Itchlive

Overall score: 8/10

 

Itchlive.com is part of a new breed of adult video chat sites using a Flash-based interface which provides a unique experience compared to the typical Java-based video and chat consoles. The site is built entirely in Flash so make sure you have the latest version installed on your browser; otherwise, it might not run in your PC. As a result, you will also notice that itchlive.com looks very different from the usual video chat sites.

Itchlive offers 2-way video, video-on-demand, a gift shop (including tips for camhosts), live shows from an Amsterdam Voyeur penthouse, and the option to send a message to the model. When you first visit the site, there will be a timer for 300 seconds of free live chat time with the models. After your time is up, you will need to register and pay for the credits. 

Features

Itchlive is an Amsterdam-based video chat site featuring mostly single women. Its interface takes a little getting used to as it differs from most of the North American video chat sites. The Flash design is great and does not interfere with the great video feed -- in fact, the video quality at the site is surprisingly good and clear. Itch live is relatively new, just launched a few months ago with a lot of fuss. Since then, they have changed their name to 247 Voyeur and all kinds of other names.

The site’s photo gallery is not free. You will be able to see the thumbnails but in order to see the pictures fully, you have to register as a member. Itchlive.com uses a credit system and you buy them in bulk, paying either US$10/Euro7.5 for 8 credits or US$23/Euro17.5 for 25 credits to begin with and which you'll probably use up very quickly. They offer no recurring payments or monthly fees -- you only pay as you go. After registering and settling your account, the annoying 300-second time limit will be lifted.

The nude chat and peepshow chats in itchlive.com cost 1 Euro (they use credits) per minute (roughly US$1.30), which is reasonable in exchange for very attractive ladies and high quality video/audio feed. They also offer video-on-demand for 0.5 credits, which makes for a nice diversion. Take note also of the duration of the full-length videos because they have the potential to drain your financial resources if you’re not careful.

On the downside, itchlive has a limited number of hosts, especially in the free chat area and about the same in nude chats. When I logged in around six girls were online providing free chat and only one (the 25-year old Caprice) was in the nude. Since itchlive.com is still establishing itself, it has plenty of opportunities to grow and increase its number of camhosts.

Itchlive.com showcases a combination of studio-based and home-based talents who are generally very good. In terms of the quality of performers, although they don’t have that many performers available at any one time, the ones are that are online are quite attractive, sexy and friendly.

The youngest camhosts I saw were 19-year olds named Aquarel, Dona and SatinBreath. Once you open their public chat room, you will be able to access a page that contains their mini-biography detailing their personal info such as her turn-ons, turn-offs, favorite sexual positions and if she has an alternative website. You will also be able to send her a present through the online gift shop and even provide her with a tip if you are really satisfied with her performance. Aside from these, registered members can also view her photos, video clips and send her a message. To maximize your credits, you can look at the schedules posted in the chat room of the model of your choice so you know when she will be online.

Its voyeur cam section needs improvement, though, because you can hardly encounter any people there and the voyeur chat is not as vibrant as other sections of the site. The 30 voyeur cams in Itchlive.com are distributed in the following locations: welcome (wide/side/face/butt), solarium (2 cams), shower, pool table (2 cams), makeup room (2 cams), lounge (3 cams), kitchen hallway, house (2 cams), diner and bar chat (wide, leg, face, back).

Itchlive.com uses a credit system with the cost based on type of show. Here are the costs per minute:
 

1.0 credits - Nude chat

1.0 credits - Peepshow chat

2.5 credits - Private chat

3.5 credits - Private chat (2-way)

0.5 credits - Video on demand



Note: 1 credit = 1 Euro (roughly US$1.30)

Bottom Line 

The site has the makings of a great adult video chat site but it still has to improve some of its sections and increase its number of camhosts. After whetting your appetite for itchlive, I’m sure by now you will be itching to browse the site on your own. Just remember the 300-second time limit since the site is pretty strict about it, making it quite a hassle if you’re enjoying yourself already. 

 

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