Vizio Products set to receive Integrated Gaming via OnLive

Vizio plans to grow its line of HDTVs into gaming machines. Vizio announced that it will be integrating OnLive streaming gaming into its new Net-enabled "Via Plus" HDTVs and Blu-ray players complete with 1080p video quality, 5.1 surround sounds, and even 3-D. Vizio will be showing off its latest line of TVs and Blu-ray decks at CES.

To help with the OnLive experience, Vizio unveiled its Android (News - Alert) tablet and smartphone, which will let users watch (but not participate in) real-time OnLive action via an Android app, chat with fellow OnLive gamers, and trade clips of your greatest in-game hits.

The OnLive service, allows users to play the latest and greatest PC games on either a desktop or laptop streamed over a small desktop client. Vizio plans to use a $99 micro-console helping extend OnLive's reach to its HDTV sets.

OnLive will offer a $10-a-month service called "PlayPack," which is a Netflix-like "all-you-can-play" plan that includes a limited selection of OnLive games.

With no monthly subscription for OnLive’s basic service, (except for gamers shelling out anywhere from $3 to $50 to play a game) Vizio sets themselves up with a fun product, consumers will enjoy.

In addition to the plans for integrated gaming, the LCD HDTV consumer electronics company announced the availability of its new line of Theater 3D HDTVs that are designed to offer superior 3D performance. These TVs are packed with innovative features that offer flicker-free picture quality, 2x brightness and reduced crosstalk when compared to other Active Shutter LCDs.

VIZIO Theater 3D enables users to wear comfortable, eco-friendly, battery-free eyewear instead of Active Shutter glasses that are heavy, awkward, that require recharging and other maintenance.