android, smartphones, PC, Mac and monitor/TV support through the OnLive MicroConsole is inbound. Pro and Enterprise versions are also due to arrive shortly. It'll launch for free in the US tomorrow, with a UK rollout soon.

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