Samsung have revealed that they will be offering a cloud-based gaming service which they will build into their flagship 7000 series HDTVs.

This is a big step forward for an idea that has been around for quite a while now. The back-end infrastructure is to be performed by Gaikai as they’ll provide cloud-based games from a number of high profile companies, including Electronic Arts.

Samsung have also said that the cloud service will support wired and wireless gamepad controllers from several manufacturers. PlayStation and Xbox owners should, therefore, have no trouble connecting to Samsung’s cloud gaming service.

The cloud service is currently entering beta testing and it has been announced that mouse and keyboard support is being considered, however it will not be available when the service first launches.

Ethan Rasiel, Samsung’s public relations director, has been explaining that only 2012 models of the 7000 series TVs …